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Commission approves Salinas hillside house with reduced slope disturbance and removal of protected oaks

5574779 · August 13, 2025
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Summary

The Monterey County Planning Commission approved construction of a 3,477-square-foot house on San Venancio Road after the applicant reduced disturbance on slopes over 25% and revised exterior colors; the permit includes a use permit to remove 10 protected oak trees.

The Monterey County Planning Commission on Aug. 13 approved a combined development permit for a two-story house at 103A San Venancio Road in Salinas, after the applicant reduced site disturbance and modified exterior materials to better match the rural neighborhood.

County planner Joe Salmita told commissioners the applicant reduced proposed site coverage from about 4,186 square feet to 3,140 square feet and reduced total ground disturbance from about 12,900 square feet to 11,900 square…

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