Title
PLN260176 - RAINWATER H GREG & SHARI TRS
Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.
Project Location: 2760 Ribera Road, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (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:
a. 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
b. Approve a Coastal Development Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owners: Greg H. Rainwater & Shari Trs
APN: 243-032-005-000
Parcel Size: 0.25 acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a gross density of two units per acre with a Design Control Overlay with a structure height limit of 18 feet, within the Coastal Zone or “MDR/2-D(18’)(CZ)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
Project Planner: Imani Harrigan, Assistant Planner
harrigani@countyofmonterey.gov
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 2760 Ribera, within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan, on a County-maintained road, in Carmel. The Applicant submitted an application on March 23, 2026, seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling in a residentially zoned neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental. Therefore, applicable permits and licenses must be approved...
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