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PLN200032- FLORES PAUL H & LINDA S TRS
Public hearing to consider denying the appeal of the Planning Commission's July 10, 2024 decision to deny a Combined Development Permit for the construction of a single-family dwelling and attached garage, a non-habitable pool cabana with an attached garage, and associated site improvements including removal of protected Coast live oak trees and development on slopes in excess of 25%.
Project Location: 25836 El Paseo Real, Monterey
Proposed CEQA action: Find that denial of the project is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15270.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution:
1. Finding that denial of the project is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15270; and
2. Denying the Flores's appeal of the Planning Commission's decision at the July 10, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to deny a Combined Development Permit; and
3. Denying a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 6,023 square foot single family dwelling with an 862 square foot attached garage, a 1,090 square foot non-habitable accessory structure and a pool and associated site improvements including 150 cubic yards of cut and 2,200 cubic yards of fill, a paved driveway, patios, retaining walls, paved walkways and a pool within a Visual Sensitivity District;
b. Use Permit to allow the removal of 30 protected Coast live oak trees; and
c. Use Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 25% in the amount of 25,395 square feet.
The attached draft resolution (Attachment A) includes findings and evidence necessary for denial of the project.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owner: Flores Paul H & Linda S Trs
Agent: Claire Greco, Monterey Design Center
APN: 416-132-010-000
Zoning: Low Density Residential, with Building Site Review and Visual Sensitivity Overlays and a 20 foot height limit...
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