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PLN210039-EXT1 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CASTRO CANYON BRIDGE)
Administrative hearing to consider a three-year extension to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN210039) that allowed safety improvements to the Castro Canyon Bridge within the Big Sur Critical Viewshed, on slopes exceeding 30 percent, and within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat.
Project Location: Post Mile 43.12, Castro Canyon Bridge (Br. No. 44-0035, between Post Mile markers 43.05 - 43.25), Big Sur
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions per section 15300.2
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions per section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a three-year extension to a previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN210039) that allowed safety improvements to the Castro Canyon Bridge within the Big Sur Critical Viewshed, on slopes exceeding 30 percent, and within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 1 condition of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Geramaldi
Property Owner: State of California Department of Transportation
APN: 000-000-000-000
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 40 acres per unit, with a Design Control Overlay (Coastal Zone) or “RDR/40-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Big Sur Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a three-year Permit Extension to a previously approved Combined Development Permit, subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A). Please read the resolution carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. The applicant will be...
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