County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

Agenda — 24 items

1. 1 For information on The Ralph M. Brown Act: Open Meetings please click on the link below: Para obtener información sobre La Ley Ralph M. Brown, siga el siguiente enlace: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?division=2.&chapter=9.&part=1.&lawCode=GOV&title=5 FEE SCAM ALERT: Be aware of a fake invoice scam, if you receive an unexpected invoice related to a county project, call the County Permit Center at 831-755-5025 to confirm its authentic. ALERTA DE ESTAFA DE TARIFAS: Tenga cuidado con las estafas de facturas falsas, si recibe una factura inesperada relacionada con un proyecto del condado, llame al Centro de Permisos del Condado al 831-755-5025 para confirmar su autenticidad. The Recommended Action indicates the staff recommendation at the time the agenda was prepared. That recommendation does not limit the Zoning Administrator alternative actions on any matter before it. In addition to attending in person, public participation will be available by ZOOM and/or telephonic means: You may participate through ZOOM. For ZOOM participation please join by computer audio at: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/92771458150?from=addon OR to participate by phone call any of these numbers below: + 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) + 1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) + 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) + 1 929 205 6099 US (New York) + 1 253 215 8782 US + 1 301 715 8592 US Enter this Meeting ID number 927 7145 8150 when prompted. PUBLIC COMMENT: Please submit your comment (limited to 250 or less) to the Clerk at zahearingcomments@countyofmonterey.gov. In an effort to assist the Clerk in identifying the agenda item relating to your public comment please indicate in the Subject Line, the meeting body (i.e. Zoning Administrator Agenda) and item number (i.e. Item No. 10). Your comment will be placed into the record at the meeting. Public Comment Prior to Wednesday at 5:00 PM will be distributed to the Zoning Administrator via email. Public Comment submitted during the meeting can be submitted at any time and every effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. Comments received after the agenda item will be made part of the record if received prior to the end of the meeting. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. For information regarding how, to whom and when a person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting may make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation including auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions about any of the items listed on this agenda, please call the County of Monterey Housing and Community Development at (831) 755-5025. INTERPRETATION SERVICE POLICY: The County of Monterey Zoning Administrator invites and encourages the participation of Monterey County residents at its meetings. If you require the assistance of an interpreter, please contact the County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department located in the County of Monterey Government Center, 1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor South, Salinas - or by phone at (831) 755-5025. The Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible, and at a minimum 24 hours in advance of any meeting. La medida recomendada indica la recomendación del personal en el momento en que se preparó la agenda. Dicha recomendación no limita las acciones alternativas del Administrador de Zonificación sobre cualquier asunto que se le haya sometido. Además de asistir en persona, la participación del público estará disponible por ZOOM y/o medios telefónicos: Puede participar a través de ZOOM. Para la participación de ZOOM, únase por computadora en: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/927 7145 8150 O para participar por teléfono, llame a cualquiera de estos números a continuación: + 1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) + 1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) + 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) + 1 929 205 6099 US (New York) + 1 253 215 8782 US + 1 301 715 8592 US Presione el código de acceso de reunión: 927 7145 8150 cuando se le solicite. COMENTARIO PÚBLICO: Por favor envíe su comentario (limitado a 250 palabras o menos) al personal de la reunión del Administrador de Zonificación al correo electrónico: zahearingcomments@co.monterey.ca.us. En un esfuerzo por ayudar al personal, indique en la línea de asunto, la audiencia de la reunión (por ejemplo, Administrador de Zonificación) y el número de la agenda (por ejemplo, el No. de agenda 10). Su comentario se incluirá en el registro de la reunión del Administrador de Zonificación. Los comentarios públicos recibidos antes de las 5:00 p.m. el miércoles antes de la reunión del Administrador de Zonificación del Condado de Monterey se distribuirán por correo electrónico. El comentario público enviado durante la reunión se puede enviar en cualquier momento y se hará todo lo posible para leer su comentario en el registro, pero algunos comentarios pueden no leerse debido a limitaciones de tiempo. Los comentarios recibidos después del tema de la agenda se incluirán en el registro si se reciben antes de que finalice la junta. FORMATOS ALTERNATIVOS: Si se solicita, la agenda se pondrá a disposición de las personas con discapacidad en formatos alternativos apropiados, según lo exige la Sección 202 de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132) y las reglas y regulaciones federales adoptadas en implementación de la misma. Para obtener información sobre cómo, a quién y cuándo una persona con una discapacidad que requiere una modificación o adaptación para participar en la reunión pública puede hacer una solicitud de modificación o adaptación relacionada con la discapacidad, incluidas las ayudas o servicios auxiliares, o si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cualquiera de los temas enumerados en esta agenda, llame al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Monterey al (831) 755-5025. POLÍZA DE SERVICIO DE INTERPRETACIÓN: El Administrador de Zonificación del Condado de Monterey invita y apoya la participación de los residentes del Condado de Monterey en sus reuniones. Si usted requiere la asistencia de un intérprete, por favor comuníquese con el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario localizado en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Monterey, (County of Monterey Government Center), 1441 Schilling Place, segundo piso sur, Salinas – o por teléfono al (831) 755-5025. La asistente hará el esfuerzo para acomodar los pedidos de asistencia de un intérprete. Los pedidos se deberán hacer lo más pronto posible, y a lo mínimo 24 horas de anticipo para cualquier reunión. NOTE: All agenda titles related to numbered items are live web links. Click on the title to be directed to corresponding Staff Report.
