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File #: PC 26-080    Name: PLN220125 - MONTEREY COUNTY SHERIFFS POSSE
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/19/2026 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 8/26/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN220125 - MONTEREY COUNTY SHERIFFS POSSE Public hearing to consider allowing hosting of eight concerts per year, and memorializing of existing legal nonconforming public and private recreational events, equestrian and livestock events, and family gatherings at the Monterey County Sheriff's Posse grounds. Project Location: 395 Old Natividad Road, Salinas. Proposed CEQA Action: Find that the project qualifies for Class 1 and Class 23 Categorical Exemptions pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15323, and that no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 apply.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
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PLN220125 - MONTEREY COUNTY SHERIFFS POSSE

Public hearing to consider allowing hosting of eight concerts per year, and memorializing of existing legal nonconforming public and private recreational events, equestrian and livestock events, and family gatherings at the Monterey County Sheriff's Posse grounds.

Project Location: 395 Old Natividad Road, Salinas.

Proposed CEQA Action: Find that the project qualifies for Class 1 and Class 23 Categorical Exemptions pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15323, and that no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 apply.

 

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RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Planning Commission continue the item to a date uncertain.

 

SUMMARY:

Staff is recommending that the County of Monterey Planning Commission continue the hearing to a date uncertain to allow staff to coordinate with the applicant and respond to the Planning Commission’s concerns. However, staff will make every effort to work with the applicant to bring the project forward as quickly as possible.

 

Prepared by: Taylor Price, Senior Planner, (831) 784-2179

Reviewed/Approved by: Melanie Beretti, AICP, Chief of Planning

 

cc: Front Counter Copy; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; HCD-Environmental Services; Monterey County Sheriff’s Office; Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District; Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner; Taylor Price, Senior Planner; Mike Horsley, Applicant; Dale Ellis, Agent; The Open Monterey Project (Molly Erickson); LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Chrstina McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild; Holger Kappler, Herman Campos, Interested Parties; Project File PLN220125.