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Planning Commission Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:00 AM  
  Location :  Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525
County Government Center
701 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 		 
 
  The meeting starts at 9:00 AM 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 831-454-5317. You may also view staff reports here by clicking the underlined item number below. 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.Roll Call
2.Election of Officers
3.Additions and Corrections to Agenda
4.Declaration of Ex Parte Communications
5.Oral Communications
 Planning Commissions will hear brief (2-minute maximum) statements regarding items not on this agenda.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
6.Approval Of Minutes
 To approve the minutes of the December 12, 2018 Planning Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.
7.171063                         1243 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz 95062                APN: 026-063-16
  This item is being removed from the agenda and will be re-noticed at a later date.

This is a proposal to demolish a four unit dwelling group and all associated accessory structures and divide an approximately one-half acre (23,586 square foot) parcel into three parcels of approximately 10,585 square feet, 5,016 square feet and 5,053 square feet respectively. Project requires a Minor Land Division, Variance to reduce the required minimum width of 50 feet to 45.6 feet and reduce the required minimum frontage from 50 feet to approximately 46 feet, a Residential Development Permit for creation of a right-of-way less than 40 feet in width, and a determination that this project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property located on the north side of Rodriguez St. (1243 Rodriguez) approximately 350 feet west of the intersection with Paul Minnie.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth, (831) 454-3118
EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcounty.us
8.171372                               4665 Soquel Dr., Soquel 95073                        APN: 030-081-32
  This item is being removed from the agenda and will be re-noticed at a later date.

Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s approval of Application 171372 for a Commercial Development Permit, a proposal to construct a new roof mounted Wireless Communication Facility at an existing commercial building (Wilson’s Tire) consisting of two 2-foot high panel antennas camouflaged as stove pipes and construction of a 4-foot high roof mount enclosure (250 square feet in size) to screen associated roof mounted equipment. Project also includes an 84 square foot lease area for ground mounted equipment located on the north side of the building.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth, (831) 454-3118
EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcounty.us
9.Public hearing to review and provide recommendation to Board of Supervisors regarding draft General Plan and County Code amendments for creation of a Permanent Room Housing (PRH) Combining Zone District. This new zone district will recognize the conversion of obsolete visitor accommodation and care facilities to rental housing and will be applied to individual properties that meet specific use and development standards. The proposed amendments to County Code Chapter 13.10 are amendments to the Local Coastal Program implementing ordinances.
 Five property owners representing nine properties in Santa Cruz County have applied for inclusion in the PRH Combining Zone District, and Zoning Plan Amendments and Development Permits for these properties shall be considered concurrently with consideration of the General Plan and County Code amendments.  

PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
10.181604                               10110 Soquel Dr., Aptos  95003                       APN: 041-511-10
 Public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a proposal to rezone property from C-4 to C-4-PRH (Permanent Room Housing Combining Zone District) and to allow Permanent Room Housing as an additional use. Requires a zoning plan amendment and a use/development permit.

Property located on the north side of Soquel Drive, approximately 225 feet east of the intersection with Monroe Ave.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, (831) 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
11.181605                        14630 Two Bar Rd., Boulder Creek 95006           APN: 084-181-02
 Public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a proposal to rezone property from R-1-15 to R-1-15-PRH (Permanent Room Housing Combining Zone District) and to allow Permanent Room Housing as an additional use. Requires a zoning plan amendment and use/development permit.

Property located on Two Bar Road, east of the intersection with Highway 9.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 5
PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, (831) 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
12.181606                  14650 Two Bar Rd., Boulder Creek 95006       APN: 084-181-03
 Public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a proposal to rezone property from R-1-15 to R-1-15-PRH (Permanent Room Housing Combining Zone District) and to allow Permanent Room Housing as an additional use. Requires a zoning plan amendment and a use/development permit.

Property located on Two Bar Road, east of the intersection with Highway 9.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 5
PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, (831) 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
13.181607                    13320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek 95006                   APN: 081-091-05
 Public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a proposal to rezone property from SU to SU-PRH (Permanent Room Housing Combining Zone District) and to allow Permanent Room Housing as an additional use. Requires a zoning plan amendment and a use/development permit.

Property located on the east side of Highway 9, between the intersections with West Park Ave and Haven Lane.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 5
PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, (831) 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
14.181608                             6154 Hwy 9, Felton 95018                               APN: 065-081-13
 Public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a proposal to rezone property from C-2 to C-2-PRH (Permanent Room Housing Combining Zone District) and to allow Permanent Room Housing as an additional use. Requires a zoning plan amendment and a use/development permit.

Property located on the east side of Highway 9, 265 feet south of the intersection with Kirby Street.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 5
PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, (831) 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
15.181609                             4700 Hwy 9, Felton 95018                              APN: 064-272-01
 Public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a proposal to rezone property from CT-L to CT-L-PRH (Permanent Room Housing Combining Zone District) and to allow Permanent Room Housing as an additional use. Requires a zoning plan amendment and a use/development permit.

Property located on the east side of Highway 9, at the intersection with Old Big Trees Rd.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 5
PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, (831) 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
16.181610                            8041 Soquel Dr., Aptos 95003                         APN: 041-011-34
 Public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a proposal to rezone property from C-2-L to C-2-L-PRH (Permanent Room Housing Combining Zone District) and to allow Permanent Room Housing as an additional use. Requires a zoning plan amendment, a use/development permit, and an amendment to use permit #85-661.

Property located on the north side of Soquel Drive, approximately 125 feet west of the intersection with Trout Gulch Road.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, (831) 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
17.181611                                  165 East St., Aptos 95003                         APN: 042-032-03
 Public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a proposal to rezone property from RM-3 to RM-3-PRH (Permanent Room Housing Combining Zone District) and to allow Permanent Room Housing as an additional use. Requires a zoning plan amendment and a use/development permit with an exception to the PRH Parking requirements.

Property located on the west side of East Street, approximately 15 feet south of the intersection with Valencia Ave.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, (831) 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
18.181612                         222 Santa Cruz Ave., Aptos 95003                    APN: 042-032-12
 Public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a proposal to rezone property from RM-1.5 to RM-1.5-PRH (Permanent Room Housing Combining Zone District) and to allow Permanent Room Housing as an additional use. Requires a zoning plan amendment, use/development permit, and amendment to permits #04-0468 and 934-U.

Property located on the northeast corner of Broadway and Santa Cruz Ave.

SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Daisy Allen, (831) 454-2801
EMAIL: Daisy.Allen@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
19.Planning Director's Report
20.Report on Upcoming Meeting Dates and Agendas
21.County Counsel's Report
 
 
 
  APPEAL INFORMATION
Denial or approval of any permit by the Planning Commission is appealable to the Board of Supervisors. The appeal must be filed with the required appeal fee within 14 calendar days of action by the Planning Commission. To file an appeal you must write a letter to the Board of Supervisors 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 Board of Supervisors; the appeal must be filed within 14 calendar days of action by the Planning Commission.

(**) This project requires a Coastal Development Permit. Denial or approval of the Coastal Development Permit is 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 Planning Commission 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.