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MM*29f 7 Big Uluid Acccu <br />ApriM(,2004 <br />P«ic2 <br />At the PCs March 15 mcctmg, a variety of conflicting opinions were cxpresscdby various owners of <br />property on Big Island, ^'hile staff does not object to eventual consideration of a third access point, that <br />access point would require substantial excavation within 75' of the shoreline, and w ould result in even <br />greater pressures to allow uee removal in right-of-ways to create easy, direct travel routes through the <br />island. This w ould requue substantial public discussion, has no support from the Council currently, has no <br />funding support, and would have the potential to create a significant change in the characterof the island. <br />The current proposal is to merely replace on public right-of-way the long-established access that was <br />rccentlyeliminated from Ute adjacent private property. The proposed wetland and floodplain impacts arc <br />minimal. While the abutting neiglibors may not approve of the proposal, the City recognizes an obligation <br />to re-establish this acc^ and is going ^ut it in what staffbelieves is the least impact method given the <br />limited options. <br />Staff RccommeadatioD <br />Please review the memo and exhibits ofMarch 12. Staff recommends approval of the variances and CUP <br />to allow the wetland alteration and driveway construction project, including filling of a portion of the <br />wetland, excavation within 26* of the wetland, and filling and hardcover within the 0-75* setback zone per <br />the revised plan, subject to establishment of a Conservation and Flowage Easement over the w etland, and <br />subject to MCWD permit approvals prior to commencement of construction activities.