Looking Ahead
Land Development Warrants Careful Analysis
To ensure the orderly, harmonious physical growth and development of the City, we closely analyze projects and activities to make sure they meet established guidelines.
Several major land-use issues are going through the City review process. At various phases of this process, each comes up for public review, and community members are invited to provide comments and input.

The following is a status report on some of the plans and programs:
• Coastal Plan Implementation Program - This program includes Coastal Plans for all five segments of our coastline: Skyline, Laguna Grande, Del Monte Beach, the Harbor and Cannery Row.
  We are currently working on amendments to the Cannery Row Coastal Plan’s policies and zoning standards to ensure that it provides effective tools for protecting our coastline.
  These policies and standards address a number of topics including environmentally sensitive areas, shoreline structures, archaeologic and historic resources and traffic and parking impacts. Once completed, the proposed changes will come up for public review.
  In addition, we will be completing the Harbor Land Use Plan, which focuses on the Monterey Marina and Harbor area, and make sure the zoning is consistent with established City policies.
• Del Monte Beach - Plans are underway by property owners of undeveloped waterfront lots located between Beach Way and the U.S. Navy property to re-subdivide the area into 10 to 13 single-family lots, rather than the 30 lots that currently exist.
  Once a Tentative Map is submitted, the environmental analysis can begin along with the review of suggested amendments to the area’s coastal plan.
• Former Tynan Lumber Site - We are looking to help promote a well-designed, attractive development at the former Tynan Lumber property which is located across from “Window on the Bay.”
  A specific plan, which also includes neighboring properties, is being prepared for the site located at Camino El Estero between Del Monte Avenue and Franklin Street. We will be working closely with the property owners, who are developing their own objectives for their properties in the block.

Cannery Row Projects Move Through Review Process
Review of development along Cannery Row to ensure that it meets land-use guidelines and community needs continues to be a priority.
One such development is the Cannery Row Marketplace, which came before the City Council for the first time in August.
The Marketplace is a mixed-use project combining retail shops and businesses with residential condos proposed for Cannery Row between the El Torito and Chart House restaurants. It has been in the City review process for about two years.
Based on the project submittals and environmental review information, City staff and the Planning Commission recommended to not approve the proposed project. At their August 25 meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to not approve the project.
The developer has the option to redesign the project and submit a new proposal.

Look for your opportunity to join the review process as other projects go through City review:
• Cannery Row Hotel - Revised plans were recently submitted to bring a high-quality hotel to the construction site (shown above) located on both sides of Cannery Row between Prescott Street and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
  Hotel, retail and parking uses were previously approved for this site and construction has been delayed for years due to financing issues.
• IMAX Theater - A 500-seat, large format theater is proposed for 270/284 Cannery Row, near the Monterey Plaza Hotel.

General Plan Shapes City’s Look, Feel
It’s time once again to update our major policy document – the City’s General Plan. The General Plan is a set of projections, objectives and guidelines that govern the City’s physical shape and character.
Monterey’s General Plan was adopted in 1983 and is reviewed annually. While the goals and policies in the Plan are still current, and a number of elements were revised in the early 90s, some key elements need to be updated to extend the life of the Plan another five to ten years.
These key elements include population forecasts and the policies that determine the type of development permitted on property throughout the City.
Public hearings will be held before the Planning Commission and City Council. Look for your opportunity to participate in the review process.

Tynan Lumber Property
The former Tynan Lumber property is located along our scenic entrance into the City and across from our “Window on the Bay” – Monterey Bay Park. Development plans for this site, as well as upgrades to neighboring properties, will be closely reviewed to ensure that improvements are in harmony with the surrounding area.

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