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PLN230138 - VAN ESS PROPERTIES LLC
Continued from February 14, 2024 - public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment between two legal lots of record containing 6.37 acres, resulting in two parcels containing 3.39 acres [Adjusted Parcel A] and 2.98 acres [Adjusted Parcel B], and demolition of all structures on Parcel B.
Project Location: 182 and 179 Van Ess Way, Carmel, Carmel Area 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 and Class 5 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 two legal lots of record consisting of Parcel A (APN: 241-311-036-000 - 3.24 acres) and Parcel B (APN: 241-311-037-000 - 3.13 acres), resulting in two parcels containing 3.39 acres (Adjusted Parcel A) and 2.98 acres (Adjusted Parcel B).
Staff has prepared a draft resolution, including findings and evidence, for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval of the lot line adjustment subject to nine 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) and 241-311-037-000 (Parcel B)
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 1 acre per unit, with a Design Control overlay (Coastal Zone) [LDR/1-D (CZ)]
Existing Parcel Sizes: Parcel A (3.24 acres) and Parcel B (3.13 acres)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land U...
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