Title
PLN230261 - 3196 LLC
Public hearing to consider a restoration plan for the removal of 14 Monterey Cypress trees and 8 Monterey Pine trees from a sensitive habitat area/archaeological easement.
Project Location: 3196 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies as a Class 8 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that the protection of the environment qualifies for a Class 8 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15308 and that none of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 apply; and
2) Approve a Restoration Plan per Section 20.90.130 of the Monterey County Coastal Implementation Plan Part 1 (Title 20 Zoning Ordinance) consisting of 1:1 replanting of Monterey Cypress (14 trees) within a Conservation and Scenic Easement onsite, 1:1 of Monterey Pine (8 trees) offsite, and 2:1 Monterey Cypress habitat understory restoration of approximately 6,150 square feet offsite.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 10 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Gail Hatter
Property Owner: 3196 LLC
APN: 008-491-010-000
Parcel Size: 2.72-acres
Zoning: Low Density Residential with a maximum gross density of two acres per unit with a Design Control overlay within the coastal zone or "LDR/2-D(CZ)"
Plan Area: Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan
Project Planner: Kayla Nelson, (831) 796-6408, nelsonk@countyofmonterey.gov
SUMMARY
The subject property is located at 3196 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, within the Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan. The project site is west of 17 Mile Drive on the coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by indigenous Monterey Cypress forest. On February 22, 2017, a Combined Development Permit (HCD-Planning File No. PLN150548; Planning Commission Resolu...
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