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PLN250272 - CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER CO
Public hearing to consider the construction of two backwash waste tanks with a capacity of 195,000 gallons each that would exceed the allowable height (15 feet) by 11.15 feet and be within the Carmel Valley floodplain.
Project Location: 9210 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley Master Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15303, and that there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of; 1) Design Approval for the construction of two backwash waste tanks with a capacity of 195,000 gallons each; 2) Use Permit to exceed the allowable height of 15 feet by 11.5 feet (26.5 feet in height); and 3) Use Permit to allow development in the Carmel Valley floodplain.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 6 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Conor O’Toole
Property Owner: California-American Water Company
APN: 169-141-016-000 and 169-141-023-000
Parcel Size: 3.65 acres
Zoning: Low Density Residential with a density of 1 acre per unit, Design Control overlay, Site Plan overlay, and a Residential Allocation overlay or “LDR/1-D-S-RAZ”
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Planner: Jade Mason, Assistant Planner
masonj@countyofmonterey.gov, (831)755-3759
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The subject property is located at 9210 Carmel Valley Road, within the Carmel Valley Master Plan. The property is a previously developed paved site that is fenced in and used in connection with California-American Water Company’s (C...
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