Title
PLN160131 - PG&E
Public hearing to consider 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 existing PG&E overhead electrical lines.
Project Location: Royal Oaks, between Strawberry Canyon Rd. and Tucker Rd.
Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt a 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 16 conditions, including 4 Mitigation Measures.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Owner: Pacific Gas & Electric (easement over various parcels, various property owners)
APNs: 129-281-007-000, 129-281-008-000, 129-281-009-000, and 129-281-017-000.
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 5 acres per unit (Coastal Zone) [RDR/5 (CZ)]
Parcel Size: Four parcels with a cumulative 28.54 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 existing overhead powerlines to meet Federal safety guidelines which help to prevent wildfires created by downed power lines sparking surrounding vegetation. The project site is located in North County, in an area known as the Elkhorn Highlands, within the greater Royal Oaks area, 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 prop...
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