Current Planning Applications
Click below to find application materials for projects in review and recently approved
Public Hearings
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 11, 2023
DS 23-092 (Brown) – SWC Guadalupe & 4th
DS 23-036 (Metcalf – Torres 4 SE of 4th Ave
DS 23-137 (Layman) – San Carlos 5 SW of 13th Ave
HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD MEETING
August 21, 2023
MA 23-103 (Cypress Inn) – Mills Act application for NE corner 7th and Lincoln
MA 23-116 (Esperanza Carmel, LLC) – Mills Act application for 26336 Scenic Road
MA 23-117 (Griffin) – Mills Act application for 3rd Ave 2 NW of Junipero Ave
Administrative Reviews & Approvals
Design Review/Study – Track 1
DS 22-336 (Fujinaga) - Guadalupe 2 NW of 4th Avenue – Approved August 18, 2023
DS 23-154 (Schaefer) - 1st Ave 2 NE of Carpenter – Approved August 22, 2023
DS 23-232 (MyWay II, LLC) – Camino Real 4 SW of Ocean – Approved August 23, 2023
DS 23-030 (Cummings) – Monte Verde Street 3 SE of 11th Avenue – Approved August 24, 2023
DS 23-218 (Casanova Pines, LLC-Lot 1) – Casanova 7 NW of Ocean – Approved August 24, 2023
LD 23-250 (Fountain) – NWC Junipero & 8th Ave – Approved August 25, 2023
DS 21-079 (Hotvet) – Torres 5 SE 8th – Approved August 25, 2023
LD 23-263 (Davis) – NWC Carpenter & 6th Ave – Approved August 25, 2023
DS 23-191 (Smith) - SW Corner of 12th & Dolores – Approved August 28, 2023
DS 23-229 (Nelson) – Guadalupe 4 SW 2nd – Approved August 29, 2023
LD 23-263 (Davis) – NWC Carpenter & 6th Ave – Approved August 25, 2023 (reissued 9/6/23)
DS 23-185 (Homrig) – San Carlos 7 SW of 13th – Approved September 11, 2023
LD 23-247 (Gonzales) – Dolores 3 SE 3rd – Approved September 13, 2023
DS 23-075 (Riley Family Trust) – Torres 2 NE of 5th Ave – Approved September 14, 2023
DS 23-141 (Ripsteen) – Torres 4 NW of 8th Ave – Approved September 14, 2023
DS 23-238 (Hanson) – Dolores 3 NW of 13th Ave – Approved September 22, 2023
DS 23-257 (Jackowski) – San Carlos 2 NW Santa Lucia – Approved September 22, 2023
DS 23-271 (Hoang-Nguyen) – San Antonio 4 NE of 4th Ave – Approved September 22, 2023
DS 23-259 (Lowell Gowan Trs) - Perry Newberry Way 2 SW of 5th Avenue – Approved September 25, 2023
DS 20-370 (Caplin) Amendment – Camino Real 4 SW 13th – Approved September 26, 2023
DR 23-130 (Fourtane Jewelers) – Ocean 3 NW Dolores – Approved September 26, 2023
Projects In Review
DS 22-331 (Collins) – San Carlos 3 SW 1st (Track 2)
Business License Approvals
BL 23-051 (Mad Dogs and Englishmen) - Approved Sept. 22, 2023
BL 23-036 (WMV Visvim Carmel) – Approved Sept. 22, 2023
Historic Determinations
Note: Date indicated refers to the end of the appeal period. Appeal periods end at 5:00 PM.
HE23-241(Realmuto) – Preliminary Determination - Torres 1 NW of 2nd Ave
HE 23-195 (Kadar) - Preliminary Determination - Forest Rd. 5 SW of Ocean
HE 23-246 (Wynar) – Preliminary Determination – SW 8th and Mountain View
HE 23-228 (Wekerle) – Preliminary Determination – NWC Casanova and 8th – 9/16/23
HE 23-260 (Lowell – Gowan) - Preliminary Determination – Perry Newberry 2 SW of 5th – 9/16/23
HE 23-203 (Hobson) – Preliminary Determination – Carmelo 3 NW 12th – 9/18/23
HE 23-284 (Riley-Martello) – Preliminary Determination – Carmelo 4 SW of 4th Ave – 9/25/23
Environmental Notices
City of Carmel – State Clearing House Archive
Notice of Exemption – 2021/2022 Street Repairs – Posted to State Clearing House on August 1, 2023
Notice of Exemption – Ulrika Plaza – Posted to State Clearinghouse on August 14, 2023
Future Projects
Carmel Resort Inn
PSA 19-487 (Carmel Resort Inn) – Carpenter btwn 1st & 2nd Ave
DS 22-149 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc) – NWC Carpenter & 1st Ave
DS 22-150 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc) – SEC Guadalupe & 1st
DS 22-151 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc) – Guadalupe 2 SE 1st Ave
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
Plans Currently in Review:
May 31, 2023 revision (project plans) – Formal Submittal – Update to May 16th plans
May 16, 2023 submittal (materials & finishes) – Formal Submittal
May 16, 2023 submittal (project renderings) – Formal Submittal – Download for best viewing
Project Flythrough – External Link to Property Owner’s Website
JB Pastor Building
Project overview: The applicant is proposing the construction of a new two story mixed use building located on Lots 6, 8, and 10 of Block 91.
May 11, 2023 submittal (project plans) – Formal Submittal
May 11, 2023 submittal (project renderings) – Formal Submittal
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.