Title
PLN150732 - KAISER (VERIZON WIRELESS)
Public hearing to consider action on the establishment of a wireless communication facility with a 55 foot tall mono-eucalyptus wireless communications pole and the relocation of an 8-inch oak tree.
Project Location: 457 Carpenteria Road, Aromas
Proposed CEQA action: Exempt per 15303
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
1) Find the project categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines;
2) Approve a Use Permit to allow the establishment of a wireless communications facility consisting of:
a. construction of a 55-foot tall mono-eucalyptus wireless communications pole
b. equipment shelter
c. standby diesel generator
d. 8-foot tall security fence enclosure; and
3) Approve a Tree Removal Permit to allow the relocation of an 8-inch oak tree.
The attached resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator adopt the resolution approving PLN150732 subject to 14 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Matt Norton, Verizon Wireless
Property Owner: Kaiser Terrance Ray Tr Et Al
APN: 267-191-045-000
Parcel Size: 0.9 acres
Zoning: "LDR/1" or Low Density Residential, 1 acre per unit
Plan Area: North County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The subject property is located within a rural residential area of north Monterey County. The parcel fronts along Carpenteria Road, which is a light to moderately traveled roadway. Across the street is the Aromas Fire District fire station. Residential lots abut the property on the north and south and a private lane, Arlon Way, abuts the property on the west. The unincorporated community of Aromas is less than one mile north of the property and Highway 101 is approximately 2.5 mile to the southeast. Access to the property exists through a driveway off Carpenteria Road. Existing development consists of a single family...
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