Title
PLN180181 - WEISS
Public hearing to consider construction of a 100 linear foot retaining wall within 50 feet of a coastal bluff, on slopes exceeding 30 percent, and within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
Project Location: 48198 Highway 1, Coastlands, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
a. Find that the project involves the construction of a retaining wall, which 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 the construction of a 100 linear foot retaining wall ranging in height from 4 to 17 feet; and
2. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 50 feet of a coastal bluff; and
3. Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes exceeding 30 percent; and
4. Coastal Administrative Permit to allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit A).
Staff recommends approval subject to thirteen (13) conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Owners: Timothy and Jean B. Weiss
APN: 420-171-046-000
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 40 acres per unit, Design Control Overlay (Coastal Zone) [RDR/40-D (CZ)]
Parcel Size: 2.37 acres (103,237 square feet)
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Applicant proposes to construct a 100-linear foot retaining wall ranging in height from 4 to 17 feet. The proposed development would impact slopes exceeding 30 percent at the top of a coastal bluff, which is the reason the required entitlements have been included in the project. The proposed retaining wall structure is necessary to main...
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