Title
PLN180345 - SCHEID VINEYARDS CALIFORNIA INC.
Public hearing to consider a Minor Subdivision Tentative Map to allow the division of a 373 acre parcel into four parcels of 149 acres (Parcel A); 94 acres (Parcel B); 68 (Parcel C); and 62 acres (Parcel D), respectively for agricultural financing purposes. The property is under a Williamson Act Contract. No individual septic or water systems are proposed.
Project Location: 34954 Metz Road, Soledad (Assessor's Parcel Number 34954 Metz Road, Soledad), Central Salinas Valley
Proposed CEQA action: Consider Addendum to previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Consider an Addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration.
2) Adopt a resolution to Minor Subdivision Tentative Map to allow the division of a 373 acre parcel into four parcels of 149 acres (Parcel A); 94 acres (Parcel B); 68 (Parcel C); and 62 acres (Parcel D), respectively for agricultural financing purposes.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 12 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Luis Osorio/JRG Attorneys
Property Owner: Scheid Vineyards California, Inc. c/o Scott Scheid
APN: 257-121-003-000
Parcel Size: 373 acres
Zoning: F/40 (Farmlands)
Plan Area: Central Salinas Valley
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
Located approximately 1.7 miles east of Highway 101, at the southeastern end of the City of Soledad, the project involves the division of an approximately 373 acre parcel, zoned F/40 (Farmlands with 40 acres minimum) into four parcels. According to the California Department of Conservation, the parcel is designed as Prime Farmland (Prime Farmland has the best combination of physical and chemical features able to sustain long term agricultural production). The 373 acres are to be converted into four lots consisting ...
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