Title
Pietro PLN150598
Public hearing to consider adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of Design Approval and Coastal Development Permit to allow additions to an existing single family dwelling within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource. The property is located at 26324 Valley View Avenue, Carmel, Carmel Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone. (APN: 009-463-016-000)
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: PLN150598
Owner: Pietro Family Investments LP
Project Location: 26324 Valley View Avenue, Carmel
APN: 009-463-016-000
Agent: Adam Jeselnick, Architect
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
CEQA Action: Mitigated Negative Declaration
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration;
b. Approve a Design Approval to allow a first and second story addition to an existing single family dwelling; and a Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource, based on the findings and evidence and subject to 19 conditions of approval (Exhibit B); and
c. Adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan (program);
SUMMARY:
Property owner intends to remodel an existing residence and attached guesthouse. The guesthouse would become part of the main house and they would add a second story master bedroom and bath and a new garage in front. As the new second story is above the garage, the applicant is excavating the pad to lower the garage floor in order to maintain the 18-foot height limit.
A primary issue associated with this application is excavation in close proximity to known archaeological sites on Carmel Point. Although reconnaissance did not reveal any artifacts on the parcel, based upon the known abundance of sites throughout the neighborhood on Scenic Point, and the proposed plans requiring excavation and grading of soils, the archaeologist recommends a monit...
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