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Meeting Agenda
February 2020
Long Beach City Hall
411 W. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Friday February 14, 2020, 9:00am
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
4. General Public Comment
Public comments will be heard at 9:00 am for items not on the agenda, for no more than 30 minutes. At the discretion of the Chair, speakers will be given up to 3 minutes. For those unable to attend the early comment period, there may be additional comment time available later in the day. Note: Comments made during the general public comment period regarding matters pending before the Commission do not become part of the official record for those matters.
5. Public Education Grant Program
Public Hearing and Commission action on proposed awarding of competitive WHALE TAIL grants. (AKF-SF)
Motion and Vote
5.1. Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Presentation.
San Diego Coast District
6. Consent Calendar Motion and Vote
a. Application No. 6-18-1228 (MacInnes, Carlsbad)
Application of Bret MacInnes to remove unpermitted 48 sq.ft. access pier, 72 sq.ft. gangway, 474 sq.ft. floating dock, and 4 pipe piles and install two 48 sq.ft. access piers, two 72 sq.ft. gangways, and 429 sq.ft. floating dock at 4563 Cove Dr., Bristol Cove/Agua Hedionda, Carlsbad , San Diego County. (EP-SD)
b. Application No. 6-19-1072 (University of California San Diego I-5 Switch Station, San Diego)
Application of UCSD to construct 1-story, 3,414 sq.ft. electrical switch station on existing 206-space, 40,749 sq.ft. parking lot in Campus Services Complex of UCSD, La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego County. (SL-SD)
North Coast District
Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, and on comments from the public relating to the Deputy Director's report. For specific information contact the Commission's Arcata office at (707) 826-8950.
8. Consent Calendar (removed from Regular Calendar)
Ex Parte Motion and Vote 9. Coastal Permit Applications
a. Application No. 1-19-0813 (California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans), Humboldt Co.)
Application of Caltrans to restore and enhance approx. 70 acres of freshwater and estuarine wetlands off of State Route 255 between V St. and Pacheco St. west of Arcata, Humboldt County. (MBK-A)
Motion and Vote 10. Permit Amendments
a. Permit No. 1-18-1078-A1 (California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans), Humboldt Co.)
Request by Caltrans to amend permit granted for Eureka-Arcata Route 101 Corridor Improvement Project to (1) modify special conditions imposing hydro-acoustic limitations on pile-driving for replacement of southbound 101 Jacoby Creek Bridge; and (2) add auxiliary lane on northbound 101 between the Bracut Maintenance Station and Bayside Road along Highway 101 between Eureka and Arcata along the east side of Humboldt Bay. (PA-SF)
Energy, Ocean Resources & Federal Consistency
11. Energy, Ocean Resources & Federal Consistency
Report by the Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, negative determinations, matters not requiring public hearings, and status report on offshore oil & gas exploration & development. For specific information contact the Commission's Energy, Ocean Resources, and Federal Consistency Division office at (415) 904-5240.
12. Consent Calendar (removed from Regular Calendar)
Motion and VoteItems F13a and F14a below will share a combined staff report and combined hearing
13. Coastal Permit Applications
a. Application No. 9-19-0880 (RTI Infrastructure, Inc., Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles Co.)
Application of RTI Infrastructure, Inc. to construct and operate state waters portion of a subsea fiber optic cable extending from an existing cable landing site in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, through state and federal waters, and terminating in Hong Kong, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County. (JW-SF)
b. Application No. 9-19-0858 (California Resources Corporation, Ventura Co.)
Application of California Resources Corporation to remove 2 seawater intake pipelines, outfall pipeline, and associated concrete vault structure from intertidal, subtidal and beach areas in Solimar, Ventura County. (CT-SF)
14. Federal Consistency
a. CC-0004-19 (RTI Infrastructure, Inc., Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles Co.)
Consistency Certification by RTI Infrastructure, Inc. for construction and operation of federal waters portion of the subsea fiber optic cable described above extending from an existing cable landing site in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, through state and federal waters, and terminating in Hong Kong, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County. (JW-SF)
San Diego Coast District
Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, and on comments from the public relating to the Deputy Director's report. For specific information contact the Commission's San Diego office at (619) 767-2370.
16. Consent Calendar (removed from Regular Calendar)
Motion and Vote 17. Local Coastal Programs (LCPs)
a. City of Encinitas LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-ENC-19-0013-1 (Emergency Shelters) Certification Review
Concurrence with Executive Director's determination that action by the City of Encinitas, accepting the Commission's certification with suggested modifications, is legally adequate. (SL-SD)
b. City of Encinitas LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-ENC-19-0150-2 (Minor Subdivisions/Lot Line Adjustments)
Public hearing and action on request by City of Encinitas to amend its municipal code (certified IP) to clarify regulations for minor subdivisions and lot line adjustments. (CH-SD)
c. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-SAN-18-0064-2 (Placemaking) Certification Review
Concurrence with Executive Director's determination that action by the City of San Diego, accepting the Commission's certification with suggested modifications, is legally adequate. (AL-SD)
18. New Appeals
a. Appeal No. A-6-LJS-19-0198 (San Diego Children's Pool Retaining Wall) Postponed
Appeal by La Jolla Community Planning Association & Ken Hunrichs from decision of City of San Diego that construction of 30-in. tall retaining wall substantially conforms to CDP No. 549626, approved by the City for construction of new lifeguard tower at Children's Pool Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego County. (ML-SD)
19. Coastal Permit Applications
a. Application No. 6-19-0731 (City of San Diego Public Works Department Dog Beach Improvements)
Application of City of San Diego Public Works Dept. to replace and expand existing concrete handicapped access ramp and pad on sandy beach for ADA accessibility at Dog Beach, Ocean Beach, San Diego, San Diego County. (DD-SD)
b. Application No. 6-19-0998 (Ocean Ranch Estates, Solana Beach) Postponed
Application of Ocean Ranch Estates, LLC to demolish greenhouses, 4 vacant single-family homes, and agricultural fields; subdivide 4 existing lots into 8 residential lots; grading, utilities and storm water improvements on approx. 4.2 acre site, at 512, 516, 524 and 538 South Nardo Ave., Solana Beach, San Diego County. (CH-SD)
20. Permit Amendments
a. Permit No. 6-16-0406-A2 (Loews Coronado Bay Resort and California State Parks Beach Hut, Coronado)
Request by Loews Coronado Bay Resort and California State Parks to amend permit for temporary placement of beach hut in the public parking lot and chairs/umbrellas on the beach, and limited food/beverage service, during the summer for hotel guests and the public, to extend the permit term an additional three years, at Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado, San Diego County. (ML-SD)
Statewide
Future Meetings:
The next meetings of the Coastal Commission will be March 11-13, 2020 in Santa Cruz. April 15-17, 2020, in Oxnard and May 13-15, 2020 in Orange County.
