Monterey County Planning Commission

 

AGENDA

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

 

Monterey County Government Center – Board of Supervisors Chambers

168 W. Alisal Street

Salinas, CA 93901

9:00 a.m.

 

Chair:  Jose Mendez              Vice-Chair:  Luther Hert                   Secretary:  Mike Novo

Commissioners:

                        Paul C. Getzelman                              Cosme Padilla

                        Jay Brown                                           Aurelio Salazar, Jr

                        Amy Roberts                                       Jose Mendez

                        Luther Hert                                         Martha Diehl

                        Don Rochester                                                Keith Vandevere

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

A.        ROLL CALL

 

B.        PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

C.        AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND CORRECTIONS

 

D.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  None

 

E.        COMMISSIONER COMMENTS, REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

 

F.         SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

1.         9:00 AM - DeBene William/Linda - PLN130268

            Project Planner:  David Mack.  Environmental Status:  Categorically Exempt.  Project Description:  Design Approval to allow the construction of 2,819 square foot two‑story single family dwelling with 590 square foot attached garage, 222 square foot covered deck, and 62 square foot covered porch; and Use Permit to allow the removal of 18 trees (16 Oak, 2 Monterey Pine).  The property is located at 2892 Lasauen Road, Pebble Beach (Assessor's Parcel Number 007‑181‑023‑000), Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan.  Recommended Action:  Approve Project

 

2.         9:00 AM – The Schomac Group Inc - PLN130416

            Project Planner:  Daniel Lister.  Environmental Status:  Categorically Exempt.  Project Description:  Consider a four‑year extension request to a previous four‑year extension (PLN090069) of a Combined Development Permit (PLN060548) consisting of: (1) a Use Permit for the removal of 19 healthy protected Oak trees, 8 protected oak trees in fair to poor condition, and the relocation of 18 protected Oak trees; (2) a Use Permit for development on slopes in excess of 30%; (3) an Administrative Permit for development within a Site Plan Review Zoning District "S" District to allow the construction of a split level 5,388 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 1,134 square foot four‑car garage,  a detached 640 square foot one‑story guesthouse, a 270 linear foot retaining wall, a 2,597 square foot pool deck, a 284 square foot master suite deck, a 1,250 square foot deck at north elevation, a septic disposal system, and grading (approx. 1,169 cubic yards cut, 1,043 cubic yards fill); (4) an Administrative Permit for a 1,195 square foot one‑story accessory dwelling unit with detached 440 square foot carport and septic disposal system; and (5) a Design Approval.  The project is located at 13 Cantera Run, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Number 239‑011‑023‑000), Santa Lucia Preserve, Greater Monterey Peninsula Area.  Recommended Action:  Approve Permit Extension

 

3.         9:00 AM – AT&T Mobility Inc (Mission Linen Supply) - PLN130195

            Project Planner:  Daniel Lister.  Environmental Status:  Categorically Exempt.  Project Description:  Use Permit and Design Approval to allow the development of a wireless telecommunication facility including a 60‑foot high monopole with 12 antennas, three (3) surge suppressors near the antenna array and one (1) GPS unit; a 230 square foot equipment shelter; and 153 linear feet of chain link fencing with vinyl privacy slats and barbed wire.  The monopole will be designed with a bark cladding to reduce visual impacts. The project will require a 10 foot wide access easement through an existing parking lot and a five (5) foot wide utility easement. Associated grading will be less than 100 cubic yards.  The property is located at 801 Sunset Drive, within the County jurisdiction of Pacific Grove (Assessor's Parcel Number 007‑101‑036‑000), Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan.  Recommended Action:  Approve Project

 

4.         9:30 AM - Read James Peter Jr TR ET AL - PLN100670

            Project Planner:  Ramon Montano.  Environmental Status:  Amended Negative Declaration prepared.  Project Description:  Combined Development Permit as an after‑the‑fact permit consisting of:  1) Coastal Development Permit allowing bluff stabilization/erosion control to prevent structural damage from tidal erosion of terrace deposits and overlying soils. The artificial rock fascia is designed to match the existing shoreline contour, texture and color; 2) A Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat; 3) a Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes of 30% or greater; and 4) a Coastal Development Permit for development within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource. The property is located at 3158 17‑Mile Drive, Pebble Beach (Assessor's Parcel Number 008‑491‑013‑000), fronting 17‑Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone.  Recommended Action:  Continue hearing to October 9, 2013

