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PLN110289 - County of Monterey RMA Public Works (Highway 1 Climbing Lane)
Public hearing to consider a Combined Development Permit to construct a climbing land on northbound State Route 1 from Carmel River Bridge through the Carmel Valley Road intersection, including removal of 31 trees.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Zoning Administrator:
Adopt a resolution to:
1) Approve a Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a climbing lane on northbound State Route 1 from Carmel River Bridge through the Carmel Valley Road intersection to connect with the existing climbing lane on northbound State Route 1 north of Carmel Valley Road; upgrading of the wooden signal poles at the intersection of State Route 1 and Carmel Valley Road; and grading of approximately 16,670 cubic yards of cut and 5,750 cubic yards of fill; and a Coastal Development Permit for the removal of 31 trees greater than 6 inches in diameter (which includes one double-trunked Coast Live Oak, Arroyo Willows and Black Cottonwoods); and
2) Consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Addendum that were previously adopted by Caltrans.
SUMMARY:
Monterey County Resource Management Agency (RMA) in cooperation with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is proposing to construct a northbound climbing lane on State Route 1 between Rio Road and Carmel Valley Road. The project consists of widening on the east side of State Highway 1 to provide for a second northbound through-lane (climbing lane), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ramp improvements at the intersection at the Rio Road intersection, and upgrading the wooden signal poles at the intersection of Carmel Valley Road. Approximate limit of construction is from Carmel River Bridge to 400 feet north of Carmel Valley Road. The purpose of the road widening is to improve traffic operations and safety. The widening would not result in significant changes to road capacity.
The project is generally located on the bo...
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