Monterey County Planning Commission
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Board of Supervisors Chambers, Monterey County Courthouse
Church and Alisal Streets, Salinas, CA
(831) 755-5025
A. ROLL CALL: 9:00 AM
B. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 12, 2004
D. SCHEDULED ITEMS
E. OTHER ITEMS: LUAC: Bradley/Parkfield, Patrick Emmons, Resignation; Department Report
F. ADJOURNMENT
Scheduled Items
9:05AM
1. DRIESBACH FAMILY TRUST (PLN040064)
PROJECT LOCATION: 1272 HWY 1 WATSONVILLE
PLANNING AREA: North County (Coastal Zone)
PROJECT PLANNER: CARL HOLM
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: TBD
REQUEST WAIVER OF FEES TO PROCESS AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITION 16 OF AN EXISTING COMBINED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PLN010363). THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT1272 HIGHWAY ONE, WATSONVILLE (APN: 117-052-017-000), NORTH COUNTY, COASTAL ZONE.
 
Recommended Action: Deny Project
 
9:15AM
2. CARMEL AREA WASTEWATER DIS (PLN030325)
PROJECT LOCATION: CARMEL
PLANNING AREA: Carmel Area
PROJECT PLANNER: TIMOTHY JOHNSTON
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Mitigated Negative Declaration
COMBINED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE HIGHLANDS INN SEWER CONNECTION PROJECT CONSISTING OF A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT ON SLOPES OF 30% OR GREATER; A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT WITH A POSITIVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL REPORT; A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF PROTECTED TREES (UP TO 16 MONTEREY PINES); AND A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 100 FEET OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HABITAT (TO INCLUDE SAN JOSE AND GIBSON CREEKS); GRADING (APPROXIMATELY 2,908 CU. YDS. OF CUT & 2,611 CU. YDS. OF FILL) AND RETAINING WALLS. PROPERTIES FOR WHICH CONSTRUCTION IS PROPOSED ARE LOCATED AT AND AROUND THE HIGHLANDS INN AND THE TICKLE PINK INN (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 241-181-006-000, 241-181-011-000 TO 241-181-013-000, 241-351-004-000 & 241-351-005-000), AND THE CALTRANS RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG HIGHWAY 1 FROM HIGHLANDS INN TO THE POINT LOBOS ENTRANCE AND FROM THE INTERSECTION OF RIBERA ROAD WITH HIGHWAY 1, WESTERLY ALONG RIBERA ROAD TO AN EXISTING PUMP STATION NEAR CALLE LA CRUZ, IN THE CARMEL HIGHLANDS, POINT LOBOS, AND CARMEL MEADOWS AREAS OF THE CARMEL AREA LUP, COASTAL ZONE.
 
Recommended Action: Approve Project
 
9:35AM
3. BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER (PLN030277)
PROJECT LOCATION: 46896 HWY 1 BIG SUR
PLANNING AREA: Big Sur Coast Area
PROJECT PLANNER: ERIC LEE
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
COMBINED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT CONSISTING OF: A COASTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT AND DESIGN APPROVAL TO ALLOW A NEW 2,100 SQUARE FOOT MANUFACTURED MODULE TO REPLACE AN EXISTING UNIT; A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE HIGHWAY ONE CRITICAL VIEWSHED; A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF 14 TREES (INCLUDING THREE TREES BETWEEN 12" AND 23" IN DIAMETER AND ONE 27" LANDMARK OAK); AND A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN THAT INCLUDES A COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, OUTDOOR RELIGIOUS SERVICES, A CARETAKER PLUS PRIVATE CAMPING, GROUP ACTIVITIES AND A WAIVER OF THE CARETAKER PARKING REQUIREMENT. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 46896 HIGHWAY ONE, BIG SUR (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 419-201-022-000), FRONTING ON AND WEST OF HIGHWAY ONE, SOUTHERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY ONE AND JUAN HIGUERA CREEK, COASTAL ZONE.
 
