Title
PLN190199/HORVATH LIZA D TR (ESTATE OF JOAN MURRAY)
Public hearing to consider construction of a 50 linear foot retaining structure with natural stone veneer, including slope stabilization with a cellular vegetation confinement system. This project involves 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: 243 Highway 1, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA Action: Consider an Addendum to a previously-prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
a. Consider an Addendum to a previously-prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan adopted by the Monterey County Planning Commission on July 8, 2009; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. Coastal Development Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 50 linear foot pier-supported concrete retaining structure with a natural stone veneer, a slope reinforcement system, and a cellular vegetation confinement system;
2. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff;
3. Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes exceeding 30 percent;
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; and
c. Adopt a Condition Compliance and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP).
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to eleven (11) conditions, including two (2) mitigation measures.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Property Owner: Liza D. Horvath, Trustee of the Joan Murray Trust
Agent: Monter...
Click here for full text