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Amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways
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Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority administers the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, including the review and approval of amendments requested by local agencies. The cities of Dana Point and Laguna Niguel have requested amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways that are recommended for approval. A status update is also provided on Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments that are in process.
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Recommendation(s)
A. Conditionally approve the following amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways:
• City of Dana Point - Modify ten MPAH arterials within City of Dana Point city limits as discussed herein.
• City of Laguna Niguel - Reclassify La Paz Road from a primary (four-lane, divided) to a divided collector (two-lane, divided) arterial between Aliso Creek Road and Crown Valley Parkway.
B. Direct the Executive Director of Planning to file a Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act for the Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments in the City of Dana Point.
C. Direct the Executive Director of Planning to file a Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act in support of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendment in the City of Laguna Niguel.
D. Receive and file a status report on the active Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments.