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PLN150372-EXT1 - RIVER VIEW AT LAS PALMAS LLC
Administrative hearing to consider a three-year extension to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN150372) consisting of 1) Vesting Tentative Map to create 27 residential lots, four low-income units, including two moderate income units, and an open space parcel; and 2) Use Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 25% for subdivision improvements.
Project Location: End of Woodridge Court (Las Palmas), Salinas, Toro Area Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Consider a previously certified Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR) as augmented in September 2023 for the River View Project (SCH#2017031025) and find that the Permit Extension does not require a subsequent environmental document, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 or 15163.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a) Consider a previously certified Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR) as augmented in September 2023 for the River View Project (SCH #2017031025) and find that the Permit Extension does not require a subsequent environmental document, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 or 15163; and
b) Approve a three-year Permit Extension to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN150372) consisting of:
1. a Vesting Tentative Map to create 27 residential lots, including four low income units, two moderate income units, and an open space parcel;
2. a Use Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 25% for subdivision improvements; and
3. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 2 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Cheryl Burrell
Property Owner: River View at Las Palmas LLC
APN: 139-211-035-000
Parcel Size: 15.73 acres
Zoning: MDR/2.61-D
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a Permit Extension subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Resolution. Please read these carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. Unless otherwise noted in the conditions, the applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions prior to the issuance of building/grading permits and/or commencement of the approved use.
On October 7, 2026, an administrative decision will be made. A public notice has been distributed for this project. The deadline for submitting written comments in opposition to the project, its findings, or conditions, based on a substantive issue, is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The permit will be administratively approved the following day if we do not receive any written comments by the deadline. You will receive a copy of your approved permit in the mail. We will notify you as soon as possible in the event that we receive correspondence in opposition to your project or if the application is referred to a public hearing.
Note: This project will be referred to the Planning Commission if a public hearing is necessary. The decision on this project is appealable to the Board of Supervisors.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
None
Prepared by: Summer Obledo, Permit Technician II, ext. 7096
Reviewed by: Jonathan Olivas, Senior Planner
Approved by: Jacquelyn M. Nickerson, Principal Planner.
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
Exhibit B - Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-005
Exhibit C - Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 24-282
Exhibit D - Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 24-350
Exhibit E - Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 24-349
Exhibit F - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; Summer Obledo, Permit Technician II; Jonathan Olivas, Senior Planner; Jacquelyn Nickerson, Principal Planner; River View at Las Palmas LLC, Property Owners; Cheryl Burrell, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Planning File PLN150372-EXT1