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PLN150337-EXT2 - ESALEN INSTITUTE (ESALEN SOUTH COAST EMPLOYEE HOUSING)
Administrative hearing to consider a Second Three-Year Extension to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN150337) allowing an after-the-fact approval of a fire truck garage (approx. 600 square feet); construction of 3 new employee housing structures (32-units and approx. 12,893 square feet total) increasing the total employee housing units to 43; construction of an employee common room (approx. 1,133 square feet); and development on slopes in excess of 30% and within the Critical Viewshed.
Project Location: 54105 Highway 1, Big Sur
Proposed CEQA action: Consider the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with an Addendum, and find that the Permit Extension does not require subsequent environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Consider the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with an Addendum, and find that the Permit Extension does not require subsequent environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164.and;
b. Approve a second three-year extension to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN150337) allowing an after-the-fact approval of a fire truck garage (approx. 600 square feet); construction of 3 new employee housing structures (32-units and approx. 12,893 square feet total) increasing the total employee housing units to 43; construction of an employee common room (approx. 1,133 square feet); and development on slopes in excess of 30% and within the Critical Viewshed.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 2 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: The Law Offices of Aengus L. Jeffers
Property Owner: ESALEN INSTITUTE
APN: 421-011-018-000
Parcel Size: 15.67 acre...
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