Title
PLN150082 - INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS (VERIZON WIRELESS)
Public hearing, continued from October 11, 2017, to adopt a resolution denying a Use Permit to establish a wireless communication facility.
Project Location: 22400 Indian Springs Road, Salinas, Toro Area Plan (Assessor's Parcel Number 139-111-011-000)
Proposed CEQA Action: Statutory Exemption per Public Resource Code Section 21080(b)(5) and Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that this is the disapproval of a project by a public agency which qualifies as a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2) Deny a Use Permit and Design Approval, 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; and
d. 30-kilowatt standby diesel generator surrounded by an 8-foot tall fence.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Verizon Wireless
Property Owner: Indian Springs Ranch Property 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:
Indian Springs RCH Property Owners (Verizon Wireless) proposed development of a wireless communication facility (WCF) within an area zoned Open Space with a Design Control overlay district (OS-D). This zoning allows for the establishment of a WCF, provided a Use Permit and Design Approval is granted. However, the subject property is incumbered by restrictions of an existing Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed (CSED), limiting development on the site. The proposed project sought to amend the existing CSED to allow a WCF as an appropriate use and to establish a WCF, consisting of a 34-foot tall tower, equipment shelter, and bac...
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