Title
PLN250182 - CAPRARA SHERI L TR ET AL
Public hearing to consider construction of a 4,334 square foot single family dwelling with a 1,187 square foot attached garage, and associated site improvements.
Project Location: 23531 Belmont Circle, Salinas, CA
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a Design Approval to allow the construction of a 4,334 square foot single family dwelling with a 1,187 square foot attached garage, and associated site improvements.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval/denial subject to 7 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Property Owner: Janice Caprara
Agent: Ed Rinehart
APN: 139-431-013-000
Parcel Size: 2.74 acres
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 5 acres per unit, with a Design Control Overlay, or “LDR/5-D”
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending approval of a Design Approval subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit B), 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.
The decision on this project is appealable to the Board of Supervisors.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:
Environmental Health Bureau
HCD- Engineering Services
HCD-Environmental Services
Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District
The proposed project was reviewed by the Toro LUAC on April 13th, 2026. The committee recommended approval of the project by a unanimous vote of 4-0 (Exhibit C), with no concerns raised.
Prepared by: Jordan Evans-Polockow, Assistant Planner, x7065
Reviewed and Approved by: Jacquelyn M. Nickerson, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with the HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
- Conditions of Approval
- Colors & Materials
- Site Plans
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
Exhibit C - Toro LUAC Meeting Minutes
cc: Front Counter Copy; Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Jordan Evans-Polockow, Planner; Jacquelyn M. Nickerson, Principal Planner; Janice Caprara, Property Owner; Ed Rinehart, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Christina McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild; Planning File PLN250182.