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Planning commission roundup: fence denial, design approvals, continuance and direction on ADU height
Summary
On Sept. 9 the commission denied an after‑the‑fact tall fence, approved several design studies with conditions, continued one item to Nov. 12 and provided direction on an ADU height exception with tree‑planting and drainage conditions.
At its Sept. 9 meeting the Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea Planning Commission took a number of formal actions on design studies and permit matters. Key outcomes: three final approvals with conditions, one denial of an after‑the‑fact fence, one continuance and a direction of intent on an ADU height exception.
Votes at a glance
- Rainey project (after‑the‑fact fencing): The commission denied the after‑the‑fact approval and directed the applicant to bring fences into compliance with the 6‑foot limit (with code‑allowed 7‑foot trellis options). Motion carried on roll call (Alborn, Allen, Locke, LePage yes).
- Schwarz‑Young (DS23‑5): Final design study and coastal development permit approved with conditions. Commissioners required two folding doors that open to a deck be reduced to 7 feet, asked skylights be limited in size (commission asked for smaller skylights, and staff added standard…
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