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Tue Sep 23 2014 (Updated 09/28/14)
Plans for Monterey Bay Shores Resort Deemed Deficient
Developers Inadequately Address Endangered Species Habitat in Coastal Development Permit
On August 29, the California Coastal Commission sent a letter to the developer of the Monterey Bay Shores Resort, Ed Ghandour, informing him his response to the requirements of the conditional Coastal Development Permit (CDP) was deficient. The Coastal Commission tentatively approved the development in April, after years of opposition from environmental groups, including the Sierra Club and the Audubon Society. Monterey Bay Shores is planned to be built along a pristine stretch of coastal dunes in Sand City, and at risk is a population of Western Snowy Plovers, a federally threatened species who nest and raise their broods in the footprint of the proposed resort.
The Sierra Club writes: "Of primary importance to Sierra Club, the plans submitted do not adequately address specific provisions that enhance sensitive species habitats including Smith's blue butterfly and Western snowy plover habitats. Snowy plovers, a federally-threatened species have been nesting on the project site for many years and could be wiped out by the development. Ventana Chapter has been following this development proposal since 1998 and we have submitted extensive testimony intended to protect endangered species at this location."
Read More | Sierra Club - Ventana Chapter
Previous Coverage: Coastal Commission Approves Development of Monterey Shores "Eco-resort"
The Sierra Club writes: "Of primary importance to Sierra Club, the plans submitted do not adequately address specific provisions that enhance sensitive species habitats including Smith's blue butterfly and Western snowy plover habitats. Snowy plovers, a federally-threatened species have been nesting on the project site for many years and could be wiped out by the development. Ventana Chapter has been following this development proposal since 1998 and we have submitted extensive testimony intended to protect endangered species at this location."
Read More | Sierra Club - Ventana Chapter
Previous Coverage: Coastal Commission Approves Development of Monterey Shores "Eco-resort"
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