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File #: ZA 26-015    Name: PLN240024 - S T C RENEWALS AND SERVICES LTD
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/18/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 2/26/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN240024 - S T C RENEWALS AND SERVICES LTD Public hearing to consider the after-the-fact installation of a 5,000-gallon water tank for the purposes of providing emergency service to fire protection district within 100-feet of an environmentally sensitive habitat area. Project Location: as adjacent to 37013 Palo Colorado Canyon Road, Carmel, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - Biological Report, 5. Exhibit D - Big Sur Coast LUAC Minutes (February 10, 2026), 6. Exhibit E - Vicinity Map
Title
PLN240024 - S T C RENEWALS AND SERVICES LTD Public hearing to consider the after-the-fact installation of a 5,000-gallon water tank for the purposes of providing emergency service to fire protection district within 100-feet of an environmentally sensitive habitat area.
Project Location: as adjacent to 37013 Palo Colorado Canyon Road, Carmel, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
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
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution:
1. Finding the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing structures, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the after-the-fact installation of a 5,000-gallon water tank for the purpose of providing emergency service to fire protection district; and
2. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of an environmentally sensitive habitat.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B).
Staff recommends approval subject to 2 conditions.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Owner: S T C Renewals and Services Ltd
APN: 418-031-019-000
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 40 acres per unit, Design Control Overlay (Coastal Zone) [RDR/40-D (CZ)]
Parcel Size: 1.48 acres (64,468.8 sq. ft.)
Flagged and Staked: No

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The property is located as adjacent to 37013 Palo Colorado Canyon Road, Carmel, and is subject to the policies of the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan. The project involves an after-the-fact installation of a 5,000-gallon water tank in a pre-existing stonewall enclosure on a concrete pad. The water tank is for the exclusive use of the Mid-Coast Fire Brigade for fire suppression. The site is...

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