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PLN200118-EXT1 - CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (HWY 156 ROUNDABOUTS)
Administrative hearing to consider a two-year Permit Extension to a previously approved Combined Development Permit consisting of a: 1) Coastal Development Permit to allow construction of three roundabouts to replace the existing Castroville Boulevard/Highway 156 intersection, including construction of on and off ramps, a new bridge overpass, reuse of a portion of the current Castroville Boulevard as a mixed use bicycle and pedestrian path, driveway improvements, a new frontage road, the realignment of Castroville Boulevard and replacement along the new or modified sections of Highway 156 and Castroville Boulevard; 2) Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes exceeding 25%; 3) Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of one native tree and two non-native landmark trees; and 4) Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat areas.
Project Location: State Route (Highway) 156 between Castroville Boulevard [Postmile R1.40] and the Moro Cojo Slough Bridge [Postmile 1.60], adjacent to Castroville Boulevard as it intersects Collin Road, and within the Monte Del Lago mobile home park, Castroville.
Proposed CEQA action: Consider a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Assessment with Finding of No Significant Impact (FEIR/EA with FONSI) together with a NEPA/CEQA Re-Validation Form, prepared by the California Department of Transportation (SCH #1999111063), and find that the preparation of a subsequent environmental document is not required, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 or 15163.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
1. Consider a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Assessment with Finding of No Significant Impact (FEIR/EA with FONSI) together with a NEPA/CEQA Re-Validation Form, prep...
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