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PLN200271 - AMARAL RANCHES
Public hearing to consider after-the-fact approval to partially clear a Code Enforcement violation (20CE00295) to allow an onsite agricultural support and farm equipment storage facility for wooden pallet storage, repair, sale and rent.
Project Location: 31201 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Article 19 Section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
1. Find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15301, existing facilities, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2. Approve an after the fact Use Permit to partially clear a Code Enforcement violation (20CE00295) and allow an onsite agricultural support and farm equipment storage facility for wooden pallet storage, repair, sale and rent. Onsite pallet production shall not exceed 28,000 pallets in a 12-month period.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Rick Castillo, Floor Plan Design Co.
Property Owner: Amaral Ranches
APNs: 223-071-013-000
Parcel Size: 56.01 Acres
Zoning: Farmland with a density of one unit per 40 acres or “F/40”
Plan Area: Central Salinas Valley Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The project is located at 31201 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales, (APN: 223-071-013-000) within the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan. The project consists of permitting of an after the fact Use Permit for establishment of an onsite agricultural support and farm equipment storage facility. The project has been reviewed with applicable goals and policies in the 2010 General Plan, policies in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan and Title 21 Zoning Ordinance and found consistent.
This property was cited with a violation for an unpermitted pallet storage yard in 2020. The Code Compliance Officer also identified substandard structures and ele...
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