Monterey County supervisors have made a motion tonight to approve the development of the Ferrini ranch. Although the motion to approve the construction of 185 homes on the 870-acre ranch passed 3-2, it’s unclear what the official vote will be next week. Critics of the development near Toro Park say they are concerned about three specific issues: the increase in traffic it would cause on Highway 68, whether the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin can provide enough water, and the potential destruction of wildlife habitats, lupine fields, and oak trees in that area.
