Big Lagoon Park

Month	September
Year	2015
Summary	This application was for a redesignation and rezoning of portions of a 13-acre parcel to allow for relocation of 14 cabins away from the parcel’s bluff. The modifications to the amendment include the point that there will be no resulting increase in development potential, and that the relocation shall not result in a later need for construction of shoreline protection devices having substantial impacts on the natural landform.
Outcome
Outcome Description	Commissioners followed staff recommendations of denying the application as submitted but approved with modifications as mentioned above. The sentiment of approval and appreciation for the collaborative and forward thinking nature of the project was expressed.
Why You Should Care	This case is a great example of an applicant and Coastal Commission Staff working as a team in a forward looking project. As Chair Kinsey put it, “This is a good example of a community thinking ahead.” Having an applicant acknowledge and embrace the area’s changing coastline and proactively prepare for it through planned retreat is commendable – particularly as “planned retreat” is often found on the battlefield of perceived “take”.
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Decision Type	Local Coastal Program Amendment
Staff Recommendation	Denial as submitted, but approved with modifications
Staff Report	http://documents.coastal.ca.gov/reports/2015/9/th8a-9-2015.pdf
Lobbyist/Agent	Don Tuttle, President of Big Lagoon Park Board of Directors
Opposition to Project
Coastal Act Policies	30250, 30253

Voting Detail for Big Lagoon Park

Individual vote detail for Issue: Big Lagoon Park

Commissioner	Vote
Erik Howell
Mark Vargas
Wendy Mitchell
Mary Luevano
Greg Cox
Carole Groom
Steve Kinsey
Effie Turnbull-Sanders
Roberto Uranga
Dayna Bochco
Martha McClure
Mary K. Shallenberger

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