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Planning commission reviews East Area specific plan, hears Barton Ranch concept
Summary
On April 16, 2025, Salinas planning staff presented an update on the East Area Specific Plan, including a developer concept called Barton Ranch proposing 852 homes. Commissioners focused questions on parking, street standards and the effect of SB 330 that allows some projects to proceed before a specific plan is adopted.
SALINAS, Calif. — The Salinas Planning Commission held a study session April 16 to review progress on the East Area Specific Plan and a developer concept called Barton Ranch that could bring housing to the northeast portion of the Future Growth Area.
Planning senior staff described the East Area effort as the final specific plan for a large area annexed in 2008 and said the work is being coordinated with the city’s general plan update and technical studies. “Specific plans serve a little serve a little bit like a mini general plan, for these large underdeveloped areas,” Senior Planner Monica Garmillan said during the presentation.
The presentation said the East Area work began with property-owner and stakeholder outreach in 2024; the city selected PlaceWorks as lead consultant and has held focused stakeholder meetings and a community open house…
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