 

5.         10:30 AM - County Of Monterey – Amendment to Title 21 – Chapter 21.70.060.A - REF130069

            Project Planner:  Nadia Amador.  Environmental Status:  Statutorily Exempt.  Project Description:  Public hearing to consider an ordinance to amend Section 21.70.060 A.5 (Referral to Public Hearing)  of Title 21 of the Monterey County Code to clarify the criteria that trigger referral of Administrative Permit applications to public hearing..  Recommended Action:  Recommend Approval to Board of Supervisors

 

6.         10:30 AM -County Of Monterey – Amendment to Title 21 - REF130068

            Project Planner:  Martin Carver.  Environmental Status:  Statutorily Exempt.  Project Description:  Public hearing to consider an ordinance to amend Title 21 (non‑coastal zoning ordinance) of the Monterey County Code to add sections 21.70.130 (Amendment to Administrative Permits), 21.74.120 (Amendments to Use Permits), and 21.76.120 (Amendments to Combined Development Permits) to provide procedures for amendments to previously approved land use permits. The new sections would allow for administrative approval by the Director of Planning of “Minor or Trivial Amendments” to previously approved permits under specified circumstances.  Recommended Action:  Recommend Approval to Board of Supervisors

 

7.         11:00 AM - County Of Monterey – Municipal Climate Action Plan - REF120044

            Project Planner:  Craig Spencer.  Environmental Status:  Categorically Exempt.  Project Description:  Public hearing to consider adoption of the Monterey County Municipal Climate Action Plan: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan for County Operations. The Municipal Climate Action Plan (MCAP) contains a description of improvements and programs with the goal of reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions associated with County operations by at least 15% from 2005 levels before 2020.  Recommended Action:  Recommend Approval to Board of Supervisors

 

8.         1:30PM - County Of Monterey - Water Well Ordinance - REF120022

            Project Planner:  Carl Holm/Jacqueline Onciano.  Project Description:  Hold a Public Workshop to facilitate the development of draft regulations to address issues related to wells, including but not limited to, setbacks for new wells, wells in consolidated materials, high capacity wells, replacement wells, and well influence assessments.   Recommended Action:  Conduct a workshop and provide direction to staff.

 

9.         1:30PM - County Of Monterey – Proof of Access - PLN060127

            Project Planner:  Craig Spencer.  Environmental Status:  Categorically Exempt.  Project Description:  Public hearing to consider an ordinance adding Section 21.64.320 to the Monterey County Code establishing regulations for the issuance of permits and entitlements for development on properties utilizing private streets, roads, and other traveled ways. (Proof of Access ‑ Board Referral No. 2005‑01).  Recommended Action:  Recommend Approval to Board of Supervisors.

 

10.       1:30PM - County Of Monterey – Proof of Access – REF130084

            Project Planner:  Craig Spencer.  Environmental Status:  Categorically Exempt.  Project Description:  Public hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution of Intent to amend the Local Coastal Program adding Chapter 20.64.320 (Monterey County Coastal Implementation Plan, Part 1, Zoning Ordinance) to the Monterey County Code to establish regulations for the issuance of permits and entitlements for development on properties utilizing private streets, roads and other traveled ways (“Proof of Access”).  Recommended Action:  Recommend Approval to Board of Supervisors.

 


 

G.        OTHER MATTERS:  LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEES – Reappointments

            South County LUAC – Debbie Roberson

            Toro LUAC – Ronald W. Vandergrift

            Spreckels NDRC – Brian Sgheiza and Tom Chavez

 

H.        DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

I.          ADJOURNMENT

 

The Recommended Action indicates the staff recommendation at the time the agenda was prepared.  That recommendation does not limit the Planning Commission’s alternative actions on any matter before it.

 

BREAKS will be taken approximately at 10:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

 

DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION:  Documents relating to agenda items that are distributed to the Planning Commission less than 72 hours prior to the meeting are available for public inspection at the front counter of the Resource Management Agency – Planning and Building Services Departments, Monterey County Government Center , 168 W. Alisal Street, 2nd Floor, Salinas, CA.  Documents distributed by County staff at the meeting of the Planning Commission will be available at the meeting.

 

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The Planning Commission Clerk must receive all materials for the agenda packet by noon on the Tuesday one week prior to the Wednesday Planning Commission meeting in order for the materials to be included in the agenda packet distributed in advance to the Commission.