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Zoning Administrator Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Friday, January 19, 2024 9:00 AM  
  Location :  Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525
County Government Center
701 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 		 
 
  REMOTE OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AVAILABLE

Members of the public who are unable to attend the meeting in-person may join and provide public comment virtually or over the phone. To participate virtually, please join by using the ZOOM meeting link: https://santacruzcounty-us.zoomgov.com/j/1606061205. To join over the telephone, please dial (669) 254-5252, Webinar ID: 160 606 1205.

For questions regarding hearing procedures, or to submit written public comment associated with any agendized item, please contact Riley Rhodes, Administrative Support, at (831) 454-2757 or Riley.Rhodes@santacruzcountyca.gov.

 The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. with the first item, and proceeds through the items in consecutive order unless otherwise noted.

Staff reports on permit applications are available for review or purchase one week before the hearing by calling (831) 454-2757 or free on the web at https://cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov/ the Planning Department menu agendas link. All items are subject to continuance. No notices of continued or rescheduled hearing dates are mailed. Please contact the project planner for further information on specific applications. 		 
 
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
1.231026**       175 Palm View Lane, La Selva Beach, 95076       APN: 046-231-71
 Proposal to remodel and construct addition of approximately 650 square feet to an existing two story, single family dwelling with an attached garage and recognize conversion of an attached habitable accessory structure (approximately 1,110 square feet) to an accessory dwelling unit. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Variance (to increase the allowed height from 28 feet to approximately 32 feet), Agricultural Buffer Setback Reduction and a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property located at 175 Palm View Lane in La Selva Beach.

OWNER: Karen Stacey
APPLICANT: LeiLani Vevang
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Randall Adams, (831) 454-3218
EMAIL: Randall.Adams@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here
2.231045**       135 Via Concha, Aptos, 95003       APN: 054-191-14
 Proposal to reconfigure a portion of the existing roof while retaining the building footprint and existing gable roof and street frontage profile, construct a ground floor wrap around deck and rear patio with recessed spa and BBQ/cooking area, remodel interior, and replace existing exterior materials. Requires a Coastal Development Permit and a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Project located on the west side of Via Concha approximately 200 feet north of the intersection with Clubhouse Drive (135 Via Concha).

OWNER: Michael & Shirley Sheridan
APPLICANT: DeMattei Construction
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth, (831) 454-3118
EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here
3.231447       310 Crows Nest Drive, Boulder Creek, 95006       APN: 083-331-07
 Proposal to establish a new, five-bedroom Vacation Rental in an existing single-family dwelling. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit and a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located on the eastern side of Crows Nest Drive, approximately 1,000 feet north of the intersection of E. Hilton Drive and Crows Nest Drive in Boulder Creek (310 Crows Nest Drive).

OWNER: Mohammad Ali Abbasi
APPLICANT: Mohammad Ali Abbasi
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 5
PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Lam, (831) 454-3371
EMAIL: Michael.Lam@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here
4.221049       186 Summit Drive, Santa Cruz, 95060       APN: 080-062-02
 Continued from the October 20, 2023 Zoning Administrator meeting. Proposal to modify an existing wireless communication facility to include removal of the existing 70 foot 6 inch tall guyed lattice tower and related equipment, satellite dish, shed, 12 foot 6 inch tall lattice tower, and chain link fencing; replacement with a 6 foot chain link fence with green slats and barbed wire above, construction of an approximately 151.1-foot tall wireless communication facility camouflaged as a monopine with 9 panel antennas and associated wireless equipment, generator within the existing equipment building, outdoor propane tank, repainting of the equipment building, landscape screening, and other miscellaneous improvements. Requires a Commercial Development Permit, Exception to Height, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located on the east side of Summit Drive (186 Summit Drive), approximately 700 feet northeast of Empire Grade, approximately 3 miles north of the intersection of Felton Empire Road and Empire Grade Road.

OWNER: CTI Towers
APPLICANT: Delta Group Engineering c/o Tom Derkas
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 3
PROJECT PLANNER: Sheila McDaniel, (831) 454-2255
EMAIL: Sheila.McDaniel@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here
5.211097       165 Robin Meadow Lane, Watsonville, 95076        APN: 109-341-19
 Continued from the February 17, 2023 Zoning Administrator meeting. Proposal to install an 85-foot Wireless Communication Facility with related ground equipment. Requires a Commercial Development Permit, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property located on the west side of Robin Meadow Lane and north side of Wheelock Road at 165 Robin Meadow Lane in Watsonville.

OWNER: David & Julie Locatelli
APPLICANT: Kevin Gallagher
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 4
PROJECT PLANNER: Jonathan DiSalvo, (831) 454-3157
EMAIL: Jonathan.DiSalvo@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here
 
 
 
  APPEAL INFORMATION
Denial or approval of any permit by the Zoning Administrator is appealable to the Planning Commission. The appeal must be filed with the required appeal fee within 14 calendar days of action by the Zoning Administrator. To file an appeal you must write a letter to the Planning Commission and include the appeal fee. For more information on appeals, please see the "Planning Appeals" brochure located in the Planning Department lobby, or contact the project planner.

APPEALS OF COASTAL PROJECTS
(*) This project requires a Coastal Zone Permit which is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission. It may be appealed to the Planning Commission; the appeal must be filed within 14 calendar days of action by the Zoning Administrator.

(**) This project requires a Coastal Development Permit. Denial or approval of the Coastal Development Permit is appealable to the Planning Commission; the appeal must be filed within 14 calendar days of action by the Zoning Administrator. Decisions by the Planning Commission are appealable to the Board of Supervisors; the appeal must be filed within 14 calendar days of action by the Planning Commission. After all local appeal periods have ended (grounds for appeal are listed in the County Code Section 13.20.110), approval of a Coastal Development permit is appealable to the California Coastal Commission. The appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission within 10 business days of receipt by the Coastal Commission of notice of final local action.

Note regarding Public hearing items: If any person challenges an action taken on the foregoing matter(s) in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at or prior to the public hearing.

Agenda documents may be reviewed at the Planning Department, Room 420, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz.

The County of Santa Cruz does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and no person shall, by reason of a disability, be denied the benefits of its services, programs or activities. The Board of Supervisors chamber is located in an accessible facility. If you require special assistance in order to participate, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 454-3137 (TTD/ TTY call 711) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements. As a courtesy to those persons affected, please attend the meeting smoke and scent free. If you plan to attend the meeting and participate in public comment and need translation please contact Micaela Lopez at (831) 454-2336 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting in order to make arrangements. Si desea asistir la reunión y participar en los comentarios públicos y necesita traducción, comuníquese con Micaela López al (831) 454-2336 al menos 72 horas antes de la reunión para hacer los arreglos.