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PLN210039 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CASTRO CANYON BRIDGE)
Public hearing to consider safety upgrades to the existing Castro Canyon bridge railing, replacement and installation of new guardrails and crash cushions, improvement to existing culvert and drainage inlet, and addition of new 20 linear foot retaining wall. The project includes development within the Critical Viewshed, on slopes exceeding 30%, and within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat.
Project Location: State Route 1 (Highway 1), Post Mile 43.12, Castro Canyon Bridge (Br. No. 44-0035, between Post-Mile Markers 43.05 - 43.25), Big Sur (No Assessor's Parcel Number Big Sur (No Assessor's Parcel Number), Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone.
Proposed CEQA Action: Find that project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
a. Find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1) Coastal Development Permit and Design Approval to allow improvements to the Castro Canyon Bridge, including bridge rail upgrades & placement of a new retaining wall;
2) Coastal Development Permit to allow development within the Big Sur Critical viewshed;
3) Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes exceeding 30%; and
4) Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to three conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Property Owner: State of California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
Agent: State of California Department of Transportation
APN: No APN assigned, State of California DOT right-of-way ...
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