Title
PLN190041/BUDDIES ONE, LLC
Public hearing to consider the construction of one (1) test well.
Project Location: 55477 Highway 1, Big Sur, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303(d) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1) Find the project is a new construction of a small structure which qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(d) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2) Approve a Coastal Development Permit to allow construction of a test well within 100 feet of identified environmentally sensitive habitat area.
A draft resolution includes findings and evidence is attached for consideration (Exhibit B).
Staff recommends approval subject to seven (7) conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Aengus Jeffers, Agent
Project Owner: Buddies One, LLC
APN: 421-241-005-000
Zoning: WSC/40-D(CZ)
Parcel Size: 9.21 acres
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to construct a test well on a property that contains an existing single family dwelling, and accessory dwelling unit, and a pool. The existing single family dwelling obtains water from a natural spring on site. A test well is requested to determine if adequate water quantity and quality exist to serve future residential development of an adjacent parcel under the same ownership. The project site, including the adjacent parcel, is located over half a mile east of Highway 1 and three quarters of a mile from the ocean. It is zoned for the Watershed and Scenic Conservation district, which allows water system facilities including wells pursuant to Monterey County Code (MCC) 20.17.040(J) subject to a Coastal Administrative Permit in each case. Future development will be subject to separate review and permitting.
Staff has analyzed the proposed development and found it consistent with the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan a...
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