File #: PC 22-091    Name: PLN210170 - BRUCE EDWIN G & SUSAN L
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/20/2022 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 10/26/2022 Final action:
Title: PLN210170 - BRUCE EDWIN G & SUSAN L Public hearing to consider construction of a 2,720 square foot single family residence, a 1,200 square foot accessory dwelling unit 3 1-car garages totaling 720 square feet, a variance to reduce the front setback by 16 feet, and a variance to reduce the side setback by 10 feet. Project would include development on slopes on excess of 25%, consisting of removing and recompacting approximately 700 square feet of sloped area, and development on a ridgeline. Project Location: 10995 Saddle Rd, Monterey, 93940 Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Discussion, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - August 22, 2022 GMP LUAC Meeting Minutes, 5. Exhibit D - Variance Justification Lettter, 6. Exhibit E - Vicinity Map
Title
PLN210170 - BRUCE EDWIN G & SUSAN L
Public hearing to consider construction of a 2,720 square foot single family residence, a 1,200 square foot accessory dwelling unit 3 1-car garages totaling 720 square feet, a variance to reduce the front setback by 16 feet, and a variance to reduce the side setback by 10 feet. Project would include development on slopes on excess of 25%, consisting of removing and recompacting approximately 700 square feet of sloped area, and development on a ridgeline.
Project Location: 10995 Saddle Rd, Monterey, 93940
Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution:
1) Finding the project, as the construction of a single-family dwelling and associated site improvements, qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption Pursuant to 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2) Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of an:
a. Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 2,720 square foot single family residence, a 1,200 square foot accessory dwelling unit 3 1-car garages totaling 720 square feet;
b. Variance to reduce front setback from 30 to 14 feet;
c. Variance to reduce the side setback from 20 to 10 feet; and
d. Use permit to allow approximately 700 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 25%; and
e. Use Permit to allow ridgeline development.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 12 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Edwin Bruce
Property Owner: Edwin G & Susan L Bruce
APN: 416-191-013-000
Parcel Size: 2.88 Acres (125,452 square feet)
Zoning: RDR.5.1-D-S
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes

SUMMARY:
The project consists of constructing a new single-family dwelling and attached access...

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