Title
PLN170144 - WECKER
Public hearing to consider the construction of an accessory dwelling unit with an attached garage, and associated tree removal (1 oak, and 6 Monterey Pine) and development on slope exceeding 25 percent.
Project Location: 600 and 610 Viejo Road, Carmel, Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
a. Find that the project is an accessory dwelling unit with an attached non-habitable accessory structure, which qualify as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit, consisting of the following:
1. Use Permit to allow development on slope exceeding 25 percent;
2. Use Permit to allow removal of six (6) Monterey pine and one (1) oak; and
3. Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 1,200 square foot accessory dwelling unit with a 528 square foot attached garage.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit A).
Staff recommends approval subject to eighteen (18) conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Owners: Terry and Angela Wecker (Applicants) and Kathleen A. Jeal TR
APNs: 103-011-004/012-000
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 5.1 acres per unit; with Urban Reserve, Design Control, and Site Plan Review Overlays (RDR/5.1-UR-D-S)
Parcel Size: 4.98 acres (216,746 square feet)
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Applicant proposes to construct an accessory dwelling unit with an attached garage. The project will also involve tree removal within the building site, and development on slopes exceeding 25 percent to accommodate construction of an access driveway. The building site is located behind and above the existing single-family dwelling on the parcel, and ...
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