Agenda packet — Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council, January 14, 2025 (part 3 of 3)

65091) and mailed to owners of real property within a 300-foot radius of the project indicating the date and time of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on or before November 23, 2024, the Applicant posted the public notice on the project site and hand-delivered a copy of the public notice to each property within a 100-foot radius of the project site indicating the date and time of the public hearing; and WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to receive public testimony regarding the Permanent Encroachment Permit application, including without limitation, information provided to the City Council by City staff and through public testimony; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution and its findings are made based upon evidence presented to the Council at the hearing including, without limitation, the staff report and attachments submitted by the Community Planning and Building Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports, attachments, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used their independent judgement to evaluate the project; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”), together with State Guidelines (14 California Code Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) and City Environmental Regulations (CMC 17.60) require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, according to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA guidelines, and local environmental regulations, CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves. Further, the physical removal of the encroaching features was considered as part of the associated Design Study (DS 23-171) as all encroaching features were proposed to be removed as part of that project. That project was found by the Planning Commission to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15303 (Class 3) – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and
WHEREAS, the facts set forth in the recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Carmel-By-TheSea does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding Encroachment Permit Application EN 24-077 (Givens):
1) There is no justifiable need for the encroachment;
2) The encroachment may impact the public’s right to access the right-of-way (visual and physical);
3) The encroachment is incompatible with the policies, ordinances, and design guidelines for the treatment of the right-of-way; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea does hereby DENY a Permeant Encroachment Application (EN 23-077) for the installation of additional encroachments, including two terraced landscape walls and railroad tie and decomposed granite steps, the legalization of, and modification to, existing encroachments, including wood retaining walls at the northwest corner of the property, driveway river stone retaining wall and wood steps on the north side
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of the property in the public right-of-way, adjacent to a single-family residence located at the southeast corner of Torres Street and 5th Avenue, APN: 010-092-012-000.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 14th day of January 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
__________________________ _____________________________ Dale Byrne Nova Romero, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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ROW-0 ALL DESIGNS, CONCEPTS AND IDEAS REPRESENTED IN THESE PAGES ARE SOLELY THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF LEWIS BUILDERS AND ARE TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROJECT ONLY. THEY MAY NOT BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY PROPOSE WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF LEWIS BUILDERS. ALL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THESE PLANS. IF ANY UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE, IT IS THE RESPOSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND/OR THE CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY LEWIS BUILDERS IN WRITING BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. LEWIS BUILDERS CA. LICENSE #B-844741 CARMEL CA 93923 (831) 250 7168 STAMP/SIGNATURE GIVENS ADDITION & REMODEL SE CORNER 5TH & TORRES , CARMEL , CALIFORNIA APN 010-092-012-000 VERSION:

DATE: 8/23/24

3.7 DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY ROW ENCROACHMENT PROJECT DATA DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY GIVENS RESIDENCE RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACHMENT
SE CORNER 5TH & TORRES , CARMEL , CALIFORNIA
APN 010-092-012-000 [CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA ]
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SITE LOCATION
THE OPERATION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE HOURS AUTHORIZED BY LOCAL AUTHORITY. NO HEAVY EQUIPMENT RELATED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IS ALLOWED ON SUNDAYS OR HOLIDAYS. IF THE CITY ADOPTS A NOISE ORDINANCE IN THE FUTURE, APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE SHALL REPLACE THIS CONDITION.

DISCOVERY OF PREHISTORIC OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES :

SHOULD CONCENTRATIONS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR PALEONTOLOGICAL MATERIALS BE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION OR GRADING OPERATIONS, ALL GROUND-DISTURBING WORK SHALL BE TEMPORARILY HALTED ON THE SITE AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONTACTED. WORK NEAR THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS SHALL NOT BE RESUMED UNTIL A QUALIFIED ARCHAEOLOGIST HAS EVALUATED THE MATERIALS AND OFFERED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER ACTION. PREHISTORIC MATERIALS THAT COULD BE ENCOUNTERED INCLUDE: OBSIDIAN OR CHERT FLAKES OR TOOLS, LOCALLY DARKENED MIDDEN, GROUND STONE ARTIFACTS, DEPOSITIONS OF SHELL, DIETARY BONE, AND HUMAN BURIALS. SHOULD HUMAN REMAINS BE UNCOVERED, STATE LAW REQUIRES EXCAVATION IS HALTED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA AND THAT THE COUNTY CORONER BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY. SHOULD THE CORONER DETERMINE THAT THE REMAINS ARE LIKELY THOSE OF A NATIVE AMERICAN, THE CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION MUST BE CONTACTED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF IDENTIFICATION. THE HERITAGE COMMISSION CONSULTS WITH THE MOST LIKELY NATIVE AMERICAN DESCENDANTS TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE TREATMENT OF THE REMAINS.

