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PLN250383 - DIAZ-MEDINA JAIME ET AL
Administrative hearing to consider action on the conversion of an existing 840 square foot detached into an accessory dwelling unit.
Project Location: 260 Osborn Road, Royal Oaks, North County Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a) Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 and none of the exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply; and
b) Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit to allow the conversion of an existing 840 square foot detached garage into an accessory dwelling unit.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommend approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Jose Elias Cosio
Owner: Jamie Diaz-Medina
APN: 119-041-002-000
Zoning: “LDR/2.5(CZ)” or zoned Low Density Residential, 2.5 acres per unit in the Coastal Zone
Parcel Size: 2.23 acres
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Flagged and Staked: No
Project Planner: Jack Sorensen, Assistant Planner
sorensenj@countyofmonterey.gov; (831) 784-5765
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Staff is recommending approval of a Coastal Administrative Permit subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A), and the conditions of approval attached to the Resolution. Please read these carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. Unless otherwise noted in the conditions, the applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions prior to the issuance of building/grading permits and/or commencement of the approved use.
On October 7, 2026, an administrative decision will be made. A public notice has been distributed for this project. The deadline for submitting written comments in opposition to the project, its findings, or conditions, based on a substantive issue, is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The permit will be administratively approved the following day if we do not receive any written comments by the deadline. You will receive a copy of your approved permit in the mail. We will notify you as soon as possible in the event that we receive correspondence in opposition to your project or if the application is referred to a public hearing.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:
Environmental Health Bureau
HCD-Public Works
HCD-Environmental Services
North County Fire Protection District
Prepared by: Jack Sorensen, Assistant Planner
Reviewed by: Brendon Coye, Senior Planner
Approved by: Jacquelyn Nickerson, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with the HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Conditions of Approval
• Site Plans, Floor Plans & Elevations
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; North County Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Jack Sorensen, Project Planner; Brendon Coye, Senior Planner; Jamie Diaz-Medina, Property Owner; Jose Elias Cosio, Agent; Christina McGinnis, Interested Party; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Planning File PLN250383.