Title
PLN180360 - AMATYA
Public hearing to consider the construction of a single-family dwelling with an attached two-car garage (approximately 3,397 square feet) on slopes in excess of 30% and the removal of one landmark Monterey Pine tree.
Project Location: 24723 Handley Drive, Carmel, Coastal Zone.
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per ?15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the project includes construction of a single-family dwelling which qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1) A Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of a new single family dwelling with attached garage (3,397 square feet);
2) A Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes greater than 30%; and
3) A Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of one (1) Monterey Pine tree.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Attachment B). Staff recommends approval subject to nine (9) conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Ben Tiscareno
Property Owners: Pradyumna and Ying Amatya
APN: 009-591-006-000
Parcel Size: 0.21 acres
Zoning: MDR/2-D(CZ)
Plan Area: Carmel Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
The subject site is a 0.21-acre undeveloped lot located at 24723 Handley Drive in Carmel. It is bound to the east by Highway 1, to the south and north by developed residential parcels, and to the west by Handley Drive. The property is a vacant lot within a developed residential neighborhood and the applicant plans to develop the lot with a modern style two-level single family home and attached garage. The proposed development will be located within the Carmel Unincorporated community, which can be characteri...
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