PAGE INDEX
HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION
VICINITY MAP
DEFERRED SUBMITTAL
CONTACT INFO
SITE DETAILS
TROY & SHARYL GIVENS
SE CORNER 5TH &TORRES
CARMEL 93921
LEGAL OWNER APPLICANT / DESIGNER
LEWIS BUILDERS
3706 The Barnyard G11
Carmel, CA
(831) 250 7168
ENGINEER OF RECORD
BUILDING CODES
ALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES SHALL CONFORM TO THE MOST
CURRENT EDITION OF THE FOLLOWING:

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2022
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 2022
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 2022
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE 2022
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2022
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2022
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 2022
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE 2022
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA MUNICIPAL CODES 2021
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 2001

PLANNING
LANDSCAPE PLAN
RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACHMENT (SUBMITTED 05/24/24)

BUILDING
FIRE SUPPRESSION
GAS SCHEMATIC
PLUMBING SCHEMATIC
WATER CREDITS
ZONING CONFORMANCE
ENERGY COMPLIANCE
FIRE SPRINKLERS
NOTES
CONSTRUCTION PLAN SUMMARY

1. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS A SFR REMODEL THAT IS TO BE COMPLETED IN A TIME FRAME OF 6 MONTHS

2. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL BE BUILT BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR WITH AN AVERAGE OF SIX WORKERS WORKING ON THE PROJECT PER WORKING DAY.

3. PARTIES RESPONSIBLE DURING CONSTRUCTION:

A. OWNER: TROY & SHARYL GIVENS
B. CONTRACTOR: LEWIS BUILDERS

4. ON AVERAGE, TWO TO THREE TRUCKS A DAY AT SITE AND ONE TRIP TO MONTEREY REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT A WEEK.

5. HOURS OF OPERATIONS: M-F, 8AM - 5PM.

6. PROJECT SCHEDULING: START JULY 2023 TO FEBRUARY 2024 LAND USE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONING: LDR
SITE AREA: 4,000 SF
YEAR BUILT: 1950
OCCUPANCY TYPE: R1
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: V-B
SPRINKLED: YES
LIVING AREA: 1,201 SF
HOUSE: 1,025 SF
GARAGE: 191 SF
JURISDICTION: CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
WATER: CALAM
SEWER: SEWER
ELECTRICITY/GAS: PG&E
SOIL GROUP: CARMEL TYPE "C"
HISTORIC BLDG: NO
ARCHEOLOGY: NO
FLOODPLAIN: NO
WUI ZONE: NO
EASEMENTS: NO
ENCROACHMENT: REQUESTED
NON-CONFORMING: YES
VARIANCE: NO
RE-SUBDIVIDED CORNER LOT
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT REQUESTED FOR EXISTING RETAINING WALL, NEW LANDSCAPE WALLS, NEW STEPS & DRIVEWAY RECONFIGURATION IN ROW. AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT SHALL BE OBTAINED FOR ANY WORK IMPEDING THE RIGHT OF WAY.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
FAR & SITE COVERAGE TABLE DRAWING REVISION LOG
ROW ENCROACHMENT SCOPE OF WORK:
1 REPLACE/REPAIR ROTTEN WOOD STAIRS IN NE CORNER OF ROW ON 5TH AVE.
2 REMOVE ERODED SOIL FROM 5TH AVE (RECLAIM THE STREET
PAVING), RETURN TO ROW HILLSIDE
3 ALL ROW SHALL BE PLANTED WITH ZERO WATER CA NATIVES
FROM THE CARMEL PLANT LIST. PLANTINGS AT STREET LEVEL
SHALL HAVE A MATURE HEIGHT UNDER 25”. ALL PLANTINGS SHALL SELF SEED EACH YEAR & REQUIRE NONE-TO-LOW MAINTENANCE.
4 EXISTING TREES, SHRUBS AND FLOWERING PLANTS IN ROW TO BE RETAINED UNLESS THEY INTERFERE WITH VISIBILITY AT THE TORRES & 5TH INTERSECTION.
5 INSTALL TWO NEW WOOD LANDSCAPE WALLS, NOT TO EXCEED
30” IN HEIGHT, TO PREVENT HILLSIDE EROSION INTO STREET. 6 REMOVE LARGE TREE STUMP ALONG TORRES ST.
7 MINOR REGRADING BEHIND EACH RETAINING WALL TO CREATE A DRAINAGE SWALE AND EQUALIZE THE GRADE IN EACH TERRACE.
8 EXISTING RETAINING WALL AT NORTHWEST PROPERTY LINE TO BE REPAIRED AS NEEDED.
9 KEEP EXISTING RIVER STONE RETAINING WALL ON NORTH SIDE OF DRIVEWAY.
10 REMOVE EXISTING ASPHALT DRIVEWAY IN ROW AND PARCEL.
11 RECONFIGURE DRIVEWAY TO PROVIDE USABLE ACCESS TO
WIDENED GARAGE.
12 NEW DRIVEWAY IN ROW AND PARCEL TO BE PERMEABLE SAND
SET PAVERS FROM CALSTONE.
13 RETAIN EXISTING ASPHALT DRIVEWAY APRON & SOFT CURBS. 14 REMOVE NON-PROTECTED SHRUBS AND TREES AT SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF ROW TO ACCOMMODATE DRIVEWAY SHIFT TOWARD
SOUTH. FINAL SHAPE TBD ON SITE BY TERRAIN AND PROXIMITY TO EXISTING OAK TREE IN NEIGHBOR ROW.
15 INSTALL NEW RAILROAD TIE AND DECOMPOSED GRANITE STEPS ALONG NORTH EDGE OF RECONFIGURED DRIVEWAY FOR SAFE
ACCESS TO RESIDENCE DURING RAIN EVENTS. CURRENT SLOPE
OF THE DRIVEWAY CREATES SLIP HAZARD, STAIRS ARE NEEDED
FOR SAFE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO TORRES ST.
16 MOVE EXISTING RIVER STONE RETAINING WALL FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF EXISTING DRIVEWAY. SAVE RIVER STONES AND REBUILD A LANDSCAPE WALL ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF RECONFIGURED
DRIVEWAY. STYLE TO MATCH EXISTING RIVER STONE WALL.
17 THE STOP SIGN ON TORRES MAY REQUIRE NEW CONCRETE BASE IF DISTURBED BY RETAINING WALL INSTALLATION OR EROSION
RECLAMATION OF STREET.

