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Board remands contested Carmel Valley ‘McDougal’ house project to Planning Commission after disputes over builders’ remedy and completeness
Summary
After months of review and a Planning Commission denial, the Board of Supervisors remanded the McDougal appeal (PLN230127) back to the Planning Commission so the applicant may submit required information and staff can reassess whether the project qualifies under recent changes to the builders’ remedy rules.
The Board of Supervisors voted April 15 to remand an appeal of a Planning Commission denial for a proposed multi‑level house in the Carmel Valley (PLN230127) back to the Planning Commission for additional review and for the applicant to provide requested documentation.
Background The proposed development at 10196 Oakwood Circle would include a large primary residence and attached accessory units. Planning staff and the Carmel Valley Ranch design guidelines found multiple inconsistencies with county zoning, height and setback rules, design standards, potential conflicts with a sewer easement, and questions about water supply and grading on steep slopes.
Contested legal issue: builders’ remedy and completeness The applicant contended the county had to treat the…
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