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File #: PC 26-005    Name: PLN230235 - PEBBLE TREE LLC
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/23/2025 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 1/14/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN230235 - PEBBLE TREE LLC Public hearing to consider the construction of a 5,202 square foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 831 square foot garage, a detached 869 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, and associated site improvements, including the removal of up to 34 protected trees Project Location: 1266 Portola Road, Pebble Beach. Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Arborist Report
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PLN230235 - PEBBLE TREE LLC
Public hearing to consider the construction of a 5,202 square foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 831 square foot garage, a detached 869 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, and associated site improvements, including the removal of up to 34 protected trees
Project Location: 1266 Portola Road, Pebble Beach.
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. A Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of a 5,202 square foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 831 square foot garage, and associated site improvements;
b. A Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of an 869 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit with a 100 square foot covered patio; and
c. A Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of up to 34 protected trees.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A), subject to 11 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Justin Storck
Property Owner: Shirley and John Herbowo
APN: 008-302-023-000
Parcel Size: 65,340 square feet
Zoning: Low Density Residential with a maximum gross density of 1.5 acres per unit and a Design Control overlay in the Coastal Zone or “LDR/1.5-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: yes
Project Planner: Joseph Alameda, Associate Planner
alamedaj@countyofmonterey.gov, 831-783-7079


SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The property is located at 1266 Portola Road, Pebble Beach (Assessor’s Par...

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