File #: PC 18-021    Name: PLN170911 - PATTERSON
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/19/2018 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 3/28/2018 Final action:
Title: PLN170911 - PATTERSON MACKENZIE C JR & JUNGWIRTH CAROL Public hearing to consider construction of a new 2,000 square foot single family dwelling and removal of 5 oak trees. Project Location: 25345 Tierra Grande Drive, Carmel, CA 93923 Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Visual Simulations Revision, 5. Exhibit C - Visual Simulations, 6. Exhibit D - Arborist Report, 7. Exhibit E - Letter from Arborist, 8. Exhibit F - Carmel Valley LUAC Minutes, 9. Exhibit G - Letter Received, 10. RESpc_PLN170911_032818
Title
PLN170911 - PATTERSON MACKENZIE C JR & JUNGWIRTH CAROL
Public hearing to consider construction of a new 2,000 square foot single family dwelling and removal of 5 oak trees.
Project Location: 25345 Tierra Grande Drive, Carmel, CA 93923
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that a single-family dwelling is a small structure and therefore qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and that none of the exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply.
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of
1) Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow a 2,000 sqft single-family dwelling with a 522 square foot deck, and a 576 square foot detached garage
2) Use Permit to allow the removal of five oak trees

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Mackenzie Patterson
Owner: Mackenzie Patterson & Carol Jungwirth
APN: 169-363-009-000
Parcel Size: 1.03 acres
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Application Submitted: January 3, 2018
Application Complete: February 23, 2018

SUMMARY:
A new 2,000 square foot single-family dwelling is proposed in the Tierra Grande neighborhood of Carmel Valley. The parcel is somewhat constrained by its shape, topography, and by the existence of many oak trees. This application is subject to Planning Commission consideration due to the proposed tree removal. The proposed one-story dwelling blends with the surrounding environment and is not visible from the road. Due to fire concerns, the proposed siding material is grey cement panels, which differs from the most commonly seen finish of stucco or wood siding on neighboring homes; However this material will still blend with the oak trees on the property. Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee Supports the Design.


DISCUSSION:
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