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Commission approves house, ADU and tree removals in Carmel-area subdivision despite slope concerns
Summary
The planning commission approved construction of a single-family home, detached ADU, barn and removal of 10 coast live oaks within a subdivision building envelope in Carmel’s Greater Monterey Peninsula area, finding no feasible alternative to avoid slopes above 25% and accepting a fuel-management plan; vote was 7-0.
The Monterey County Planning Commission on May 14 approved a combined development permit for a proposed single-family residence, attached three-car garage, detached accessory dwelling unit and a detached barn on Lot 80 of the Tajima subdivision (Tract 1336) in the Greater Monterey Peninsula area. The commission voted 7-0 to adopt staff recommendations and to find the project qualifies for a Class 3 categorical exemption under CEQA.
Planning staff presenter Haya Hanarato told commissioners the parcel is heavily forested, that 10 coast live oak trees would be removed to accommodate development within two pre-established…
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