Title
PLN160590 - BJ-CR, INC
Public hearing to consider a follow-up Coastal Development Permit to restore approximately 7.7 acres of a 52-acre parcel located within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat (ESHA) to clear Code Enforcement case (15CE00187).
Project Location: 967 Salinas Road, Royal Oaks, North County Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Rich Uto
Owner: BJ-CR, Inc.
APN: 117-072-006-000
Zoning: RC (CZ)
Parcel Size: 52 acre parcel
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
1) Finding the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines;
and
2) Approving a Coastal Development Permit for development within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat (ESHA) to restore approximately 7.7 acres of a 52-acre parcel to clear Code Enforcement violation (15CE00187).
A draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 4 conditions.
SUMMARY:
In response to a complaint, staff determined that unpermitted grading along and within a drainage channel which is a tributary to the Elkhorn Slough was a violation of County Codes (Code Enforcement Case: 15CE00187). Approximately 7.7 acres of a 52-acre parcel that was graded within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat (ESHA), which requires a Coastal Development Permit prior to work commencing. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has determined that the drainage channel (tributary) is under their jurisdiction. The land surrounding and abutting the tributary is within the jurisdiction of the County.
The County received a status update on September 8, 2016 from the Biologist regarding the property located at the end of Bay Farms Road in Royal Oaks. A Final Habitat restoration plan has been adopted for res...
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