Title
Allpoints Outdoor, Inc. Special Permit for Reconstruction of a Legal Nonconforming Billboard Structure
Record Number PLN-2019-10629
Assessor Parcel Numbers 305-031-007, 305-031-008, and 305-031-009
Eureka Area
Project Description: An application for a Special Permit to authorize reconstruction of a legal nonconforming billboard structure that was damaged in recent winter storms. The billboard was blown down in November 2019 due to severe winds during a storm event, damaging most of the support posts. The project proposes to erect the billboard by reconstruction in its current location. Reconstruction could involve any or all of the following methods: 1) excavation of all existing posts and replacement in the existing post holes; 2) excavation of some of the existing posts and replacement of all necessary posts, while sistering new posts to any existing posts which could be retained; 3) excavation of the existing posts, and replacement with new posts in the same general location, but not necessarily within the existing post holes. No changes to the height or width of the billboard is proposed. Historical photographs show billboards present in the area as early as 1955, pre-dating zoning regulations. Because the project is located within a portion of the Coastal Zone where the Coastal Commission retains permit authority, the applicant will need to attain a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) or qualify for a CDP exemption from the Coastal Commission. The project involves minimal ground disturbance and is considered exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation
Reopen the public hearing and receive Supplemental Information requested by the Commission at the February 20, 2020 meeting; receive public testimony; close the public hearing; find the project exempt from environmental review pursua...
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