Title
PLN170817 - HISS
Public hearing to consider the construction of single-family dwelling with an attached garage.
Project Location: 8360 Monterra Views Road, Monterey
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that the project is a single-family dwelling which qualify as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(a) of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2) Approve an Administrative Permit and Design Approval for a construction of a 4,715 square foot two story single-family dwelling with a 1,072 square foot attached garage, 1,719 square foot terrace, entry courtyard, and 120 linear foot of retaining wall (ranging 4' to 8' high). Associated grading of approximately 835 cubic yards of cut and 670 cubic yards of fill.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Sterling & Huddleson/Cindi Scarlett Ramsey
Project Owner: Paul Hiss
APNs: 259-211-002-000
Zoning: RDR/10-UR-VS
Parcel Size: 1.209 AC (52,664 square feet)
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes construction of a 4,715 two story single-family dwelling with an attached 1,072 square foot garage. The project proposal is located within the Monterra Subdivision, approximately 0.25 miles from Monterey-Salinas Highway (Hwy 68). The application was originally scheduled for administrative approval on March 21, 2018, but pursuant to Section 21.70.060, the application was pulled from this administrative approval agenda and referred to the Zoning Administrator due to public controversy surrounding the proposed development.
DISCUSSION:
On March 21, 2018, staff received a letter of public concern regarding this project (Exhibit I). The letter requested a public he...
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