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PLN250162 - CUERVO HOLDINGS LP (T-MOBILE)
Administrative hearing to consider the co-location of a wireless communications facility at 29-foot height on an existing 50-foot tall monopole with associated improvements.
Project Location: 51950 Pine Canyon Rd, King City.
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and that none of the exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 apply.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit to allow the co-location of a wireless communications facility at 29-foot height on an existing 50-foot tall monopole with associated improvements.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A.1). Staff recommends approval subject to 7 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Ruth Segura
Property Owner: CUERVO HOLDINGS LP
APN: 420-071-67-000
Parcel Size: 156 acres
Zoning: Rural Grazing/20 acres per unit, Permanent Grazing /40 acre building site minimum, and Low Density Residential / 5 acres per unit or “RG/20|PG/40|LDR/5”
Plan Area: Central Salinas Valley Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Photo-Simulations Provided
Planner: Jade Mason, Assistant Planner
masonj@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 755-3759
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of an Administrative Permit subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Resolution. Please read these carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. Unless otherwise noted in the conditions, the applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions prior to the issuance of a building/grading permits and/or commencement of the approved use.
On January 21, 2026, an administrative decision will be made. A public notice has been distributed for this project. The deadline for submittal of written comments in opposition to the project, its findings, or conditions, based on a substantive issue, is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The permit will be administratively approved the following day if we do not receive any written comments by the deadline. You will receive a copy of your approved permit in the mail. We will notify you as soon as possible in the event that we receive correspondence in opposition to your project or if the application is referred to a public hearing.
Note: This project will be referred to the Monterey County Zoning Administrator if a public hearing is necessary. The decision on this project is appealable to the Board of Supervisors.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:
HCD-Engineering Services
Environmental Health Bureau
HCD-Environmental Services
South County Fire Protection Distrcit
Prepared by: Jade Mason, Assistant Planner
Reviewed and Approved by: Jacquelyn M. Nickerson, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Site Plans, Floor Plans & Elevations
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
Exhibit C - Radio Frequency Report
Exhibit D - Photo Simulations
cc: Front Counter Copy; South County Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Jade Mason, Planner; Jacquelyn M. Nickerson , Principal Planner; Cuervo Holdings LP, Property Owners; Ruth Segura, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Christina McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild; Planning File PLN250162