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PLN200151 - NORTH AMERICAN SEED COMPANY ET AL
Public hearing to allow an agricultural processing plant for seed cleaning, treating, packaging and storage. Establishment of the processing plant includes the construction of two 17,000 square feet metal buildings, one 16,000 square foot metal storage building, grading (3,164 cubic yards of cut and 500 cubic yards of fill), and site and internal driveway improvements.
Project Location: 39247 Metz Road, King City
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
1. Finding the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301, existing facilities, and Section 15303, new construction, and none of the exceptions to the exemptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 can be made; and
2. Approving a Use Permit to allow an agricultural processing plant for the cleaning, treating, packaging and storage of agricultural seeds. Establishment of the processing plant includes the construction of two 17,000 square foot metal buildings, one 16,000 square foot metal storage building, grading (3,164 cubic yards of cut and 500 cubic yards of fill), and site and internal driveway improvements.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Victor Riolo
Property Owner: Blair Trent, NORTH AMERICAN SEED CO
APN: 418-401-009-000
Parcel Size: 33.42 Acres
Zoning: Farmland, 40 acres per unit or "F/40"
Plan Area: Central Salinas Valley Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The 33.4-acre property is located at 39247 Metz Road, King City, (APN: 418-401-009-000), Central Salinas Valley Area Plan. The parcel is zoned "F/40" (Farmland - 40 acres min.). A portion of the site is within the 100-year floodplain; however, all improvements and structures will be located outside of that area. Development of agricultural support facilities is a...
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