RFI #1 SCOPE OF CHANGES
1 EXISTING WOOD RETAINING WALL IN ROW (AT NORTHWEST
PROPERTY LINE) TO REMAIN IN CURRENT LOCATION. IT CANNOT BE RELOCATED INSIDE PROPERTY LINES. RELOCATION WOULD
REQUIRE EXCAVATION IN THE 6' NO-DIG-ZONE OF SIX TREES,
INCLUDING TWO MASSIVE TREES WHICH COULD CAUSE
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE IF THEY FALL DUE TO ROOT DISTURBANCE. 2 THE EXISTING WOOD WALL MATCHES THE STYLE OF THE
PROPOSED WOOD RETAINING WALLS. STONE CLADDING WILL NO
LONGER BE APPLIED TO THE EXISTING RETAINING WALL.
3 ADDITIONAL NATIVE NO/LOW WATER PLANT SELECTIONS FOR
ROW INSTALLATION. (CITY BEAUTIFICATION).

PERMIT SUBMITTAL RECORD
06/28/22 1.0 ER PLN1.0 INITIAL PLANNING SUBMITTAL 09/12/22 1.3 ER PLN2.0 PLANNING RFI #1
11/18/22 1.7 ER PLN3.0 PLANNING RFI #2/CO #1 12/19/22 2.0 ER PLN4.0 PLANNING CO#2
03/02/23 2.3 ER PLN5.0 PLANNING RFI INFOR 04/11/23 2.5 ER BLD1.0 INITIAL BUILDING SUBMITTAL 04/27/23 2.6 ER BLD2.0 BUILDING RFI INFORMAL 06/07/23 2.8 ER BLD3.0 BUILDING RFI #1
07/17/23 3.0 ER BLD4.0 BUILDING RFI #2 INFORMAL 07/22/24 3.6 ER BLD5.0 BUILDING CO #1
05/24/24 3.5 ER ROW1.0 INITIAL ROW SUBMITTAL 08/23/24 3.7 ER ROW2.0 INFORMAL RFI #1
X 08.23.24 ROW RFI #1 (INFORMAL) ER
RIGHT OF WAY
X
X
X
INITIAL 05/24/24 FIRST ROW SET PS3.5 ROW1.0 ER REV X 08/23/24 RFI #1 INFORMAL PS3.7 JOB3.7 ER NO STONE CLADDING ON (E) RETAINING WALL & DO NOT RELOCATE; MORE PLANTS ROW-0 ROW ENCROACHMENT PROJECT DATA
ROW-1 PROPOSED ROW PLAN
ROW-2 PROPOSED ROW PLAN W/DEMO UNDERLAY
ROW-3 ROW SECTION AT CORNER OF 5TH & TORRES
ROW-4 ROW SECTION AT NEW STEPS, PLANT LIST
ROW-5 DRIVEWAY & STEPS IN ROW
ROW-6 RIGHT OF WAY PHOTOGRAPHS
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LANDSCAPE-GRADE REDWOOD 4X4 OR 6X6 POSTS WITH
2X12 BOARDS ON UPHILL TO CONTAIN EROSION. MINOR
REGRADING BEHIND EACH WALL TO CREATE A SWALE.

POST SHALL BE POURED INTO CONCRETE BASE NO LESS
THAN 6" LARGER THAN FOOTPRINT OF POST AND NO LESS
THAN 24" BELOW GRADE.

REPAIR/REPLACE EXISTING
WOOD STEPS IN ROW
ALL RIGHT OF WAY AREA TO BE PLANTED WITH NO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS.

ALL RIGHT OF WAY AREA TO BE PLANTED WITH NO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS.

