Title
PLN180039 - THOMAS
Public hearing to consider the construction of a two-story single family dwelling with basement (Approx. 6,605 sq. ft.) and detached 2-car garage/office (Approx. 875 sq. ft.), and removal of 5 trees (4 oaks and 1 madrone).
Project Location: 28 Potrero Trail, Carmel - Santa Lucia Preserve (Assessor's Parcel Number 239-111-009-000), Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan.
Proposed CEQA action: Addendum to the Santa Lucia Preserve Environmental Impact Report.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Consider an Addendum to the Santa Lucia Environmental Impact Report (EIR #94-005/Resolution #96-059) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164; and
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a) Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of an approximately 3,995 square foot single family dwelling with 2,610 square foot basement, and an approximately 875 square foot 2-car detached garage with office; and
b) Use Permit to allow the removal of five protected trees (4 Oaks and 1 Madrone).
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends approval subject to 19 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Tom Meaney
Property Owner: Christopher & Kellie Thomas
APN: 239-111-009-000
Parcel Size: 29.56 acres
Zoning: RC/40-D-S (Resource Conservation, 40 acres per unit -Design Control and Site District Overlay)
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
Located approximately 5 miles east of Scenic Highway 1, and 2.4 miles off Carmel Valley Road, the project site is part of the Santa Lucia Preserve Subdivision (Phases A-C/Rancho San Carlos) which is comprised of 254 lots. This parcel is located on lot 195, Phase C of the Santa Lucia Preserves which is in a densely forested rural area of Carmel Valley. Each individual parcel contains dedicated homeland bounda...
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