Title
John Gray (Cochran Creek), Conditional Use Permit 662
Application Number: 14076
Case Numbers: CUP 18-026, SP 18-080
Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 402-181-001
Indianola area
Project Description: A Conditional Use Permit for a fish passage and habitat enhancement project at the confluence of Fay Slough and Cochran Creek. The project involves the following components: 1) Improve fish passage by replacing the existing tide gate with a fish-friendly side-hinged gate and constructing a new channel in increase fish passage; 2) Creating a muted tidal cycle and enhanced estuarine habitat by replacing the tide gate on Cochran Creek; 3) Enhance habitat with approximately 1,000 feet and 2.0 acres of new stream channel and flood plain; 4) reduce overbank flooding of adjacent farmland and reduce fish stranding; 5) Enhance drainage; and 6) Increase agricultural equipment and pedestrian access at additional locations. The project site is located in the jurisdictional area of the California Coastal Commission for a Coastal Development Permit, but a Conditional Use Permit is required from the County for habitat enhancement within the Agriculture Exclusive zone. The property is currently enrolled in a Class D Agricultural Preserve.
Recommendation
Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and to make all of the required findings for approval of the Conditional Use Permit based on evidence in the staff report and any public testimony, and adopt the Resolution approving the proposed John Gray project subject to the recommended conditions.