LOWER BED SHALL BE PLANTED WITH ZERO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVES UNDER 25" MATURE HEIGHT

RESIDENCE
GARAGE
LOWER BED SHALL BE PLANTED WITH ZERO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVES UNDER 25" MATURE HEIGHT LOWER BED SHALL BE PLANTED WITH ZERO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVES UNDER 25" MATURE HEIGHT (E) RIVER STONE RETAINING WALL NEW RAILROAD TIE AND DECOMPOSED GRANITE STEPS TO PROPERTY LINE. 7.5" RISERS X MAX 38" TREAD. TIES SECURED WITH 12" TIMBER SPIKES. OPEN RAILING MATERIAL TBD NEW PERMEABLE PAVER
DRIVEWAY IN RIGHT OF WAY
(DEMO EXISTING ASPHALT

DRIVEWAY)
NEW PERMEABLE PAVER
DRIVEWAY (DEMO EXISTING
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY) RETAIN EXISTING ASPHALT CURB/APRON AT TORRES STREET EXISTING WOOD RETAINING WALL, REPAIR AS NEEDED
3 SETBACK SETBACK SETBACK

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

DATE: 8/23/24

3.7 DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY PROPOSED ROW PLAN DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY SCALE: 1/4"=1'
PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY PLAN X 08.23.24 ROW RFI #1 (INFORMAL) ER RIGHT OF WAY X
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REMOVE STUMP
EXISTING WOOD RETAINING WALL, REPAIR AS NEEDED NEW LANDSCAPE CURB - REBUILD WITH DEMO'D RIVER STONE TO MATCH AND JOIN EXISTING ROW CURB PLANTER TO SOUTH RECLAIM STREET FROM ANNUAL STORM EROSION
RECLAIM STREET FROM ANNUAL STORM EROSION
NEW LANDSCAPE WALLS NOT TO EXCEED 29".

LANDSCAPE-GRADE REDWOOD 4X4 OR 6X6 POSTS WITH
2X12 BOARDS ON UPHILL TO CONTAIN EROSION. MINOR
REGRADING BEHIND EACH WALL TO CREATE A SWALE.

POST SHALL BE POURED INTO CONCRETE BASE NO LESS
THAN 6" LARGER THAN FOOTPRINT OF POST AND NO LESS
THAN 24" BELOW GRADE.

REPAIR/REPLACE EXISTING
WOOD STEPS IN ROW
ALL RIGHT OF WAY AREA TO BE PLANTED WITH NO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS.

ALL RIGHT OF WAY AREA TO BE PLANTED WITH NO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS.

LOWER BED SHALL BE PLANTED WITH ZERO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVES UNDER 25" MATURE HEIGHT

DRIVEWAY)
NEW PERMEABLE PAVER
DRIVEWAY (DEMO EXISTING
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY) RETAIN EXISTING ASPHALT CURB/APRON AT TORRES STREET EXISTING WOOD RETAINING WALL, REPAIR AS NEEDED
3 SETBACK SETBACK SETBACK

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

DATE: 8/23/24

3.7 DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY PROPOSED ROW PLAN W/ DEMO OVERLAY DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY SCALE: 1/4"=1'
PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY W/ DEMO OVERLAY

08.23.24 ROW RFI #1 (INFORMAL) ER
RIGHT OF WAY
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TORRES STREET
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EXISTING WOOD RETAINING WALL, REPAIR AS NEEDED NEW LANDSCAPE CURB - REBUILD WITH DEMO'D RIVER STONE TO MATCH AND JOIN EXISTING ROW CURB PLANTER TO SOUTH NEW LANDSCAPE WALLS NOT TO EXCEED 29". LANDSCAPE-GRADE REDWOOD 4X4 OR 6X6 POSTS WITH 2X12 BOARDS ON UPHILL TO CONTAIN EROSION. MINOR
REGRADING BEHIND EACH WALL TO CREATE A SWALE. POST SHALL BE POURED INTO CONCRETE BASE NO LESS THAN 6" LARGER THAN FOOTPRINT OF POST AND NO LESS
THAN 24" BELOW GRADE.

REPAIR/REPLACE EXISTING WOOD STEPS IN ROW
ALL RIGHT OF WAY AREA TO BE PLANTED WITH NO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS.

ALL RIGHT OF WAY AREA TO BE PLANTED WITH NO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS.

LOWER BED SHALL BE PLANTED WITH ZERO-WATER CALIFORNIA NATIVES UNDER 25" MATURE HEIGHT

DRIVEWAY)
NEW PERMEABLE PAVER
DRIVEWAY (DEMO EXISTING
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY)
RETAIN EXISTING ASPHALT CURB/APRON AT TORRES STREET
EXISTING WOOD RETAINING WALL, REPAIR AS NEEDED
3 SETBACK

SETBACK SETBACK SETBACK SETBACK
SETBACK SETBACK SETBACK P / L P / L P / L P / L P / L P / L ROADWAY ROADWAY P / L P / L P / L P / L P / L P / L ROADWAY SECTION EAST WEST LOOKING NORTH UP
TORRES STREET TOWARD INTERSECTION
SECTION NORTH SOUTH
LOOKING EAST UP 5TH STREET
NEW TREATED REDWOOD POST &
PLANK WOOD LANDSCAPE WALLS IN ROW
EXISTING TREATED REDWOOD POST &
PLANK WOOD LANDSCAPE WALL IN ROW
NEW TREATED REDWOOD POST &
PLANK WOOD LANDSCAPE WALLS IN ROW
EXISTING TREATED REDWOOD POST &
PLANK WOOD LANDSCAPE WALL IN ROW

REDISTRIBUTE
CUT SOIL TO
UPPER TERRACE

REDISTRIBUTE
CUT SOIL TO
UPPER TERRACE
STOP
EROSION INTO STREET. HOMEOWNERS
SHOVEL THIS OUT OF THE ROADWAY
AFTER EACH MAJOR RAIN EVENT.

