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File #: ZA 24-044    Name: PLN230217/ VAN ESS PROPERTIES LLC
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/25/2024 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 10/31/2024 Final action:
Title: PLN230217 - VAN ESS PROPERTIES LLC Public hearing to consider demolition of a 5,100 square foot single-family dwelling and construction of a 15,593 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached 740 square foot garage and associated site improvements, including the removal of four planted Monterey cypress trees. The project involves ridgeline development, development within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area, and development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources. Project Location: 182 Van Ess Way, Carmel. Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302 and no exceptions apply under section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Visual Simulation, 5. Exhibit D - Biological Report, 6. Exhibit E - Carmel Highland LUAC Minutes
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PLN230217 - VAN ESS PROPERTIES LLC
Public hearing to consider demolition of a 5,100 square foot single-family dwelling and construction of a 15,593 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached 740 square foot garage and associated site improvements, including the removal of four planted Monterey cypress trees. The project involves ridgeline development, development within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area, and development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
Project Location: 182 Van Ess Way, Carmel.
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302 and no exceptions apply under section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution:
1) Finding the project Categorically Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302 and no exceptions apply under section 15300.2; and
2) Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow demolition of the existing 5,100 square foot single-family dwelling and construction of a replacement 15,593 square foot single-family dwelling, an attached 740 square foot garage, and associated site improvements including the removal of four planted Monterey cypress trees;
b. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area;
c. Coastal Development Permit to allow ridgeline development; and
d. Coastal Administrative Permit to allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
A draft resolution with findings and evidence supporting this recommendation and subject to 12 conditions of approval is attached for consideration (Exhibit A).

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owner: Van Ess Properties LLC
Applicant: Aengus L. Jeffers
APN: 241-311-043-000
Zoning: zoned Low-Density Residential, 1 unit per acre, Design Control Overlay, within the Coastal Zone, or ...

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