Title
PLN150082 - INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH PROP OWNERS (VERIZON WIRELESS)
(CONTINUED FROM JUNE 28, 2017)
Public hearing to consider recommending the Board of Supervisors amend the Conservation and Scenic Easement and approve construction of a wireless communication facility, pending amendment of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed.
Project Location: 22400 Indian Springs Road, Salinas, Toro Area Plan (Assessor's Parcel Number 139-111-011-000)
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 accept the Amended Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed from the Indian Springs Ranch Property Owners Association; and
3) Approve a Use Permit and Design Approval, subject to Board 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: "O-D" or Open Space, Design Control District or
Plan Area: Toro
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
On June 28, 2017, the Indian Springs/Verizon Wireless project came before the Planning Commission for consideration. The Planning Commission identified concerns with the appropriateness of amending the existing conservation and scenic easement to allow a wireless communication facility and potential visual and neighborhood character impacts caused by establishment of such facility. The commission found the findings and evidence...
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