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Adopt a Resolution:
a. Approving Soberanes Fire Recovery Guidelines to support the processing of permits for the rebuilding of structures destroyed or damaged by the 2016 Soberanes Fire for a 5-year period (August 31, 2021); and
b. Authorizing the Director of Resource Management Agency to extend the five-year timeframe for applying these Guidelines, not to exceed August 31, 2026.
CEQA Action: Statutory Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 (Emergency Projects)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached resolution:
a. Approving Soberanes Fire Recovery Guidelines to support the processing of permits for the rebuilding of structures destroyed or damaged by the 2016 Soberanes Fire for a 5-year period; and
b. Authorizing the Director of Resource Management Agency to extend the 5-year timeframe for applying these Guidelines, not to exceed August 31, 2026.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project File Number: REF160050
Project Location: Soberanes Creek, Garrapata State Park, Carmel Highlands, Palo Colorado, Tassajara, Carmel Valley, Big Sur. At the time of preparing this report, the fire was not fully contained so other locations may ultimately be affected.
Planning Area: Cachagua Area Plan, Carmel Valley Master Plan, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Big Sur Land Use Plan
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Recovery from a disaster is a difficult one - particularly for property owners who have lost their homes and personal possessions. As a result, Monterey County has always made efforts to facilitate the rebuilding process, wherever practical. In prior disasters, the Board has adopted Fire Recovery Guidelines. Staff used the Pfeiffer Fire and the 2015 Fire Incident (Tassajara and Laureles Fires) guidelines as a template for 2016 Soberanes Fire Recovery Guidelines, including:
* Establish an expedited permit process for those seeking to rebuild a structure or infrastructure (roads, wells, septic, utilities, etc) damaged or destroye...
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