File #: PC 24-052    Name: PLN230113 - HONEYMAN
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/30/2024 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 5/8/2024 Final action:
Title: PLN230113 - HONEYMAN BRUCE W & ELIZABETH H TRS Public hearing to consider the transient use of a residential property (single-family dwelling) for remuneration, commonly known as a short-term rental. Project Location: 14318 Hitchcock Rd, Carmel Valley Proposed CEQA action: Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Public Comment, 4. Exhibit C – Carmel Valley LUAC Minutes, 5. Exhibit D – Vicinity Map
Title
PLN230113 - HONEYMAN BRUCE W & ELIZABETH H TRS
Public hearing to consider the transient use of a residential property (single-family dwelling) for remuneration, commonly known as a short-term rental.
Project Location: 14318 Hitchcock Rd, Carmel Valley
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution:
1. Finding that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2. Approving an Administrative Permit to allow the transient use of a residential property for remuneration.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Property Owner: Honeyman Bruce W & Elizabeth H TRS
APN: 417-032-010-000
Parcel Size: 162,740 square feet (3.736 Acres)
Zoning: PG/40-D-S-RAZ (Permanent Grazing 40 acres per unit with Design Control, Site and Residential Allocation Zoning District Overlays)
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
Project Planner: Marlene Garcia, (831) 755-5114, garciam19@co.monterey.ca.us


SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project is located at 14318 Hitchcock Rd, Carmel Valley, and is subject to the policies and regulations of the 2010 Monterey County General Plan, Carmel Valley Master Plan and the Monterey County Zoning Ordinance - Title 21. The proposed project includes the use of an existing single-family dwelling as a short-term rental.

On May 8, 2023, the property owner filed an application requesting an Administrative Permit to allow the transient use of their residential property. Based on staff review of the planning application materials, the property complies with all rules and regulations pertaining to zoning uses and other applicable provisions of the 2010 Monterey County General Plan, Carmel Valley Master Plan, and applicable sections of the Monterey County Inland Zon...

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