Title
California State Parks, Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Modification
Case Number: PLN-2018-15195
Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 517-111-001
Patrick’s Point area
Project: A modification to CDP-14-035 and SP-14-040 for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility improvements at Abalone and Agate Campgrounds (sites 18, 22, 28, 32, 92, 94, and 98) as well as the Campfire Center in Patrick's Point State Park. The applicant proposes to remove and replace the concrete parking areas along with constructing two, level pads for picnic area and tent site, each bordered with redwood. Replacement of existing infrastructure with ADA compliant infrastructure such as fire rings, food lockers, and redwood tables is proposed at each site. Major vegetation removal is proposed to remove a total of six (6) hazardous trees. Three (3) trees are proposed to be removed from Site 28, one (1) tree to be removed from Site 32, and two (2) trees to be removed from Site 98. Removal and replacement of the water station at Site 98 and the installation of a new water station with dry well at Site 18 are also proposed. The creation of a level area, the shortening of two (2) benches, modifications to the speaking lectern and fire ring, an accessible trail from the seating area to the front, and additional companion seating is proposed at the Campfire Center.
Recommendation
Accept the prior finding by the California Department of Parks and Recreation that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Sections 15301, 15303 and 15304 of the State CEQA, make all of the required findings for approval of the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Modification based on evidence in the staff report, and adopt the Resolution approving the California Department of Parks and Recreation project subject to the recommended conditions.