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Draft housing element under state review; council hears concerns about downtown parking and public engagement
Summary
Staff told the council the housing element draft is under state review and an environmental impact report will open a 45‑day comment period. Residents voiced concerns about proposed housing on downtown parking lots, second‑home impacts and limited recent public participation.
The Pacific Grove City Council received an update June 4 on the city’s draft housing element, which staff said is under review by the state and accompanied by a forthcoming environmental impact report (EIR) that will be released for public comment.
Planning staff told the council the EIR is expected to be published in June and will trigger at least a 45‑day public review period. Staff said the planning commission will receive training on EIR review procedures ahead of hearings and the council…
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