EROSION INTO STREET. HOMEOWNERS
SHOVEL THIS OUT OF THE ROADWAY
AFTER EACH MAJOR RAIN EVENT.

SECTIONS LEGEND
EXISTING GRADE
PROPOSED GRADE
STORM EROSION SLUMP
ROW-3 ALL DESIGNS, CONCEPTS AND IDEAS REPRESENTED IN THESE PAGES ARE SOLELY THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF LEWIS BUILDERS AND ARE TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROJECT ONLY. THEY MAY NOT BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY PROPOSE WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF LEWIS BUILDERS. ALL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THESE PLANS. IF ANY UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE, IT IS THE RESPOSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND/OR THE CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY LEWIS BUILDERS IN WRITING BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. LEWIS BUILDERS CA. LICENSE #B-844741 CARMEL CA 93923 (831) 250 7168 STAMP/SIGNATURE GIVENS ADDITION & REMODEL SE CORNER 5TH & TORRES , CARMEL , CALIFORNIA APN 010-092-012-000 VERSION:

DATE: 8/23/24

3.7 DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY ROW SECTIONS AT CORNER OF 5TH/TORRES DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY SITE SURVEY EAST WEST SECTION
NORTH SOUTH SECTION
STUMP
RIGHT OF WAY PLAN - PROPOSED & DEMO RR TIE STAIR SECTION EAST WEST SECTION NORTH SOUTH SECTION RR TIE STAIR SECTION 08.23.24 ROW RFI #1 (INFORMAL) ER RIGHT OF WAY
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P / L P / L P / L P / L ROADWAY ROADWAY
NEW RAILROAD TIE STEPS IN ROW. RR TIE RISERS SECURED BY MINIMUM 12" WOOD SPIKES. DECOMPOSED GRANITE TREADS. RISERS ARE 7.50", TREAD DEPTH VARIES FROM 26" TO 38" TO FOLLOW EXISTING GRADE. HANDRAIL STYLE TBD PER CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DEPTARMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

SECTION EAST WEST THROUGH ROW STEPS
HANDRAIL SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 34" AND NO MORE THAN 38" ABOVE THE NOSE OF THE STEP TREADS.

HANDRAILS FOR STEPS SHALL BE CONTINUOUS FOR THE FULL LENGTH OF THE FLIGHT FROM THE POINT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE TOP RISER TO A POINT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE LOWEST RISER OF THE FLIGHT.

THE HANDGRIP OF THE HANDRAIL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 1-1/4" NOR MORE THAN 2" IN CROSS SECTIONAL DIMENSION.

HANDRAIL TO BE MOUNTED ON (N) RAILROAD TIE STEPS.
110'
105'
ROW-4 ALL DESIGNS, CONCEPTS AND IDEAS REPRESENTED IN THESE PAGES ARE SOLELY THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF LEWIS BUILDERS AND ARE TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROJECT ONLY. THEY MAY NOT BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY PROPOSE WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF LEWIS BUILDERS. ALL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THESE PLANS. IF ANY UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE, IT IS THE RESPOSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND/OR THE CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY LEWIS BUILDERS IN WRITING BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. LEWIS BUILDERS CA. LICENSE #B-844741 CARMEL CA 93923 (831) 250 7168 STAMP/SIGNATURE GIVENS ADDITION & REMODEL SE CORNER 5TH & TORRES , CARMEL , CALIFORNIA APN 010-092-012-000 VERSION:

DATE: 8/23/24

3.7 DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY ROW SECTION AT NEW STEPS, PLANT LIST DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY LOW WATER NATIVE PLANTS UNDER 25" MATURE HEIGHT FOR RIGHT OF WAY AT STREET CURBS LOW WATER NATIVE PLANTS OVER 25" MATURE HEIGHT FOR RIGHT OF WAY UPPER TERRACES DO NOT INSTALL WHERE MATURE PLANT WILL INTERFERE WITH VISIBILITY AT THE TORRES & 5TH INTERSECTION

