Title
PLN250338 - GALLO JOHN R TR
Public hearing to consider action on Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.
Project Location: 26319 Scenic Road, Carmel, CA 93923
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
a. Finding the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made; and
b. Approving 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 9 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owner: John Gallo
APN: 009442020000
Parcel Size: approximately 0.09 acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a maximum gross density of 2 units per acres with a Design Control Overlay and a structure height limit of 18 feet within the Coastal Zone or “MDR/2D(18’) (CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not Applicable
Project Planner: Jose A. Mendoza, Assistant Planner
mendozaj10@countyofmonterey.gov; (831) 755 5025
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project is located at 26319 Scenic Road, a County-maintained road, in Carmel subject to the Carmel Area Land Use Plan. On December 06, 2025, the applicant submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially developed neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental.
The subject property is currently developed with an existing 1,383 square foot singl...
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