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Monterey County approves removal of six Coast live oaks for Carmel Valley driveway to meet fire access
Summary
The Monterey County Planning Commission on Oct. 29 approved PLN200047 AMD1, allowing removal of six Coast live oak trees to permit road improvements that county staff and the project team say are required for fire‑truck access to a Carmel Valley residence.
The Monterey County Planning Commission on Oct. 29 approved an amendment (PLN200047 AMD1) allowing removal of six Coast live oak trees so a long, narrow driveway can be improved to meet fire‑access standards for a residence at 120 Country Club Heights Road in Carmel Valley.
Kayla Nelson, the county project planner, told the commission staff had reviewed a forest management plan prepared by Denise Duffy & Associates and found the requested removal was the minimum necessary for the site. Nelson said three of the trees exceed 24 inches in trunk diameter and qualify as "landmark" trees, triggering a two‑to‑one…
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