TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Tia Sar
PHONE:
964-5379
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Ignacio Gonzalez
PHONE:
234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit, CDP_2021-0019 (Caltrans, Jack Peter Bridge), by the California Coastal Commission, for the California Department of Transportation, to Widen and Upgrade the Jack Peters Creek Bridge
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit, CDP_2021-0019 (Caltrans, Jack Peter Bridge), by the California Coastal Commission, for the California Department of Transportation, to widen and upgrade the Jack Peters Creek Bridge; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is proposing to bring Jack Peters Creek Bridge up to current design standards by widening the existing structure and upgrading the bridge rails. In addition, the existing shoulder widths range between one (1) and two (2) feet, which does not provide adequate room for disabled vehicles, or maneuvers by a vehicle to avoid a collision, adequate shoulder width to accommodate bicycle traffic, or separated walkway to accommodate pedestrians. The roadway approaches will be widened to the east, requiring the removal of approximately 131 upland trees and 12 riparian trees, which include saplings.
Currently, the project is split in terms of permit jurisdiction between the California Coastal Commission and Mendocino County. The Coastal Act was amended by Senate Bill 1843, effective January 1, 2007, which allows for a consolidated permitting process for projects when the Coastal Development Permit authority is shared by a local governmen...
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