Dardenelle Trail FMR: Appeal A-2SMC-11-010

8/7/2019 Dardenelle Trail FMR: Appeal A-2SMC-11-010

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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Appeal A-2-SMC-11-010


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The 2002 Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Master Plan recognizedthe area's rich natural resources through its guidingprinciples:"The fundamental concept underlying theMaster Plan is that protection of theoutstanding natural resources of the FitzgeraldMarine Reserve will require a new approach tomanagement of ecological systems and visitorsin future years, and the best way to accomplish

this goal is to emphasize the sensitivity of theresource, to enhance the educational value ofthe Reserve, to manage visitation, and to limit

use of the Reserve as a recreation destination."


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1/4 mile trail

.26 mile


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The Commissionss staffbiologist has reviewed the WRAreport and concluded that the

area in question could beconsidered a wetland pursuant to

the Coastal Commissionsdefinition of a wetland...

Page 3 of the Staff Report


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Dardenelle Trail June 2, 20103-4 wide


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In fact, 50% of the herbaceous

vegetative cover at one of thesample locations was provided

by species designated Obligateand Facultative Wetland,

indicating they most commonlyoccur in wetlands.



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June 2, 2010


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In comparison, the WRA reportconcludes that although there are wetlandspecies present, the area is not a wetland

due to upland conditions observed.

However, the observations done in thereport were conducted in August, and the

conclusion that the area did not pond

water during the rainy season was ananecdotal recollection by a Park Ranger.



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June 2, 2010


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In addition, lack of inundation does notmean the area may not saturate near thesurface during the rainy season. Therefore,

the data collected and the analysis byWRA Environmental Consultants is

insufficient to enable the Commission to

conclude that the area is not a wetland.



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3-4 wide

June 2, 2010


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The actual developed trail will be only

approximately 2 feet wider than theexisting undeveloped trail footprint.


PLEASE NOTE: This is not

accurate information. Most of theexisting trail is 3-4 feet wide, the

proposed width is 8 feet.


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Dardenelle Trail

The proximity of the pond to the trail was notconsidered by the County, and therefore notconsidered by the Commission staff either.


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Ponds and Lakes are

sensitive habitats anddevelopment requiresa 100 foot setback

This pond is 60 from the Dardenelle Trail


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Dardenelle Trail

The Dardenelle Pond is

60 feet from the trail


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Native AmericanArcheological Site

Dardenelle Pond


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NativeAmerican

ArcheologicalSite

ProposedBridge Site

Existing Bridge over San Vicente Creek


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The Dardenelle Trail is isolatedfrom southern and northern

strands of the Coastal Trail becauseof erosion, rip-rap, development,

and geographical constraints.

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Coastal Trailconnections are

blocked to the north

and south of the FMR

Access isblocked by

rip-rap,erosion anddevelopment

Ocean Blvd.is closed dueto landslide in

2006

FMR

south

north


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The Pillar Point Bluff segmentof the Coastal Trail is ADA

accessible and is located onthe bluff above the Fitzgerald

Marine Reserve.


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Jean Lauer Trail

With funding from the CaliforniaCoastal Conservancy, POST createdan important segment of the 1,200-

mile California Coastal Trail.

The Jean Lauer Trail overlooks aseasonal wetland and the Fitzgerald

Marine Reserve.

POST acquired this property in August 2004

Pillar Point Bluff


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POSTPillar Point Bluff

Coastal Trail

Multi-Use

ADA accessible


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4 foot trail width

POSTPillar Point Bluff

Coastal Trail

Multi-UseADA accessible


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5 foot wide

POST Pillar Point Bluff Coastal Trail Multi-Use and ADA accessible


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4 foot wide trail is ADA compliant and multi-use.

Significant new information regarding the

location of the pond should be considered.

200 linear feet of trail in the riparian area

should maintain 4 foot width through ESHA.

New bridge width should be reduced to 6 feetwide.

Appeal Summary:


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