SCH Number 2019029097

Project Info

Title

OE3 Training Center

Description

The applicant is requesting a new use permit to build and operate a new campus and equipment training activities. This new use permit would replace the existing mining use permit on the subject property. The new campus and training center includes the following: 1) construction and operation of a new campus facility (without dormitory); and 2) allowance for field instruction with construction equipment on the property. The project will include the relocation of existing classrooms and equipment training from the Rancho Murieta Training Center; the dormitory and food preparation will continue to reside at the current campus location in Rancho Murieta. The field instruction area will cover 425 acres; however, only 80 acres will be actively disturbed at one time. The applicant proposes a five year rotation cycle, so that the land can rest and revegetate. The project consists of the following planning Entitlements: 1. A Use Permit for a private school to allow 450-acres of 1,500-acre site to be utilized as an Operating Engineers training center in the AG-80 zone. 2. A Design Review to comply with Countywide Design Guidelines. 3. A Williamson Act Contract to re-enter into contract and prevent non-renewal scheduled to occur December 2024 on portions of the subject property. 4. Williamson Act Cancellation to cancel the existing contract on the 25-acre campus site.

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