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File #: ZA 25-055    Name: PLN240159 - RICKARD OLIVER C & BROOKE T KENNAMER TRS
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/3/2025 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 10/9/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN240159 - RICKARD OLIVER C & BROOKE T KENNAMER TRS Public hearing to consider the construction of a 1,084 square foot addition to an existing 2,585 square foot single-family dwelling, a 190 square foot attached office, a 118 square foot attached accessory storage structure, and associated site improvements, including an after-the-fact emergency permit to replace an access bridge within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource, and development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff. Project Location: 5 Yankee Beach Way, Carmel Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorially Exempt pursuant to the 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 - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Carmel Highlands Land Use Advisory Committee, dated June 2, 2025, 5. Exhibit D - Biological Assessment Report (LIB250018), dated September 21, 2023
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PLN240159 - RICKARD OLIVER C & BROOKE T KENNAMER TRS
Public hearing to consider the construction of a 1,084 square foot addition to an existing 2,585 square foot single-family dwelling, a 190 square foot attached office, a 118 square foot attached accessory storage structure, and associated site improvements, including an after-the-fact emergency permit to replace an access bridge within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource, and development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff.
Project Location: 5 Yankee Beach Way, Carmel
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorially Exempt pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1) Find the amendment qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a) Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 1,084 square foot addition to an existing 2,585 square foot single-family dwelling, a 190 square foot attached office to an existing guesthouse, a 118 square foot attached accessory storage structure, and associated site improvements;
b) After-the-fact Emergency Permit to replace an existing access bridge;
c) Coastal Development Permit for the development within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource; and
d) Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff.

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

PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owners: Oliver and Brooke Rickard
Agent: Amy Denney
APN: 243-141-008-000
Parcel Size: 0.73 acres (31,659 square feet)
Zoning: The parcel is split-zoned Low Density Residential with a density of...

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