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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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x
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.
Page 5 of the Staff Report
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.
h
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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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