Title
PLN150082 - INDIAN SPRINGS
Public hearing to consider a wireless communication facility, pending amendment of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and consider recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to amend the Conservation and Scenic Easement.
Project Location: 22400 Indian Springs Road, Salinas, Toro Area Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt a Negative Declaration
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Adopt a Negative Declaration;
2) Recommend the Board of Supervisors to:
a. Accept the Amended Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed for the Indian Springs Ranch Property Owners Association,
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Amended Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed, and
c. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Amended Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed to the County Recorder for recordation; and
3) Approve a Use Permit and Design Approval, subject to approval of the Amended Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed, to allow a wireless communication facility consisting of:
a. construction of a 34-foot tall mono-eucalyptus wireless communications pole
b. equipment shelter
c. electric meter
d. 30-kilowatt standby diesel generator surrounded by an 8-foot tall fence.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends approval subject to 16 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Verizon Wireless
Property Owner: Indian Springs RCH Prop Owners
APN: 139-111-011-000
Parcel Size: 72.67 Acres
Zoning: Open Space, Design Control District or "O-D"
Plan Area: Toro
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
In January 2015, the applicant, Verizon Wireless, made an application to RMA-Planning to allow the establishment of a wireless communication facility (WCF) within an area owned by the Indian Springs Ranch Property Owners association within the Indian Springs Ranch subdivision. Through staff's analysis...
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