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a. Approve and accept a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed of approximately 20,453 square feet for APN 008-232-003-000 to be conveyed to the Del Monte Forest Conservancy Inc. on behalf of the County of Monterey as a required condition of approval for PLN150669, and authorize the Chair to sign the Acceptance and Consent to Recordation; and,
b. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed to the County Recorder for filing with all recording fees to be paid by the applicant.
Project Name: PLN150669 - NASE
Project Location: 1412 Lisbon Lane, Pebble Beach
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15317
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
Find that approval and acceptance of a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is exempt from CEQA Categorically Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 "Open Space Contracts or Easements"
a. Categorically Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 "Open Space Contracts or Easements";
b. Approve and accept a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed of approximately 20,453 square feet for APN 008-232-003-000 to be conveyed to the Del Monte Conservancy Inc. on behalf of the County of Monterey as a required condition of approval for PLN150669, and authorize the Chair to sign the Acceptance and Consent to Recordation; and
c. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed to the County Recorder for filing with all recording fees to be paid by the applicant.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
A Combined Development Permit (Nase/PLN150669) was approved by the Planning Commission on August 30, 2017 (Resolution 17-035, Attachment A). Pursuant to Monterey County Code Section 20.64.280.A., the applicant agreed to preservation of an "Enhancement/Restoration Area" of approximately 21,600 square feet on the eastern side of the property for protection of Monterey Pine forest and associated understory through open space con...
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