File #: PC 24-028    Name: REF210024 – Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan Update
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/19/2024 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 3/27/2024 Final action:
Title: REF210024 - BIG SUR COAST LAND USE PLAN UPDATE a. Conduct a continued public workshop to review and receive public input regarding the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed updates to the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan; and b. Provide direction to staff. Project Location: Big Sur Coastal Planning Area Proposed CEQA action: A planning workshop is statutorily exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15262.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft of Title 20 Ordinance - Rural Community Center Zoning District, 3. Exhibit B - Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan with Track Changes Version 11.27.2023, 4. Exhibit C - Crosswalk between Rural Community Center Zoning District and Existing Title 20 Zoning Districts, 5. Exhibit D - 1986 Big Sur Land Use & Zoning Maps for Rural Community Centers, 6. Exhibit E – Public Comment Letters Received Since December 13, 2023, 7. Exhibit F - 1986 Big Sur Land Use Maps for Rural Community Centers Possible Expansion of RCC
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REF210024 - BIG SUR COAST LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
a. Conduct a continued public workshop to review and receive public input regarding the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed updates to the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
Project Location: Big Sur Coastal Planning Area
Proposed CEQA action: A planning workshop is statutorily exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 15262.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
a. Conduct a continued public workshop to review and receive public input regarding the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed updates to the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan; and
b. Provide direction to staff.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: REF210024
Project Location: Big Sur Coastal Planning Area
Plan Area: Big Sur Coastal Planning Area

SUMMARY:
Staff presented the first public workshop of the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan (BSLUP) update at the Planning Commission on December 13, 2023 (staff report and exhibits available at this link: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6443930&GUID=495161EC-729C-48A0-B11D-F4271A2F1593&Options=&Search=). Staff presented the continued public workshop at the Planning Commission on February 14, 2024 (staff report and exhibits available at this link: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6509796&GUID=3451F133-F133-4E1C-9026-E83FB01406CE&Options=&Search=).

This continued workshop will focus on providing a brief overview of the final key topic area (Special Events and Aircraft) and to receive public and Commission input. This workshop will also continue and expand the discussion on proposed updates to the BSLUP on the following matters:
a) Rural Community Center land use designation;
b) Possible expanded Rural Community Center land use designation areas;
c) Commercial Facilities Outside a Rural Community Center land use designation; and
d) Draft Ordinance amending Title 20 to create a Rural Community Center Zoning Dist...

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