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File #: ZA 25-032    Name: PLN240104 - NAGAFUJI MAY KITAYAMA
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/3/2025 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 6/12/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN240104 - NAGAFUJI MAY KITAYAMA Public hearing to consider construction of a 1,200 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, and the removal of one (1) Coast Live Oak. Project Location: 25745 Hatton Rd, Carmel Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303 and no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 can be made.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Public Comment, 4. Exhibit C - LUAC Minutes, 5. Exhibit D - Project Specific Arborist Reports, 6. Exhibit E - Vicinity Map
Title
PLN240104 - NAGAFUJI MAY KITAYAMA
Public hearing to consider construction of a 1,200 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, and the removal of one (1) Coast Live Oak.
Project Location: 25745 Hatton Rd, Carmel
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303 and no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 can be made.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a) Find the project for an Accessory Dwelling Unit qualifies for a Class 3 Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, New Structures, and no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 can be made; and
b) Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 1,200 square foot accessory dwelling unit.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to eight (8) conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Glenn Warner
Property Owner: Nagafuji May Kitayama
APN: 009-251-010-000
Parcel Size: 33,435 square feet (0.77 acre)
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 2 units per acre, with a Design Control overlay zone in the Coastal Zone or “MDR/2-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Joseph Alameda, Associate Planner
alamedaj@countyofmonterey.gov, 831-783-7079

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project is located at 25745 Hatton Rd, Carmel, (APN: 009-251-010-000) within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan. The proposed project includes the construction of a 1,200 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and the removal of one (1) Coast live oak tree. The property is already developed with a single-family dwelling. The ADU has been sited behind the existing residence in a small clearing between trees (Exhibit A). The original project scope (construction of an ADU, no tree remov...

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