File #: PC 19-018    Name: PLN040183-Paraiso Hot Springs Resort
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/19/2019 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 4/3/2019 Final action:
Title: PLN040183 - PARAISO HOT SPRINGS RESORT Public hearing to consider the reconstruction of a resort (Paraiso Hot Springs Resort). The proposed project would demolish the former resort structures and construct a resort with 103 hotel rooms, 77 timeshare units, and a wide variety of amenities. Most amenities will be available only for resort guests, but the resort includes a public use area with spa, visitor center, and commercial uses. Project Location: 34358 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad, Central Salinas Valley Area Plan (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 418-381-021-000, 418-361-004-000, and 418-381-022-000) Proposed CEQA Action: Certify an Environmental Impact Report; Adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations; Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B - Project Discussion, 4. Exhibit C - Draft Resolution, 5. Exhibit D - Vicinity Map, 6. Exhibit E - Tentative Map - May 2012, 7. Exhibit F - Complete Set of Project Plans, 8. Exhibit G - General Development Plan, 9. Exhibit H - Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report, 10. Exhibit I - Final Environmental Impact Report, 11. Exhibit J - Historic Resources Review Board Resolution, 12. Exhibit K - Correspondence, 13. Exhibit L - Hotel Asset Managers CHMW Correspondence, 14. Complete Hearing Submittal_3-27-19
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PLN040183 - PARAISO HOT SPRINGS RESORT
Public hearing to consider the reconstruction of a resort (Paraiso Hot Springs Resort). The proposed project would demolish the former resort structures and construct a resort with 103 hotel rooms, 77 timeshare units, and a wide variety of amenities. Most amenities will be available only for resort guests, but the resort includes a public use area with spa, visitor center, and commercial uses.

Project Location: 34358 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad, Central Salinas Valley Area Plan (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 418-381-021-000, 418-361-004-000, and 418-381-022-000)
Proposed CEQA Action: Certify an Environmental Impact Report; Adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations; Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Certify an Environmental Impact Report;
2) Adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations;
3) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. "After The Fact" permission to demolish nine historic cottages removed from the Paraiso Hot Springs Resort, November 2003 (to clear Code Violation Case CE030404/PLN040488);
b. Use Permit and General Development Plan for the reconstruction and expansion of the historic resort with the following amenities: a 103 room hotel consisting of single and two-story clustered visitor-serving hotel units; 60 two-to-three bedroom timeshare units and 17 timeshare villas (as modified by the conditions of approval); lodge; visitor center; restaurants; culinary training center; wine pavilion; shops; tennis courts; swimming pools; golf instruction center; racquetball pavilion; spa center with massage, beauty, therapeutic services and outdoor/indoor fitness center; a wellness/education center with lecture and conference facilities; cultural center for music, art and literature; outdoor amphitheater; vineyards; laundry and maintenance facilities; wastewater treatment system; and r...

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