Title
PLN220090 - CALTRANS/GARRAPATA BRIGDE RAILS
Public hearing to consider denying 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: Find that denial of the project qualifies for a statutory exemption from CEQA per CEQA Guidelines section 15270.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1) Find that denial of the project qualifies for a statutory exemption from CEQA per CEQA Guidelines section 15270; and
2) Deny a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. A Coastal Development Permit and Design Approval to allow the replacement of the bridge rails on the historic Garrapata Bridge;
b. A Coastal Development Permit to allow development within the Critical Viewshed;
c. A Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources, and
d. A Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat areas.
A draft resolution for denial, including findings with is attached for consideration (Exhibit A).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Mitch Dallas
Project Owner: California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
Zoning: PQP-D (CZ)
Plan Area: Big Sur Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to remove and replace the bridge rails on the Garrapata Creek bridge. The project was considered at the February 22, 2023 Planning Commission hearing. At the hearing, the Planning Commission considered the evidence included in the staff report, written comments submitted prior to the hearing, and oral testimony and comments presented at the hearing.
After deliberation, the Planning Commission adopted a motion of intent to deny the project and directed staff to prepare a draft resolution with findings and evidence for denial that would b...
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