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PLN210061 - JOHNSON HAL W JR & ALLISON H
Public hearing to consider variances to reduce the front setbacks and allow construction of a 4,921 square foot single-family residence, inclusive 803 square feet of non-habitable space for an attached garage and a mechanical room, and associated site improvements on slopes in excess of 30% and within 50 feet of a coastal bluff and 750 feet of known archaeological resources. Site improvements include removal of 6 protected trees; grading of 2,305 cubic yards of cut and 355 cubic yards of fill; a foundation system consisting of micropiles and soil nails; driveway and flatwork; retaining walls; an emergency fire access stairway; paving of the access road leading to the site; and utility improvements consisting of installation of a septic tank, centralized water quality treatment for Highway 1 Water Distribution System #12, an approximately 400 lineal feet sewer line.
Project Location: 226 Highway 1, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA action: Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to section 15074 of the CEQA Guidelines and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Planning Commission adopt a resolution:
1) Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to Section 15074 of the CEQA Guidelines;
2) Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of a:
a. Variance to the required setbacks for the single-family residence to reduce the front setback parallel to Highway 1 from 30 feet to 20 feet; and a
b. Variance to reduce the required setbacks for a retaining wall and emergency access stairway, reducing the setback from 30 feet to between 2 and 14 feet along the eastern, northeastern, and southerly property lines;
c. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of: a 4,921 square foot single-family residence, inclusive 803 square feet of non-habitable space for an attached gara...
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