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Council upholds liquor‑store denial, approves Safe Routes project and launches down‑payment program
Summary
At its Jan. 27 meeting Salinas council unanimously upheld the Planning Commission denial of an off‑sale alcohol use at Laurel West Shopping Center, approved the Hardin Parkway Safe Routes to School project (categorical CEQA exemption), and established a first‑time homebuyer down‑payment assistance program funded with about $1.03 million in PLHA funds.
Salinas City Council took three formal actions on Jan. 27 that will affect land use, transportation and housing policy in the city.
Off‑sale alcohol CUP denied: The council upheld the Planning Commission’s Nov. 19 denial of a conditional use permit (CUP 2025‑023) for a proposed Type‑21 off‑sale alcohol use at 1018 North Davis Road (Laurel West Shopping Center). Planning staff said the relevant census tract’s off‑sale license limit is five; the tract now has six active licenses and approval would make seven, which the staff and planning commission determined constitutes an undue concentration. The planning staff report also cited proximity to a school and potential DUI concerns. After public testimony from supporters and opponents, Councilmember…
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