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City staff updates council on East Area specific plan; Barton Ranch developer outlines 852‑unit concept
Summary
City staff and consultants presented progress on the East Area specific plan (the final portion of the city’s Future Growth Area). Developer Meritage Homes described a proposal called Barton Ranch for 852 homes with 15% set aside as affordable units; the council and public raised questions about traffic, water and prioritizing local residents for
City planning staff updated the Salinas City Council on progress toward an East Area specific plan, the last portion of the city's Future Growth Area. The plan will translate the general plan’s policy updates into detailed land‑use and infrastructure directions for largely under‑developed agricultural land north of Veranda Road.
Planner Monica (project lead) and consultant PlaceWorks described outreach completed in 2024, a preferred land‑use alternative tied to the general plan’s new “place type” designations (including hillside neighborhoods and mixed‑use centers), and a draft schedule…
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