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3. 3 9:30 A.M - Call to Order
4. 4 ROLL CALL
5. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT
6. 6 AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND CORRECTIONS
7. 7 ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
8. A. Acceptance of March 26, 2026, County of Monterey Zoning Administrator Meeting Minutes. MIN 26-018
9. 9 9:30 A.M. - SCHEDULED ITEMS
10. 1. PLN110257-AMD1 - BERLIN ANDREW T TR Continued from March 26, 2026 - Public hearing to consider a Minor and Trivial Amendment to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN110257) that allowed the demolition of an existing 1,960 square foot one-story single family dwelling and 255 square foot guest unit and the construction of a 9,255 square foot two-story single family dwelling, new retaining walls and associated grading within 750 feet of an archaeological resource and within 50 feet of a coastal bluff and a Lot Line Adjustment to merge two parcels into one parcel. This Minor and Trivial Amendment would allow replacing 53.5 feet of the existing wood fence and the main entrance gate with a stone wall and dark bronze entrance gate. Project Location: 35986 HWY 1, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan. Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. ZA 26-035
11. 2. PLN250194 - LIU JIARUI & FANG FANG Continued from March 26, 2026 - Public hearing to consider construction of a 3,330 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 435 square foot garage, an attached 798 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, and associated site improvements, including the removal of four Oak trees and perimeter fencing. Project Location: 2897 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. ZA 26-036
12. 3. PLN250272 - CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER CO Public hearing to consider the construction of two backwash waste tanks with a capacity of 195,000 gallons each that would exceed the allowable height (15 feet) by 11.15 feet and be within the Carmel Valley floodplain. Project Location: 9210 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley Master Plan Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. ZA 26-037
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14. 4. PLN230348 - BRIGGS MARIZE H TR Public hearing to consider action on an after-the-fact Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of one single family dwelling on a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement Violations 23CE00379 and 26CE00026. Project Location: 376 Corral de Tierra Rd Unit 2, Salinas, CA 93908 Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. ZA 26-038
15. 5. PLN250337 - PLOTTEL ZACHARY M & NICOLE R TRS Public hearing to consider action on a Coastal Development Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 26415 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA 93923 Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made. ZA 26-031
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17. 6. PLN250318 - SPARANO WILLIAM ANTHONY & MARAZZA ROMINA LIS TRS Public hearing to consider action on after-the-fact Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement case 26CE00050. Project Location: 26136 Atherton Drive, Carmel, CA 93923 Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made. ZA 26-032
18. 7. PLN250302 - HIRST MICHAEL & CATHERINE A TRS Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 24730 Santa Rita Street, Carmel Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made. ZA 26-033
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20. 6. PLN250318 - SPARANO WILLIAM ANTHONY & MARAZZA ROMINA LIS TRS Public hearing to consider action on after-the-fact Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement case 26CE00050. Project Location: 26136 Atherton Drive, Carmel, CA 93923 Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made. ZA 26-032
21. 8. PLN250328 - BAUMANN PETER S & BAUMANN JULIE M TRS Public hearing to consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 26393 Rio Avenue, Carmel Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made. ZA 26-030
22. 9. PLN230342 - SCHMIDT RICHARD A & ANGELLA TRS Public hearing to consider the construction of a 411 square foot addition to an existing two-story single-family dwelling with an attached garage and a variance to reduce the required side (south) setback from 20 feet to 11 feet 9 inches. Project Location: 96 Oak Way, Carmel, CA 93923 Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. ZA 26-034
23. 22 OTHER MATTERS
24. 23 ADJOURNMENT