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In the matter of:
Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) (REF140048) (SCH#2011021038) Consider adopting a resolution to:
a. Certify that the Board has considered the previously certified Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project (SCH#2011021038);
b. Approve the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project, generally consisting of removing a portion of the existing south bank Carmel River levee, grading to restore the floodplain to accommodate conveyance of flows, construction of a 360 foot long causeway to convey flows under California State Route 1 into the south arm of the Carmel Lagoon, elevation of 23 acres out of the floodplain for future use as an agricultural preserve, construction of trails, and restoration of native habitats;
c. Authorize the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department to apply for and obtain the encroachment permit from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the causeway construction component of the Project, and to apply for permits and entitlements from the Coastal Commission and other agencies on behalf of the County; and
d. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.
[Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE), State Highway Route 1, Carmel, CA, 93923, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 243-071-005-000, 243-071-006-000, 243-071-007-000, 243-021-007-000? 157-121-001-000 and 243-081-005-000, 243-071-008-000]
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It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors consider adopting a resolution to:
a. Certify that the Board has considered the previously certified Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project (SCH#2011021038);
b. Approve the Carmel River Floodplain Rest...
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