File #: PC 25-061    Name: PLN220169 - CARMEL VALLEY RANCH HSGE, LLC
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/1/2025 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 7/9/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN220169 - CARMEL VALLEY RANCH HSGE, LLC Public hearing to consider modifications to the Carmel Valley Ranch Lodge, including demolition of seven one-story buildings containing 29 visitor serving units, construction of seven replacement two-story buildings containing 56 visitor serving units, resulting in a net gain of 27 visitor serving units (208 total); construction of a one-story parking structure with 34 additional parking spaces; development on slopes over 25%; and the removal of seven Oak trees. Project Location: 1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel Valley. Proposed CEQA action: Consider a previously certified EIR for the Carmel Valley Ranch Specific Plan and find that no further environmental review is warranted pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183(b).
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Discussion, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D – LUAC Minutes (May 5, 2025), 6. Exhibit E – Traffic Memorandums, 7. Exhibit F – Carmel Valley Ranch Specific Plan, 8. Exhibit G – Board Resolution 95-066, 9. Exhibit H – Board Resolution 96-382 and Initial Study/Negative Declaration, 10. Exhibit I – Board Resolution 96-384, 11. Exhibit J – Carmel Valley Ranch Resort Map, 12. Exhibit K – Project Area Aerial Photo – Focused View, 13. Exhibit L – Project Area Aerial Photo – Wide View, 14. Exhibit M – Cal-Am Will-Serve Letter (June 3, 2025), 15. Exhibit N - Arborist Report
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PLN220169 - CARMEL VALLEY RANCH HSGE, LLC
Public hearing to consider modifications to the Carmel Valley Ranch Lodge, including demolition of seven one-story buildings containing 29 visitor serving units, construction of seven replacement two-story buildings containing 56 visitor serving units, resulting in a net gain of 27 visitor serving units (208 total); construction of a one-story parking structure with 34 additional parking spaces; development on slopes over 25%; and the removal of seven Oak trees.
Project Location: 1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel Valley.
Proposed CEQA action: Consider a previously certified EIR for the Carmel Valley Ranch
Specific Plan and find that no further environmental review is warranted pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183(b).
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per section 15183(b); and
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of: 1) Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow demolition of seven buildings containing 29 visitor serving units, construction of seven replacement buildings containing 56 visitor serving units, resulting in a net gain of 27 visitor serving units (208 total), and construction of a one-story parking structure with 34 additional parking spaces; 2) Use Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 25%; and 3) Use Permit for removal of seven Oak trees.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 16 Conditions of Approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Sheryl Fox - Anthony Lombardo & Associates
Property Owner: CVR HSGE LLC
APN: 416-522-010-000
Parcel Size: 30.5 acres
Zoning: VO-D-S-RAZ (Visitor Serving/Professional Office - Design Control - Site Plan Review - Resource Allocation Zoning Districts)
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
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