Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board upholds zoning administrator, approves ADU permit after neighbor appeal over redwood risks
Summary
The Board of Supervisors denied an appeal and approved a coastal administrative permit and design approval for a 1,200-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the Carmel area. Neighbors appealed, citing potential harm to mature redwoods and hazard risks; the board accepted staff and multiple arborists' assessments that concluded protective
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday denied an appeal and approved a coastal administrative permit and design approval for a 1,200-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the Carmel area, reversing neighbors' concerns that construction would imperil nearby protected redwood trees.
Vote and outcome: The zoning administrator had approved the ADU on June 12. Neighbors Thomas and Anne Russ appealed that decision, citing potential root and structural risks to a grove of redwoods that adjoins their property. After testimony from competing arborists and a lengthy hearing, the board voted to deny the appeal and approve the coastal administrative permit and design approval; the vote was announced as carrying with the motion recorded as carried.
Why it mattered: The appeal focused on two questions: whether the county's review process complied with procedural requirements and whether…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
