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PLN220090 - CALTRANS/GARRAPATA BRIDGE RAILS
Public hearing to consider California Department of Transportation's ("Caltrans") appeal concerning its Garrapata Creek Bridge Rail Replacement project on Highway 1, Big Sur.
Project Location: Garrapata Creek Bridge near post mile 63.0 on HWY 1, Big Sur Land Use Plan.
Proposed California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") action: Certify that the Board has considered Caltrans' Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2020049027) for the Garrapata Creek Bridge Rail Replacement Project.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
? Certify that Caltrans' Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2020049027) for the Garrapata Creek Bridge Rail Replacement Project has been considered;
? Adopt a Statement of Overriding considerations for Aesthetic Impacts;
? Grant Caltrans' appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Garrapata Creek Bridge Rail Replacement Project (PLN220090);
? Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
? A Coastal Development Permit and Design Approval to allow the replacement of the bridge rails on the historic Garrapata Bridge;
? A Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources; and
? A Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat; and
? Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.
A draft resolution, including findings with evidence is attached for consideration (Attachment B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Mitch Dallas
Project Applicant: California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans")
Zoning: WSC/40-D
Plan Area: Big Sur Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No (visual simulations provided)
SUMMARY:
The California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") proposes to remove and replace the bridge rails on the Garrapata Creek bridge. This bridge is one of seven historic bridges in Big Sur, six of which have open spandrel desig...
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