Title
PLN140219/ Bella Design LLC
Public hearing to consider action on a Combined Development Permit for demolition of a single family dwelling, and construction of a single family dwelling within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource.
Proposed CEQA Action: Mitigated Negative Declaration
165 Spindrift Road, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
2. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval for demolition of a 4,727 square foot single family dwelling and a 650 square foot attached garage, and construction of a 6,481 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 1,265 square foot garage, loggia, terrace, and spa; and
b. Coastal Development Permit for development within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource; subject to 30 conditions of approval (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Parcel Size: 3.20 acres
APN: 241-251-011-000
Zoning: LDR/1-D (CZ)
Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential
Agent: Tony Lombardo, Anthony Lombardo and Associates
Plan Area: Carmel Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
The applicant seeks to demolish an existing two story 4,727 square foot house to be replaced by a 6,481 square foot residence, located on the west side of Spindrift Road between the road and coastline. There have been concerns expressed about the historical value of the existing home but a judge has ruled that it is not historic. Neither the existing house nor the proposed house are or will be highly visible from Spindrift Road due to the existing trees between the house and the road. It is worth noting that the proposed structure will actually maintain a lower profile than the existing house. The existing house is a two story structure built on existing grade, while the proposed structure will have a lower story embedded into the ground ...
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