Legislation Details

File #: ZA 26-034    Name: PLN230342 - SCHMIDT RICHARD A & ANGELLA TRS
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/3/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 4/9/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN230342 - SCHMIDT RICHARD A & ANGELLA TRS Public hearing to consider the construction of a 411 square foot addition to an existing two-story single-family dwelling with an attached garage and a variance to reduce the required side (south) setback from 20 feet to 11 feet 9 inches. Project Location: 96 Oak Way, Carmel, CA 93923 Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Variance Justification Letter, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map
Title
PLN230342 - SCHMIDT RICHARD A & ANGELLA TRS
Public hearing to consider the construction of a 411 square foot addition to an existing two-story single-family dwelling with an attached garage and a variance to reduce the required side (south) setback from 20 feet to 11 feet 9 inches.
Project Location: 96 Oak Way, Carmel, CA 93923
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1) Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and that none of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of a:
a. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval for the construction of a 411 square foot addition to an existing 2,295 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached garage; and
b. Variance to allow the reduction of the required side (south) setback from 20 feet to 11 feet 9 inches.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval, subject to 5 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Michael Linder
Property Owner: Richard & Angela Schmidt
APN: 241-131-017-000
Parcel Size: 0.197 acres
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 1 acre per unit with a design control overlay in the Coastal Zone, or “LDR1-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Flagged and Staked: YES
Project Planner: Jordan Evans-Polockow, Assistant Planner
Evans-PolockowJ@countyofmonterey.gov , (831)783-7065



SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 96 Oak Way, Carmel, within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan. The proposed project includes the construction of a 411 square foot second-story addition to an existing 2,295 square foot two-story single-family d...

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