Title
PLN180072 - GAZARIAN
Public hearing to consider construction of a Hilfiker retaining wall; and development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff, on slopes exceeding 30 percent, within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat area, and within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
Project Location: 30 Yankee Point Drive, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA Action: Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15269 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
a. Find that the project involves the construction of a retaining wall, which in this case qualifies as a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15269 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve a Follow-Up Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. Coastal Development Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of a Hilfiker retaining wall; and
2. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff; and
3. Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes exceeding 30 percent; and
4. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat area; and
5. Coastal Administrative Permit to allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit A).
Staff recommends approval subject to four (4) conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Owners: Gazarian Properties LLC
APN: 243-141-009-000
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 1 acre per unit, with a Design Control zoning overlay and a 20-foot height limit (Coastal Zone) [LDR/1-D (20')(CZ)] and Resource Conservation, with a Design Control zoning overlay and a 20-foot height limit (Coastal Zone) [RC-D (20')(CZ)]. The project is situated in that portion of the parcel zoned RC-D (20')(CZ).
Parcel Size: 0.665-acre (28,967 square feet)
Flagged and Staked: Not Required - construction ...
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