Legislation Details

File #: ZA 26-073    Name: PLN260080 - SEABURST LLC
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/24/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN260080 - SEABURST LLC 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: 26200 Scenic Road, Carmel, CA 93923 Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to 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 - Aerial Image and Surrounding Neighborhood, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Home Inspection Checklist
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Title
PLN260080 - SEABURST LLC
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: 26200 Scenic Road, Carmel, CA 93923
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to 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:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from 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: Chris Gourlay
Property Owner: Seaburst LLC
APN: 009-433-001-000
Parcel Size: 0.27 acres
Zoning: Split-zoned Medium Density Residential with a maximum Density of 2 units per acre, a Design Control overlay, and a Structure Height Limit to 18 feet and Resource Conservation with a Design Control overlay in the Coastal Zone or
“MDR/2--D(18')(CZ)|RC--D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
Project Planner: Jade Mason, Assistant Planner
masonj@countyofmonterey.gov; 831-755-3759

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 26200 Scenic Road, within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan. The Applicant/Owners submitted an application seeking to use their existing residence located in a residentially zoned neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental. The site is developed with a two-story single family dwelling that includes a wooden deck, an attached garage, a gated drivewa...

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