Title
PLN180115 - MFJK PARTNERSHIP
Public hearing to consider installation of a ground mount photovoltaic system in a dirt parking lot to support existing agricultural uses within 750-feet of a known archaeological resource.
Project Location: 2250 Highway 1, Moss Landing, North County Land Use Plan (APN: 413-011-029-000)
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1) Find the project is for a ground mount photovoltaic system accessory to the agricultural use of the property which qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption per Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions per to Section 15300.2; and
2) Adopt a resolution to approve the Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Coastal Development Permit to establish an agricultural support facility consisting of a ground mount photovoltaic system and
b. Coastal Administrative Permit to allow development within 750-feet of a known archaeological resource.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 7 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Enable Energy
Property Owner: MFJK Partnership
APN: 413-011-029-000
Parcel Size: 20.30 acres
Zoning: Agricultural Conservation, Coastal Zone or "AC(CZ)" and Resource Conservation, Coastal Zone or "RC(CZ)"
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The subject property is located approximately 1 mile north of the community of Moss Landing. The applicant requests to install a 415 kW ground mount photovoltaic system (solar array) to provide renewable energy to the existing agricultural support facilities on the site. The 20.30 acre parcel contains several agriculturally related uses; row crops, agricultural support facilities, paved and non-paved parking and farm equipment storage ...
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