UPDATE: Nov 2020 public workshop video - Summary of Comments & Response
SEE ALSO: 2017 Montara 7th St hotel proposal

Major Development Pre-Application Public Workshop will be held remotely on November 17, 2020, to allow for public comment on a proposal to merge two parcels (total 14,500 sq. ft, zoned Neighborhood Commercial) at 1350 and 1390 Main Street in Montara and construct a new 22-room, 3-story hotel with underground parking on the first story (total 20,603 sq. ft). Two existing single-family residences are proposed to be demolished.  Project plans

Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 6:00-8:00 pm
Meeting Link: https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/91042359381

The formal application for this project (PLN 2016-00328) was submitted concurrently with this pre-application. Owner/Applicant: Paul McGregor. Planner: Ruemel Panglao

Surrounding Land Use: The parcels are directly bordered by a commercial building to the north, a vacant lot to the west, Main Street to the east, and 7th Street to the south. Across Main Street to the east is a post office and to the south across 7th Street is a parking lot and duplex. The greater surrounding area is comprised of single-family residences and commercial buildings.

Permitting Process: This project will require a Coastal Development Permit (CDP), Design Review Permit, Use Permit, Grading Permit, and merger of the two parcels. The project would include the removal of several significant trees. At least five parking spaces are required by the Zoning Regulations; 15 parking spaces are proposed including 1 accessible parking space.

After the Pre-Application Workshop and completion of a comment letter from County staff, the applicant may proceed with pursuing their formal application (PLN 2016-00328) for the proposed development which was submitted concurrently with the pre-application. The Planning Department will prepare the appropriate environmental document, which will be posted with a public comment period. The project will, at minimum, require a Negative Declaration per California Environmental Quality Act requirements.

The next opportunity for public input will be when the Coastal Development Permit, Design Review Permit, Use Permit, Grading Permit, and Merger application is brought before the Planning Commission for decision. This project would be appealable to the Board of Supervisors and, if approved, the California Coastal Commission. The project does not require review by the Coastside Design Review Committee as the proposal does not include any residential units.