Title
PLN170920 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA (CALTRANS)
Public hearing to consider the rehabilitation and widening of the west-bound Castroville Overhead (vehicle) Bridge.
Project Location: State Route 156, between post-miles 1.1 and 2.1, North County Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
a. Find that the project is a minor alteration to an existing highway, which qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a Coastal Development Permit allow the rehabilitation and widening of the west-bound Castroville Overhead Bridge.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit A).
Staff recommends approval subject to five (5) conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Owner: State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
APN: 000-000-000-000; Caltrans right-of-way; no APN assigned
Zoning: Caltrans right-of-way; no zoning classification assigned
Parcel Size: Not applicable
Flagged and Staked: Not applicable
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this project is to improve the level of travel safety for existing vehicles, not increase road capacity. The proposed vehicle bridge improvements will increase vehicle safety by providing wider paved shoulders and rails that meet current safety standards. The Applicant proposes to rehabilitate and widen the west-bound Castroville Overhead (vehicle) Bridge on State Route 156, which crosses over existing railroad tracks. The current west-bound bridge is approximately 32 feet wide, consisting of two 12-foot travel lanes, with 1-foot inside/outside shoulders and 3-foot wide curbs with wooden rails on either side. As proposed, the west-bound bridge will be widened by 10 feet to approximately 42 feet, c...
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