DATE: May 19, 2020
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A NON-APPEALABLE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO BARRY BLACKMORE FOR THE BLACKMORE SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT AT 2834 QUALTROUGH STREET
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Merkel & Associates, Inc., authorized agent on behalf of the Project Applicant, Mr. Barry Blackmore ("Applicant" or "Permittee"), proposes to stabilize eroding shoreline immediately adjacent to the Applicant's residence at 2834 Qualtrough Street, in the La Playa area in San Diego (see Exhibit 1 of Attachment A). The Permittee proposes approximately 3,700 square feet (sq. ft.) of permanent shoreline restoration, consisting of approximately 1,700 sq. ft. of coastal salt marsh restoration, approximately 1,564 square feet of cobble beach restoration, and approximately 408 square feet of marsh/upland transition restoration (collectively, "Project")
The Project would consist of constructing (1) a geogrid stabilized upper slope with transition vegetation, (2) a marsh plateau with a combination of rooted vegetation and approximately 116 cubic yards (cy) of interbedded cobble in silty sand, and (3) an exposed cobble beach within an area approximately 120 feet (ft) long and 32.5 ft wide from the currently eroded top of the shoreline bank adjacent to the residence. The project area would total approximately 3,672 sq. ft. in area. The Project would include geosynthetic fabric planted with marsh vegetation that serves to contain the silty sand and protect the existing bank from continued erosion into the bay. In total, the Project would restore 1,700 sq. ft. (0.039 ac) of coastal salt marsh.
The Project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and the District's Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA. Additionally, pursuant to the District's Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Regulations, the Project requires issuance of a Non-Appealable CDP. As conditioned, the Project is consistent with ...
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