Title
PLN120587 - HUGO, H AND LINDA TRS
Public hearing to consider allowing the Transient Use of an existing two-story, 8 bedroom/8 bathroom single family residential property for remuneration (aka Short Term Rental).
Project Location: 583 Viejo Road, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Number 103-031-004-000), Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan.
CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit allowing the Transient Use of Residential Property for Remuneration of an existing single family dwelling.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B).
Staff recommends approval subject to 12 conditions of approval, including limiting rental to a maximum of ten (10) occupants, establishing quiet hours, restriction of residential-related uses only, off-street parking, disposal of excess trash, minimum rental period(s); no on-site advertising, and payment of transient occupancy taxes (TOT).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Michael Harrington
Property Owner: Hugo, H and Linda TRS
APN: 103-031-004-000
Parcel Size: 5.3 acres
Zoning: "RDR/5.1-UR-D-S "Rural Density Residential/5.1 acres per unit-Urban Reserve-Design Control-Site Plan Review
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
On June 29, 2017, this project was referred by the Zoning Administrator to the Planning Commission to address policy issues relative to short-term rentals. Under the current zoning ordinance, the use is appropriate for the site; however, this is a 10,384 square foot home with 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. Because of the ongoing discussions regarding short term rentals with the Planning Commission, and, pursuant to Chapter 21.04, of Monterey County Code, the Zoning Administrator has referr...
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