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File #: PC 25-079    Name: PLN230310 - TIMBER RIDGE PRESERVE LLC (FISCHELL)
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/16/2025 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 9/24/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN230310 - TIMBER RIDGE PRESERVE LLC (FISCHELL) Public hearing to consider the construction of a 3,870 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 977 square foot three-car garage, 1,171 square feet of exterior patios and decks, and a 3,467 square foot auto court. The project also includes the removal of 28 protected oak trees and development on slopes in excess of 30%. Project Location: 40 Arroyo Sequoia, Carmel, Santa Lucia Preserve (Phase B) Proposed CEQA action: An Addendum and a previously approved EIR for the Santa Lucia Preserve Subdivision (EIR #94-005/Resolution No. 96-059) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B – Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C – Site Plans, 5. Exhibit D – SLP Design Review Board Approval Letter (2/13/2024), 6. Exhibit E – SLCSD Utility “Can-and-Will-Serve” Letter (2/13/2024), 7. Exhibit F – Arborist Report, 8. Exhibit G – Fuel Management Plan, 9. Exhibit H – Satellite Photo, 10. Exhibit I – Site Photo (8202025), 11. Exhibit J – Addendum to the Santa Lucia Preserve EIR, 12. Exhibit K – Santa Lucia Preserve Allotted/Completed Tree Removals
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PLN230310 - TIMBER RIDGE PRESERVE LLC (FISCHELL)
Public hearing to consider the construction of a 3,870 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 977 square foot three-car garage, 1,171 square feet of exterior patios and decks, and a 3,467 square foot auto court. The project also includes the removal of 28 protected oak trees and development on slopes in excess of 30%.
Project Location: 40 Arroyo Sequoia, Carmel, Santa Lucia Preserve (Phase B)
Proposed CEQA action: An Addendum and a previously approved EIR for the Santa Lucia Preserve Subdivision (EIR #94-005/Resolution No. 96-059) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Consider an Addendum and a previously approved EIR for the Santa Lucia Preserve Subdivision (EIR #94-005/Resolution No. 96-059) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164; and
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Administrative Permit and Design Approval for a 3,870 square foot single family dwelling with a 977 square foot garage;
b. Use Permit to allow the removal of 28 protected trees (22 Valley Oaks & 6 Coastal Oaks); and
c. Use Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 30%.
The attached draft resolution (Exhibit A) includes findings and evidence for consideration. Staff recommends “approval” of the project subject to 16 conditions of approval (Exhibit A.1).

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Carla Hashimoto (Eric Miller Architects)
Property Owner: Dr. Tim Fischell (Timber Ridge Preserve LLC)
APN: 239-091-040-000
Parcel Size: 38.7-acres
Zoning: Resource Conservation with a maximum gross density of one unit/40 acres with Design Control and Site Plan Review overlays (“RC/40-D-S”)
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Steve Mason
masons@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 759-7375


SUMMARY
The presently undeveloped 38.7-acre property is loc...

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