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File #: PC 25-089    Name: PLN240352 - FLORES PAUL H & LINDA S TRS
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/5/2025 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 11/12/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN240352 - FLORES PAUL H & LINDA S TRS Public hearing to consider the construction of a 6,796 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 2,580 square foot garage, and associated site improvements, including 1,762 square feet of porches and patios, and the removal of 19 protected trees. Project Location: 577 Monhollan Road, Carmel. Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Arborist Report, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. RESpc_25-039_PLN240352_111225
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PLN240352 - FLORES PAUL H & LINDA S TRS
Public hearing to consider the construction of a 6,796 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 2,580 square foot garage, and associated site improvements, including 1,762 square feet of porches and patios, and the removal of 19 protected trees.
Project Location: 577 Monhollan Road, Carmel.
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. A Design Approval to allow the construction of a 6,796 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 2,580 square foot garage, and associated site improvements, including 1,762 square feet of porches and patios; and
b. A Use Permit to allow the removal of 19 protected trees.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A), subject to 15 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Darren Davis
Property Owner: Paul H & Linda S Flores
APN: 103-071-026-000
Parcel Size: 4.26 acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential with a maximum 10 units per acre, an Urban Reserve overlay, and Design overlay or “RDR/10-UR-D”
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Jade Mason, Assistant Planner
MasonJ@countyofmonterey.gov, 831-755-3759

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The property is located at 577 Monhollan Road, Carmel (Assessor’s Parcel Number 103-071-026-000), Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan. The parcel is zoned Rural Density Residential with a maximum 10 units per acre, an Urban Reserve overlay, and Design overlay or “RDR/10-UR-D...

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