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File #: PC 25-083    Name: PLN200047-AMD1 - KNOOP MICHAEL & MICHELLE
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/21/2025 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 10/29/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN200047-AMD1 - KNOOP MICHAEL & MICHELLE Public hearing to consider an Amendment to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN200047) that allowed a lot line adjustment between two legal lots of record, construction of a single-family dwelling, a detached accessory structure, guesthouse, and associated site improvements including ridgeline development and development on slopes in excess of 25 percent. This Amendment proposes the removal of six Coast live oak trees. Project Location: The properties are located at 120 Country Club Heights Road, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley Master Plan Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304 and that none of the exceptions apply pursuant to section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Forest Management Plan, 5. Exhibit D - Planning Commission Resolution No. 21-014, dated May 26, 2021, 6. RESpc_25-037_PLN200047-AMD1_102925
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PLN200047-AMD1 - KNOOP MICHAEL & MICHELLE
Public hearing to consider an Amendment to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN200047) that allowed a lot line adjustment between two legal lots of record, construction of a single-family dwelling, a detached accessory structure, guesthouse, and associated site improvements including ridgeline development and development on slopes in excess of 25 percent. This Amendment proposes the removal of six Coast live oak trees.
Project Location: The properties are located at 120 Country Club Heights Road, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley Master Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304 and that none of the exceptions apply pursuant to section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
1. Find the project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304 and that none of the exceptions apply pursuant to section 15300.2.
2. Approve an Amendment to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN200047) that allowed a lot line adjustment between two legal lots of record, construction of a single-family dwelling, a detached accessory structure, guesthouse, and associated site improvements, including ridgeline development and development on slopes in excess of 25 percent. This Amendment proposes the removal of six Coast live oak trees.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval of the Amendment subject to 7 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owners: Michael and Michele Knoop
Agent: Tai Tang c/o Studio Schicketanz
APNs: 187-021-042-000
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 10 acres per unit, with Design Control, Site Plan Review, and Residential Allocation Zoning overlays [RDR/10-D-S-RAZ] and Permanent Grazing, with a minimum building site of 40 acres ...

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