Recommended Action: Approve Project
 
9:50AM
4. RITO STEVEN & ROSEANNE (PD040461)
PROJECT LOCATION: 1224 CASTRO RD MONTEREY
PLANNING AREA: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area
PROJECT PLANNER: THOM MCCUE
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
REQUEST FOR THE WAIVER OF PLANNING AND BUILDING FEES FOR THE RESTORATION OF A HISTORIC ADOBE AT 1224 CASTRO ROAD (APN 101-032-009-000), MONTEREY, GREATER MONTEREY PENINSULA AREA PLAN.
 
Recommended Action: Consider Item/Request
 
10:00AM
5. OWNINGS/WILD BIRD LLC (PLN010266)
PROJECT LOCATION: HWY 1 BIG SUR
PLANNING AREA: Big Sur Coast Area
PROJECT PLANNER: DAVID LUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Mitigated Negative Declaration
COMBINED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT CONSISTING OF (1) A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION OF A WORKSHOP (124 SQUARE FEET), A CARETAKER'S UNIT (279 SQUARE FEET), AND A GARAGE (503 SQUARE FEET); (2) A COASTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT FOR A NEW LOWER LEVEL (RENOVATING EXISTING 655 SQUARE FEET AREA), AN ADDITION TO THE MAIN RESIDENCE (229 SQUARE FEET), AN ADDITION OF AN UPPER LEVEL (483 SQUARE FEET), A WORKSHOP (443 SQUARE FEET), A CARETAKER'S UNIT (549 SQUARE FEET), AND A GARAGE (517 SQUARE FEET); (4) A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HABITAT; AND (5) A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT ON 30% SLOPES (SEPTIC PUMP LINE) AND WITHIN A CRITICAL VIEWSHED AREA. THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS INCLUDE RENOVATION AND REPAIRS TO AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY, TERRACE, WATER SYSTEM, SEPTIC SYSTEM, THE REPLACEMENT OF ONE MONTEREY CYPRESS PLANTED AT THE SITE (8 INCHES IN DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT) WITH THREE 5 GALLON MONTEREY CYPRESS, AND DESIGN APPROVAL FOR THE NET ADDITION OF 1,315 SQUARE FEET TO THE EXISTING 3,404 SQUARE FEET. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED BETWEEN HIGHWAY ONE AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN AT GRIMES POINT (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 420-201-012-000), NEAR MILE POST #40, BIG SUR AREA, COASTAL ZONE.
 
Recommended Action: Approve Project
 
10:15AM
6. CRIST FRANK L & ELIZABETH R (PLN010393)
PROJECT LOCATION: 50 VIA MILPITAS RD CARMEL VALLEY
PLANNING AREA: Carmel Valley Master Plan Area
PROJECT PLANNER: PATRICK KELLY
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
CONTINUED FROM 9/1/02. USE PERMIT FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A COTTAGE INDUSTRY PURSUANT TO THE REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER 21.64.095 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW OPERATION OF A SMALL WINERY (UP TO 500 CASES PER YEAR) WITHIN A 290 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF AN EXISTING 990 SQUARE FOOT ATTACHED GARAGE ON AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING LOCATED ON A 3-ACRE PARCEL. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 50 VIA MILPITAS, CARMEL VALLEY (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 187-571-002-000), CARMEL VALLEY MASTER PLAN AREA.
 
Recommended Action: Continued
 
10:30AM
7. PIETRO MICHAEL (PLN040176)
PROJECT LOCATION: 26065 SCENIC DR CARMEL
PLANNING AREA: Carmel Area
PROJECT PLANNER: ELIZABETH GONZALES
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
APPEAL OF STAFF'S DETERMINATION THAT THE REMOVAL OF A NON-NATIVE HEDGE IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT 26065 SCENIC RD, CARMEL (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 009-411-013-000), FRONTING ON AND WESTERLY OF SCENIC ROAD, CARMEL AREA, COASTAL ZONE.
 
Recommended Action: Deny Appeal