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Monterey planning commission approves new two‑story house at 2298 Prescott Avenue despite neighbor's view concerns
Summary
The Monterey Planning Commission approved an architectural review permit and a tree removal permit for a new two‑story, ~3,092‑square‑foot single‑family dwelling at 2298 Prescott Avenue. Staff found the Monterey pine proposed for removal in declining health; a neighbor testified the project will eliminate her ocean view, but commissioners said site constraints make that loss unavoidable.
The Monterey Planning Commission approved an architectural review permit and a tree removal permit for a new two‑story single‑family residence at 2298 Prescott Avenue after staff told the commission the project meets the four findings required for approval and is exempt from CEQA.
Senior Associate Planner Chris Schmidt told the commission staff recommends adoption of the resolution approving architectural review permit ARP‑25‑0028 and tree removal permit ARP‑25‑0250. Schmidt said the existing house on the 7,500‑square‑foot lot is about 1,400 square feet and the proposed home would total roughly 3,092 square feet, with about 1,800 square feet on the first floor, a 250‑square‑foot garage and roughly 1,000 square feet on the second floor. He said the applicant provided…
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