Title
PLN220014 - STEIN CHARLES S & LYNDA MARIN TRS
Public hearing to consider the transient use of an existing one-story single family dwelling and guesthouse for remuneration (commonly known as Short-Term Rental).
Project Location: 41 Laurel Drive, Carmel Valley
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 to:
1) Find that the project is for leasing of existing private structures, involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use 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) Approve an Administrative Permit to allow a transient use of a residential property (single family dwelling and guesthouse) for remuneration.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: N/A
Property Owner: Charles Stein and Lynda Marin
APN: 187-371-002-000
Parcel Size: .9481 acres
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 1 acre per unit with Design Control, Site Plan and Residential Allocation Zoning overlay districts or "LDR/1-D-S-RAZ"
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
The subject property is located at 41 Laurel Drive, Carmel, within the Rancho Del Monte #4 subdivision, and is subject to the policies and regulations of the 2010 Monterey County General Plan, Carmel Valley Master Plan, and the Monterey County Zoning Ordinance Title 21. The proposed project includes the transient use of an existing single family dwelling and guesthouse for remuneration which is known as a short-term rental (STR). (Exhibit A).
This project was initially set for an Administrative hearing on February 1, 2023. However, the decision has been referred to the Planning Commission due...
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