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PLN240374 - HIGUERA GARY
Administrative hearing to consider construction of a 3,493 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 814 square foot garage and associated site improvements, including 976 square feet of decks.Project Location: 12525 Antonio Place, Salinas
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and that none of the exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 apply.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of a 3,493 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 814 square foot garage and associated site improvements.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 8 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Jeremy McCullough
Property Owner: Gary and Kristina Higuera
APN: 173-111-009-000
Parcel Size: 126,324 square feet
Zoning: RDR/B-6-VS(20’)
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Joseph Alamenda, Associate Planner
alamedaj@countyofmontery.gov, (831)783-7079
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of an Administrative Permit and a Design Approval 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 a building/grading permits
and/or commencement of the approved use.
On March 18, 2026, an administrative decision will be made. A public notice has been distributed for this project. The deadline for submittal of written comments in opposition to the project, its findings, or conditions, based on a substantive issue, is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 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 County of Monterey Zoning Administrator if a public hearing is necessary. The decision on this project is appealable to the Planning Commission.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:
HCD-Engineering Services
Environmental Health Bureau
HCD-Environmental Services
Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District
Prepared by: Joseph Alameda, Associate Planner, x7079
Reviewed and Approved by: Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Site Plans, Floor Plans, Elevations, & Colors and Materials
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Joseph Alameda, Projet Planner; Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner; Gary and Kristina Higuera, Property Owners; Jeremy McCullough, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Christina McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild, Planning File PLN240374