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File #: ZA 25-034    Name: PLN230244 - CRANE JOHN R & GENEVA P TRS
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/17/2025 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 6/26/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN230244 - CRANE JOHN R & GENEVA P TRS Public hearing to consider construction of an approximately 610 square foot addition to an existing 1,880 square foot single-family dwelling, conversion and expansion of a 459 square foot attached two-story structure into a 589 square foot square Accessory Dwelling Unit over a 254 square foot garage, associated site improvements; the removal of two Monterey pine trees; less than 120 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 30%; and Variances to reduce the required front setbacks from 20 feet to 13 feet 10 inches and 20 feet to 5 feet and 8 inches, and the side setback from 5 feet to 4 feet. Project Location: 240820 Torres St, Carmel Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 of the, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution.pdf, 3. Exhibit B - Arborist Report (LIB240207), 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Variance Letter, 6. Exhibit E - Carmel Highlands LUAC 02/03/25
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PLN230244 - CRANE JOHN R & GENEVA P TRS
Public hearing to consider construction of an approximately 610 square foot addition to an existing 1,880 square foot single-family dwelling, conversion and expansion of a 459 square foot attached two-story structure into a 589 square foot square Accessory Dwelling Unit over a 254 square foot garage, associated site improvements; the removal of two Monterey pine trees; less than 120 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 30%; and Variances to reduce the required front setbacks from 20 feet to 13 feet 10 inches and 20 feet to 5 feet and 8 inches, and the side setback from 5 feet to 4 feet.
Project Location: 240820 Torres St, Carmel
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 of the, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1. Find that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and that none of the exceptions to these exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply; and
2. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Design Approval to allow construction of a 608 square foot addition to an existing 1,880 square foot single-family dwelling;
b. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the conversion and expansion of a 459 square foot attached two-story structure into a 589 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit over a 254 square foot garage and associated site improvements;
c. Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of two (2) Monterey Pine trees;
d. Coastal Administrative Permit to allow less than 120 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 30%; and
e. Three Variances to allow the reducti...

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