PLN200118-EXT1 - CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (HWY 156 ROUNDABOUTS) Administrative hearing to consider a two-year Permit Extension to a previously approved Combined Development Permit consisting of a: 1) Coastal Development Permit to allow construction of three roundabouts to replace the existing Castroville Boulevard/Highway 156 intersection, including construction of on and off ramps, a new bridge overpass, reuse of a portion of the current Castroville Boulevard as a mixed use bicycle and pedestrian path, driveway improvements, a new frontage road, the realignment of Castroville Boulevard and replacement along the new or modified sections of Highway 156 and Castroville Boulevard; 2) Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes exceeding 25%; 3) Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of one native tree and two non-native landmark trees; and 4) Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat areas. Project Location: State Route (Highway) 156 between Castroville Boulevard [Postmile R1.40] and the Moro Cojo Slough Bridge [Postmile 1.60], adjacent to Castroville Boulevard as it intersects Collin Road, and within the Monte Del Lago mobile home park, Castroville. Proposed CEQA action: Consider a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Assessment with Finding of No Significant Impact (FEIR/EA with FONSI) together with a NEPA/CEQA Re-Validation Form, prepared by the California Department of Transportation (SCH #1999111063), and find that the preparation of a subsequent environmental document is not required, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 or 15163.

Committee

Administrative Permit

Requested by

Housing and Community Development

Introduced

January 28, 2026

On agenda

February 4, 2026

Where it was heard

Administrative Permit Feb 4, 2026