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Commission accepts concept for Carmel Street home with tree‑protection and plate‑height conditions

Carmel-by-the-Sea Planning Commission · November 13, 2025
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Summary

Commission accepted the concept design for a two‑story home on a heavily forested lot but required retention of significant trees, a revised landscape/tree protection plan, and correction of a plate‑height discrepancy before final approval.

The commission accepted concept review for DS25095, a demolition and rebuild on a heavily forested Carmel Street lot, while imposing conditions focused on tree protection, plate‑height compliance and fenestration scale.

Staff reported the site contains 23 trees on or adjacent to the lot, 14 of which are significant; the applicant initially proposed removal of some trees but staff recommended retaining the two right‑of‑way significant trees…

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