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PLN160131 - PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC (CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2019)
Public hearing to consider an appeal by Friends, Artists & Neighbors of Elkhorn Slough (FANS) from the December 6, 2018 Zoning Administrator decision adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving a Coastal Development Permit to allow grading on slopes of 25 percent or greater, and a Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat for earthwork associated with increasing ground clearance for existing Pacific Gas & Electric Company powerlines.
Project Location: Upland landform located south of Strawberry Canyon Road and north of Tucker Road, 490 and 500 Strawberry Canyon Rd; and 95 and 123 Tucker Road, on an upland landform located between the two roads, North County Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone.
Proposed CEQA Action: Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Deny the Appeal of the Zoning Administrators decision by Friends, Artists & Neighbors of Elkhorn Slough (FANS);
b. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan; and
c. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. A 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;
d. Grant FANS' request to waive provision of stamped envelopes.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Attachment B). Staff recommends approval subject to 17 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...
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