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Vegetation Removal Permit / PL25-0181

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The City of Escondido has issued Vegetation Removal Permit Case No. PL25-0180 for the property located at 11 Stonepointe Drive to allow the removal of 0.54 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub habitat. Although the habitat is occupied by the federally threatened California Gnatcatcher, the project was determined to be a no take under the Endangered Species Act. The permit is valid for 12 months, with potential extensions of up to 12 months granted by the Director of Development Services. Marrokal Design & Remodeling, LLC is carrying out the project, which is categorically exempt from environmental documentation under CEQA Guidelines. Key requirements for the project include the purchase of 0.54 acre of Gnatcatcher occupied coastal sage scrub credits from the Red Mountain Bank, with proof of purchase required before initiating work. The applicant must hire a biologist to provide bi-weekly reports and implement strict environmental controls, including temporary fencing, sediment trapping devices, and the use of fire-retardant native plant materials. Additionally, the project requires a cash security deposit of 10 percent of the estimated cost of grading and improvements, ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 dollars. Engineering and landscaping plans must be prepared by licensed professionals and submitted through the city's virtual portal, and an Administrative Adjustment application is required to address a 25 percent reduction in the 20-foot rear yard setback.

General Info

Vegetation removal permit for coastal sage scrub with gnatcatcher protections, mitigation credits, strict limits, and biological monitoring required.

Agency

California → City of Escondido

NAICS

237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

Escondido, CA, 92025

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(2)

PL25-0180 Vegetation Removal Permit Approval for 11 Stonepointe Drive

PDF•approval

PL25-0180 Vegetation Removal Permit Notice of Exemption

PDF•notice-of-exemption

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Timeline

PostedSep 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → City of Escondido

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / Agency

California → City of Escondido

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Oscar RomeroPrincipal Planner

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Ron LaBarberaDrafting Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Project consist of a Vegetation Removal Permit for the removal of occupied Coastal Sage Scrub. The subject site was originally approved in 2006 (2006-04 VRP) under an earlier Vegetation Removal Permit and 4(d) incidental take permit under the de-minimus exemption provided by the Draft Subarea Plan for unoccupied coastal sage scrub. The Draft Subarea plan in coordination with the wildlife agencies allotted the City of Escondido the ability to issue incidental take permits for the removal of 5% Coastal Sage Scrub in the subregion pending the implementation of the overall plan. Due to the expiration of the take permit in 2006 and inability to use the 5% allowance, the applicant was subject to review of a Vegetation Removal Permit once more. Per the Escondido Municipal Code, the permit required an updated biology report which determined the on-site coastal sage scrub was occupied by a lone Gnatcatcher. This information was provided to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Agency for a determination of the Project under the Endangered Species Act 10(a)(1)(b) as a no take. Staff further coordinated with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife who also had no additional concerns beyond conditioning for a pre-construction survey. Following these coordination efforts, staff has evaluated the Project and determined there are no unusual circumstances involved in the Project, it remains consistent with the development standards and use of the property as envisioned.