Title
PLN170428 - CORTOPASSI HEIDE S TR
Public hearing to consider the demolition and rebuild of an existing single story single family dwelling and construction of a new detached garage. Variances are requested to reduce the front setback for main and accessory structures from 30 and 50 feet to about 6.5 and 5.5 feet, respectively. Development would occur within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource, within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat (ESHA), within 50 feet of a coastal bluff, and on slopes 30% or greater.
Project Location: 255 Highway 1, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration
Report
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution to:
1. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration;
2. Approve Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a) Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval for a 2,111 square foot two-story single family residence and 724 square foot detached garage, approximately 30 feet from the edge of a bluff, including:
i. Demolish existing 961 square foot single-story single-family residence
ii. Add 278 square feet of living area to the newly constructed first floor
iii. Add 872 square foot second story
iv. Construct new 724 square foot detached two-car garage
v. Construct 51 linear feet to existing retaining walls and planter
vi. Plant garage roof with native vegetation
vii. Grade approximately 240 cubic yards of cut and 22 cubic yards of fill, exporting 218 cy
b) Four Coastal Development Permits to allow development:
i. Within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat (ESHA);
ii. Within 50 feet of a coastal bluff;
iii. On slopes 30% or greater; and
iv. Within 750 feet of known archaeological resources;
c) Three Variances including:
i. New front setback variance reducing the main structure from 30 feet to 6 feet-7 inches
ii. New front setback variance reducing the non-habitable accessory structure (detached garage) from 50 feet to 5 fee...
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