File #: PC 21-018    Name: PLN200052 26195 SCENIC HOLDINGS LLC
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/23/2021 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 3/31/2021 Final action:
Title: PLN200052 - 26195 SCENIC HOLDINGS LLC Public hearing to consider construction of a single-story single family dwelling. Development would occur within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource. Project Location: 26195 Scenic Road, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Initial StudyMitigated Negative Declaration, 6. Exhibit E - Geological & Geotechnical Reports, 7. Exhibit F - Carmel Area LUAC Minutes - 20 July 2020
Title
PLN200052 - 26195 SCENIC HOLDINGS LLC
Public hearing to consider construction of a single-story single family dwelling. Development would occur within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource.
Project Location: 26195 Scenic Road, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution to:
1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration;
2. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a) Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval for a new 1,035 sq. ft. single family dwelling, and
b) Coastal Administrative Permit to allow development within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource; and
3. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C)
Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions and 2 Mitigation Measures.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Laura Lawrence, c/o Law Office of Aengus L. Jeffers
Property Owner: Jay and Ruthie Pak
APN: 009-422-023-000
Parcel Size: 6,671 sq. ft.
Zoning: "MDR/2-D(18)(CZ)" (Medium Density Residential in the Coastal Zone with a design control overlay, max. gross density 2 units/acre and 18-foot height limit)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: yes

SUMMARY:
The subject application is for construction of a one-story single family dwelling on a small parcel located on Scenic Road in the unincorporated Carmel area of Monterey County. Development on the parcel would be visible from the northeastern edge of Carmel City Beach; therefore, the residence is designed to integrate with the surrounding neighborhood and be subordinate to the visual environment. The property is relatively flat and about five feet higher in elevation than Scenic Road. The property shares a driveway easement access with the adjacent parcel to the east and has a common southeast boundary with the historic Kuster H...

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