Legislation Details

File #: ZA 26-105    Name: PLN260118 - RAO SONIA TR
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/8/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 9/24/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN260118 - RAO SONIA TR Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 4163 Sunset Lane, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Aerial Image and Surrounding Neighborhood, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Home Inspection Checklist, 6. Exhibit E - Public Comment
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Title
PLN260118 - RAO SONIA TR
Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.
Project Location: 4163 Sunset Lane, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan
Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301, and that none of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
b. Approve 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 6 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Paul Minik
Property Owner: Sonia Rao Tr
APN: 008-072-016-000
Parcel Size: 0.27 acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a gross density of 4 units per acre with a Design Control Overlay within the Coastal Zone or “MDR/4-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
Project Planner: Imani Harrigan

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 4163 Sunset Lane, Pebble Beach, within the Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan. The owner submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in residentially zoned neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental. The site is developed with a single-family dwelling, an attached garage, and an attached deck. The surrounding area is developed with single-family dwellings and nearby the Community Hospital of Monter...

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