Title
PLN220090 - CALTRANS/GARRAPATA BRIDGE RAILS
Public hearing to consider approving the replacement of bridge rails on Garrapata Bridge, Highway 1, Big Sur.
Project Location: Garrapata Creek Bridge near post mile 63.0 on HWY 1, Big Sur Land Use Plan.
Proposed CEQA action: Consider: 1) The categorical exclusion determination pursuant to the National Environmental Protection Act; and 2) The Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2020049027), Tier 1- Big Sur Bridge Rail Replacement Program and Tier 2 - Garrapata Creek Bridge Rail Replacement Project, with both documents being certified by the California Department of Transportation as lead agency; adopt a statement of overriding considerations; and adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Certify the categorical exclusion determination pursuant to the National Environmental Protection Act and the Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2020049027), Tier 1- Big Sur Bridge Rail Replacement Program and Tier 2 - Garrapata Creek Bridge Rail Replacement Project, have been considered;
b. Adopt a Statement of Overriding considerations (Visual Impacts);
c. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. A Coastal Development Permit and Design Approval to allow the replacement of the bridge rails on the historic Garrapata Bridge;
2. A Coastal Development Permit to allow development within the Critical Viewshed;
3. A Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources; and
4. A Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat; and
d. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.
A draft resolution for approval, including findings with evidence and proposed conditions/mitigations, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Mitch Dallas
Project Owner: California Department of Transportatio...
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