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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, deny the appeal, and adopt resolution recertifying Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2008041028); readopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; approve a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and approve a Site Plan Review and Local Coastal Development Permit for rehabilitation of the Alamitos Bay Marina basins 1-7 located on the Peninsula, Naples Island, Marina Pacifica and Marina Drive. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
On December 17, 2009, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to certify an Environmental Impact Report, adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, approve a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and approve a Site Plan Review and Local Coastal Development Permit to allow the rehabilitation of the Alamitos Bay Marina (Exhibit A - Planning Commission Staff Report). The project was appealed on December 17, 2009 (Exhibit B - Appeal). The appellant supports the plan to rehabilitate the Marina, howevet, has concerns with the location of docks and slips encroaching into active waterways in relationship to rowing lanes between basin 4 on Naples Island and basin 3 on Marina Drive. Additional concerns include safety of waterways and conflicts between motorized and non-motorized vessels, and compliance with State laws.
The proposed project implements the Alamitos Bay Master Plan adopted in 2001, by renovating the marina and enhancing the existing recreational boating facilities. Specific improvements, which are contemplated when funding becomes available include:
· Dredging the marina basin of approximately 272,000 cubic yards of sediment down to original depths.
· Replacing and/or upgrading thirteen restrooms and sewer and water lines (ten new restrooms and three remodels).
· Providing ADA compliant facilities.
· Repairing sea walls - 8,250 linear feet.
· Dock and piling replacement.
· Replacement of parking lot pavement.
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