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File #: ZA 25-045    Name: PLN220098 - ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF MTY
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/5/2025 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 9/11/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN220098 - ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF MTY Public hearing to consider the remodel of a portion of the Our Lady of Assumption Chruch, a new first floor addition to the Parish Hall of Approximately 530 square feet, and construction of a new second floor (Approx. 6,600 square feet) for offices and a lounge. This project includes a new onsite sign (Approx. 45 square feet) and modification of parking standards to allow parking across two properties and reducing the total spaces from 199 to 110. Project Location: 100 Salinas Road, North County Area Plan Proposed CEQA Action: Find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Parking Justification Letter, 4. Exhibit C - Traffic Report, 5. Exhibit D - ZA-3189 Use Permit, 6. Exhibit E - Vicinity Map
Title
PLN220098 - ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF MTY
Public hearing to consider the remodel of a portion of the Our Lady of Assumption Chruch, a new first floor addition to the Parish Hall of Approximately 530 square feet, and construction of a new second floor (Approx. 6,600 square feet) for offices and a lounge. This project includes a new onsite sign (Approx. 45 square feet) and modification of parking standards to allow parking across two properties and reducing the total spaces from 199 to 110.
Project Location: 100 Salinas Road, North County Area Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1. Find that a remodel and addition to an existing church qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical
Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15303, and none of the exceptions in
section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
2. Approve an Amendment to Use Permit ZA-3189 to allow:
a remodel and addition to an existing church (Building “B”) consisting of a 5,945 square foot interior remodel on the first floor, a 531 square foot addition to the first floor and a 6,620 square foot addition to the second floor;
Installation of a 44 square foot onsite sign; and
a modification to parking standards by:
allowing off-street parking to be shared across two properties; and
reducing the total parking requirement from 199 spaces to 110 spaces.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Applicant: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Mty
APNs: 117-323-011-000 and 117-323-012-000
Zoning: High Density Residential with a density of 8 units an acre and Light Commercial or “HDR/8|LC”
Plan Area: North County Area Plan
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