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a. Find that execution of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15317;
b. Accept the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and Map for Van Ess Properties LLC;
c. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and Map; and
d. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and Map to the County Recorder for recording with all applicable recording fees paid by the applicant.
(Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and Map- PLN230138/Van Ess Properties LLC, 182 and 179 Van Ess Way, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 241-311-036-000 and 241-311-037-000, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone)
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: PLN230138
Applicants: Van Ess Properties LLC
APNs: 241-311-036-000 and 241-311-037-000
Parcel Size: 3.39 acres and 2.98 acres
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt per CEQA Guidelines section 15317.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Find that execution of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15317;
b. Accept the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and Map for Van Ess Properties LLC;
c. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and Map; and
d. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and Map to the County Recorder for recording with all applicable recording fees paid by the applicant.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The property owner proposes a conservation and scenic easement (CSE) amendment to increase the boundaries of the easement to cover portions of 182 Van Ess Way (Parcel A) and 179 Van Ess Way (Parcel B) that contain slopes in excess of 30 percent and/or environmentally sensitive habitat (ESHA) while also removing p...
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