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File #: PC 26-046    Name: PLN240355 - BECK GARRETT ANDREW
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/17/2026 In control: County of Monterey Planning Commission
On agenda: 4/29/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN240355 - BECK GARRETT ANDREW Public hearing to consider the construction of a 1,000 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached 630 square foot lower-level garage, 592 square foot uncovered deck, 720 square foot covered balcony, and associated site improvements, including the removal of one Coast live oak and development on slopes in excess of 25%. Project Location: 146 San Benancio Road, Salinas 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 - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Toro LUAC Minutes, dated March 23, 2026, 5. Exhibit D – Arborist Report (County of Monterey Library No. LIB250295), dated February 4, 2025; and April 8, 2026
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PLN240355 - BECK GARRETT ANDREW
Public hearing to consider the construction of a 1,000 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached 630 square foot lower-level garage, 592 square foot uncovered deck, 720 square foot covered balcony, and associated site improvements, including the removal of one Coast live oak and development on slopes in excess of 25%.
Project Location: 146 San Benancio Road, Salinas
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.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that the construction of the first single-family dwelling on a lot which allows residential uses 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; and
2) Approve a Design Approval to allow construction of a 1,000 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached 630 square foot lower-level garage, 592 square foot uncovered deck, 720 square foot covered balcony, and associated site improvements, including the removal of one Coast live oak tree; and a Use Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 25%.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 13 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Darren Davis
Property Owner: Garrett Beck
APN: 416-261-039-000
Parcel Size: 10-acres
Zoning: Resource Conservation with a 40-acre minimum and Design Control overlay or “RC/40-D”
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Planner: Kayla Nelson, Associate Planner
nelsonk@countyofmonterey.gov (831796-6408

SUMMARY
The subject property is approximately 10 acres located at 146 San Benancio Road in Salinas which is guided by the Toro Area ...

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