Legislation Details

File #: ZA 26-055    Name: PLN250333 - MCRAE KELLY D & MOLLY L TRS
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/15/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN250333 - MCRAE KELLY D & MOLLY L TRS Public hearing to consider action on 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: 26553 Aspen Pl., Carmel, CA 93923 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 - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Aerial Image
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PLN250333 - MCRAE KELLY D & MOLLY L TRS
Public hearing to consider action on 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: 26553 Aspen Pl., Carmel, CA 93923
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
Agent: Tiffany Edwards
Property Owner: Kelly & Molly McRae
APN: 009-571-012-000
Parcel Size: 0.17 Ac
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 2 units per acre with a Design Control Overlay, (Coastal Zone) or “MDR/2-D(CZ)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
Project Planner: Jack Sorensen, Assistant Planner

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 26553 Aspen Pl, within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan. The Applicant/Owners submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family residence located in a residentially zoned neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental. The site is developed with an existing 1,650 square foot single-family dwelling with three bedrooms, one storage room that will remain locked, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, office, and a 380 square foot attached garage, and two nonhabitable accessory structures (storage). Surrounding the property is reside...

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