08.23.24 ROW RFI #1 (INFORMAL) ER
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ROW-5 ALL DESIGNS, CONCEPTS AND IDEAS REPRESENTED IN THESE PAGES ARE SOLELY THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF LEWIS BUILDERS AND ARE TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROJECT ONLY. THEY MAY NOT BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY PROPOSE WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF LEWIS BUILDERS. ALL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THESE PLANS. IF ANY UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE, IT IS THE RESPOSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND/OR THE CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY LEWIS BUILDERS IN WRITING BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. LEWIS BUILDERS CA. LICENSE #B-844741 CARMEL CA 93923 (831) 250 7168 STAMP/SIGNATURE GIVENS ADDITION & REMODEL SE CORNER 5TH & TORRES , CARMEL , CALIFORNIA APN 010-092-012-000 VERSION:

DATE: 8/23/24

3.7 DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY DRIVEWAY & STEPS IN ROW DATE / DESCRIPTION REV # BY PROPOSED DRIVEWAY PLAN
SCALE: 1/2"=1'
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1" MAXIMUM #8 (3/8") CRUSHED
STONE BEDDING
4" MINIMUM #57 (3/4") CRUSHED
STONE OPEN-GRADE BASE
* OPTIONAL : NOT THIS PROJECT
* OPTIONAL : NOT THIS PROJECT
* OPTIONAL : NOT THIS PROJECT
EXISTING SOIL TYPE 'A'
CALSTONE PERMEABLE CONCRETE PAVER
MISSION NARROW JOINT CHARCOAL GRAY
OR QUARRY NARROW JOINT SIERRA GRANITE
INSTALLER MUST CALL FOR DRIVEWAY GRAVEL BED
INSPECTION BEFORE INSTALLING PAVER STONES IN
THE CITY RIGHT OF WAY.

08.23.24 ROW RFI #1 (INFORMAL) ER
RIGHT OF WAY
GRAY CHARCOAL TAN, INSTALLED
Attachment 2

TORRES (GIVENS) STATEMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING ROW PERMANENT ENCROACHMENT APPLICATION PERM EN 23-077 The applicant proposes replacing existing railroad tie steps from Fifth Avenue onto parcel, and a new railroad tie and Decomposed Granite staircase, with handrail from Torres Street onto parcel. Both stairs traverse steep hillsides which are treacherous for pedestrian access. The driveway is on the Torres hill slope and is slippery for pedestrians during rain or heavy fog events. The right of way currently erodes into 5th Avenue and Torres Street during winter rains. The homeowner have shoveled the eroded soil back into the ROW after each rain episode. It is the applicant’s belief that the addition of 2 landscape walls will prevent the ongoing erosion and limit soil and debris from accompanying the existing drainage paths downhill. This will keep both streets at their desired width without hill-slip after rains. The homeowners would like to remove the large, unsightly tree stump on Torres Street and landscape the ROW with pollinator and hummingbird friendly CA native flowers and flowering shrubs. Their efforts will bring beauty and safety to a high visibility corner in the downtown corridor.

A. Need. The applicant shall be determined to have a justifiable need for the encroachment, and the encroachment shall not be contrary to the public interest. Applicant requests mitigation of erosion problem of hillside and stairs to property on steep hillside of Torres Street
B. Safety. The granting of an encroachment permit shall not create a hazard to public health or safety.Encroachment work shall improve public safety by introducing stairs with handrail into property, removal of large tree trunk impeding into Torres Street and reclaiming areas of Torres & 5th Streets impeded by soil erosion each rainy season.

Landscape walls shall keep all soil off the roads, resulting in cleanliness and consistent roadway width year round.

C. Drainage. The proposed encroachment shall not adversely affect the normal drainage of surface water, unless an acceptable mitigation is included that will be advantageous to the general public and meet the standards herein.

Work shall not disrupt current drainage patterns. Proposed work will slow the existing drainage speeds and prevent soil erosion which has plagued this corner in the past.

D. Circulation and Parking.

1. The proposed encroachment shall not adversely affect vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic nor the parking of vehicles.The encroachment will improve vehicular traffic by preventing soil erosion (hill slide) into the street during rain events. There are no sidewalks or pedestrian areas in the ROW, thus no effect.

2. The proposed encroachment shall not adversely impact existing rights-of-way nor preclude or make difficult the establishment or improvement of existing or potential streets or pedestrian ways.The encroachment will not adversely impact nor preclude existing rights of way. Improvement or establishment of future work will be aided by tree trunk removal, landscape wall installation and reclaiming of the existing roadway from hill slide.

E. Public Use and Enjoyment.

1. The proposed encroachment shall not diminish public use or enjoyment, either visual or physical, of the City property or public right-of-way to be encroached upon. The encroachment follows Carmel Design Guidelines for visual aesthetic. The ROW will be landscaped for the Public enjoyment with flowering CA Native landscaping. It will bring color and beauty to a dark, unlandscaped corner in the busy, walkable downtown area.

2. The encroachment and enjoyment shall be in the public interest. See above.

3. The length of time an encroachment has existed shall not by itself prejudice a decision. Not Applicable Attachment 3
F. Compatibility.

1. The proposed encroachment and its mitigation shall be consistent with the General Plan and the adopted ordinances of the City. Particular attention shall be given to Section P1-48 of the General Plan, which prohibits the construction of sidewalks and concrete curbs in the R-1 district, unless necessary for drainage and/or pedestrian safety. The encroachment follows the General Plan. The stairs are natural materials and for safe pedestrian access to the parcel.

