04.15.26 Planning Commission Meeting of April 15, 2026

The Salinas Planning Commission held a meeting on April 15, 2026, primarily to consider a conditional use permit (CUP 2024-067) for residential design review of a new single-family dwelling with an attached three-car garage, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and a junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) at 110 Chestnut Street. The commission discussed the project's compliance with zoning and state laws, including parking exemptions under Assembly Bill 2097 and owner-occupancy requirements for the JADU. Public testimony included concerns about neighborhood compatibility, parking, sewer infrastructure, and environmental impacts, with some residents requesting further environmental review under CEQA. The applicant and staff clarified that the ADU and JADU components are subject to state preemption and building permit processes, not discretionary approval by the commission. After deliberation, the commission approved the conditional use permit and found the project exempt from CEQA under relevant guidelines. The meeting also included updates on future agenda items, including a plan unit development for affordable multifamily housing.