File #: PC 25-045    Name: PLN240222 - HETHERINGTON ROY & MARIA TRUST
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/7/2025 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 5/14/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN240222 - HETHERINGTON ROY & MARIA TRUST Public hearing to consider construction of a 7,811 square foot single family residence with an attached three-car garage, a detached 1,199 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit above a 742 square foot two-car garage, a detached 3,120 square foot barn and associated site improvements including the removal of 10 Oak trees and development on slopes in excess of 25%. Project Location: 8125 Carina, Carmel, Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Greater Monterey Peninsula LUAC Minutes, 4. Exhibit C - Arborist Report, 5. Exhibit D - Vicinity Map
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PLN240222 - HETHERINGTON ROY & MARIA TRUST
Public hearing to consider construction of a 7,811 square foot single family residence with an attached three-car garage, a detached 1,199 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit above a 742 square foot two-car garage, a detached 3,120 square foot barn and associated site improvements including the removal of 10 Oak trees and development on slopes in excess of 25%.
Project Location: 8125 Carina, Carmel, Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1. Find that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and that none of the exceptions set forth in Section 15300.2 apply; and
2. Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Design Approval to allow construction of a 7,811 square foot single family residence with an attached three-car garage, a detached 1,199 square foot accessory dwelling unit over a 742 square foot two-car garage, a detached 3,120 square foot barn, and associated site improvements;
b. Use Permit to allow the removal of 10 Coast live oak trees; and
c. Use Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 25%.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 13 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Carla Hashimoto, Eric Miller Architects Inc.
Property Owner: Hetherington Roy & Maria Trust
APN: 259-092-020-000
Parcel Size: 12.45
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, maximum gross density of 10 acres per unit, with Urban Reserve and Design Control zoning district overlays or “RDR/10-UR-D.”
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Hya Honorato, Assistant P...

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