Legislation Details

File #: ZA 26-084    Name: PLN250339 - Ahluwalia
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/3/2026 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 8/13/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN250339 - AHLUWALIA HARDEEP S & JENNIFER L RAGAZZO TRS Public hearing to consider 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: 26301 Carmelo St, 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, 6. Exhibit E - Public Comment
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PLN250339 - AHLUWALIA HARDEEP S & JENNIFER L RAGAZZO TRS
Public hearing to consider 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: 26301 Carmelo St, 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: Tiffany Edwards
Property Owner: Ahluwalia Hardeep S & Jennifer L Ragazzo Trs
APN: 009-501-013-000
Parcel Size: approximately 0.14 acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a maximum gross density of 2 units per acres with a Design Control Overlay and a structure height limit of 18 feet within the Coastal Zone or “MDR/2-­D(18’) (CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not Applicable
Project Planner: Jacquelyn M. Nickerson, Principal Planner
nickersonj@countyofmonterey.gov; (831) 784-5650

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 26301 Carmelo Street within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan area. The Applicant submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in medium density residentially zoned neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental. The site is developed with an existing 2,163 square foot single-family dwelling consisti...

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