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PLN190348 - SALINAS SELF STORAGE
Public hearing to consider a Variance to allow an on-site advertisement sign for Salinas Self-Storage along Highway 101 with a maximum height of 50 feet, which is an increase of the maximum allowable height from 35 feet.
Project Location: 201 Harrison Road, Salinas (SR101 Offramp at Sala Road)
CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per section 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
1) Find the project consists of construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial facilities which qualifies as a Class 11 Categorical Exemption pursuant to section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines; and there are no exceptions applicable as described in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2) Approve a Variance increasing the maximum allowable height for an on-site advertising sign (17 feet by 12 feet, 204 square feet) from 35-feet to a maximum height of 50-feet.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owner: Salinas Self Storage
APN: 113-091-006-000
Zoning: Light Commercial ("LC")
Agent: Signs by Van/Jeremy Vanderkraats
Parcel Size: 5.01 acres
Planning Area: Greater Salinas
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Harrison and Sala Road, approximately one mile north of the City of Salinas. Salinas Self Storage is requesting approval of a 50-foot-tall sign with 204 square feet of space for advertisement for the self-storage facilities on-site. As designed, the proposed sign area is within the allowable maximum advertising square footage of 300 square feet. However, it would exceed the 35-foot maximum height limit, so a Variance to allow an additional 15 feet in height is required.
This proposed sign would replace an existing sign that was established before Caltrans completed highway improvements in 2004. The site is immediately adjacent to (west of) Highway 101, and additional height is requested d...
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