2. The encroachment shall not create, extend, or be reasonably likely to lead to an undesirable land use precedent. The encroachment will not create undesirable land use precedent. Similar encroachments are present in the City.

3. Granting of a permit shall not adversely affect the usability or enjoyment of one or more adjoining parcels.

The encroachment would not adversely affect adjoining parcels.

4. The proposed encroachment and its mitigation shall be compatible with the surrounding area and adjoining properties.The proposed encroachment and its mitigation are compatible with the surrounding area and adjoining properties.

G. Public Property/Greenbelt.

1. The proposed encroachment shall not adversely affect any public property, including existing vegetation or its root structure, and shall not significantly reduce greenbelt area that may be used for tree planting. The encroachment will retain existing ROW trees and bushes. A large tree stump shall be removed, at request of the Planning Commission. Right of Way shall be planted with flowering CA Natives, increasing and improving the greenbelt.

2. Significant trees which would be affected by the proposed encroachment shall be identified by the Director of Forest, Parks and Beach and approval for removal shall follow City policy. Significant trees were identified by the City Forester during the planning phase of home remodel in 2022. Trees are marked on Site Plan, will be protected during Encroachment work, and shall be ringed with CA Natives from the City’s list of compatible plants for protected trees in the tree root zone.

H. Mitigation. When deemed appropriate by the City, the applicant shall include those measures appropriate to compensate the City for the loss of the use of City property or the public right-of-way, or to repair damage thereto.

Applicant agrees to measures appropriate to compensate the City for the loss of the use of City property or the public right-of-way, or to repair damage thereto.

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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
January 14, 2025

ADJOURNMENT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Correspondence Received After Agenda Posting
RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

FISCAL IMPACT:

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

Correspondence #1
Correspondence #2
Correspondence #3
Correspondence #4
Nova Romero <[email protected]>
PERM EN 23-077 Givens
2 messages
Janice Heise Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 2:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Dear City Council,
Our next door nieghbors are requesting approval for their landscaping project. We have seen the plans and enthusiastically approve this project. It will be a lovely enhancement to the beauty of our neighborhood.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Lynnette Barkley and
Jan Heise
Nova Romero <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 12:30 PM To: Jeff Baron <[email protected]>, Bobby Richards <[email protected]>, Alissandra Dramov <[email protected]>, Karen Ferlito <[email protected]>, Dave Potter <[email protected]> Cc: Chip Rerig <[email protected]>, Brandon Swanson <[email protected]>, Brian Pierik <[email protected]>, "Marnie R. Waffle" <[email protected]> More correspondence regarding the Given Encroachment item on Dec. 3rd.

Nova Romero, MMC
City Clerk
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
P.O. Box CC
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
(831) 620-2016
[email protected]
[Quoted text hidden]
1/14/25, 10:14 AM Carmel-by-the-Sea Mail - PERM EN 23-077 Givens https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=3e51736a27&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f:1817188151961330521&simpl=msg-f:18171881519613305… 1/1 Attachment 1
Nova Romero <[email protected]>
Fwd: Givens proposal for beautification
Marnie R. Waffle <[email protected]> Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM To: Nova Romero <[email protected]>, Brandon Swanson <[email protected]> Public comment on the Givens encroachment.

Best regards,
Marnie R. Waffle, AICP
Principal Planner
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Community Planning & Building
(831) 620-2010 main
(831) 620-2057 direct
www.ci.carmel.ca.us
The Community Planning & Building Department will be closed to the public Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 1st. Regular business hours will resume at 8:00AM on Thursday, January 2, 2025. We look forward to connecting with you then. Take good care! ---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Janice Heise <
Date: Mon, Jan 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Subject: Givens proposal for beautification
To: <[email protected]>
Cc: Auburn Jay <[email protected]>
Dear all,
We reside next door to the Givens house and we approve and highly recommend the proposal for the landscape improvement project. It will not only enhance the beauty of the neighborhood, but also keep the erosion from spilling onto the streets. We do not see any reason to deny this well thought out enhancement.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Jan Heise
Lynnette Barkley
1/14/25, 10:05 AM Carmel-by-the-Sea Mail - Fwd: Givens proposal for beautification https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=3e51736a27&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1821248122293995936&simpl=msg-f:1821248122293995936 1/1 Attachment 1
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Nova Romero <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Subject: Fwd: ROW Landscaping at Torres & 5th.

To: Jeff Baron <[email protected]>, Bobby Richards <[email protected]>, Alissandra Dramov <[email protected]>, Karen Ferlito <[email protected]>, Dave Potter <[email protected]> Cc: Chip Rerig <[email protected]>, Brandon Swanson <[email protected]>, Brian Pierik <[email protected]>, Marnie R. Waffle <[email protected]>
Good afternoon Mayor and Council,
Please see correspondence received regarding the Givens Encroachment item on the Dec. 3rd agenda.
(Reminder: please do not reply all)
Nova Romero, MMC
City Clerk
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
P.O. Box CC
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
(831) 620-2016
[email protected]
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Marnie R. Waffle <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Subject: Fwd: ROW Landscaping at Torres & 5th.

