Title
PLN170649 - UCELLI DI NEMI
Public hearing to consider after-the-fact permits for development on slopes in excess of 25% and removal of 4 oak trees in order to construct a new 2,438 square foot two-story single-family dwelling.
Project Location: 25930 Canada Drive, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Number 015-042-004-000), Carmel Valley Master
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find the project is a single-family residence which 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
2) Adopt a resolution to approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. An after-the-fact Use Permit for development on slopes in excess of 25%;
b. An after-the-fact Use Permit for removal of 4 oak trees; and
c. An Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of 2,438 square foot two-story single family dwelling and 111 linear feet of wooden and I-Beam retaining wall ranging from 5 feet to 8 feet high.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends approval subject to 17 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Brian Congleton
Property Owner: Franco & Alessia Ucelli Di Nemi
APN: 007-692-005-000
Parcel Size: 12,469 sq. ft.
Zoning: LDR/1-D-S-RAZ
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
In September 2017, an application was submitted by the new owners of this property to develop a new single family residence. Staff conducted a site visit on October 12, 2017, and discovered prior grading on steep slopes and removal of trees without the benefit of a permit. The applicant stated that work had been done by a previous owner, and the new owners wished to obtain the proper entitlements and correct the ...
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