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PLN230259 - MESSIER WINE PROPERTIES LLC
Public hearing to consider establishment of an agricultural processing facility for the processing grapes for wine production. Site improvements include establishment of a 2,400 square foot decomposed granite “crush pad”.
Project Location: 27545 Via Quintana Road, Carmel
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to Sections 15303 and 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines, 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) Finding the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to Sections 15303 and 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2) Approving a Use Permit for the establishment of an agricultural processing facility for the processing between 50 to 75 tons of grapes per year on and adjacent to a 2,400 square foot decomposed granite crush pad. Wine production would be approximately 3,000 to 4,500 cases per year.
Staff has prepared a draft resolution, including findings and evidence, for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to four conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Applicant: Messier Wine Properties LLC
Agent: Joel Panzer, Maureen Wruck Planning Consultants LLC
APN: 185-052-018-000
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 10 acre per unit with Design Control, Site Plan Review and Residential Allocation Zone overlays or “RDR/10-D-S-RAZ” and Low Density Residential, 5 acre per unit with Design Control, Site Plan Review and Residential Allocation Zone overlays or “LDR/5-D-S-RAZ”
Parcel Size: 91.5 acres
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
Project Planner: Son Pham-Gallardo, Senior Planner
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The subject property is split-zoned, with approximate 1/4th zoned RDR and the remaining area zoned LDR. Existing development consists of a 5,700 square foot barn, viticulture and inter...
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