Current Planning Applications
Click below to find application materials for projects in review and recently approved

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Public Hearings

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING -3/4/25

 

 

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – 3/12/25

 

 

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD MEETING – 3/17/25

 

 

COASTAL COMMISSION

 

 

Administrative Reviews & Approvals 

Design Review/Study – Track 1

DS 24370 (Lawrence) - Camino Del Monte 2 SW Junipero  – Approved January 27, 2025
DS 24322 (Delimon) - San Carlos 5 NW of 3rd  – Approved January 30, 2025
DR 24211 (Scandia Lopez LP) – Dolores 3 SE of Ocean – Approved February 7, 2025
DS 24323 (Cappel) – Carmelo 2 SE of 7th – Approved February 10, 2025
DS 24190 (Carmel Cottage LLC) – Scenic 3 NW of 8th – Approved February 11, 2025
DR 24 369 (Esperanza Carmel – Hog’s Breath) – San Carlos 3 and 4 SW of 5th – Approved 2/13/25
DS 24377 (Rachleff) – Scenic 3 NE of 13th Ave – Approved 2/14/2025
DS 25008 (Hardie) – 8th 2 NE Santa Fe – Approved 2/21/25
DS 24347 (Dearborn) - Dolores St. 4SW of 10th Ave. – Approved 2/25/25
DS 24320 (Pine Inn Parking Lot) – NEC Monte Verde & 6th – Approved 2/27/2025

Notices of Application Submittal

 

Historic Determinations

Note: The date indicated below reflects the end of the appeal period, which ends at 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted in the link provided. 

HE 25026 (Minelli) – Approved March 7, 2025

Environmental Notices

City of Carmel – State Clearing House Archive 

 

Future Projects

 

Carmel Resort Inn

PSA 19-487 (Carmel Resort Inn) – Carpenter btwn 1st & 2nd Ave
DR 22-149 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc) – NWC Carpenter & 1st Ave
DS 22-150 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc – Lot 2) – SEC Guadalupe & 1st *Approved 4/12/2023*
DS 22-151 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc – Lot 4) – Guadalupe 2 SE 1st Ave *Approved 3/8/2023*
DS 23-205 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc – Lot 10) – Guadalupe 5 SE 1st Ave *In Review*
DS 23-206 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc – Lot 12) – Guadalupe 4 NE 2nd Ave *In Review*

Planning Commission Meeting January 11, 2023

A conceptual review of two proposed single-family residences is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on January 11, 2023. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available on our website on/before January 6, 2023. Links to the current project plans are provided below.

DS 22-150 (CRI on Carpenter – Lot 2) – Southeast corner of Guadalupe & 1st Ave
DS 22-151 (CRI on Carpenter – Lot 4) – Guadalupe 2 southeast of 1st Ave

January 11, 2023, Planning Commission Staff Report – Coming Soon
January 11, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes – Coming Soon

Ulrika Plaza

Southeast corner 5th and Dolores

July 21, 2022 resubmittal - Conceptual Plans
September 22, 2022 resubmittal - Conceptual Plans

December 14, 2022 submittal (project plans) - Formal Submittal
December 14 2022 submittal (materials & finishes) – Formal Submittal

May 16, 2023 submittal (project plans) - Formal Submittal

Planning Commission Approval – August 9, 2023
Click Here for Staff Report (includes links to approved plans at end of document). 

JB Pastor Building

Project overview (DR 23-140): The applicant is proposing the construction of a two-story mixed-use development located on Dolores Street 2 southeast of 7th Avenue (Lots 6, 8, and 10 of Block 91).  

May 11, 2023 submittal (project plans) – Formal Submittal
May 11, 2023 submittal (project renderings) – Formal Submittal
April 3, 2024 submittal (project plans) – Formal resubmittal
June 10, 2024 submittal (project plans) – Formal resubmittal
July 5, 2024 submittal (project renderings) – Formal submittal
Jan. 6, 2025 submittal (project plans) - Formal resubmittal

Previous Hearings

How do I file an appeal?

Decisions by the Planning Commission or Historic Resources Board

Decisions made by the Planning Commission or the Historic Resources Board may be appealed to the City Council by filing a Notice of Appeal Form with the City Clerk. Appeals must be filed within 10-working days from the date of the decision and shall include the required filing fee as established by City Council resolution.  All appeals must be filed before 5:00 PM on the day the appeal period ends.  The completed appeal form should be emailed to Planning@ci.carmel.ca.us

Staff Level Design Study/Design Review and Historic Determinations

Decisions made by the Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission or Historic Resources Board by filing a Notice of Appeal Form with the Community Planning & Building Department. Appeals must be filed within 10-calendar days from the date of the decision and shall include the required filing fee as established by City Council resolution.  All appeals must be filed before 5:00 PM on the day the appeal period ends.  Appeal periods ending on a weekend or city holiday will be extended to the next business day. The completed appeal form should be emailed to Planning@ci.carmel.ca.us

Business Licenses

Business License Approvals may be appealed to the Planning Commission by filing a Notice of Appeal Form with the Community Planning & Building Department. Appeals must be filed within 5-working days from the date of the decision and shall include paying the required filing fee as established by City Council resolution.  All appeals must be filed before 5:00 PM on the day the appeal period ends.  The completed appeal form should be emailed to Planning@ci.carmel.ca.us