Legislation Details

File #: ZA 26-099    Name: PLN260142 - MONTEZ MELISSA TR
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/1/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 9/10/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN260142 - MONTEZ MELISSA TR Public hearing to consider a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 24785 Valley Way, Carmel, CA 93923, Carmel Area Land Use Plan Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Aerial Image and Surrounding Neighborhood, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Home Inspection Checklist, 6. Exhibit E - Public Correspondence
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Title
PLN260142 - MONTEZ MELISSA TR
Public hearing to consider a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.
Project Location: 24785 Valley Way, Carmel, CA 93923, Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and that none of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
b. Approve a Coastal Development Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owner: Melissa Montez
APN: 009-141-007-000
Parcel Size: 0.17 acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a maximum gross density of 2 units per acres with a Design Control Overlay within the Coastal Zone or “MDR/2-D (CZ)”.
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
Project Planner: Imani Harrigan, Assistant Planner
harrigani@countyofmonterey.gov; (831) 755-5845

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 24785 Valley Way, a publicly maintained road, within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan of the unincorporated County of Monterey. The Owner submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially zoned neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental. The site is developed with a single-family dwelling. The surrounding area is developed with single-family dwellings. (Exhibit B)...

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