Monterey County Planning Commission
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Board of Supervisors Chambers, Monterey County Courthouse
Church and Alisal Streets, Salinas, CA
(831) 755-5025
A. ROLL CALL: 9:00 AM
B. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 9, 2003
D. SCHEDULED ITEMS
E. OTHER ITEMS: Land Use Advisory Committees: 1. Susan Reeder-Cachagua-resigned; 2. Rod McMahan-Cachagua-resigned; 3. Paul Campos-Cachagua-appoint. Department Report
F. ADJOURNMENT
Scheduled Items
9:15AM
1. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 2001 (PLN010172)
PROJECT LOCATION: COUNTY OF MONTEREY
PLANNING AREA: County-Wide
PROJECT PLANNER: HENNESSY
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: N/A
REPORT ON INTERDEPARTMENTAL REVIEW OF THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
 
Recommended Action: Accept Report
 
9:30AM
2. LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PD030021)
PROJECT LOCATION: COUNTY-WIDE
PLANNING AREA:
PROJECT PLANNER: HAWKINS
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: None
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGARDING LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROCEDURES AND BOUNDARIES
Recommended Action: Recommend Approval to Board of Supervisors
 
10:30AM
3. MTRY CTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION (PD030101)
PROJECT LOCATION:
PLANNING AREA: None
PROJECT PLANNER: CLOVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: None
PRESENTATION ON THE DRAFT HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
Recommended Action: Accept Report
 
11:00AM
4. FETTER JEFF (PLN000670)
PROJECT LOCATION: 181 HITCHCOCK RD, SALINAS
PLANNING AREA: Greater Salinas Area
PROJECT PLANNER: Patrick Kelly
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
CONTINUED FROM 8/13/03. USE PERMIT FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION TO 68 FEET IN HEIGHT OF AN EXISTING, PERMITTED 32 FOOT-TALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ANTENNA. THE REPLACEMENT STRUCTURE WILL BE OF A STEALTH, "WINDMILL" DESIGN. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 181 HITCHCOCK ROAD, SALINAS AREA (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 207-033-006), SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF S. DAVIS ROAD AND HITCHCOCK ROAD.
Recommended Action: Approve Project
 
11:10AM
5. SPENCER DENNIS & KORI (PLN010512)
PROJECT LOCATION: 340 SAN JUAN GRADE RD, SALINAS
PLANNING AREA: Greater Salinas Area
PROJECT PLANNER: MUGAN
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Mitigated Negative Declaration
CONTINUED FROM 7/30/03. USE PERMIT AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 15,448 SQ. FT. INDOOR SKATE BOARD FACILITY ADJACENT TO AN EXISTING 13,943 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING. THE PROJECT INCLUDES A SKATE BOARD AREA, SEATING AND RETAIL AREAS, RESTROOMS AND AN ADDITIONAL 51 PARKING SPACES. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 340 SAN JUAN GRADE ROAD, SALINAS (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 211-202-001-000), AT ROGGE ROAD, SANTA RITA AREA, GREATER SALINAS AREA.
Recommended Action: Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration with Mitigation Monitoring Plan and Approve Project
 
11:20AM
6. MONTERRA RANCH PROPERTIES LLC (PLN030058)
PROJECT LOCATION: MONTERRA RANCH
PLANNING AREA: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area
PROJECT PLANNER: HOLM
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
CONTINUED FROM 8/13/03. MAP AMENDMENT ADJUSTING LOT LINES, BUILDING ENVELOPES AND SCENIC EASEMENTS ON FOUR UNDEVELOPED LOTS TOTALING 12.40 ACRES INCLUDING: 1) REDUCING LOT 87 FROM 3.56 ACRES TO 3.17 ACRES (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 259-111-020-000); 2) REDUCING LOT 88 FROM 2.72 ACRES TO 2.33 ACRES (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 259-111-021-000); 3) INCREASING LOT 89 FROM 3.05 ACRES TO 3.39 ACRES (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 259-111-022-000); AND 4) INCREASING PARCEL "Y" FROM 3.07 ACRES TO 3.51 ACRES (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 259-092-013-000). THE SITE IS LOCATED AT MILLS ROAD AND VIA MALPASO ROAD, MONTERRA RANCH, GREATER MONTEREY PENINSULA AREA.
Recommended Action: Recommend Denial of Project to Board of Supervisors
 
11:30AM
7. CANADA WOODS NORTH LLC (PLN030064)
PROJECT LOCATION: VIA MALPASO RD
PLANNING AREA: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area
PROJECT PLANNER: HOLM
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
CONTINUED FROM 7/30/03. MAP AMENDMENT ADJUSTING LOT LINES, BUILDING ENVELOPES AND SCENIC EASEMENTS ON FOUR UNDEVELOPED LOTS TOTALING 28.91 ACRES INCLUDING: 1) INCREASING LOT 67 FROM 5.01 ACRES TO 6.09 ACRES (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 259-092-053-000); 2) REDUCING LOT 68 FROM 11.28 ACRES TO 6.34 ACRES (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 259-092-054-000); 3) INCREASING LOT 70 FROM 10.01 ACRES TO 12.99 ACRES (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 259-092-056-000), AND 4) INCREASING PARCEL "U" FROM 2.61 ACRES TO 3.49 ACRES (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 259-092-060-000). THE SITE IS LOCATED AT VIA MALPASO AND ALTA TIERRA, CAŅADA WOODS NORTH, GREATER MONTEREY PENINSULA AREA.
Recommended Action: Recommend Denial of Project to Board of Supervisors
 
