To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: January 23, 2024
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Sam Vandy Vandewater |
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707-234-6650 |
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Department Contact: |
Julia Krog |
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707-234-6650 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit, LCP_2023-0003 (The Nature Conservancy, South Fork Ten Mile River Habitat Restoration), by the California Coastal Commission, for The Nature Conservancy to Restore and Enhance Habitat for Juvenile and Adult Salmonids in South Fork Ten Mile River in the Cleone Area
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution authorizing the processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit, LCP_2023-0003 (The Nature Conservancy, South Fork Ten Mile River Habitat Restoration), by the California Coastal Commission, for The Nature Conservancy to restore and enhance habitat for juvenile and adult salmonids in South Fork Ten Mile River in the Cleone Area; and authorize chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The applicant, The Nature Conservancy, has obtained two prior consolidated Coastal Development Permits, as authorized by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, to allow for the processing of the South Fork Ten Mile River restoration project under California Coastal Commission. Phases 1a and 1b were approved to be consolidated with the California Coastal Commission by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors in 2017 and 2020, respectively.
Summary of Request:
The Nature Conservancy proposes, as Phase 2 of their overall plans, to increase riverine capacity for coho salmon in the South Fork Ten Mile River, downstream from Phases 1a and 1b of the overall project, by constructing both in-channel and off-channel habitat element restoration such as wood structures, numerous alcove constructions, wetland improvement, and bioengineered channels between the various habitats. Mapping from the California Coastal Commission has confirmed that portions of the proposed restoration would be within California Coastal Commission jurisdiction. The Coastal Act was amended by Senate Bill 1843 effective January 1, 2007, which allows for a consolidated permitting process for projects for which the Coastal Development Permit authority is shared by a local government and the State Coastal Commission. Therefore, the Nature Conservancy is seeking a resolution which would consolidate the permit review under the Coastal Commission for this specific project only and streamline the permit process. In support of this proposed consolidation request is that consolidation of the Coastal Development Permit would not substantially impair public participation in the review of the Coastal Development Permit, as a public hearing will still be held by the Coastal Commission and may be attended by interested parties or interested parties may submit written comments to the Coastal Commission.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Reject the Resolution, and direct staff to process a Coastal Development Permit for the portion of the project located in the County’s jurisdiction.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County
Supervisorial District: District 4
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: n/a
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AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: January 25, 2024 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution |
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Number: 24-012 |
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