Title
PLN150505/Roberts
Public hearing to consider action on a Combined Development Permit for demolition and construction of a single-family dwelling and a Variance to reduce front and rear setback requirements.
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt
1 Southbank Road, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley Master Plan area
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1. Find the project categorically exempt per Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Administrative Permit and Design Approval to:
i. Demolish a 554 square foot residence and
ii. Construct a 1,464 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 375 square foot garage
b. Variances to:
i. Reduce front setback requirement from 30 feet to 10 feet along Southbank Road; and
ii. Reduce rear setback requirement from 20 feet to 17.5 feet
A draft resolution is attached with recommended findings and evidence (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 18 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Parcel Size: 10,800 square feet
APN: 189-471-005-000
Zoning: LDR/2.5-D-S-RAZ
Land Use Designation: Residential - Low Density 5-1 Acres/Unit
Agent: David Prew
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
The applicant seeks to demolish an existing 554 square foot cabin and construct a 1,464 square foot residence and an attached 375 square foot garage resulting in the expansion of the existing footprint. Construction of the new house will require minimal grading, the removal of one non-
native Bay tree, and the installation of a new onsite wastewater system. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of the "Y" intersection of Esquiline and Southbank Road.
Development potential is highly constrained due to the road right of way adjacent to the northern and eastern property lines and Hitchcock Canyon Creek that runs along the western portion of the prope...
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