Title
PLN180169 - TANG
Public hearing to consider the addition of a 603-square foot, two-level garage on slopes exceeding 30 percent.
Project Location: 3284 San Luis Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project is an addition to a single-family dwelling which qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption per Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions per Section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1) Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of a 603-square foot, two-level garage; and
2) Coastal Development Permit for development on slopes in excess of 30%. The project would include the removal of two trees.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 18 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Erik Dyar
Property Owners: Wee Kit Tang
APN: 009-041-003-000
Parcel Size: 0.37 acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 2 Units per Acre, Design Control District, Coastal Zone or "MDR/2-D (CZ)"
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
The project site is located at 3284 San Luis Avenue in the unincorporated area of Carmel, on the west side of Highway 1 and is zoned Medium Density Residential, 2 units per acre, Design Control district, Coastal Zone [MDR/2-D (CZ)]. The project proposal would add a 603-square foot, two story garage to an existing 3,449-square foot single family dwelling. The addition of the proposed garage would require the removal of two trees (Monterey pine and Coast Live Oak) that were determined to be in poor condition by a certified arborist. Colors and materials are proposed to match the existing structures.
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