1:30PM
8. KLEISSNER KARL & LISA L K KLEI (CC010138)
PROJECT LOCATION: Big Sur
PLANNING AREA:
PROJECT PLANNER: Dale Ellis
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Exempt
Continued from 7/9/03. Appeal of the decision of the Director of Planning and Building Inspection denying a request for a Certificate of Compliance.
Recommended Action: Consider Item
 
1:40PM
9. ANTLE MIKE V TR ET AL (PLN030186)
PROJECT LOCATION: 701 MONTEREY SALINAS HWY SALINAS
PLANNING AREA: Greater Salinas Area
PROJECT PLANNER: Ramon Montano
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW REPLACEMENT OF FOUR EXISTING ABOVE GROUND WATER TANKS WITH TWO 30,000 GALLON WATER TANKS LOCATED IN A "VS" (AREA OF VISUAL SENSITIVITY) DISTRICT; GRADING OF 410 CU. YDS. OF CUT AND 300 CU. YDS. OF FILL; AND DESIGN APPROVAL. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 701 MONTEREY SALINAS HIGHWAY, SALINAS (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 161-251-002-000), NORTH OF HIGHWAY 68, WEST OF SAN BENANCIO ROAD, ON A PRIVATE ROAD, TORO AREA.
Recommended Action: Approve Project
 
1:50PM
10. DEL CIERVO PARTNERS LP (PLN030147)
PROJECT LOCATION: 3330 KINGSLEY CT PEBBLE BEACH
PLANNING AREA: Del Monte Forest Area
PROJECT PLANNER: RHOADES
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
COMBINED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT CONSISTING OF A COASTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT AND DESIGN APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 4,067 SQUARE FOOT, TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ATTACHED 765 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ON A VACANT PARCEL AND ASSOCIATED GRADING (660 CUBIC YARDS CUT/660 CUBIC YARDS FILL); AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF 30 TREES (14 MONTEREY PINE AND THREE COAST LIVE OAK 12 INCHES OR GREATER DIAMETER). THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED A 3340 KINGSLEY COURT, PEBBLE BEACH (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 008-162-018-000), DEL MONTE FOREST AREA, COASTAL ZONE.
Recommended Action: Approve Project
 
2:00PM
11. CYPRESS FIRE PROTECTION DIST (PLN010085)
PROJECT LOCATION: 3775 RIO RD, CARMEL
PLANNING AREA: Carmel Valley Master Plan Area
PROJECT PLANNER: MUGAN
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
Use Permit and Design Approval for the construction of a 60' wireless telecommunication tower, a 514 sq. ft. equipment shelter and a 6 ft. tall fence surrounding the cabinet area. The property is located at Cypress Fire Station, 3775 Rio Rd. (Assessor's Parcel Number 015-012-037-000), west of Carmel Rancho Blvd. and east of Hwy 1, Carmel Valley Master Plan.
Recommended Action: Approve Project
 
2:10PM
12. HEARST-ARGYLE STATIONS INC (PLN030177)
PROJECT LOCATION: NORTHERN TERMINUS OF FREEMONT PEAK ROAD
PLANNING AREA: Greater Salinas Area
PROJECT PLANNER: Patrick Kelly
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
USE PERMIT TO INCREASE THE HEIGHT OF AN EXISTING, PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 120 F00T TALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION LATTICE ANTENNA FACILITY (USE PERMIT NO. PC93-27), TO 140 FEET, TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF 14 NEW PANEL ANTENNAS AND TWO WHIP ANTENNAS ON THE TOWER EXTENSION; INSTALLATION OF A 144 SQUARE FOOT RADIO EQUIPMENT BUILDING AT THE BASE OF THE TOWER; AND FOR RIDGELINE DEVELOPMENT. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF FREMONT PEAK ROAD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 149-011-013-000), GREATER SALINAS AREA.
Recommended Action: Approve Project
 
2:20PM
13. VIENNA CRAIG B & BARBARA A (PLN030166)
PROJECT LOCATION: 21430 PARROT RANCH RD CARMEL VALLEY
PLANNING AREA: Cachagua Area
PROJECT PLANNER: FLOYD
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt
CONTINUED FROM 7/9/03. USE PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF SIXTEEN OAK TREES (ONE OF LANDMARK STATUS) ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,385 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, 750 SQUARE FOOT RV/BOAT GARAGE, AND ASSOCIATED GRADING (APPROXIMATELY 45 CUBIC YARDS CUT, 45 CUBIC YARDS FILL). THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 21430 PARROT RANCH ROAD, CARMEL VALLEY (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 418-281-016-000), SOUTH AND EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF PARROT RANCH ROAD AND CACHAGUA ROAD, CACHAGUA AREA PLAN.
Recommended Action: Approve Project
 
2:30PM
14. RANCHO SAN JUAN (DEV0301)
PROJECT LOCATION: NORTH OF CITY OF SALINAS
PLANNING AREA:
PROJECT PLANNER: SCHUBERT
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Environmental Impact Report Prepared
INITIAL WORKSHOP ON THE RANCHO SAN JUAN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ACQUAINT THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE CONCEPTS AND GOALS OF THE PROPOSED PLAN (PUBLIC COMMENT TO FOLLOW).
Recommended Action: Consider Item/Request