Old Capitol Site Plan Project

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In 2019, the Pebble Beach Company dedicated and transferred the 135-acre Old Capitol Site property to the City of Monterey for parkland purposes. The Old Capitol Site permanently preserves one of the few remaining Monterey Pine Forests, a critically important ecological resource. One of the Monterey City Council’s Value Drivers is to “protect and preserve our natural environment by addressing climate change through ecologically responsible and pragmatic solutions. The City Council recognizes the necessity of bold, pragmatic, and thoughtful solutions to protect our natural environment for future generations. Community decisions on transportation, land use, sea level rise, coastal protection, forestry, and city government operations can have a positive impact on our environment locally, regionally, and globally.”

The City has begun the process to develop an open space and parkland plan for the Old Capitol Site with BFS Landscape. The Old Capitol Site property is comprised of three parcels and is generally located south of Highway 1. Several streets bisect the property, including Viejo, Sylvan, Barnet Segal and Iris Canyon Roads. Upon the transfer, the City re-designated the property in the General Plan Map from Very Low Density Residential to Parks and Open Space, and the Zoning Map designation from Planned Community to Open Space. Since the transfer, the City of Monterey has overseen clean-ups and fuel removal efforts on the property. Included in the transfer agreement are two Special Attention Areas (SAAs) providing permanent preservation and management of Monterey Pine forest, Yadon’s piperia and supported habitat in perpetuity. In addition to the SAAs listed above, other areas of the property may have limited development potential due to, but not limited to, the topography, protected plants found on the property and limited water access.

The Old Capitol Site Plan process will be divided into four main phases; PHASE I: Project Kickoff and Familiarity with Site, PHASE II: Public Engagement, PHASE III: Design Options and Cost and PHASE IV: Final Presentations.

It is important to the City that the park plan design represents a general consensus of the community regarding a shared vision and goals for open space and natural parkland. It is equally important that the plan engages with community members who are not typically well-represented in public forums and discussions.

The Old Capitol Site Plan will include design options, which can include elements such as walking/hiking trails, dry camping area, camping area with limited access to water through wells, picnic area, nature discovery, community garden, etc. Design options would include minimal traditional park space and take into consideration the Special Attention Areas, as well as natural barriers such as ravines and lack of access to water. Each design would include an estimated cost for implementation and annual ongoing maintenance costs.

Successful site park plans will integrate with the 2016 City of Monterey Parks and Recreation Master Plan and take into consideration the best use of the space to complement existing parks and recreation services. Following the selection of the preferred design, the BFS Landscape will prepare a final plan document, which would include accurate implementation and ongoing costs be presented to the community during Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council meetings.

Funding for the Old Capitol Site Park Plan was provided by the City of Monterey's Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program.

In 2019, the Pebble Beach Company dedicated and transferred the 135-acre Old Capitol Site property to the City of Monterey for parkland purposes. The Old Capitol Site permanently preserves one of the few remaining Monterey Pine Forests, a critically important ecological resource. One of the Monterey City Council’s Value Drivers is to “protect and preserve our natural environment by addressing climate change through ecologically responsible and pragmatic solutions. The City Council recognizes the necessity of bold, pragmatic, and thoughtful solutions to protect our natural environment for future generations. Community decisions on transportation, land use, sea level rise, coastal protection, forestry, and city government operations can have a positive impact on our environment locally, regionally, and globally.”

The City has begun the process to develop an open space and parkland plan for the Old Capitol Site with BFS Landscape. The Old Capitol Site property is comprised of three parcels and is generally located south of Highway 1. Several streets bisect the property, including Viejo, Sylvan, Barnet Segal and Iris Canyon Roads. Upon the transfer, the City re-designated the property in the General Plan Map from Very Low Density Residential to Parks and Open Space, and the Zoning Map designation from Planned Community to Open Space. Since the transfer, the City of Monterey has overseen clean-ups and fuel removal efforts on the property. Included in the transfer agreement are two Special Attention Areas (SAAs) providing permanent preservation and management of Monterey Pine forest, Yadon’s piperia and supported habitat in perpetuity. In addition to the SAAs listed above, other areas of the property may have limited development potential due to, but not limited to, the topography, protected plants found on the property and limited water access.

The Old Capitol Site Plan process will be divided into four main phases; PHASE I: Project Kickoff and Familiarity with Site, PHASE II: Public Engagement, PHASE III: Design Options and Cost and PHASE IV: Final Presentations.

It is important to the City that the park plan design represents a general consensus of the community regarding a shared vision and goals for open space and natural parkland. It is equally important that the plan engages with community members who are not typically well-represented in public forums and discussions.

The Old Capitol Site Plan will include design options, which can include elements such as walking/hiking trails, dry camping area, camping area with limited access to water through wells, picnic area, nature discovery, community garden, etc. Design options would include minimal traditional park space and take into consideration the Special Attention Areas, as well as natural barriers such as ravines and lack of access to water. Each design would include an estimated cost for implementation and annual ongoing maintenance costs.

Successful site park plans will integrate with the 2016 City of Monterey Parks and Recreation Master Plan and take into consideration the best use of the space to complement existing parks and recreation services. Following the selection of the preferred design, the BFS Landscape will prepare a final plan document, which would include accurate implementation and ongoing costs be presented to the community during Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council meetings.

Funding for the Old Capitol Site Park Plan was provided by the City of Monterey's Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program.

