Title
PLN170915 - MULLIN
Public hearing to consider the construction of a hillside tram (funicular), and retaining wall on slopes of 30 percent or greater, and the removal of one (1) Monterey pine tree.
Project Location: 53810 Highway 1, Big Sur, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan
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 is a funicular, and retaining wall with associated tree removal, which qualify 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: Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow the installation of a hill-side funicular of approximately 214 lineal feet, a soldier pile retaining wall of approximately 40 lineal feet with a maximum height of approximately eight (8) feet, and an ornamental pond and associated hydrological garden;
2. Coastal Development Permit to allow for development on slopes of 30 percent or greater;
3. Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of one (1) 6-inch Monterey pine tree.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B).
Staff recommends approval subject to eighteen (18) conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Owner: Big Sur Investments/Peter Mullin
APN: 420-231-004-000, 420-231-005-000, and 420-231-006-000
Zoning: Watershed and Scenic Conservation, 40 acres per unit, Design Control Overlay (Coastal Zone) [WSC/40-D (CZ)]
Parcel Size: 10 acres (435,600 square feet), 2.5 acres (108,900 square feet), and 6.47 acres (281,833 square feet), cumulative 18.97 acres (826,833 square feet).
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
This project was initially scheduled for the June 28 Zoning Administrator hearing. At that hearing, the project was continued to the July 26 hearing...
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