Title
PLN250233 - CRONIN MARY & MATTHEW TRS
Public hearing to consider an after-the-fact Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement Case 25CE00699.
Project Location: 17420 Cachagua Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
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 an after-the-fact Use 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 and abate Code Enforcement Violation No. 25CE00699.
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: CRONIN MARY & MATTHEW TRS
APN: 417-091-018-000
Parcel Size: 19.08 acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential with a maximum gross density of twenty (20) acres per 1 unit, or “RDR/20”
Plan Area: Cachagua Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not Applicable
Project Planner: Marlene Garcia, Assistant Planner
garciam19@countyofmonterey.gov ; 831-755-5114
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project is located at 17420 Cachagua Road, a county-maintained road, in Carmel Valley subject to the Cachagua Area Plan. On January 23, 2026, the applicant submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially developed neighborhood.
The subject property is an existing 1,80...
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