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Department of Transportation recommending the Board take the following actions:
1) Adopt the Negative Declaration based on the Initial Study prepared by staff for roadway improvements to Becken Lane in Shingle Springs;
2) Authorize the Interim Director of Transportation or designee to execute an application for Request to Use Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Property, upon review and approval by County Counsel;
3) Authorize the Interim Director of Transportation or designee to enter negotiations to acquire necessary easements from the property owner (PG&E).
FUNDING: County General Fund.
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The recommended Board actions are based on the following findings:
A) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document on file with the Clerk of the Board, and on the Development Services Department, Planning Services website at
, was prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code ยง21000 et seq., and the State CEQA Guidelines.
B) There is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment.
C) The Negative Declaration for the Project reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and analysis.
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
Adoption of the Negative Declaration for the proposed right-of-way acquisition in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act will not result in any fiscal impact.
Funding for the acquisition process in an amount of up to $4,400 will be provided by the County General Fund.
Background
A narrow portion of the PG&E property (APN 090-430-23), located at 4036 Sunset Lane at the corner of Becken Lane, south of Mother Lode Drive in the Shingle Springs area of El Dorado County, is needed for the Becken Lane roadway improvement required by the Department of Transportation (Department) as a condition for a multifamily housing development adjacent to the PG&E property. The PG&E easement is needed for the public benefit by providing pub...
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