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PLN220226 - FERNANDEZ BROTHERS INC (VERTICAL BRIDGE)
Public hearing to consider action on the installation of an 80-foot high wireless communications facility consisting of a faux lattice tower with 12 antennas, associated equipment, cabinets enclosed within a 1,600 square foot fenced equipment enclosure area, and associated site improvements.
Project Location: In front of 975 San Juan Grade Road, Salinas, CA 93906 (GPS Coordinates 36.771228, -121.605317)
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Planning Commission continue the hearing on this item to the January 10, 2024, Planning Commission hearing.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Melissa Keith (Vertical Bridge)
Property Owner: Fernandez Brothers INC
APN: 211-221-007-000
Parcel Size: 123 Acres
Zoning: Farmlands 40 acres minimum or "F/40"
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Height simulated by raised balloon
Project Planner: Christina Vu, Assistant Planner
(831) 755-5139 or vuc@co.monterey.ca.us
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The proposed project includes an 80-foot high wireless communications facility. Staff requests the Planning Commission allow a continuance of the hearing to a date certain, January 10, 2024, to allow the applicant and carrier additional time to obtain further information to complete their alternative site analysis.
Prepared by: Christina Vu, Assistant Planner, x5139
Reviewed by: Anna Ginette Quenga, AICP, Principal Planner
Approved by: Craig Spencer, Chief of Planning
cc: Front Counter Copy; Planning Commission, Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Christina Vu, Planner, Anna Quenga, AICP, Principal Planner; Fernandez Brothers INC, Property Owner; Melissa Keith, Agent; The Open Monterey Project (Molly Erickson); LandWatch (Executive Director); ...
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