Legislation Details

File #: PC 26-078    Name: PLN210139 - CHINAR LLC
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/10/2026 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 8/26/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN210139 - CHINAR LLC Public hearing to consider the construction of a 3,230 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 1,045 square foot garage, and associated site improvements, including 815 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 25%. Project Location: 1905 San Juan Road, Aromas Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
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PLN210139 - CHINAR LLC
Public hearing to consider the construction of a 3,230 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 1,045 square foot garage, and associated site improvements, including 815 square feet of development on slopes in excess of 25%.
Project Location: 1905 San Juan Road, Aromas
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. An Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of a 3,230 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached 1,045 square foot garage, and associated site improvements; and
b. A Use Permit to allow 815 square feet of development on slopes greater than 25%.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A), subject to 10 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Ignacio Anaya
Property Owner: CHINAR LLC
APN: 267-041-021-000
Parcel Size: 2.503 acres
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 2.5 acres per unit, and a Visual Sensitivity Overlay, or “LDR/2.5-VS”
Plan Area: North County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: yes
Project Planner: Jordan Evans-Polockow, Assistant Planner
Evans-PolockowJ@countyofmonterey.gov, 831-755-7065

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The property is located at 1905 San Juan Road, Aromas (Assessor’s Parcel Number 267-041-021-000), North County Area Plan. The parcel is zoned Low Density Residential, 2.5 acres per unit, and a Visual Sensitivity Overlay or “LDR/2.5-VS”. The proposed project involves the construction of a 3,230 square foot single-family dwelling with a 1,045 square fo...

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