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File #: PC 25-048    Name: PLN220251 - Ardua 31 LLC
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/16/2025 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 5/28/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN220251 - ARDUA 31 LLC Continued from June 26, 2024 and August 14, 2024 - Public hearing to consider construction of a 5,412 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 984 square foot garage and associated site improvements, including the removal of 56 Monterey pine trees and 595 cubic yards of cut and 415 cubic yards of fill. Project Location: 1272 Viscaino Road, Pebble Beach Proposed CEQA action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Guidelines section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Tree Retention, 4. Exhibit C - Arborist Report, 5. Exhibit D - LUAC Minutes, 6. Exhibit E - Vicinity Map, 7. RESpc_24-014_PLN220251_052825
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PLN220251 - ARDUA 31 LLC
Continued from June 26, 2024 and August 14, 2024 - Public hearing to consider construction of a 5,412 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 984 square foot garage and associated site improvements, including the removal of 56 Monterey pine trees and 595 cubic yards of cut and 415 cubic yards of fill.
Project Location: 1272 Viscaino Road, Pebble Beach
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Guidelines section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution:
1. Finding the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15303, new structures and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 that can be made; and
2. Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 6,396 square foot single family dwelling, inclusive of an attached 984 square foot garage, and associated site improvements; and
b. A Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of approximately 56 protected Monterey pine trees.

Staff has prepared a draft resolution, including findings and evidence, for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval of the Combined Development Permit subject to 13 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Angie Phares
Property Owner: Ardua 31 LLC
APN: 008-231-003-000
Parcel Size: 63,149.37 Square Feet (1.45 Acres)
Zoning: Low Density Residential with a density of one unit per 1.5 acres and a Design district overlay in the Coastal Zone (LDR/1.5-D(CZ))
Plan Area: Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner
JensenF1@countyofmonterey.gov, 831-796-6407

SUMMARY:
The project is located at 1272 Viscaino Rd, Pebble Beach. The 1.45 acre property is a heavily forest...

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