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PLN210061 - JOHNSON HAL W JR & ALLISON H
Public hearing to consider an appeal of the Monterey County Planning Commission’s decision to allow construction of a 3,525 square foot single-family residence, inclusive of a 244 square foot single-car garage and associated site improvements; approximately 3,095 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 30%, 500 square feet of which is for the residence and 2,611 for the associated site improvements; removal of four protected trees; development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff; and development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
Project Location: 226 Highway 1, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) action: Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15074 and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution:
1) Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15074;
2) Denying an appeal of the Monterey County Planning Commission’s May 28, 2025 decision to approve the Combined Development Permit (PLN210061); and
3) Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of a:
a. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 3,525 square foot single-family residence with an attached garage, and associated site improvements including an auto-court, access road improvements, patios, an emergency fire access stairway, tiered retaining walls, septic tank, installation of a centralized water quality treatment for the Highway 1 Water Distribution System #12, and approximately 400 lineal feet of sewer line;
b. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff;
c. Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of four trees, including three Monterey cypress and one Monterey pine;
d. Coastal Development Permi...
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