Legislation Details

File #: PC 26-062    Name: PLN110257-AMD1 - BERLIN ANDREW T TR
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/16/2026 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 6/24/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN110257-AMD1 - BERLIN ANDREW T TR Public hearing to consider replacing of 53.5 feet of the existing wood fence and the main entrance gate with a stone wall and dark bronze entrance gate. The project is within the Critical Viewshed and within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource. Project Location: 35986 Highway 1, Big Sur Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302 and no exceptions to section 15300.2 apply.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B – Notice of Appeal, 4. Exhibit C – Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 26-024, 5. Exhibit D – Vicinity Map
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PLN110257-AMD1 - BERLIN ANDREW T TR
Public hearing to consider replacing of 53.5 feet of the existing wood fence and the main entrance gate with a stone wall and dark bronze entrance gate. The project is within the Critical Viewshed and within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource.
Project Location: 35986 Highway 1, Big Sur
Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302 and no exceptions to section 15300.2 apply.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302 and no exceptions to section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within the Big Sur Critical Viewshed;
2. Coastal Development Permit for development within 750 feet of an archaeological resource; and
3. Design Approval to allow replacement of 53.5 feet of the existing wood fence and the main entrance gate with a stone wall and dark bronze entrance gate.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Attachment A). Staff recommends approval, subject to 4 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Laura Lawrence, Law Office of Aengus L. Jeffers
Property Owner: Andrew Berlin Trust
APN: 243-231-027-000
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 40 acres per unit, Design Control, 14-foot height limit, Coastal Zone, or “RDR/40-D (14’)(CZ)”
Plan Area: Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
Project Planner: Taylor Price, Senior Planner
PriceT1@countyofmonterey.gov, 831-784-2179



SUMMARY:
The proposed project includes the replacement of a portion of an existing fence along Highway 1 in Big Sur and the replacement of a gate at the driveway to a private property. The project before the Planning Commission (Commi...

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