  • Site Ecology Fact Sheet

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    While all of the input received is assessed with the aim of the plan receiving a Mitigated Negative Declaration during the CEQA Initial Study, a common response from survey respondents indicated being unfamiliar with the site or its unique ecology, a key driver in planning of open spaces due to regulations.

    Here's a Site Ecology Fact Sheet to help explain more about the biology and habitat of the Old Capital Site.

  • Old Capitol Site Survey Closed - Thank You for Your Contribution

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    As of June 7, 2024 the survey is no longer accepting responses. Thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute! City Staff look forward to reviewing the responses and incorporating input from the survey into the Old Capitol Site Park Plan! Thank you all!

  • Old Capitol Site Plan Survey Launched/Se lanzó la encuesta sobre el plan del sitio del Antiguo Capitolio

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    The second, online survey for the City of Monterey's Old Capitol Site Plan is now published, and we encourage you to submit your feedback. This online survey complements the in-person outreach meetings to provide greater access to the community engagement process. To date, two in-person community meetings and an online survey have been conducted by BFS Landscape Architects and the City of Monterey to understand the needs of the community and inform the open space plan that will guide the future of the site.

    In addition to the community engagement, the project team has mapped the site and preliminarily identified potential resources that helped inform the program suitability studies. For more information on the community feedback to date, the project team’s progress, and the suitability analysis that informed the programming studies, please see the published documents on the project’s Have Your Say Monterey page at haveyoursaymonterey.org/oldcapitolsite. Thank you for your participation!

    La segunda encuesta en línea el Plan del Sitio del Antiguo Capitolio de la Ciudad de Monterey ya está publicada y lo alentamos a enviar sus comentarios. Esta encuesta en línea complementa las reuniones de divulgación en persona para proporcionar un mayor acceso al proceso de participación de la comunidad. Hasta la fecha, BFS Landscape Architects y la Ciudad de Monterey han llevado a cabo dos reuniones comunitarias presenciales y una encuesta en línea para conocer las necesidades de la comunidad e informar sobre el plan de espacios abiertos que guiará el futuro del sitio.

    Además de la participación de la comunidad, el equipo del proyecto ha cartografiado el sitio e identificado preliminarmente los recursos potenciales que ayudaron a informar a los estudios de idoneidad del programa. Si deseas más información sobre las reacciones de la comunidad hasta la fecha, los avances del equipo del proyecto y el análisis de idoneidad que ha servido de base para los estudios de programación, consulta los documentos publicados en la página del proyecto Have Your Say Monterey ("Opina Monterey") haveyoursaymonterey.org/oldcapitolsite. ¡Gracias por tu participación!

    Survey closes Friday, June 7, 2024. / La encuesta cierra el viernes 7 de junio de 2024.

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  • Community Outreach Listening Session Set for April 23, 2024

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    Please join us for this second, in-person community meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, 735 Ramona Avenue in Monterey to help us determine community preferences and craft the plan you would like to see guiding the future of the Old Capitol Site. An online survey opportunity to provide input will also be posted to haveyoursaymonterey.org/oldcapitolsite.

    Acompáñenos en esta segunda reunión comunitaria en persona el martes 23 de abril de 2024 de 6:00pm a 7:00pm en Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, 735 Ramona Avenue en Monterey para ayudarnos a determinar las preferencias de la comunidad y elaborar el plan que le gustaría que guiara el futuro del Antiguo Capitolio. También se publicará una oportunidad en línea para dar su opinión en haveyoursaymonterey.org/oldcapitolsite.

  • Old Capitol Site Survey Closed - Thank You for Your Contribution

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    As of March 27, 2024 the survey is no longer accepting responses. Thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute! City Staff look forward to reviewing the responses and incorporating input from the survey into the Old Capitol Site Park Plan! More info will be posted soon about the next Community Outreach meeting. Thank you all!

  • Old Capitol Site Plan Survey Launched/Se lanzó la encuesta sobre el plan del sitio del Antiguo Capitolio

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    The City of Monterey's Old Capitol Site Plan Survey is now published, and we encourage Monterey residents to submit your feedback. Please help us understand what the Old Capitol Site means to you and to develop a master plan that meets the needs and priorities of the community. Please take the survey. Thank you for your participation!

    La Encuesta del Plan del Sitio del Antiguo Capitolio de la Ciudad de Monterey ya está publicada y alentamos a los residentes de Monterey a enviar sus comentarios. Ayúdennos a comprender lo que el Antiguo Capitolio significa para ustedes y a desarrollar un plan general que se ajuste a las necesidades y prioridades de la comunidad. Por favor responda la encuesta. ¡Gracias por tu participación!

    Survey closes Wednesday, March 27, 2024./La encuesta cierra el miércoles 27 de marzo de 2024.

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  • Community Outreach Kick-off Set for February 27, 2024

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    Community members are invited to attend a kick-off listening session on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, 735 Ramona Avenue in Monterey. Please join us for an in-person listening session to kick off the community engagement process, discuss project goals, and establish community priorities to inform the development of a master plan that will guide the future of the Old Capitol Site.

    Los miembros de la comunidad están invitados a asistir a una sesión de escucha inicial el martes 27 de febrero de 2024 de 6:00pm a 7:00pm en Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, 735 Ramona Avenue en Monterey. Únase a nosotros para una sesión de escucha en persona para iniciar el proceso de participación comunitaria, discutir los objetivos del proyecto y establecer prioridades comunitarias para informar el desarrollo de un plan maestro que guiará el futuro del Sitio del Antiguo Capitolio.

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