Title
PLN150149 - Del Monte Forest Area Local Coastal Program Amendment (Policy 20)
Public hearing to consider a resolution of intent to adopt certain Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendments for the coastal area of the Del Monte Forest, including the following:
a. Amendment to Policy 20 of the Del Monte Forest Area Land Use Plan to modify standards of development within the indigenous Monterey cypress habitat; and
b. Corresponding amendments to the text of Section 20.147.040.D.2 of Part 5 of Title 20 (Coastal Implementation Plan) of the Monterey County Code regulating development within the indigenous Monterey cypress habitat within the Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan area.
Proposed CEQA Action: Statutorily Exempt per Public Resources Code section 21080.9 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15265
Del Monte Forest Indigenous Monterey Cypress Habitat Area, Pebble Beach, Del Monte Forest
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution of intent (Attachment A) to:
1. Find the action Statutorily Exempt per Public Resources Code section 21080.9 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15265;
2. Amend the text of Policy 20 (Exhibit A to Attachment A) of the Del Monte Forest Area Land Use Plan;
3. Adopt an ordinance (Exhibit B to Attachment A) to amend the text of Section 20.147.040.D.2 of Part 5 of Title 20 (Coastal Implementation Plan) of the Monterey County Code regulating development within the indigenous Monterey cypress habitat within the Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan area;
4. Certify that the amendments are intended to be carried out in a manner fully in conformity with the Coastal Act; and
5. Direct staff to transmit the proposed amendments to the California Coastal Commission for certification together with materials sufficient for a thorough and complete review.
SUMMARY:
The Del Monte Forest Area Land Use Plan (DMF LUP) includes policies for protecting resources, including but not limited to, the indigenous Monterey cypress habitat. The ...
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