9:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Chair Gonzales at 9:00 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The pledge of allegiance was led by Commissioner Diehl.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Paul C. Getzelman

Francisco Javier Mendoza

Ramon Gomez

Jessica Hartzell

Ernesto Gonzalez

Ben Work

Etna Monsalve

Christine Shaw

Martha Diehl

Absent:

Amy Roberts

Secretary Beretti reviewed the Zoom Protocols and the Wordly Interpretation Services

Protocols.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND CORRECTIONS

Clerk McDougal informed the Commission that there were no agenda additions

deletions or corrections.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS

Commissioner Shaw addressed LUAC comments regarding leaking water issues from

water tanks (mentioned on agenda item 2) and forgiveness of after the fact permits.

Commissioner Diehl asked that we add the LUAC liaison structure as an item on the

next agenda.

REFERRALS

PLANNING COMMISSION REFERRALS

Secretary Beretti provided an updated on the referral matrix.

9:00 A.M. – SCHEDULED MATTERS

PLN210142 - CORNEJO CARLOS V & LOPEZ SINDY HERNANDEZ

Public hearing to consider a permit for the construction of a single-family dwelling (Approximately

2,490 sq. ft.), a detached garage (Approximately 900 sq. ft.), a detached accessory dwelling unit

(Approximately 752 sq. ft.), associated site improvements including the removal of 6 Coast live oak

trees, development on slopes greater than 25% and an after-the-fact removal of 15 Coast live oak

trees.

Project Location: 1909 San Juan Road, Aromas, North County Area Plan

Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15303, New

Construction, of the CEQA Guidelines.

Fionna Jensen, Project Planner presented the item.

Applicant Representative: None

Public Comment: None

It was moved by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Commission Shaw and

passed by the following vote to approve the project Finding the project

qualifies for Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to section 15303 of the

CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2;

and

Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of an Administrative

Permit and Design Approval for the construction of a 2,490 square foot

one-story single-family dwelling with a 900 square foot detached garage, and a

752 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit. Associated site

improvements including grading consisting of approximately 950 cubic yards

of cut and 950 cubic yards of fill a Use Permit to allow the removal of 6 Coast

live oak trees, a Use Permit to allow development on slopes greater than 25%;

and an after the fact Use Permit for the removal of a total of 15 Coast live oak

trees with the addition to condition no 6 to require annual monitoring of the

trees for a total of 3 years after the replacement trees are planted.

AYES: Getzelman, Mendoza, Gomez, Diehl, Hartzell, Gonzalez, Work,

Monsalve, Shaw

NOES: None

ABSENT: Roberts

ABSTAIN: None

PLN240069 - BECHTEL CORPORATION

Public hearing to consider construction of exterior modifications to an existing 8,747 square foot single

family dwelling including construction of a 182 square foot second story deck, an outdoor seating

area, and replacement hardscape; conversion of a caretakers unit into a 1,103 square foot Accessory

Dwelling Unit with minor exterior modifications; and construction of a 1,171 square foot

non-habitable pavilion structure within 750 feet of known archaeological resources and within 100

feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat.

Project Location: 3270 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach

Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find the project Categorically

Exempt pursuant to Section 15303(a) and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2, and

Statutorily Exempt pursuant to Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Steve Mason and Fionna Jensen, project planner presented the item.

Applicant Representative: Erik Lundquist

The Commission recessed at 10:25 a.m. and return at 10:35 a.m.

Public Comment: None

It was moved by Commissioner Diehl, seconded by Commission Work and

passed by the following vote to continue the hearing on this item to a date

uncertain.

AYES: Getzelman, Mendoza, Gomez, Diehl, Hartzell, Gonzalez, Work,

Monsalve, Shaw

NOES: None

ABSENT: Roberts

ABSTAIN: None

OTHER MATTERS

APPOINT DAVID PRINA TO THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE ADVISORY

COMMITTEE.

Public Comment: None

It was moved by Commissioner Shaw, seconded by Commission Hartzell and

passed by the following vote to appoint David Prina to the North County

Land Use Advisory Committee.

AYES: Getzelman, Mendoza, Gomez, Diehl, Hartzell, Gonzalez, Work,

Monsalve, Shaw

NOES: None

ABSENT: Roberts

ABSTAIN: None

APPOINT STEPHEN HOOPER TO THE TORO LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

Public Comment: None

It was moved by Commissioner Diehl, seconded by Commission Mendoza and

passed by the following vote to appoint Steven Hooper to the Toro Land Use

Advisory Committee.

AYES: Getzelman, Mendoza, Gomez, Diehl, Hartzell, Gonzalez, Work,

Monsalve, Shaw

NOES: None

ABSENT: Roberts

ABSTAIN: None

ACKNOWLEDGE THE RESIGNATION OF DAVID EVANS FROM THE NORTH

COUNTY LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ORVILLE MYERS FROM THE

CACHAGUA LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

The Commission acknowledged the resignation of David Evans and Orville

Myers and asked that a thank you letter be sent out on behalf of the

Commission.

ACKNOWLEDGE THE RESIGNATION OF THOMAS WHITLEY FROM THE NATIVE

AMERICAN AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL ADVISORY

PANEL.

The Commission acknowledged the resignation of Thomas Whitley and asked

that a thank you letter be sent out on behalf of the Commission.

Secretary Beretti asked the Planning Commissioners on behalf of the

NAARTAP panel for support on recruitment and recommendations for more

panel members.

DEPARTMENT REPORT

Secretary Beretti informed the Commission that the department is actively working to

fill the vacancies within HCD.

Secretary Beretti informed the Commission that the appeal on PLN230137 –

McDougall and the Harper Canyon item are scheduled before the Board of

Supervisors on April 15, 2025.

Secretary Beretti informed the Commission of the temporary restructuring of the

Planning Division to help support during the Staffing shortage and that the there are

changes being made to the project checking list in the near future.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Gonzales at 10:56 a.m.

APPROVED:

/s/ Melanie Beretti

Planning Commission Secretary

ATTEST:

BY: /s/ Melissa McDougal

Planning Commission Clerk

APPROVED ON: MAY 14, 2025