Title
PLN170647 - SMITH (ECO-SITE)
Public hearing to consider the installation of a wireless communications facility consisting of a 65-foot high monopole with six (6) antennas, outdoor cabinet, and fenced perimeter.
Proposed Location: 8515 Coker Road, Salinas
Proposed CEQA Action: Mitigated Negative Declaration
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator continue the public hearing on the Eco-Smith application to a date uncertain.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owner: Richard and Susan B. Smith
APN: 125-102-001-000
Agent: Eco-Site
Zoning: LDR/B-6
Plan Area: North County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Photo-simulations provided
SUMMARY:
The application for a wireless communication facility is subject to a Federal Communications Commission declaratory ruling on timelines for processing applications ("shot clock"). In this case, the "shot clock" was extended by written agreement between the applicant and the County to allow additional time to prepare an Initial Study pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A hearing before the Zoning Administrator was scheduled soon after the close of the comment period on the Initial Study in accordance with limitations on processing timelines.
Comments were received at the close of the comment period on the Initial Study and additional time is needed to evaluate and respond to those comments. Therefore, staff, with agreement from the applicant, is recommending that the Zoning Administrator continue this project to a date uncertain while comments received on the Initial Study area addressed.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:
Environmental Health Bureau
RMA-Public Works
RMA-Environmental Services
Water Resources Agency
North County Fire Protection District
LUAC:
The project was referred to the North County Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) for review. The LUAC supported the project as prop...
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