Attachment 1
To: Brandon Swanson <[email protected]>
Cc: Nova Romero <[email protected]>
Letters of support for the Givens encroachment permit.

To: Marnie R. Waffle <[email protected]>
Hello Marnie, we received two unsolicited letters of support from neighbors over the weekend. I wanted to give you a heads up that we’ll be bringing them to the Council Meeting on 12/3. I will forward more if we receive them, or bring you printed copies to the meeting if they come in late on the afternoon of 12/3.

I hope you had a nice, relaxing Thanksgiving!
Attachment 1
Erin Rose
Lead Residential Designer
Lewis Builders
www.LewisBuilder.com
[email protected]
831-250-7168 (office)
808-217-7623 (cell)
Find us
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Rebecca Henderson
Date: Fri, Nov 29, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Subject: Landscaping at Torres & 5th.

To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>
Dear Jay and Scott -
We received the communication regarding the landscaping project at the corner of Torres and 5th. We live next door at Torres 2 SW and are supportive of the work proposed. We strongly believe this will be an enhancement to the street and corner and this work will greatly improve the current aesthetics.

We are out of town - otherwise we would appear at the hearing in support of the project and work proposed. Please reach out if you need anything else from us.

Thanks
Ralph and Rebecca Henderson
---------- Forwarded message ---------
Attachment 1
From: Janice Heise
Date: Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Subject: Givens project
To: Scott Julian
This is a copy of the email sent to the city:

Dear City Council,
Our next door nieghbors are requesting approval for their landscaping project. We have seen the plans and enthusiastically approve this project. It will be a lovely enhancement to the beauty of our neighborhood.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Lynnette Barkley and
Jan Heise
Jan Heise
Chopra Certified Instructor
Integrative Health Coach
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14 January 2025
Dear Marnie,
I am the general manager in charge of the organization that operates the Bay View Inn between 5th and 6th along Junipero and Torres Street in Carmel. I am writing in support of the planned improvements on the corner of 5th and Torres Street.

The upper half of the Bay View Inn has its parking lot entrance at Torres Street (between 5th & 6th) and many of our guests exit the back lot either on foot or drive out on Torres to 5th Street. One of the big assets of the Bay View Inn is that our guests can leave their car in the parking lot and walk to restaurants and shops. Our back half of the motel all have easy access to Torres Street. I know Carmel is encouraging itself to be a walking city. During the evenings that intersection is very dark and with the uneven streets and blinding car lights having a walkway up Torres from 5th Street will help avoid tripping and/or slipping. At the Bay View (and Normandy Inn which I also oversee) we are constantly working to anticipate potential accidents in our facility and although this area isn’t on our property it further reduces the likelihood of mishaps for our guests.

Additionally, rain often comes all at once and erosion control will also be a big asset. It should help with any seepage flowing out on the street encouraging algae growth which can be very slick during wet winters. The planned improvement will be aesthetically pleasing and make the corner easier to navigate. Both the Bay View Inn and the Normandy Inn provide a lot of room tax and property tax to Carmel, and it is great to see infrastructure that helps us with our business needs being supported.

Thank you,
Paul Hoseit
General Manager
The Jade Tree Partnership DBA Bay View Inn
& The Normandy Inn
Jade Tree Partnership
DBA Bay View Inn
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Nova Romero <[email protected]>
Fire protection concerns
Nancy Mobleynancy <[email protected]> Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Cc: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
1/9/25, 9:59 AM Carmel-by-the-Sea Mail - Fire protection concerns https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=3e51736a27&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1820794196271607594&simpl=msg-f:1820794196271607594 1/2 Attachment 4
To all concerned,
I have been a resident in Carmel-by-the-Sea for many years and have been concerned (worried) about the consequences should a fire like what is taking place now in Los Angles, take place here.

Our forest floors are covered with fallen branches waiting for a spark to ignite them. The road shoulders are covered with broken branches, dead brush and broken fences. Some owners take care of these city owned areas, but some don't. This should be maintained regularly by the city.

One of the worst places to see the forest in this reprehensible condition is at the Northeast corner of Highway One and Carpenter. The side of that hill is covered with fallen trees and dead brambles just waiting for a cigarette to be thrown from a car window.

My next concern is the matter of the lack of water and the condition of the fire hydrants in the L.A. Area.

Are the hydrants here maintained regularly and is there water? What about all the dead trees on owners' property. There is one across the street from me, (I'm on 11th) hanging over the neighbor's house.

Truly there is much to be done, but unless Carmel is to become another L. A., the work should have been started years ago. Please do not play Russian Roulet with our lives! Nancy Mobley
[email protected]
1/9/25, 9:59 AM Carmel-by-the-Sea Mail - Fire protection concerns https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=3e51736a27&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1820794196271607594&simpl=msg-f:1820794196271607594 2/2 Attachment 4

Carmel-by-the-Sea City CouncilJanuary 14, 2025

Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council
January 14, 2025