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File #: PC 26-097    Name: PLN180431 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION (ParkIT!)
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/7/2026 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 10/14/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN180431 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION (ParkIT!) Public hearing to consider implementation of a day-use reservation system for Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, a shuttle system serving Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Marathon Flats, and associated site improvements including a 100 stall parking lot, bike racks, fence, ticket machine, and drainage improvements. Project Location: Located near the intersection of Highway 1 and Rio Road, between Crossroads Shopping Center and Highway 1. Proposed CEQA Action: Consider the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Shuttle and Day-Use Reservation System (ParkIT!) Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2021100338) adopted by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and find that no subsequent or supplemental environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Detailed Discussion, 4. Exhibit C – Draft Access Management Plan, 5. Exhibit D – Draft ISMND, 6. Exhibit E – Final ISMND, 7. Exhibit F – Transportation Impact Analysis (County of Monterey LIB240317), 8. Exhibit G – Vicinity Map, 9. Exhibit H – Preliminary Storm Water Control Plan (County of Monterey LIB240316), 10. Exhibit I – California State University Monterey Bay Visitation Impact Study, 11. Exhibit J – Land Use Advisory Committee minutes (Carmel Unincorporated-Highlands and Carmel Valley), 12. Exhibit K – 1979 Point Lobos State Reserve General Plan, 13. Exhibit L – 2021 Carmel Area State Parks General Plan, 14. Exhibit M – Public comments received prior to the Planning Commission hearing
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PLN180431 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION (ParkIT!)
Public hearing to consider implementation of a day-use reservation system for Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, a shuttle system serving Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Marathon Flats, and associated site improvements including a 100 stall parking lot, bike racks, fence, ticket machine, and drainage improvements.
Project Location: Located near the intersection of Highway 1 and Rio Road, between Crossroads Shopping Center and Highway 1.
Proposed CEQA Action: Consider the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Shuttle and Day-Use Reservation System (ParkIT!) Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2021100338) adopted by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and find that no subsequent or supplemental environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162.

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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Planning Commission adopt a resolution:
1. Consider the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Shuttle and Day-Use Reservation System (ParkIT!) Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2021100338) adopted by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and find that no subsequent or supplemental environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162;
2. Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Coastal Development Permit to allow the improvement of a public accessway through implementation of a day-use reservation system for Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and a shuttle system serving Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Marathon Flats; and
b. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow a 100 stall parking lot, fence, ticket machine, and associated site improvements; and
3. Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

A draft resolution, including findings and evidence,...

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