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File #: AP 26-049    Name: PLN250356 - GARDNER EMILY SARAH ET AL (T-MOBILE)
Type: Administrative Permit Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/12/2026 In control: Administrative Permit
On agenda: 5/20/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN250356 - GARDNER EMILY SARAH ET AL (T-MOBILE) Administrative hearing to consider the co-location of a wireless communications facility with associated improvements, including an increase in the height of the 62 feet monopole to 70 plus feet in height. Project Location: 58 Asoleado Drive, Carmel Valley. 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.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Radio Frequency Report, 5. Exhibit D - Photo Simulations
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PLN250356 - GARDNER EMILY SARAH ET AL (T-MOBILE)
Administrative hearing to consider the co-location of a wireless communications facility with associated improvements, including an increase in the height of the 62 feet monopole to 70 plus feet in height.
Project Location: 58 Asoleado Drive, Carmel Valley.
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 a Minor and Trivial Amendment to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PC92-214, Planning Commission Resolution 93-012) consisting of:
1. A Use Permit for cellular equipment; and
2. A Use Permit in area of visual sensitivity.
This Amendment would allow for a co-location of a wireless communications facility with associated improvements, including an increase in the height of the 62 feet monopole to 70 plus feet in height.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A.1). Staff recommends approval subject to 8 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Eric Lentz
Property Owner: GARDNER EMILY SARAH ET AL (T-MOBILE)
APN: 417-111--009--000
Parcel Size: 13.14 acres
Zoning: Permanent Grazing/40 acre building site minimum and Design Control District, Permanent Grazing/40 acre building site minimum, and Resource Conservation/20 acre building site minimum or “PG/40-D|PG/40|RC/20”
Plan Area: Cachagua Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Photo-Simulations Provided
Planner: Taylor Price, Senior Planner
Pricet1@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 784-2179



SUMMARY
Staff are recommending approval of a Minor and Trivia...

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