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PLN240238 - CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Coastlands II Retaining Wall)
Consider demolition of a failed retaining wall, construction of a replacement retaining wall and new guard rail barrier system, restoration of the roadway, development within the Critical Viewshed, and development on slopes in excess of 30%.
Project Location: State Route Highway 1, Post Mile Marker (PM) 44.34, Big Sur
Proposed CEQA action: Consider a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162 and find that no additional environmental review is required.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Consider a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2023040738) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162 and find that no additional environmental review is required; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. Coastal Development Permit for the demolition of a failed retaining wall, construction of a 185 linear foot retaining wall and a 360 linear foot guardrail, restoration of the roadway, and associated site improvements;
2. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within the Critical Viewshed; and
3. Coastal Development Permit for development on slopes in excess of 30%.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 6 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Adam Digiovine, Caltrans
Property Owner: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 5
APN: 000-000-000-000 (within Caltrans right-of-way)
Parcel Size: Approximately 0.2 miles
Zoning: Unclassified
Plan Area: Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
Caltrans proposes to construct a soldier pile retaining wall along the southbound lane to restore and protect Highway 1 from a failed retaining wall and slide activity at this location. The ...
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