File #: PC 24-014    Name: PLN230138 - VAN ESS PROPERTIES LLC
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/31/2024 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 2/14/2024 Final action:
Title: PLN230138 - VAN ESS PROPERTIES LLC Public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment between three legal lots of record containing 10.89 acres, resulting in three parcels containing 3.39 acres [Adjusted Parcel A], 1.77 acres [Adjusted Parcel B], and 5.73 acres [Adjusted Parcel C], and demolition of all structures on Parcel B. Project Location: 182 and 179 Van Ess Way, Carmel, Carmel Land Use Plan. Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301(l), 15305(a), and no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 can be made.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Historical Report, 4. Exhibit C - Carmel Highlands Land Use Advisory Committee, 5. Exhibit D - Vicinity Map
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PLN230138 - VAN ESS PROPERTIES LLC
Public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment between three legal lots of record containing 10.89 acres, resulting in three parcels containing 3.39 acres [Adjusted Parcel A], 1.77 acres [Adjusted Parcel B], and 5.73 acres [Adjusted Parcel C], and demolition of all structures on Parcel B.
Project Location: 182 and 179 Van Ess Way, Carmel, Carmel Land Use Plan.
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301(l), 15305(a), and no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 can be made.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution:
1) Finding that the project qualifies as a Class 1, Class 5, and Class 17 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301(l) and 15305(a), and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2) Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. A Coastal Administrative Permit to allow demolition of an existing single-family dwelling, garage and shed on Parcel B (APN: 241-311-037-000); and
b. A Coastal Development Permit to allow a lot line adjustment between three legal lots of record consisting of Parcel A (APN: 241-311-036-000 - 3.24 acres), Parcel B (APN: 241-311-037-000 - 3.13 acres) and Parcel C (APN: 241-311-038-000 - 4.52 acres), resulting in three parcels containing 3.39 acres (Adjusted Parcel A), 1.77 acres (Adjusted Parcel B) and 5.73 acres (Adjusted Parcel C).

Staff has prepared a draft resolution, including findings and evidence, for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval of the lot line adjustment subject to seven conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Property Owners: Van Ess Properties LLC
Agent: Laura Lawrence, The Law Office of Aengus L. Jeffers
APNs: 241-311-036-000 (Parcel A), 241-311-037-000 (Parcel B) and 241-311-038-000 (Parcel C)
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 1 acre per unit, with a Design Control overlay (Coastal Zone...

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