Section 13666.4 - Required Findings(a) If the recommendation is for Commission approval as proposed or modified (i.e., conditioned), the recommendation shall be accompanied by specific factual findings and reasoning which, after a careful balancing of social, economic, and environmental effects, supports the following conclusions: (1) development meets a public need of a geographic area greater than that included within the certified LCP.(2) development conforms with and is adequate to carry out the policies of Public Resources Code Section 30200 et seq.(3) if significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified, reasonable alternatives have been examined, and mitigation measures have been included that substantially lessen any significant adverse environmental impact so that there is no feasible less environmentally damaging way to meet the public need. If the development will have no significant adverse environmental impact, findings shall be included which support that conclusion.(4) disapproval would adversely affect the public welfare as identified in the findings, declarations, and general provisions of the Coastal Act (Public Resources Code Section 30000 et seq.) and the California Coastal Management Program, if applicable.(b) If the recommendation is for Commission denial, the recommendation shall state specifically the grounds for denial, based upon the findings and relevant facts which after a careful balancing of social economic and environmental effects support the conclusions listed in Section 13666.4.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 13666.4
Note: Authority cited: Section 30333, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 30515, Public Resources Code.