Legislation Details

File #: ZA 26-098    Name: PLN260109 - BALASBRAMANIAN
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/31/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 9/10/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN260109 - BALASUBRAMANIAN VIJAY P TR ET AL Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 24784 Handley Drive, Carmel, CA 93923 Carmel Area Land Use Plan 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 - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Aerial Image and Surrounding Neighborhood, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Home Inspection Checklist, 6. Exhibit E - Public Correspondence
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PLN260109 - BALASUBRAMANIAN VIJAY P TR ET AL
Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.
Project Location: 24784 Handley Drive, Carmel, CA 93923 Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and that none of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
b. Approve a 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.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 6 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Joseph Sennish
Property Owner: Vijay P Balasubramanian Et Al
APN: 009-591-014-000
Parcel Size: 10,100 square feet
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a maximum gross density of 2 units per acre with a Design Control overlay in the Coastal Zone or “MDR/2-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
Project Planner: Jade Mason, Assistant Planner
masonj@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 755-3759

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 24784 Handley Drive, a publicly maintained road, within Carmel, within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan of the unincorporated County of Monterey. The Applicant/Owners submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially zoned neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental. The site is developed with a single-family dw...

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