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PLN230127 - MCDOUGALL AMY E.
Continued from August 28, 2024 - public hearing to consider the construction of a six-story single-family dwelling with an attached garage, attached accessory dwelling unit, attached junior accessory dwelling unit, covered and uncovered decks, patios, and exterior staircases, and associated site improvements including the removal of Coast live oaks, drilling a domestic well, and development on slopes in excess of 25 percent. This project involves a reduction of the required front, side, and rear setbacks from 5 feet to 0 feet without seeking a variance.
Project Location: 10196 Oakwood Circle, Carmel
Proposed CEQA action: Statutorily Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15270.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution:
1) Finding that the project is Statutorily Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15270, and
2) Denying a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. An Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 12,469.5 square foot six-story single-family dwelling with an attached 934 square foot garage, an attached 2,124 square foot ADU, an attached 483 square foot JADU, and 3,419.5 square feet of covered and uncovered decks, patios, and exterior staircases, and associated site improvements including drilling a domestic well;
b. Use Permit to allow the removal of up to five Coast live oaks;
c. A Use Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 25%; and
d. A reduction of the required front, side, and rear setbacks from 5 feet to 0 feet without seeking a variance.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Anna Bornstein, EMC Planning Group
Property Owner: Amy McDougall (c/o Rene Peinado)
APN: 416-542-011-000
Parcel Size: 0.081 acres (3,252 square feet)
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 5 units per acre, Design Control overlay, Site Plan Review overlay,...
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