Title
PLN180449 - DEL MESA CARMEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Public hearing to consider the construction of a maintenance storage building (Approximately 960 s.f.).
Project Location: 500 Del Mesa Drive, Carmel, Carmel Valley Master Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1. Find that the project involves the construction of a new accessory structure, which qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 (e) of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2. Approve a Design Approval to allow the construction of an approximately 960 square foot grounds maintenance storage building.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval of the project with no conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Dirk Young
Owner: Del Mesa Carmel Community Association
APN: 015-441-002-000
Zoning: LDR/2.5-D-S-RAZ
Parcel Size: 328 acres
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The subject property is located on Del Mesa Drive within the Del Mesa Carmel Adult Community. The surrounding areas contain primarily low density residential uses. A Use Permit was granted for the subject property by the Planning Commission on December 18, 1964, Resolution No. 5756 (Exhibit D). The project proposal is for an approximately 960 square foot grounds maintenance storage building at the end of Northridge Drive. This proposal is one of the accessory uses outlined within the Use Permit; however, the Use Permit was conditioned to require all structures be approved by the Planning Commission rather than the Chief of Planning.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Section 21.44.040 of Monterey County Zoning Ordinance (Title 21), the RMA Chief of Planning may approve Design Approvals for small accessory str...
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