File #: ZA 18-035    Name:
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/5/2018 In control: Monterey County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 6/14/2018 Final action:
Title: PLN170893 - BUTLER KEITH L & MIREILLE O Public hearing to consider the after-the-fact relocation of a driveway approved on a previous permit and after-the-fact removal of seven unhealthy Monterey pine trees. Project Location: 220 Upper Walden Road, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically exempt per Sections 15303(e) and 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Report Visual Tree Assessments, 6. RESza_18-035_PLN170893_061418
Title
PLN170893 - BUTLER KEITH L & MIREILLE O
Public hearing to consider the after-the-fact relocation of a driveway approved on a previous permit and after-the-fact removal of seven unhealthy Monterey pine trees.
Project Location: 220 Upper Walden Road, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically exempt per Sections 15303(e) and 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Zoning Administrator:
a. Find the project qualifies as a Class 3 categorical exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(e), as a Class 4 categorical exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15304 consisting of the minor alterations to the condition of land that does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees; and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 of the CEQA guidelines; and
b. Approve an Amendment to the previously approved Combined Development Permit
PLN080530 to allow after-the-fact construction of a previously permitted driveway in the location of the temporary driveway created for construction vehicles and staging
c. Approve a Coastal Development Permit to allow after-the-fact removal of seven unhealthy Monterey pine trees.
d. Approve a Design Approval to allow construction of a 6-foot fence, two stone columns, and decomposed granite pathways.

The attached resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator adopt the resolution approving PLN170893 subject to conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Property Owner and Agent: BUTLER KEITH L & MIREILLE O
APN: 241-241-011-000
Parcel Size: 1.26 acres
Zoning: "LDR/1-D(CZ)" (Low Density Residential with maximum gross density of 1 acre per unit and a design overlay in the Coastal Zone)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: yes


SUMMARY:
The subject application is for an Ame...

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