CC 2023-12-12_10.a_CUP23-002 Stream Gauge_PPCONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 23-002; AG CREEK STREAM GAUGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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Background
1940s – USGS installation
Downcutting and erosion making fish passage barrier more severe
2008 – SLO CO BOS approve MOU to improve gauge
Funding through NFWF and CDFW
CCSE CLC
5/12/2015 – CC approves fee waiver
8/4/2015 – PC reviews/approves project
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Staff Advisory Committee (SAC)
10/26/2023
SAC Supportive and discussed:
Road closures
Neighborhood impacts
Project commencement notification
Changes from previous review
Obtain all necessary permits
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Planning Commission (PC)
11/7/2023 – recommend approval as submitted
Discussed:
Stream diversion
Pre- versus post-volumes
Timeline for street closure
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Permit Requirements
AGMC 16.44.050.C.6: “Creeks shall remain in their natural state … unless approved by the CC in conjunction with a CUP application…”
Responsible for obtaining approvals from CDFW and CCRWQCB prior to construction
CLC seeking fee waiver to be determined by CC
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Fee Waiver Request
CLC requesting fee waiver -- $6,388
Staff supportive
CLC provides community benefit
Implements GP policies – enhanced creek function
Health of City’s creek network beneficial to public
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Planning Commission
11/07/2023
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Project Description
Modify existing concrete weir
Weir: a small dam/barrier commonly used to measure water flow
Lower the jump height of the weir
Open 3.3 miles of AG Creek to Steelhead
Construction access from Myrtle Street
Crane to lower equipment and remove concrete
Will require short term road closure with approved traffic control plan
Electrical connection from Stanley Ave
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Project Description
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Project Description
Creek diverted around work area during construction
Applicant using quick-set concrete with 24-hour cure time
Contractor to investigate connection of outfall structure
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Project Description
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Project Description
City Council Commission
11/07/2023
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Project Description
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Project Description
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Conditions of Approval
Encroachment Permit w/ approved TCP
Noise impacts mitigated by use of temporary power
Neighborhood notification 30 days in advance
CDFW, NFWF, CCRWQCB permits
No tree removal – post-project planting plan
SWPPP
Fence replacement
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General Plan Consistency
General Plan Objective C/OS2 – “Safeguard important environmental and sensitive biological resources…”
GP Policy C/OS2-1.6: “Protect … natural Creekside habitat, including opportunities for wildlife habitation, rest and movement. Further the restoration of degraded habitat…”
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Environmental Review
Exempt from CEQA review:
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction)
Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land)
None of the exceptions to categorical exemptions set forth in Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to this project
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Questions?
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