Seaside staff flags time-sensitive rezone for Del Monte and LaSalle (ACE Hardware) to be heard next week

During commissioner reports, staff told the Planning Commission that a rezone request for the corner of Del Monte and LaSalle — the former Power Sports site — has been posted and is time-sensitive because the proponent has an escrow contingency. Eric Azriel said a full staff report will be provided at next week’s meeting so the commission can consider forwarding the request to the City Council.

Azriel characterized the parcel as currently zoned for commercial auto use and said the requested change would allow a hardware store use; he noted the urgency stems from the proponent’s due diligence and escrow schedule. Commissioners and staff discussed availability and the need to have sufficient commissioners present for next week’s meeting to take action.

Staff did not present a final recommendation or vote on the rezone at this meeting; the transcript records only the notice and a plan to bring full materials to the next meeting.