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File #: ZA 26-024    Name: PLN110257-AMD1 - BERLIN ANDREW T TR
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/17/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 3/26/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN110257-AMD1 - BERLIN ANDREW T TR Public hearing to consider a Minor and Trivial Amendment to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN110257) that allowed the demolition of an existing 1,960 square foot one-story single family dwelling and 255 square foot guest unit and the construction of a 9,255 square foot two-story single family dwelling, new retaining walls and associated grading within 750 feet of an archaeological resource and within 50 feet of a coastal bluff and a Lot Line Adjustment to merge two parcels into one parcel. This Minor and Trivial Amendment would allow replacing 53.5 feet of the existing wood fence and the main entrance gate with a stone wall and dark bronze entrance gate. Project Location: 35986 HWY 1, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan. Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-048, 4. Exhibit C - Public Comment, 5. Exhibit D - Existing Residence Photos, 6. Exhibit E - Vicinity Map
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PLN110257-AMD1 - BERLIN ANDREW T TR
Public hearing to consider a Minor and Trivial Amendment to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN110257) that allowed the demolition of an existing 1,960 square foot one-story single family dwelling and 255 square foot guest unit and the construction of a 9,255 square foot two-story single family dwelling, new retaining walls and associated grading within 750 feet of an archaeological resource and within 50 feet of a coastal bluff and a Lot Line Adjustment to merge two parcels into one parcel. This Minor and Trivial Amendment would allow replacing 53.5 feet of the existing wood fence and the main entrance gate with a stone wall and dark bronze entrance gate.
Project Location: 35986 HWY 1, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan.
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
1) Finding the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302 and no exceptions to section 15300.2 apply; and
2) Approving a Minor and Trivial Amendment to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN110257) that allowed the demolition of an existing 1,960 square foot one-story single family dwelling and 255 square foot guest unit and the construction of a 9,255 square foot two-story single family dwelling, new retaining walls and associated grading within 750 feet of an archaeological resource and within 50 feet of a coastal bluff and a Lot Line Adjustment to merge two parcels into one parcel. This Minor and Trivial Amendment would allow replacing 53.5 feet of the existing wood fence and the main entrance gate with a stone wall and a dark bronze entrance gate.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval, subject to 4 ...

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