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PLN250318 - SPARANO WILLIAM ANTHONY & MARAZZA ROMINA LIS TRS
Public hearing to consider action on after-the-fact Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement case 26CE00050.
Project Location: 26136 Atherton Drive, Carmel, CA 93923
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
a. Finding the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made; and
b. Approving an after-the-fact 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 to clear Code Enforcement case 26CE00050.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Romina Sparano
Property Owner: William Anthony Sparano & Romina Lis Marazatto
APN: 009-302-018-000
Parcel Size: approximately 0.22 acre
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a maximum gross density of 2 acres/unit with a Design Control Overlay or “MDR/2-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not Applicable
Project Planner: Imani Harrigan, Assistant Planner
harrigani@countyofmonterey.gov; 831-755-5845
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project is located at 26136 Atherton Drive, a County maintained road, in Carmel. On November 17, 2025 the agent submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially developed neighborhood (Exhibit C).
The site is developed with a...
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