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PLN010239-EXT1 - HIDDEN CANYON QUARRY (PTM SCHIPPER LLC AND GOLDEN APPLE PROPERTIES INC)
Administrative hearing to consider a twenty-year permit extension to a previously approved Use Permit (Planning Commission Resolution No. 050119, HCD-Planning File No. PLN010239) that allowed the removal of natural materials, including an on-site processing operation.
Project Location: 38755 Metz Road, Greenfield
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 an approximate 19-year extension to a previously approved Use Permit and Reclamation Plan (Planning Commission Resolution No. 050119, HCD-Planning File No. PLN010239) that allowed the removal of natural materials, including an on-site processing operation [CA Mine ID #91-27-0029]. The term would expire on March 30, 2045.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval, subject to 2 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Mark Lerner
Property Owner: PTM Schipper LLC and Golden Apple Properties Inc
APNs: 418-401-029-000, 418-401-030-000 and 418-401-031-000
Zoning: Split-zoned High Industrial or “HI”, Farmland 40-acre minimum or “F/40” and Permanent Grazing 40-acre minimum or “PG/40”
Plan Area: Central Salinas Valley Area Plan
Planner: Kayla Nelson, Associate Planner
nelsonk@countyofmonterey.gov
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a Permit Extension to a previously approved Use Permit (proposed term to expire on March 30, 2025), subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resoluti...
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