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File #: AP 25-040    Name: PLN250157 - WARD RICHARD & SARAH TRS
Type: Administrative Permit Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/11/2025 In control: Administrative Permit
On agenda: 8/20/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN250157 - WARD RICHARD & SARAH TRS Administrative hearing for the construction of a 5,230 square foot two-story single-family dwelling, an attached 861 square foot garage, and a detached 806 home office with associated site improvements. Project Location: 23 Vasquez Trail, Carmel, Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(a), and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution
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PLN250157 - WARD RICHARD & SARAH TRS
Administrative hearing for the construction of a 5,230 square foot two-story single-family dwelling, an attached 861 square foot garage, and a detached 806 home office with associated site improvements.
Project Location: 23 Vasquez Trail, Carmel, Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(a), and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit and Design Approval for the construction 5,230 square foot two-story single-family dwelling, an attached 861 square foot garage, and a detached 806 home office with associated site improvements. Grading to consist of 1,290 cubic yards of excavation and 930 cubic yards of fill. Colors and Materials to consist of Sonoma Limestone building and landscape walls, exterior wood siding, Broadcast Aggregate roof, roof fascia, wall accents and painted sheet metal (dark grey).
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 3 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Alison Bauer, Central Coast Engineers Inc
Property Owner: Richards and Sarah Ward TRS
APN: 239-121-010-000
Parcel Size: 47.58 acres
Zoning: “RC/40-­D­-S” Resource Conservation/ 40 acres per unit with Design Control and Site Plan Review Overlays
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula
Flagged and Staked: Yes

SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending approval of the Administrative Permit and Design Approval subject to the Findings and Evidence in the Resolution (Exhibit A). Please read these carefully and contact the Permit Technician if you ...

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