Title
PLN160131 - PG&E
Vegetation removal and grading on slopes in excess of 25 percent and within an area designated as environmentally sensitive habitat to increase the ground clearance for PG&E overhead lines.
Project Location: Elkhorn Highlands, between Strawberry Canyon Rd. and Tucker Rd.
Proposed CEQA Action: Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
a. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat, consisting of grading approximately 106 cubic yards over an area of approximately 895 square feet; and;
2. Coastal Development Permit to allow grading on slopes in excess of 25 percent;
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B).
Staff recommends approval subject to 11 conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Owner: Pacific Gas & Electric (easement over various parcels, various property owners)
APNs: 129-281-007-000, 129-281-008-000, and 129-281-009-000.
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 5 acres per unit (Coastal Zone) [RDR/5 (CZ)]
Parcel Size: Four parcels with a cumulative 23.4 acres (1,1,018,711 square feet).
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY:
The purpose of the project is to increase the vertical clearance between the ground and the overhead powerlines to meet Federal safety guidelines. The project site is located in an area known as the Elkhorn Highlands, approximately two (2) miles east of the Elkhorn Slough, between Strawberry Canyon Road and Tucker Road, on private property with no public access. The scope of this project proposal includes grading activities of 106 cubic yards of soil removed over an area of approximately 895 square feet transecting three (3) parcels. The limit of disturbance (LOD), which includes the area utilized for stockpiling salvaged topsoil and plants...
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