Title
Big Canyon Coastal Habitat Restoration and Adaptation - Phase 2A Coastal Development Permit No. CD2018-027 and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND2018-001 (PA2018-078)
Site Location: 1900 Back Bay Drive, APN 440-092-79, Big Canyon Park, generally bounded by Back Bay Drive, Amigos Way, Jamboree Road, and Park Newport Drive
Recommendation
Project Summary
A coastal development permit and mitigated negative declaration for the Phase 2a habitat restoration at an 11.3-acre site located at the mouth of Big Canyon (APN 440-092-79). The City of Newport and the Newport Bay Conservancy propose to restore historic riparian habitat by removing non-native vegetation and replanting native species, creating a mosaic of native and sustainable habitats, stabilizing the creek and floodplain with erosion control measures, and enhancing public access and education within the Big Canyon Nature Park with improved trails and closure of illegal trails. The project also includes maintenance of the restored habitat area and erosion quality measures to ensure that the plants are established and erosion features function as designed.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in connection with the application noted above. The Mitigated Negative Declaration states that the subject development will not result in a significant effect on the environment. It is the present intention of the City to accept the Mitigated Negative Declaration and supporting documents. This is not to be construed as either approval or denial by the City of the subject application. The City encourages members of the general public to review and comment on this documentation. Copies of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Division or at the City of Newport Beach website at www.newportbeachca.gov/ceqa. The public comment period for the Mitigated Negativ...
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