9:30 A.M - Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Zoning Administrator Novo at 9:30 a.m.

Zoning Administrator Novo went over Zoom procedures.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Mike Novo, Zoning Administrator

Representative from Environmental Health, Bryan Escamilla

Representative from Engineering Services, Armando Fernandez

Absent:

Representative from Public Works

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND CORRECTIONS

The correct Staff Report for Agenda Item Number 2, PLN210072 - Wood was emailed

out on Monday, August 22, 2022.

Zoning Administrator Novo advised that correspondence was received from Mike

Weaver for Agenda Item Number 2, PLN 210072 – Wood.

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

Approval of the August 11, 2022 Monterey County Zoning Administrator meeting minutes.

The Zoning Administrator accepted the August 11, 2022 Zoning Administrator

meeting minutes.

9:30 A.M. - SCHEDULED ITEMS

PLN210118 - CARTY WILLIAM FRANCIS

Public hearing to consider construction of a 1,120 square foot single family dwelling, a detached 242

square foot garage with a rooftop deck, and a 1,025 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit.

Project Location: 11421 Palmer Street, Castroville, Castroville

Proposed CEQA Action: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(a)

Kayla Nelson, project planner, presented this item.

Public Comment: William Carty (Applicant), Jack Paquin.

Decision: The Zoning Administrator found that the construction of a single

family dwelling and accessory dwelling unit within a residential zone qualifies

for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section

15303(a), and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and

approved a Design Approval to allow the construction of a 1,120 square foot

single family dwelling, a detached 242 square foot garage with a rooftop deck,

and a 1,025 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit. Proposed colors and

materials consist of light grey wood siding with charcoal colored trim, black

asphalt shingle roof, and black downlit cast aluminum wall fixtures with

seeded glass shading.

PLN210072 - WOOD LAWRENCE E & SHARON P TRS

Public hearing to consider a approving a test well within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.

Project Location: 232 Lower Walden Road, Carmel, Coastal Zone

Proposed CEQA action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to

CEQA Guidelines Section 15303

Kayla Nelson, project planner, presented this item. The planner recommended

a standard condition from Environmental Health related to wells in fractured

rock.

Public Comment: Larry Wood (Applicant)

The Zoning Administrator asked Environmental Health a couple questions,

including regarding the correspondence from Mr. Weaver. Bryan Escamilla

provided a response to the questions.

Decision: The Zoning Administrator found that proposed test well qualifies for

a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303,

and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and approved a

Combined Development Permit consisting of: Coastal Administrative Permit

for a test well; and Coastal Development Permit for development within 750

feet of known archaeological resources.

PLN200274 - WALKER

Public hearing to consider construction of 4,760 sf two-story single family dwelling with 106 sf

covered entry, 105 sf balcony, 1,005 sf first floor terrace, 988 sf garage with 356 sf guesthouse

above, development within 100 feet of ESHA and removal of 9 Monterey Pines.

Project Location: 1634 Sonado Rd, Pebble Beach, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan

Proposed CEQA Action:

Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA

Guidelines.

Mary Israel, project planner, presented this item.

Public Comment: Bill Mefford (Applicant’s Agent)

The Zoning Administrator asked if the applicant would accept a two year term

for the permit and Mr. Mefford replied that would be acceptable.

Decision: The Zoning Administrator found that the project involves

construction of the first single-family dwelling and accessory structures on a

vacant residential parcel, which qualify as Class 3 Categorical Exemptions

pursuant to Section 15303(a) and (e) of the CEQA guidelines and there are no

exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 of the CEQA guidelines; and approved

a Combined Development Permit consisting of: A Coastal Administrative

Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 4,758 square foot

two-story single family dwelling with a 106 square foot covered entry, a 105

square foot balcony, a 1,005 square foot first floor terrace and a 988 square

foot attached garage; A Coastal Development Permit and Design Approval to

allow construction of a 356 square foot guesthouse above the garage with a 50

square foot balcony; a Coastal Development Permit to allow development

within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas; and a Coastal

Development Permit to allow removal of nine (9) Monterey Pine trees.

OTHER MATTERS

None

ADJOURNMENT

This meeting was adjourned at 10:10 am

APPROVED:

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Mike Novo, Zoning Administrator

ATTEST:

BY: ____________________________

Felicia Peterson, Zoning Administrator Clerk

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