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PLN130339 - Collins
Public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny applicant's request (Collins/PLN130339) to amend the Local Coastal Program to rezone applicant's 30-acre property from Resource Conservation, Coastal Zone [RC(CZ)] to Watershed and Scenic Conservation, Special Treatment, Coastal Zone [WSC/SpTr(CZ)].
Proposed CEQA Action: If deny, statutorily Exempt per Section 15270(a) of the CEQA Guidelines
Project Location: 83 Mt. Devon Road, Carmel (APN: 241-021-007-000), Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the denial of the rezone request statutorily exempt per Section 15270(a) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Deny applicant's request to amend the Local Coastal Program to rezone applicant's 30-acre property from Resource Conservation, Coastal Zone [RC(CZ)] to Watershed and Scenic Conservation, Special Treatment, Coastal Zone [WSC/SpTr(CZ)].
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Attachment B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Robert Carver
Property Owner: James G & Sook Collins
APN: 241-021-007-000
Parcel Size: 30 acres
Zoning: "RC(CZ)" Resource Conservation, Coastal Zone.
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
The subject property is a 30-acre parcel located in the Carmel Highlands area, approximately 1/3 of a mile east of the Highlands Inn; Point Lobos State Park is approximately 1-mile northwest, and Yankee Point Drive is less than 1-mile to the southwest. The land use designation of the property in the Carmel Area Land Use Plan is Resource Conservation - Forest & Upland Habitat, and zoning is Resource Conservation, Coastal Zone or "RC(CZ)". The purpose of this zoning district is to protect, preserve, enhance, and restore sensitive resource areas. Of specific concern are areas containing viewshed, watershed, plant and wildlife habitat, streams, beaches, du...
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