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PLN250335 - IYER SANTOSH & PUSHPITA
Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.
Project Location: 24620 Lower Trail, Carmel
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
a. Finding the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made; and
b. Approving a Coastal Development Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Iyer Santosh
Property Owner: Iyer Santosh & Pushpita
APN: 009-073-014-000
Parcel Size: 0.175 acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a maximum Density of 2 units per acre and a Design Control overlay in the Coastal Zone or “MDR/2-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not Applicable
Project Planner: Marlene Garcia, Assistant Planner
garciam19@countyofmonterey.gov; 831-755-5114
SUMMARY:
The project is located at 24620 Lower Trail, a county-maintained road, in Carmel subject to the Carmel Area Land Use Plan. On January 28, 2026, the applicant submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially developed neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental.
The subject property is an existing 1,500 square foot single-family dwelling with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and...
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