Savage Creek Water Diversion System Improvements Project Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Number: Caltrans Right-of-Way Record No.: PLN-2026-19504 Trinidad Area A two-year extension of a previously approved Coastal Development Permit (PLN-2023-18281) for the replacement of various infrastructure components associated with an existing Caltrans water diversion on Savage Creek. The permitted upgrades include the replacement of a sump well and water lines (in-kind) and installation of a backwash system at Seawood Drive. The surface water diversion at Savage Creek supplies municipal water to both the Trinidad Southbound Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA) and the Seawood Estates Mutual Water Company (SEMWC). The purpose of the project is to upgrade the existing water supply intake system to be more reliable and require less maintenance. In addition, the project would improve influent water quality and incorporate design improvements for aquatic species. The project would require a temporary creek diversion approximately 80 feet upstream of the work area. No changes to the project are proposed. A permit extension is being requested because construction for the project will not begin before the expiration of this permit. Construction is anticipated to begin and be completed during the 2026 dry season. If approved, the permit will expire on March 7,2028.

Committee

Zoning Administrator

Introduced

September 10, 2026

On agenda

September 17, 2026

Passed

September 17, 2026

Where it was heard

Zoning Administrator Sep 17, 2026 approved

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