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PLN250135 - CHEMICAL LIME COMPANY OF ARIZONA (NATIVIDAD QUARRY)
Administrative hearing to consider a fifty-year permit extension to a previously approved Use Permit (No. 2970; HCD-Planning File No. PC04745) that allowed the removal of natural materials, including an expanded mining and processing operation.
Project Location: 407 Old Stage Road, Salinas
Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that 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 a fifty-year permit extension to a previously approved Use Permit (No. 2970; HCD-Planning File No. PC04745) that allowed the removal of natural materials, including an expanded mining and processing operation [CA Mine ID #91-27-0005].
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval, subject to 1 condition of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Riley Gustafson
Property Owner: Chemical Lime Company of Arizona
APNs: 211-023-001-000, 211-023-003-000, 211-031-016-000 and 211-031-019-000
Zoning: Split-zoned High Industrial and Farmland 40-acre minimum or “HI” and “F/40”
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Planner: Kayla Nelson, Associate Planner
nelsonk@countyofmonterey.gov
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a fifty-year Permit Extension to a previously approved Use Permit (proposed term to expire on August 10, 2083), subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A). Please read the resolution carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. The applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions...
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