Title
PLN170341 - WULF
Public hearing to consider entitlements to add about 900 total square feet to an existing single story family dwelling including an approximately 400 square foot second story addition, where development would occur within 750-feet of a known archaeological resource.
Project Location: 2744 Pradera Road, Carmel Meadows, Carmel Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 (a) and 15303 (e) of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 (a), and 15303 (e) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow additions to an existing single family dwelling, including 277-square feet on the first floor, a new 429-square foot second story with a 190-square foot deck; and
c. Approve a Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 750-feet of a known archaeological resource.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit D). Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: N/A
Property Owners: John and Karen Wulf
APN: 243-034-010-000
Parcel Size: 0.23 acres
Zoning: MDR/2-D (18) (CZ)
Plan Area: Carmel LUP
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
The project site is located at 2744 Pradera Road in Carmel by-the-sea, on the west side of Highway 1 (aka Carmel Meadows). This project came on for an administrative hearing, to be approved by the Chief of Planning on June 7, 2017. Due to public controversy, this matter is being referred to the Zoning Administrator for consideration. Also, the project was referred to the Carmel Highlands Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) on May 15, 2017.
Issues were raised regarding bulk and mass of the proposed architectural design. Specifically, there is an issue of privacy as it relates to the second story deck. The LUAC c...
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