File #: ZA 25-012    Name: PLN210100 - Agarwal
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/18/2025 In control: Monterey County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 2/27/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN210100 - AGARWAL PUNEET & AARTI NASTA TRS Public hearing to consider demolition of an existing 3,264 square foot single family dwelling and construction of a 4,910 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached garage within 750 feet of known archaeological resources, 50 feet of a coastal bluff, and 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area, and less than 120 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 30 percent. Project Location: 30950 Aurora Del Mar, Carmel Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map.pdf, 4. Exhibit C - Biological Report and Supplemental Letter, 5. Exhibit D - Big Sur LUAC Minutes
Title
PLN210100 - AGARWAL PUNEET & AARTI NASTA TRS
Public hearing to consider demolition of an existing 3,264 square foot single family dwelling and construction of a 4,910 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached garage within 750 feet of known archaeological resources, 50 feet of a coastal bluff, and 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area, and less than 120 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 30 percent.
Project Location: 30950 Aurora Del Mar, Carmel
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
1) Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a) Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow demolition of an existing 3,264 square foot single family dwelling and construction of a 4,910 square foot two-story replacement single-family dwelling with an attached garage;
b) Coastal Administrative Permit to allow less than 120 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 30%;
c) Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources;
d) Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area; and
e) Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff.

A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 14 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owner: Puneet Agarwal & Nasta Aarti Trust
Architect: Adam Bittle, Architecture Allure
APN: 243-351-005-000
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 40 acres per unit, Design Control Overlay (Coastal Zone) [RD...

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