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Salinas HRB reviews limits on demolition authority, hears Brown Act guidance and demolition-by-neglect concerns
Summary
Planning staff reviewed municipal code limits on the historic board’s authority over demolition and explained Brown Act constraints on member communications. Members discussed demolition-by-neglect, county-owned properties and designation requirements.
City planning staff reviewed the Salinas municipal code and clarified the Historic Resources Board’s limited role in demolition reviews and preservation outreach during the July 7 meeting.
"Section 3-02.04 really outlines the limitations of this body," said Grant Leonard, planning manager, as he scrolled to the municipal code language in the meeting packet. Leonard noted that demolition recommendations generally apply only to properties listed…
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