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REFERRAL 22.2(B) - 2010 GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY PLAN AND COASTAL LAND USE PLAN UPDATES
a. Consider receiving an update from staff for all Community Areas designated in the 2010 General Plan and the Coastal Land Use Plans updates.
b. Provide direction to staff.
Project Location: County Wide (Unincorporated Inland and Coastal Areas);
Proposed CEQA action: Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 of the CEQA.
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Receive an update from staff for the priority Community Areas designated in the 2010 General Plan and the Coastal Land Use Plans updates.
b. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
2010 County General Plan - Priority Community Areas
The 2010 Monterey County General Plan designates Community Areas to be actively supported as the County’s primary planning priorities, with developing Community Plans for Pajaro and Chualar as the highest priorities (LU-2.23).
Chualar Community Planning: In spring 2023, with input from the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) established its Five-Year Long-Range Planning Work Program (LRP Work Program) with established planned priority activities for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 to 2027-2028.
Staff advertised Request for Proposals #10925 and selected a consultant to support the development of the Chualar Community Plan. Prior to commencement of work a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) must be established between the County and the selected consultant. The PSA has been drafted and will be considered by the Board of Supervisors on January 28th, 2025. Commencement of the Chualar Community Planning process is estimated to begin once the PSA is approved by the Board of Supervisors. Staff have conducted preliminary outreach to the community members of Chualar to inform them of the upcoming work and will continue to engage as opportunities arise. Additionally, staff will be formally reaching out and consulting with property owners...
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