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File #: ZA 25-042    Name: PLN230172 - California American Water Company (various Owners)
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/18/2025 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 8/28/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN230172 - California American Water Company (various Owners) Public hearing to consider action on the removal of one 10,000-gallon water tank, construction of two water tanks (10,000-gallons and 60,000-gallons), modifications to an existing 50,000-gallon water tank, construction of a bypass pipeline with a pressure control valve, relocation of a fire hydrant on slopes in excess of 25%. Project Location: 6, 7, 10, and 15 Oak Meadow Lane, Carmel Valley Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Carmel Valley LUAC Minutes, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Biological Resources Assessment (LIB240118), 6. Exhibit E - Preliminary Geological Investigation (LIB250225)
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PLN230172 - California American Water Company (various Owners)
Public hearing to consider action on the removal of one 10,000-gallon water tank, construction of two water tanks (10,000-gallons and 60,000-gallons), modifications to an existing 50,000-gallon water tank, construction of a bypass pipeline with a pressure control valve, relocation of a fire hydrant on slopes in excess of 25%.
Project Location: 6, 7, 10, and 15 Oak Meadow Lane, Carmel Valley
Proposed 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 Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and that none of the exceptions to these exemptions set forth in CQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of: 1) Administrative Permit and Design Approval for the removal of one 10,000-gallon water tank, construction of two water tanks (10,000 gallons and 60,000-gallons), modifications to an existing 50,000 gallon water tank, construction of a bypass pipeline with a pressure control valve, and relocation of a fire hydrant; and 2) Use permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 25%.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 10 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Conor O’Toole, Denise Duffy & Associates, Inc.
Property Owners: Carvell John Randall TR and Bellis Carole Hutchins TR, Hoch Stephen & Tschirgi Judith E, Murray Constance TR, and Scott Linda Sue & Tagg Terryl M TRS
APNs: 187-031-020-000, 187-031-023-000, 187-031-025-000 and 187-031-027-000
Parcel Sizes:
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 5 acres per unit with a Design Control, Site Plan Review and Residentia...

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