Title
PLN170872 - HISS
Public hearing to consider the construction of single-family dwelling with an attached garage.
Project Location: 8380 Monterra Views, Monterey CA
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:
a. Find that the project is a single-family dwelling which qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions under ?15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve an Administrative and Design Approval to allow the construction of a new two-story 5,145 square foot single family dwelling with attached 1,131 square foot three-car garage, a 185-square foot covered entry and 459-square foot covered porch, including 150 linear foot retaining wall and approximately 200 cubic yards of cut. This project will also require a Tree Removal Permit for the removal of two (2) 12" diameter Oak trees.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agents: Sterling & Huddleson/Cindi Scarlett Ramsey
Property Owners: Paul Hiss
APN: 259-211-011-000
Parcel Size: 2.512 acres (109,423 SF)
Zoning: RDR/10-UR-VS
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes construction of a 5,145-square foot, two story single-family dwelling with an attached 1,131-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 20, 2018, staff received a letter of public concern r...
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