Title
PLN260145 - SHIRK LAURA TR
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: 3481 Oliver Rd, 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/Applicant: Laura Shirk Tr
APN: 009-294-028-000
Parcel Size: 0.53 acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a maximum Density of 2 units per acre and a Design Control overlay in the Coastal Zone or
“MDR/2-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
Project Planner: Jade Mason, Assistant Planner
masonj@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 755-3759
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 3481 Oliver Road, a publicly maintained road, within Carmel, within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan of the unincorporated County of Monterey. The owner submitted an application on March 25, 2026, seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially zoned neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental. Therefore, operations shall not commence until the appropriate permit and licenses are ob...
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