Legislation Details

File #: ZA 26-042    Name: PLN250359 - MUZUMDAR NIHAL SHASHIKANT
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/21/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 4/30/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN250359 - MUZUMDAR NIHAL SHASHIKANT Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 3504 Ocean Avenue, Carmel Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Aerial Image
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Title
PLN250359 - MUZUMDAR NIHAL SHASHIKANT
Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.
Project Location: 3504 Ocean Avenue, Carmel
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and that none of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
b. Approve a Coastal Development Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Leticia Sanchez
Property Owner: Nihal Muzumdar
APN: 009-181-015-000
Parcel Size: approximately 0.16 Ac
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 2 units per acre with a Design Control Overlay, (Coastal Zone) or “MDR/2-D(CZ)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not Applicable
Project Planner: Jack Sorensen, Assistant Planner
sorensenj@countyofmonterey.gov 831-784-5765

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project is located at 3504 Ocean Ave, a county-maintained road, in Carmel. The agent submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residentially developed neighborhood.


The site is developed with an existing 784 square single-story single-family dwelling. The residence has one bedroom, one bathroom, living room and a kitchen. The agent is proposing that the residence be occupied by a maximum of 3 people ...

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