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PLN150266 - COUNTY OF MONTEREY (VICTORINE RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANY)
Public hearing to consider action on a Combined Development Permit to allow the construction of two replacement wells and associated site improvements within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat.
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorical Exemption per CEQA Guideline Section 15304(f)
21447 Highway 1, Carmel, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Determine this project is Categorically Exempt per CEQA Section 15304(f);
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of 1) a Coastal Administrative Permit to allow the construction of two replacement wells for the Victorine Ranch Mutual Water System and associated site improvements; and 2) a Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of an environmentally sensitive habitat area (ESHA), based on the findings and evidence and subject to 10 conditions of approval (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Land Owner: County of Monterey
Applicant: Victorine Ranch Mutual Water Company
APN: 243-221-018-000 and 243-211-019-000
Parcel Size: 76.2 acres
Agent: Dale Ellis with Anthony Lombardo and Associates
Flagged and Staked: No
Zoning: "WSC/40-D (CZ)" Watershed and Scenic Conservation/40 acres per unit - Design Control District in the Coastal Zone
SUMMARY:
The Victorine Ranch Mutual Water Company (VRMWC) provides domestic water supply to the Victorine Ranch subdivision. This system is permitted for up to 9 connections and currently provides water service to 5 residences. The VRMWC is currently served by one well located on privately owned property (APN 243-221-026-000) and utilizes water utility easements on property owned by the County of Monterey (APNs 243-221-018-000 and 243-221-019-000) for distribution lines and a 50,000 gallon water storage tank.
VRMWC is seeking a permit to replace this existing well and to install a sec...
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