County of Monterey Planning Commission

Agenda — 23 items

1. 1 The Recommended Action indicates the staff recommendation at the time the agenda was prepared. That recommendation does not limit the Planning Commission 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/98927822741 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 989 2782 2741 when prompted. PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL COMMISSIONERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON. If you choose not to attend the Planning Commission meeting in person, but desire to make general public comment, or comment on a specific item on the agenda, you may do so in two ways: a. Submit your comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk at pchearingcomments@co.monterey.ca.us . 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. Planning Commission Agenda) and item number (i.e. Item No. 10). Your comment will be placed into the record at the meeting. b. You may participate through ZOOM or telephonically. For ZOOM or telephonic participation please join by computer audio using the links above. DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: Documents related to agenda items that are distributed to the Planning Commission less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be available for public inspection at the meeting the day of the Planning Commission meeting and in the Housing and Community Development Office located at 1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor, Salinas California. Documents submitted in-person at the meeting, will be distributed to the Planning Commission. All documents submitted by the public at the meeting the day of the Planning Commission must have no less than ten (10) copies. 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 Monterey County Housing and Community Development at (831) 755-5025. INTERPRETATION SERVICE POLICY: The Monterey County Planning Commission invites and encourages the participation of Monterey County residents at its meetings. If you require the assistance of an interpreter, please contact the Monterey County Housing and Community Development Department 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. NOTE: All agenda titles related to numbered agenda items are live web links. Click on the title to be directed to the corresponding staff report and associated documents. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Planning Commission concerning each agenda item. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair. La medida recomendada indica la recomendación del personal en el momento en que se preparó la agenda. Dicha recomendación no limita las acciones alternativas de la Comisión de Planificación 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/98927822741 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: 989 2782 2741 cuando se le solicite. TENGA EN CUENTA: SI TODOS LOS COMISIONADOS ESTÁN PRESENTES EN PERSONA, LA PARTICIPACIÓN PÚBLICA DE ZOOM ES SOLO POR CONVENIENCIA Y NO ES REQUERIDA POR LA LEY. SI LA TRANSMISIÓN DE ZOOM SE PIERDE POR CUALQUIER MOTIVO, LA REUNIÓN PUEDE PAUSARSE MIENTRAS SE INTENTA UNA SOLUCIÓN, PERO LA REUNIÓN PUEDE CONTINUAR A DISCRECIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE DE LA REUNIÓN. Si decide no asistir a la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación en persona, pero desea hacer comentarios públicos generales o comentar sobre un tema específico de la agenda, puede hacerlo de dos maneras: a. Envíe su comentario por correo electrónico antes de las 5:00 p.m. del martes anterior a la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación. Por favor, envíe su comentario al asistente de la Comisión de Planificación a: pchearingcomments@co.monterey.ca.us . En un esfuerzo por ayudar al asistente a identificar el tema de la agenda relacionado con su comentario público, indique en la Línea de Asunto, la audiencia de la reunión (ejemplo, la Junta de la Comisión de Planificación) y número de artículo (ejemplo, artículo n.º 10). Su comentario se incluirá en el registro de la reunión. b. Puede participar a través de ZOOM o telefónicamente. Pará ZOOM o participación telefónica, únase por audio de computadora utilizando los enlaces anteriores. DISTRIBUCIÓN DE DOCUMENTOS: Los documentos relacionados con los temas de la agenda que se distribuyan a la Comisión de Planificación menos de 72 horas antes de la reunión estarán disponibles para inspección pública en la reunión el día de la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación y en la Oficina de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario ubicada en 1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor, Salinas California. Los documentos presentados en persona en la reunión se distribuirán a la Comisión de Planificación. Todos los documentos presentados por el público en la reunión del día de la Comisión de Planificación deben tener no menos de diez (10) copias. Las observaciones recibidas después del tema del programa pasarán a formar parte del acta si se reciben antes de que finalice la sesión. 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: Los miembros de la Comisión de Planificación 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. NOTA: Todos los títulos de la agenda relacionados con los puntos numerados de la agenda son enlaces web en vivo. Haga clic en el título para dirigirse al informe del personal correspondiente y los documentos asociados. COMENTARIO PÚBLICO: Los miembros del público pueden dirigir comentarios a la Comisión de Planificación sobre cada punto del orden del día. El momento de los comentarios públicos será a discreción del presidente.
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3. 3 NOTE: All agenda titles related to numbered items are live web links. Click on the title to be directed to corresponding Staff Report.
4. 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Planning Commission concerning each agenda item. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair.
