Title
PLN260067 - HU JULIA TR
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: 26192 Mesa Drive, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan
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 6 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Andrew Ging
Property Owner: Julia Hu TR
APN: 009-303-003-000
Parcel Size: 0.22 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: N/A
Project Planner: Jack Sorensen
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The project site is located at 26192 Mesa Drive, within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan. The Applicant/Owners submitted an application seeking to use their existing single-family dwelling located in a residential neighborhood as a Commercial Vacation Rental. The site is developed with a 1,464 square foot single-family dwelling consisting of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, family room, living room and detached garage. Within the immediate neighborhood, there are seven other commercial vacation rental applications, and one homestay appli...
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