California Record
Monterey
Zoning

Daycare at 2400 Garden Road

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Supportive (4)Opposed (2)Concerned (1)

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Public comments
7
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.

Public comments (7)

ConcernedEsther MalkinApr 7, 2026

Raised concerns about children's exposure to lead in small-plane fuel near the airport.

Council Regular Meeting — April 7, 2026 · 13:53 →
OpposedFionna JensenApr 7, 2026

Spoke for the ALUC against overruling its determination, arguing the daycare is well within the restricted area for vulnerable occupants and state law prioritizes safety.

Council Regular Meeting — April 7, 2026 · 1:15:00 →
SupportiveMadelynn Van Den HeuvelApr 7, 2026

The Montessori director cited 76 families on the waiting list and the county's dire childcare shortage.

Council Regular Meeting — April 7, 2026 · 1:17:31 →
SupportiveAurora TershyApr 7, 2026

Urged the council to let parents decide whether a school near the airport is right for their family.

Council Regular Meeting — April 7, 2026 · 1:19:07 →
SupportiveBill TershyApr 7, 2026

Said the county is 1,600 childcare slots short and the school adds 102 spots and 16-20 jobs near a thousand new homes.

Council Regular Meeting — April 7, 2026 · 1:19:32 →
SupportiveHenry RuhnkeApr 7, 2026

Noted the county's original staff report to the ALUC had recommended approval of the project.

Council Regular Meeting — April 7, 2026 · 1:21:33 →
OpposedNina BeetyApr 7, 2026

Opposed the daycare, citing airplane pollution, crash risk and microwave radiation from nearby cell towers, and urged relocation.

Council Regular Meeting — April 7, 2026 · 9:16 →