5. 5 9:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. 7 ROLL CALL
8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENTS
9. 9 AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND CORRECTIONS
10. 10 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
11. 11 APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
12. 6. PLN160856 and PLN230308 - MAEHR TED H. AND RAINER RICHARD SCOTT Public hearing to consider after-the-fact permitting to legalize development of a 1,472 square foot two-story single family dwelling, a detached accessory dwelling unit (185 square feet functionally related to a 452 square foot detached kitchen and cold room), a 857 square foot two-story barn, a 364 square foot carport/workshop, three sheds (260 square feet, 100 square feet, and 82 square feet), 12 water storage tanks, a water catchment system and an on-site wastewater system, approximately 600 linear feet of unpaved driveway and associated grading, and removal of three Madrone trees, to partially clear Code Enforcement case (CE080464). Public hearing also to consider a Lot Line Adjustment between two legal lots of record consisting of Parcel 1, containing 43.65 acres (Assessor’s Parcel Number 418-151-005-000), and Parcel 2 containing 7.25 acres (APN 418-151-006-000), resulting in two legal lots of approximately 40.55 acres (Adjusted Parcel 1) and 10.35 acres (Adjusted Parcel 2), respectively. Project Location: The properties are located at 38829 Palo Colorado Rd. (Parcel 1) and 1122 Palo Colorado (Parcel 2), Carmel, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone. Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15074 PC 24-031
13. 1. REFERRAL 22.7 - PAJARO RIVER LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS AND PRIORITY COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATES a. Consider receiving an update from the Pajaro River Flood Management Agency regarding repair and improvements to the Pajaro River Levee; b. Consider receiving an update from staff regarding the Pajaro Long-Term Recovery Planning and status update 2010 General Plan implementation related to Pajaro and Chualar Community Plans development. c. Provide direction to staff. Project Location: North County Inland Area (Pajaro); Central Salinas Valley Area (Chualar) Proposed CEQA action: Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 of the CEQA. PC 24-023
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15. 2. PLN230261 - 3196 LLC Public hearing to consider allowing the restoration and replanting 15 Monterey Cypress trees within a Conservation Scenic Easement to abate Code Enforcement violation 23CE00332. Project Location: 3196 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines PC 24-030
16. 3. REF210024 - BIG SUR COAST LAND USE PLAN UPDATE a. Conduct a continued public workshop to review and receive public input regarding the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed updates to the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan; and b. Provide direction to staff. Project Location: Big Sur Coastal Planning Area Proposed CEQA action: A planning workshop is statutorily exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15262. PC 24-028
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18. 4. PLN230064 - ROBERTS BRYAN & ADRIENNE D TRS Public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment to merge two parcels resulting in one 4.01 acre parcel; the remodel, partial demolition and minor addition of a 12,176 square foot single family residence resulting in a 12,636 square foot single family residence; demolition of 397 square foot detached guest house and replacement with a 424 square foot detached guest house; demolition of a 644 square foot attached garage and construction of a 941 square foot detached garage; and associated site improvements including approximately 800 cubic yards of grading with 750 cubic yards of cut and 50 cubic yards of fill, repaving an existing driveway, installing an auto court, pathways, post-construction drainage improvements, a pool deck, and a pool. The project includes development within the Critical Viewshed, 50 feet of a bluff, on slopes in excess of 30%, and within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat area (coastal bluff scrub and coastal sage scrub). Project Location: 37600 Hwy 1, Big Sur Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for Class 1 and 5 Categorical Exemptions pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15305, and that none of the exceptions from CEQA Guidelines 15300.2 apply. PC 24-027
19. 5. PLN220352 - CHUN-TAO MA & NING ZHANG TRS Continued from February 28, 2024, public hearing to consider establishment of the transient use of a residential property (single-family dwelling) for remuneration, commonly known as a short-term rental. Project Location: 26132 Carmel Knolls Drive, Carmel Proposed CEQA action: Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines and no exceptions to the exemption per Section 15300.2 can be made. PC 24-029
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21. 6. PLN160856 and PLN230308 - MAEHR TED H. AND RAINER RICHARD SCOTT Public hearing to consider after-the-fact permitting to legalize development of a 1,472 square foot two-story single family dwelling, a detached accessory dwelling unit (185 square feet functionally related to a 452 square foot detached kitchen and cold room), a 857 square foot two-story barn, a 364 square foot carport/workshop, three sheds (260 square feet, 100 square feet, and 82 square feet), 12 water storage tanks, a water catchment system and an on-site wastewater system, approximately 600 linear feet of unpaved driveway and associated grading, and removal of three Madrone trees, to partially clear Code Enforcement case (CE080464). Public hearing also to consider a Lot Line Adjustment between two legal lots of record consisting of Parcel 1, containing 43.65 acres (Assessor’s Parcel Number 418-151-005-000), and Parcel 2 containing 7.25 acres (APN 418-151-006-000), resulting in two legal lots of approximately 40.55 acres (Adjusted Parcel 1) and 10.35 acres (Adjusted Parcel 2), respectively. Project Location: The properties are located at 38829 Palo Colorado Rd. (Parcel 1) and 1122 Palo Colorado (Parcel 2), Carmel, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone. Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15074 PC 24-031
22. 21 DEPARTMENT REPORT
23. 22 ADJOURNMENT