Jimenez Salvador Jr Tr (The Red Barn) [Use Permit Amendment/Revised General Development Plan]

The Jimenez Salvador Jr Tr (The Red Barn) project, identified as File Number PLN140602, is a Use Permit Amendment and Revised General Development Plan located in Aromas, Monterey County, California. The project seeks to amend previous permits ZA-3117 and ZA-3269 to modify the size and location of parking and sales areas for open-air retail and wholesale operations. This action is necessitated by the loss of 8.74 acres of the 41.50-acre property due to CalTrans construction. The plan includes the addition of 34,500 square feet of vendor space and 18,140 square feet of vehicle access within a 156,880 square foot vending area, alongside approximately 307,000 square feet of parking and vehicle access. Furthermore, the project expands potential uses to include corporate events, weddings, and quinciñeras within the Red Barn structure. Key requirements for the project include the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in the Red Barn to meet public safety standards and the implementation of a new wastewater treatment system with flush toilets. Environmental and sustainability mandates require the applicant to provide a solar power installation plan to balance annual operational emissions and establish electric vehicle charging stations, with a target of 10 to 13 percent of parking spaces equipped within two years of operation. Additionally, the project mandates archaeological monitoring during construction and requires event hosts to provide guest shuttles for corporate events. The local public review period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study runs from December 18, 2025, to January 20, 2026, with a public hearing planned for spring 2026.