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File #: ZA 25-077    Name: PLN250076 - SMITH CHRISTOPHER A & BONNIE M TRS
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/4/2025 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN250076 - SMITH CHRISTOPHER A & BONNIE M TRS Public hearing to consider action on the alterations to a legal non-conforming residence to include remodel and reconstruction of 1,134 square feet of existing single family dwelling, 600 square foot second-story addition, and associated site improvements to include 201 square feet of porches and replacement foundations and framing. Project Location: 24495 Pescadero Road, Carmel Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and no exceptions apply pursuant to section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Letter Requesting Public Hearing
Title
PLN250076 - SMITH CHRISTOPHER A & BONNIE M TRS
Public hearing to consider action on the alterations to a legal non-conforming residence to include remodel and reconstruction of 1,134 square feet of existing single family dwelling, 600 square foot second-story addition, and associated site improvements to include 201 square feet of porches and replacement foundations and framing.
Project Location: 24495 Pescadero Road, Carmel
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and no exceptions apply pursuant to section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
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 there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
2. Approve a Coastal Development Permit and Design Approval to allow on the alternations to a legal non-conforming residence to include remodel and reconstruction of 1,134 square feet of existing single family dwelling, 600 square foot second-story addition, and associated site improvements to include 201 square feet of porches and replacement foundations and framing.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Mark Edwin Norris
Property Owner: Chris and Bonnie Smith
APN: 009-092-002-000
Parcel Size: 0.21 acres or 9,147 square feet
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with 2 acres per unit density, Design Control overlay in the Coastal Zone “MDR/2-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: McKenna Bowling, Associate Planner
bowlingmr@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 755-5298





SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project site, approximately 0.21 acres, is located at 24495 Pescadero Road, Carmel. The parce...

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