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PLN200247 - DAY KEITH W & MICHELLE E TRS
Continued from September 12, 2024, Zoning Administrator hearing to consider the after-the-fact establishment of an agricultural support facility consisting of a storage site for finished compost product.
Project Location: 30053 Short Rd, Gonzales, CA 93926, Central Salinas Valley Area Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines and that none of the exceptions to the exemption in section 15300.2 can be made.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that the project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 and that none of the exceptions to the exemption in section 15300.2 can be made; and
2) Approve an after-the-fact Use Permit to partially clear a Code Enforcement violation (20CE00206) and allow an agricultural support facility consisting of a storage site for finished compost product.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 7 conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Joel Panzer
Property Owner: Day Keith W & Michelle E Trust
APN: 216-032-015-000 & 216-032-016-000
Zoning: "F/40" (Farmlands)
Size: 51.655 acres
Plan Area: Central Salinas Valley Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
This project was originally scheduled for the September 12, 2024, Zoning Administrator hearing. During the hearing, Environmental Services raised concerns over the project site being entirely within the floodplain and required clarification on whether compost is subject to FEMA's no fill order (Temporary Suspension of CLOMR-F and LOMR-F Applications).
Environmental Services has since reviewed the project and their aspect of concern for PLN200247 has been resolved. Additionally, the applicant submitted a hydraulic assessment report prepared by Lawrence & Associates (see ...
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