9:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER

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

This meeting was conducted via teleconference using Zoom.

Commissioner Daniels wanted to state on record she will need to leave for another

appointment at 12:30 p.m., but may rejoin at 1:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Diehl

ROLL CALL

Present:

Amy Roberts

Martha Diehl

Rich Coffelt

Paul C. Getzelman

Etna Monsalve

Katharine Daniels

Ana Ambriz

Ernesto Gonzalez

Melissa Duflock

Absent:

Francisco Javier Mendoza

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

Secretary Erik Lundquist went over the procedures for the Zoom hearing.

AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND CORRECTIONS

Commission Clerk Sophia Magana informed the Commission of additional

correspondence received from the public for Agenda Item No.1 – PLN190204 - Antle,

correspondence from the public for Agenda Item No. 2 – PLN200052 – 26195 Scenic

Holdings LLC and a memo from staff for Agenda Item No. 2 - PLN200052 – 26195

Scenic Holdings LLC. Also distributed morning of the hearing is correspondence from

the public for Agenda Item No. 4 - Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation Pilot Program

Update.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS, REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

Commissioner Getzelman requested staff add the establishment of a cell tower AdHoc

Committee to a future Agenda.

9:00 A.M. – SCHEDULED MATTERS

PLN190204 - ANTLE MIKE V TR ET AL

Public hearing to consider a minor subdivision vesting tentative map that would divide one 47-acre

parcel into two parcels of 8 acres and 39 acres. This item was continued from September 9 and 30,

and October 28, 2020.

Project Location: 701 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Toro Area Plan

Proposed CEQA Action: Project is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the

Guidelines.

Jaime Guthrie, Associate Planner presented this item. Gutherie read into the

record a staff suggestion to add a condition of approval requiring an

indemnification agreement.

Applicant’s Agent: Anthony Lombardo

Public Comment: Michael Weaver, Margie Kay-North,

Environmental Health Supervisor Roger Van-Horn, suggested a condition of

approval regarding the proposed two-connection water system.

Assistant County Counsel Wendy Strimling suggested specifying the pumping

allocations and modifications to the parcel map.

It was moved by Commissioner Diehl, seconded by Commissioner Ambriz and

passed by the following vote to trail the item until after the lunch break to

create a firm list of conditions.

AYES:

Ambriz, Coffelt, Diehl, Monsalve, Getzelman, Gonzalez, Daniels,

Roberts, Duflock

NOES: None

ABSENT:

Mendoza

ABSTAIN: None

The Commission recessed for break at 10:47am and reconvened at 10:57am

Roll Call after break - All Commissioners present, Commissioner Mendoza

Absent

PLN200052 - 26195 SCENIC HOLDINGS LLC

Public hearing to consider construction of a single-story single family dwelling. Development would

occur within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource.

Project Location: 26195 Scenic Road, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan

Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration

Jaime Guthrie, Senior Planner presented this item

Applicant’s Agent: Angus Jeffers

Public Comment: None

It was moved by Commissioner Diehl, seconded by Commissioner Duflock

and passed by the following vote to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration,

and Mitigation and Report Program and to approve the combined

development permit allowing construction of a single-story single family

dwelling. Development would occur within 750 feet of a known archaeological

resource.

AYES:

Ambriz, Coffelt, Diehl, Monsalve, Getzelman, Gonzalez, Daniels,

Roberts, Duflock

NOES: None

ABSENT:

Mendoza

ABSTAIN: None

PLN200073 - AT&T OP MURPHY

Public hearing to consider the installation of a wireless communications facility consisting of a 125-foot

high monopole and a 21’ x 28’ square foot fenced equipment area and associated equipment,

including a walk-in cabinet and diesel generator including a variance for a 210 square foot addition to

the building site coverage.

Proposed Location: 31450 Hwy 101, Gonzales (APN 257-041-012-000)

Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines

Craig Spencer, HCD Services Manager presented this item

Applicant’s Agent: Tom Johnson

Public Comment: None

It was moved by Commissioner Duflock, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez

and passed by the following vote to find the project categorically exempt per

section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines and approve a use permit to allow a

125-foot tall wireless communication facility with associated equipment and

approve a variance to allow 5.8 lot coverage.

