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PLN260014 - WILLIAMS JASON & PAMELA FERNANDES TRS
Public hearing to consider the removal of 11 protected trees and construction of 215 linear feet of retaining walls on slopes in excess of 25%.
Project Location: 51 Marguerite, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley Master Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304 and that none of the exceptions apply pursuant to section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
1. Find that the project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304 and that none of the exceptions apply pursuant to section 15300.2.
2. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Design Approval to allow construction of 215 linear feet of retaining walls;
b. Use Permit to allow development on slopes exceeding 25 percent; and
c. Use Permit to allow the removal of 11 protected trees.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval of the Amendment subject to 10 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owners: Jason and Pamela Williams
Agent: Andrew Goodwin
APN: 169-421-022-000
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 10 acres per unit, with Design Control, Site Plan Review, and Residential Allocation Zoning overlays [RDR/10-D-S-RAZ]
Existing Parcel Sizes: 15.5 acres
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Project Planner: Kayla Nelson, Associate Planner
nelsonk@countyofmonterey.gov; (831) 796-6408
SUMMARY
The proposed project includes the construction of 215 linear feet of site retaining walls ranging in height from 2 to 9.5 feet and driveway access to a future single-family dwelling on slopes exceeding 25 percent and requires the removal of eleven 11 protected Coast live oak trees and five non-protected Monterey pine trees, which are subject to the approval ...
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