Title
PLN250352 - SUH ELLEN EUN TR
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: 26277 Isabella Ave, Carmel
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
a. Finding the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made; and
b. Approving 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 9 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Mary Jane Caputo
Property Owner: Ellen Suh
APN: 009-404-027
Parcel Size: approximately 0.09 Ac
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 2 units per acre with a Design Control Overlay, 18-foot height limit (Coastal Zone) or “MDR/2-D(18’)(CZ)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not Applicable
Project Planner: Jack Sorensen, Assistant Planner
sorensenj@countyofmonterey.gov 831-784-5765
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project is located at 26277 Isabella Ave, a County-maintained road, in Carmel. On January 21, 2026 the agent submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially developed neighborhood.
The site is developed with an existing 2,254 square foot two-story single family dwelling that has two bedrooms, two ...
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