File #: PC 18-029    Name: PLN160849 - CLIFTON
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/3/2018 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 4/11/2018 Final action:
Title: PLN160849 - CLIFTON HEATHER JOY & WOLSKE RUSSELL D Public hearing to consider the construction of a new single family dwelling with attached guesthouse, including the removal of 25 oak trees and building a new driveway on slopes exceeding 25%. The project also includes after-the-fact consideration of prior removal of 43 oak trees to clear Code Enforcement case (17CE00197). Project Location: 26735 Laureles Grade, Carmel Valley, Toro Area Plan Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Project Data, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Initial Study - Mitigated Negative Declaration, 6. Exhibit E - Reports, 7. Exhibit F - Correspondence, 8. Exhibit G - Minutes - Toro LUAC, 28 August 2017, 9. Hearing Submittal_PLN160849_041118
Title
PLN160849 - CLIFTON HEATHER JOY & WOLSKE RUSSELL D
Public hearing to consider the construction of a new single family dwelling with attached guesthouse, including the removal of 25 oak trees and building a new driveway on slopes exceeding 25%. The project also includes after-the-fact consideration of prior removal of 43 oak trees to clear Code Enforcement case (17CE00197).
Project Location: 26735 Laureles Grade, Carmel Valley, Toro Area 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) Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 2,792 square foot single story single family dwelling, a 600 square foot attached guesthouse, and a 414 square foot attached carport;
b) Use Permit to allow the removal of 25 Oak trees;
c) After-the-fact Use Permit for the removal of 43 oak trees to clear Code Enforcement case (17CE00197); and
d) Use Permit to allow construction of a driveway on slopes greater than 25%.
3. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C)
Staff recommends approval subject to 22 conditions and 6 Mitigation Measures.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Bill Foster, Architect
Property Owner: Heather Clifton and Russ Wolske
APN: 416-361-043-000
Parcel Size: 27.87 acres
Zoning: "RDR/B-8(VS)" (Rural Density Residential with a development restriction overlay in a Visual Sensitivity District)
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: yes

SUMMARY
Situated along the plateau of an east facing terrace in the hills of Carmel Valley, the proposed project includes the construction of a new one-story single family dwelling. Set atop the valley hills, the parcel has sweeping views of the surrounding valley and hillsides. Structures include a carpor...

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