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a. Accept the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and authorize the Chair to execute the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed;
b. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed to the County Recorder for recording.
(Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed - PLN060770/Donna Buchholz, 26 Mira Monte Road, Carmel Valley Master Plan)
Report
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: PLN060770
Owner: Buchholz
Project Location: 26 Mira Monte Road, Carmel Valley
APN: 187-041-052-000
Agent: James McFall
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
CEQA Action: Categorically exempt, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Accept the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and authorize the Chair to execute the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed;
b. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed to the County Recorder for recording.
SUMMARY:
On May 28, 2008 the RMA-Director of Planning approved the Greenwall LLC permit (PLN060770), which consisted of an Administrative Permit for the construction of a 5,566 square foot two -story single family dwelling, with an attached three-car 1,172 square foot garage, and a detached 1,458 square foot garage, a 2,800 square foot barn, septic system, grading of 9,486 cubic yards (4,576 cut/4,910 fill), and a Design Approval. The approval included thirty conditions of approval, including the conveyance of those portions of the property where the slopes exceed thirty percent to the County through a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed. The applicant has submitted the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and corresponding map showing the exact location of the easement on the property.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed as to form.
FINANCING:
There is no financial impact on the County General Fund. Development fees have been collected to finance the processing and review required for the applicant to proceed.
Prepared by: Ashley Nakamura, Land Use Technician ext. 5892
Approved by: Mike Novo, Director, RMA-Planning, ext. 5192
<mailto:> Benny Young, Director Resource Management Agency
This report was prepared with assistance by Luis Osorio and reviewed by Wanda Hickman.
cc: Front Counter Copy; Board of Supervisors (10); Mike Novo, Director; Wanda Hickman, Planning Services Manager; Cynthia Hasson, County Counsel; James McFall, Applicant/Owner (Buchholz); The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch; Project File PLN060770
The following attachment on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed