Legislation Details

File #: ZA 26-060    Name: PLN240358 - CLAY DOUGLAS A. & HEATHER R. TRS
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/29/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN240358 - CLAY DOUGLAS A. & HEATHER R. TRS Public hearing to consider action on an after-the-fact Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a single-family dwelling for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement violation 26CE00194. Project Location: 2924 Congress Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 Proposed 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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PLN240358 - CLAY DOUGLAS A. & HEATHER R. TRS
Public hearing to consider action on an after-the-fact Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a single-family dwelling for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement violation 26CE00194.
Project Location: 2924 Congress Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and that none of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
b. Approve an after-the-fact Use Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a single-family dwelling for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement violation 26CE00194.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 6 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Josh Ohanian
Property Owner: Douglas A. and Heather R. Clay Trust
APN: 007-541-008-000
Parcel Size: 0.21 AC
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a maximum gross density of 4 units/acre with Building Site District 6, Design Control, and Recreational Equipment Storage in Seaward Zone Overlays or “MDR/B-6-D-RES”
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
Project Planner: Kyle Benalcazar, Assistant Planner
benalcazark@countyofmonterey.gov; 831-784-5716

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 2924 Congress Road, a privately maintained road, in the Greater Monterey Peninsula Area of the unincorporated area of the County of Monterey. The Applicant, Josh Ohanian, submitted an application seeking to use the existing s...

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