Title
PLN250302 - HIRST MICHAEL & CATHERINE A 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: 24730 Santa Rita Street, 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: Michael Hirst
Property Owner: Michael Hirst
APN: 009-081-025-000
Parcel Size: approximately 0.09
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 2 acres per unit, and Design Control overlay in the Coastal Zone, or “MDR/2-D (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 24730 Santa Rita Street, a County-maintained Road, in Carmel. On January 16, 2026, the agent submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially developed neighborhood (Exhibit C).
The site is developed with an existing 2,398 square foot two-story single family dwelling that has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. The agent is proposing that the residence be occupied b...
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