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File #: ZA 20-028    Name: PLN190122 - FARMANESH-BOCCA
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/9/2020 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 7/30/2020 Final action:
Title: PLN190122 - FARMANESH-BOCCA Public hearing to consider construction of a 5,290 square foot three-level single-family dwelling (inclusive of a 2,545 square foot lower level, a 2,500 square foot main level, and a 245 square foot upper level), and a detached 680 square foot carport. Project Location: 69 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A – Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B – Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C – LUAC Minutes, 5. Exhibit D – Color Rendering, 6. Exhibit E – Colors and Materials, 7. Exhibit F – Project Data Sheet, 8. Exhibit G – Correspondence Received, 9. Exhibit H – Draft Landscape Plan, 10. RESza_20-030_PLN190122_073020
Title
PLN190122 - FARMANESH-BOCCA
Public hearing to consider construction of a 5,290 square foot three-level single-family dwelling (inclusive of a 2,545 square foot lower level, a 2,500 square foot main level, and a 245 square foot upper level), and a detached 680 square foot carport.
Project Location: 69 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project involves a new single-family dwelling in a residential zone which qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and that none of the exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of a 5,290 square foot three-level single-family dwelling (inclusive of a 2,545 square foot lower level, a 2,500 square foot main level, and a 245 square foot upper level) and a detached 680 square foot carport.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Chris Keehn
Owner: John Farmanesh-Bocca
APN: 197-011-018-000
Parcel Size: 3.12 acres
Zoning: LDR/2.5-D-S-RAZ
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
Application Submitted: February 3, 2020
Application Complete: June 8, 2020

SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to build a 5,290 square foot home on an undeveloped residential parcel in Carmel Valley. The project meets all development standards and has been designed to minimize impacts on views with a modern-rustic design developed to fit with the natural characteristics of the site and surrounding properties.

DISCUSSION:
Project Site and Design
The subject property is an undeveloped 3.12 acre parcel in a small Low Density Reside...

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