AYES:

Ambriz, Coffelt, Diehl, Monsalve, Getzelman, Gonzalez, Roberts,

Daniels, Duflock

NOES: None

ABSENT:

Mendoza

ABSTAIN: None

OUTDOOR CANNABIS CULTIVATION PILOT PROGRAM UPDATES

AND REVISIONS TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

FOR INDOOR CULTIVATION

Public hearing to consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on draft

ordinances amending Monterey County Code (coastal and non-coastal zoning

ordinances) to amend:

(a) Renewable energy generation requirements for indoor cannabis cultivation

(Chapter 20.67 and 21.67);

(b) Expand the outdoor cannabis cultivation regulations to include the Central

Salinas Valley Area and add grazing land zoning districts within the Central

Salinas Valley and Cachagua Area Plans to locations where outdoor

cultivation may be permitted (Chapter 21.69); and

to 250 feet, to modify the criteria for granting and exception to the setback

from the nearest off-site structure, to increase the maximum allowable canopy

from 10,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet, and to extend the pilot

program from 5 years to 8 years (Chapters 20.69 and 21.69).

Craig Spencer, HCD Services Manager presented this item

Public Comment: Christopher Bunn, Norm Groot, John DeFloria,

Harmony DeAngelo, Ryan Ferrasci, Oliver Bates, Tyler (no last

name given), Myles Learner, John Cumming

It was moved by Commissioner Diehl, seconded by Commissioner

Daniels and passed by the following vote to forward this item to

the Agricultural Advisory Committee with the suggestions,

concerns, and interests raised including, but not limited to, the

relocation program, incorporation of other zoning districts, and

equity for small farmers, and to continue this matter to a date

certain of April 28, 2021.

AYES:

Ambriz, Coffelt, Diehl, Monsalve, Getzelman, Gonzalez,

Roberts, Daniels, Duflock

NOES: None

ABSENT:

Mendoza

ABSTAIN: None

Nadia Garcia of Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s

office stated their office facilitates the Agricultural Advisory

Committee meetings, verified April 22, 2021 as its next Committee

meeting and indicated that the Ag Advisory Committee draft

minutes of that date would be available to planning staff prior to

April 28, 2021.

The Committee recessed for lunch at 1:00 p.m. and reconvened at

1:36 p.m.

Commissioner Gonzalez and Commissioner Coffelt will not be

present after lunch break. Commissioner Roberts will be able to

return on audio only.

Roll Call After Lunch break

AYES:

Ambriz, Diehl, Monsalve, Getzelman, Roberts, Duflock

NOES: None

ABSENT:

Mendoza, Daniels, Gonzalez, Coffelt

ABSTAIN: None

PLN190204 - ANTLE MIKE V TR ET AL

Public hearing to consider a minor subdivision vesting tentative map that would divide

one 47-acre parcel into two parcels of 8 acres and 39 acres. This item was continued

from September 9 and 30, and October 28, 2020.

Project Location: 701 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Toro Area Plan

Proposed CEQA Action: Project is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section

15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines.

It was moved by Commissioner Ambriz, seconded by

Commissioner Diehl to continue Agenda Item No. 1 - PLN190204

ANTLE to a date certain of April 14, 2021.

AYES:

Ambriz, Diehl, Monsalve, Getzelman, Roberts, Duflock

NOES: None

ABSENT:

Mendoza, Daniels, Gonzalez, Coffelt

ABSTAIN: None

OTHER MATTERS

Appoint Doug Paul to the Carmel Highlands Land Use Advisory Committee

Public Comment: None.

It was moved by Commissioner Diehl, seconded by Commissioner Ambriz and

passed by the following vote to appoint Doug Paul to the Unincorporated

Carmel Highlands Land Use Advisory Committee.

AYES:

Roberts, Getzelman, Monsalve, Diehl, Duflock, Ambriz

NOES: None

ABSENT:

Daniels, Mendoza, Gonzalez, Coffelt

ABSTAIN: None

DEPARTMENT REPORT

Secretary Erik Lundquist indicated that Form 700 conflict of interest is due April 1,

2021 and two items are tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting on

April 14, 2021.

PC Agenda for 4/28/21 has Rancho Canada and Combined Development permits in

the Coastal Zone, staff to consider a Special Meeting for the Ranch Canada Item.

Lundquist indicated that a presentation will be scheduled with Water District staff to

provide an update on allocations and water credits.

Lundquist asked how the technology was and if the Commission had any questions or

concerns.

Lundquist asked if the Commission was interested in going paperless.

Commissioner Diehl, Duflock, and Roberts expressed reliance on paper copies.

Commissioner Monsalve would like to support a special meeting for the Rancho

Canada item. Chair Ambriz inquired if it is possible to move the Rancho Canada to

the first meeting in May as a standalone item.

Secretary Erik Lundquist verified there are 5 items on the 5/12/21 PC Agenda.

Commissioners Getzelman and Diehl supported a special meeting as it might be

beneficial and best interest of the Public.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. by Chair Ambriz

APPROVED:

/S/ ERIK LUNDQUIST

___________________________

ERIK LUNDQUIST

PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY

ATTEST:

/S/ SOPHIA MAGANA

BY: ___________________________

SOPHIA MAGANA

PLANNING COMMISSION CLERK

APPROVED ON 07/28/2021