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PLN250332 - GUPTA OM PRAKASH & RATINA TRS (District 5)
Continued from July 17 and August 18, 2026 - Public hearing to consider:
a. An appeal by David Caneer of the April 30, 2026, Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development permit (PLN250332/Gupta) to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer (Commercial Vacation Rental).
b. Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
c. 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.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Deny the appeal of David Caneer of the April 30, 2026, Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development Permit (PLN250332/Gupta) to allow a Commercial Vacation rental.
b. 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
c. Approve a Coastal Development Permit 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 (Attachment A). Staff recommends approval, subject to 7 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Joseph Sennish
Property Owner: Prakash & Ratina Gupta
APN: 008-072-017-000
Parcel Size: approximately 0.28
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 4 units per acre, and Design Control overlay in the Coastal Zone, or “MDR/4-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not Applicable
Project Planner: Jack Sorensen, Assistant Planner
sorensenj@countyofmonter...
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