OtherRecommended approval1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA

Del Monte Center Landscaping, Outdoor Amenities, and Lighting

Monterey

Description

Recommended City Council approval of a central-promenade makeover with 72 replacement trees, a natural-wood play area, outdoor seating, and dimmable accent lighting restricted during off-hours.

Impact summary

Aims to make Del Monte Center a gathering place after dark — but neighbors' light-pollution concerns shaped the conditions.

Applicant

Name: Stuart MacDonald (Federal Realty); Owner FR Del Monte LLC
Address: 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval6–0, unanimous

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 14, 2026Recommended approval 6–0

Planning Commission Meeting — July 14, 2026

Recommended City Council approval of a central-promenade makeover with 72 replacement trees, a natural-wood play area, outdoor seating, and dimmable accent lighting restricted during off-hours.

Related issues (1)

Del Monte Center landscape and amenity upgrades

New owner Federal Realty is investing in landscaping, play areas, outdoor seating, and lighting across the shopping center, plus a 24-hour fitness tenant in the old Macy's furniture space. Commissioners loved the investment but clashed over nighttime lighting and glow.

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