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PLN240107 - CHAMISAL FAMILY PARTNERSHIP LTD ET AL (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 10, 2025)
Public hearing to consider a Minor Amendment to a previously approved Use Permit (PC1584) that allowed the establishment of the Chamisal Tennis and Fitness Club consisting of 14 courts, a clubhouse, and a swimming pool. This Amendment would allow for the conversion of two existing tennis courts into eight pickleball courts, the addition of three new pickleball courts, and the future conversion of one existing tennis court into four pickleball courts.
Project Location: 185 Robley Rd, Salinas
Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and that no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 apply.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator continue the hearing to a date uncertain.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Stephen Lyon
Property Owner: Robert Mitchell
APN: 416-321-017-000
Parcel Size: 9 acres
Zoning: PQP/B-8-VS
Plan Area: Toro
Flagged and Staked: No
Project Planner: Joseph Alameda, Assistant Planner
SUMMARY:
On December 20, 1972, the County of Monterey Planning Commission approved a Use Permit (PC01584) that allowed the establishment of the Chamisal Tennis and Fitness Club consisting of 14 courts, a clubhouse, and swimming pool. The applicant proposes a Minor and Trivial Amendment to the original Use Permit to allow for the conversion of two tennis courts into eight pickleball courts, the addition of three pickleball courts, and the future potential to convert one tennis court into four additional pickleball courts. At full build-out, a total of 25 athletic courts would be available to the Chamisal Tennis and Fitness Club members.
The Zoning Administrator considered this project on April 10, 2025. After public testimony, the Zoning Administrator continued the hearing to May 29, 2025, and requested that the applicant provide staff with additional materials related to noise quality, water use, and membership numbers. An updated acoustical assessment was submitted to HCD-Planning staff, however, it did not address noise quality, only quantity. Additionally, although historical membership numbers were submitted, the applicant has yet to submit water demand calculations. Staff is working with the applicant to obtain the requested information. Therefore, staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator continue the hearing to a date uncertain.
Prepared by: Joseph Alameda, Assistant Planner, x7079
Reviewed and Approved by: Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner
cc: Front Counter Copy; Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Joseph Alameda, Planner; Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner (WOC); Robert Mitchell, Property Owners; Stephen Lyon, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Chrstina McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild; Holger Kappler, Herman Campos, Interested Parties; Planning File PLN240107