Title
PLN240262 - EVERS COURTLAND F TRS
Administrative hearing to consider construction of a two-story 1,991 square foot single-family dwelling with 1,371 square foot unfinished basement, 720 square foot attached garage, and associated site improvements including 509 square feet of covered porches and decks, (2) five-thousand gallon water tanks, and a 1,670 square foot driveway.
Project Location: 148 San Benancio Road, Salinas
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
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
b. Approve a Design Approval to allow construction of a two-story 1,991 square foot single-family dwelling with 1,371 square foot unfinished basement, 720 square foot attached garage, and associated site improvements including 509 square feet of covered porches and decks, (2) five-thousand gallon water tanks, and a 1,670 square foot driveway.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 7 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Darren Davis
Property Owner: Courtland Evers
APN: 416-261-023-000
Parcel Size: 5.24 acres or 228, 254 square feet
Zoning: LDR/5-D or Low Density Residential, 5 acres per unit density, Design Control overlay
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. The project was previously scheduled for the March 12, 2026 Zoning Administrator hearing and was continued to allow the applicant sufficient time to conduct water quality testing. The applicant has received the water quality testing reports and submitted them to Environemtnal Health Bureau staff. The project has been deemed complete with no conditions recommended with the completeness determination.
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: McKenna Bowling, Associate Planner, (831) 755-5298
Reviewed and Approved by: Jacquelyn M Nickerson, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Inland Design Approval Application Form
- Draft Resolution including:
- Recommended Conditions of Approval
- Site Plans, Floor Plans & Elevations
- Colors and Materials
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
Exhibit C - LUAC Minutes, dated March 9, 2026
cca: Front Counter Copy; Toro Land Use Advisory Committee; Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; McKenna Bowling, Associate Planner; Jacquelyn M Nickerson, Principal Planner; Courtland Evers, Property Owners; Darren Davis, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Planning File PLN240262.