File #: PC 23-024    Name: PLN200101- BORNSKI MATTHEW & BORNSKI MARIA (FORMERLY WEATHERTOP RANCH LLC)
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/28/2023 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 3/8/2023 Final action:
Title: PLN200101 - BORNSKI MATTHEW & BORNSKI MARIA (FORMERLY WEATHERTOP RANCH LLC) Public hearing to consider allowing the transient use of a residential property (three single-family dwellings) for remuneration, commonly known as a short-term rental. Project Location: 500 El Caminito Road, Carmel Valley, Toro Area Plan, (Assessor's Parcel Number 187-011-010-000). Proposed CEQA action: Finding the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A – Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B – Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C – Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D – 1991 Fire Safe Regulations Section 1270.02 and 1273.08, 6. Exhibit E – Letter from the Monterey County Regional Fire District, 7. Exhibit F – Public Comment letters
Title
PLN200101 - BORNSKI MATTHEW & BORNSKI MARIA
(FORMERLY WEATHERTOP RANCH LLC)
Public hearing to consider allowing the transient use of a residential property (three single-family dwellings) for remuneration, commonly known as a short-term rental.
Project Location: 500 El Caminito Road, Carmel Valley, Toro Area Plan, (Assessor's Parcel Number 187-011-010-000).
Proposed CEQA action: Finding the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution:
1. Finding that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and none of the exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 apply, and
2. Approving an Administrative Permit to allow a transient use of a residential property (three single-family dwellings) for remuneration.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 7 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Sean Ward
Property Owner: Matt Bornski
APN: 187-011-010-000
Parcel Size: 242.1 Acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 10 acre per unit with Design Control, Site Plan and Regulations for Residential Allocation Zoning overlay districts (RDR/10-D-S-RAZ) & Permanent Grazing, 40 acres per unit with a Visual Sensitivity zoning overlay (PG/40-VS)
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No

SUMMARY:
The subject property contains three single-family dwellings which were constructed between 1959 and 1960. The 224-acre property has historically been used for cattle grazing, which recently ended in the spring of 2022 once a goat grazing operation and a small vineyard was established. The proposed project includes the transient use of the property, including the three single-family dwellings, for remuneration. No exterior changes or development is proposed. The main residence (2,734 square feet) has 3 bedrooms, 3 b...

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