Title
Cahill Dairy Coastal Development Permit
Record/Case Number: PLN-2019-15495
Assessor Parcel Number: 106-011-004
439 Fulmor Road, Ferndale area
Project Description: A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) application to facilitate construction of one (1) pole barn on a working dairy farm. The 15,725 square foot (85’ x 185’) barn would be placed over an existing uncovered shaving lot with the purpose of improving the quality of both stormwater runoff and soil health. Presently, stormwater that falls onto the shaving lot mixes with shavings and animal waste, and then drains onto adjacent pasture. The roof of the proposed barn would intercept the stormwater before it falls onto the shaving lot, essentially acting as a filter, prior to conveying clean water to the pasture. Minimal ground disturbance would be required. No vegetation removal would occur. No utilities would be provided to the barn.
Staff Recommendation: Find the project exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311 of the State CEQA Guidelines, make the required findings for approval of the Coastal Development Permit, based on evidence in the staff report, and adopt the Resolution approving the Cahill Dairy project subject to the recommended conditions.