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PLN250295 - PRASAD NARAIN & AMRITA B TRS (AT&T MOBILITY)
Public hearing to consider the demolition of an existing “Union 76” circular pylon sign and the construction of a 70-foot 4 inch tall, 256 square foot dual sided square “Eco Gas & Mart” freestanding pylon sign; the installation of 12 new antennas and five string batteries on the freestanding sign, and associated site improvements.
Project Location: 11400 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012
Proposed CEQA action: Find that denial of the project is Statutorily Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(4) and 15270(b).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that denial of the project is Statutorily Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(4) and 15270; and
2) Deny a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. A Use Permit and Design Approval to allow demolition of an existing pylon sign and allow for the development and construction of a 70-foot 4 inch tall “Eco Gas & Mart” freestanding pylon sign; and
b. A Use Permit and Design Approval to allow for the installation of twelve (12) new antennas and five (5) string batteries on the freestanding sign, and associated site improvements.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends denial of the proposed project.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Greg Davis with Centerline Communications LLC on behalf of AT&T Mobility
Property Owner: Narain Prasad & Amrita B. Prasad Trs
APN: 030-281-023-000
Parcel Size: 0.53 acres
Zoning: Mixed Use and Design Control overlay “MU-C-D”
Plan Area: Castroville Community Plan (North County Area Plan)
Flagged and Staked: No
Project Planner: Jade Mason, Assistant Planner
masonj@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 755-3759
Brendon Coye, Senior Planner
coyeb@countyofmonterey.gov, (831...
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