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County updates commissioners on burned commercial property in Pajaro; demolition permit ready pending fees and environmental checks
Summary
Staff told the Planning Commission that demolition of the remaining damaged commercial building on Porter Road in Pajaro can proceed once the owner pays outstanding fees and completes environmental clearance; owner representative said demolition contractor selection awaits phase‑II results.
Monterey County planning staff updated the Planning Commission Jan. 29 on the status of a burned commercial building and adjacent residence at Porter Road in Pajaro, saying a demolition permit for the commercial portion is ready to issue once the owner pays outstanding fees and addresses potential environmental work.
Planning staff Edgar Sanchez described the property along the Pajaro‑Watsonville border, saying the residential portion was repaired and remains occupied but the commercial building suffered greater fire damage and has been the subject of code enforcement and demolition discussions since 2018. Sanchez said a demolition permit is…
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