Title
Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2023.13 seeking a Laurel Yard Master Plan
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2023.13 and:
b. Direct that staff proceed with completion of referral based on description in this report; or,
c. Direct that staff:
i. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by the Board; or,
ii. Return to Board with a more comprehensive analysis of referral and anticipated effort for completion; or,
iii. Rescind referral.
d. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Background:
On July 11, 2023, the Board added Supervisor Church's Referral No. 2023.13 to the County Board of Supervisors' referral matrix. The referral is seeking to analyze the current and proposed uses of the County owned properties at and around the Laurel Yard in Salinas and engage in a master plan to ensure compatible development consistent with County operations and community objectives.
Proposed Project Description:
Supervisor Church submitted Board Referral No. 2023.13 entitled "Laurel Yard Master Plan." The Laurel Corporation Yard (Laurel Yard) is approximately 16.25 acres of development on an 86.5-acre parcel that is being analyzed for affordable housing and recreational features. The following is a summary of current and proposed uses:
* Referral 2023.03 Affordable Senior Housing ~10 acres
* Referral 2017.20 Skate and Bike Park ~1.25 Acres
* Salinas/County MOU Multifamily Housing ~5.0 acres
* Salinas/County MOU SHARE Center ~2.0 acres
* Referral 2023.08 Salinas Regional Soccer Complex grant opportunity ~50.25 acres
* Currently non-designated development ~2.5 acres
Current operations at Laurel Yard include Fleet Maintenance Services, a County-vehicle fuel depot, storage for Sheriff's abandoned vehicle abatement, Public Works Maintenance (Maintenance Administration, Brid...
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