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| − | + | The proposed project would block portions of the designated view corridors on the site identified in the City’s Local Coastal Program, which would be a significant visual impact. | |
| + | ===Transportation=== | ||
| + | The proposed project would: | ||
| + | *Result in significant LOS(line of sight) impacts at the Fremont Boulevard/State Route 1/Monterey Road/Ord Avenue during both peak hours. | ||
| + | *Result in significant impacts to Northbound SR 1 from SR 218 to Fremont Boulevard during the PM peak hour. | ||
| + | *Result in significant impacts to Southbound SR 1 from SR 218 to Fremont Boulevard during the AM peak hour. | ||
| + | *Result in significant impacts to Northbound SR 1 from SR 218 to Del Monte Boulevard during the PM peak hour. | ||
| + | *Result in significant impacts to Southbound SR 1 from SR 218 to Del Monte Boulevard during the AM peak hour. | ||
== In the News == | == In the News == | ||
Revision as of 22:45, 3 April 2013
Contents
Project Summary
The proposed resort development project site is located in Sand City on the Monterey Bay coastline, west of State Route 1, north of Tioga Avenue. The proposed development includes a coastal resort on the 15.5 acre property, commonly referred to as the "McDonald Site", consisting of 235 visitor rooms, 3 restaurants, conference and meeting facilitites, a spa and health/wellness center, parking, and other ancillary and related improvements. The resort will consists of approximately 80 units. In addition, the applicants propose develop on the adjacent seven (7) acre property, commonly referred to as the "Sterling/Calabrese" site, with a 115-unit condominium hotel. This combined resort project would have a total of approximately 350 visitor lodging units. Primary access will be from Playa Avenue and Sand Dunes Drive. The project may be constructed in two dinstinct phases; Phase I involving up to 115 units on the "Sterling/Calabrese" site, and Phase II involving the build-out of the remainder of the project on the "McDonald" property. The approximately 2.31 acre property owned by the Granite Construction company, adjacent to the "McDonal Site", may also be used for additional project parking overflow and general public parking purposes. [1]
Project Issues
Population/Housing Balance, Traffic/Circulation, Water Quality, Geologic/Seismic, Biological Resources, Air Quality, Aesthetic/Visual, Noise, Toxic/Hazardous, Public Services, Other Issues (Cultural Resources, Energy Resources) [2]
CEQA Documents
- Notice of Preparation - Received April 12, 2006
- Draft Environmental Impact Report - Received November 16, 2012
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Significant potential impacts include:
Visual and Aesthetic Resources
The proposed project would block portions of the designated view corridors on the site identified in the City’s Local Coastal Program, which would be a significant visual impact.
Transportation
The proposed project would:
- Result in significant LOS(line of sight) impacts at the Fremont Boulevard/State Route 1/Monterey Road/Ord Avenue during both peak hours.
- Result in significant impacts to Northbound SR 1 from SR 218 to Fremont Boulevard during the PM peak hour.
- Result in significant impacts to Southbound SR 1 from SR 218 to Fremont Boulevard during the AM peak hour.
- Result in significant impacts to Northbound SR 1 from SR 218 to Del Monte Boulevard during the PM peak hour.
- Result in significant impacts to Southbound SR 1 from SR 218 to Del Monte Boulevard during the AM peak hour.
In the News
Monterey Herald - Seaside Calls for Revised EIR on Proposed Sand City Resort
Santa Cruz Sentinel - Latest Sand City Coastal Resort Project Releases Draft EIR
Agencies
- Lead Agency: Sand City [4]
- Reviewing Agencies: Resources Agency; California Coastal Commission; Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4; Department of Parks and Recreation; Department of Water Resources; Caltrans, Division of Aeronautics; California Highway Patrol; Caltrans, District 5; Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 3; Native American Heritage Commission; State Lands Commission [3]
References
Links
- CEQA Overview
- CEQA and the Central Coast
- California Coastal Commission
- Agencies that are lead applicants in CEQA
- Hydrology and Water Quality Components of Central Coast CEQA Documents
- CEQA projects on Central Coast
Disclaimer
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