File #: PC 25-084    Name: PLN220348 - OMNI RESOURCES LLC
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/21/2025 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 10/29/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN220348 - OMNI RESOURCES LLC Public hearing to consider construction of a 12-pump fueling station, a 3,077 square foot convenience store, and associated on-site and off-site improvements, including a trash enclosure, fuel price sign, parking, three underground diesel and gasoline storage tanks, and restriping of turn lanes on Highway 68 and Corral de Tierra Road. The project involves a Variance to reduce the side and rear setbacks to 1 foot 4 inches (east) and 1 foot 11 inches (south), and 2,170 cubic yards of cut and 1,005 cubic yards of fill. Project Location: 3 Corral de Tierra Road, Salinas. Proposed CEQA Action: Find that the project qualifies for a Statutory Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183, is consistent with the development density established by the general plan, and there are no project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or project site.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Discussion, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - CEQA Guidelines Consistency Checklist, 5. Exhibit D - Toro LUAC Meeting Minutes, 6. Exhibit E - Draft Construction Management Plan, 7. Exhibit F - Proposed and Planned Roadway Improvements, 8. Exhibit G - Applicant’s Justification Letter, 9. Exhibit H - Historical and Proposed Water Demand, 10. Exhibit I - Traffic Assessment, 11. Exhibit J - Soil Remediation Closure Letter, 12. Exhibit K - 2001 Site Photos, 13. Exhibit L - Public Comment, 14. Exhibit M - Visual Simulations, 15. Exhibit N - Vicinity Map, 16. RESpc_25-036_PLN220348_102925
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PLN220348 - OMNI RESOURCES LLC
Public hearing to consider construction of a 12-pump fueling station, a 3,077 square foot convenience store, and associated on-site and off-site improvements, including a trash enclosure, fuel price sign, parking, three underground diesel and gasoline storage tanks, and restriping of turn lanes on Highway 68 and Corral de Tierra Road. The project involves a Variance to reduce the side and rear setbacks to 1 foot 4 inches (east) and 1 foot 11 inches (south), and 2,170 cubic yards of cut and 1,005 cubic yards of fill.
Project Location: 3 Corral de Tierra Road, Salinas.
Proposed CEQA Action: Find that the project qualifies for a Statutory Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183, is consistent with the development density established by the general plan, and there are no project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or project site.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Planning Commission adopt a resolution:
1. Finding that the project qualifies for a Statutory Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183, is consistent with the development density established by the general plan, and there are no project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or project site; and
2. Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Use Permit, Administrative Permit, and Design Approval to allow construction of a 12-pump gas service station, a 3,077 square-foot convenience store, and associated on- and off-site improvements; and
b. Variance to reduce the side and rear setbacks to 1 foot 4 inches (north) and 1 foot 11 inches (east).

A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 20 conditions.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owner: Omni Resources LLC
Agent: Eric Phelps
APN: 161-571-002-000
Zoning: Light Commercial, Design Control, B-8 Overlay
Parcel Siz...

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