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Planning Commission Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:30 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 in-person meeting have the option of joining the meeting virtually via the ZOOM meeting link: https://santacruzcounty-us.zoomgov.com/j/1617916904 , or by calling in and providing testimony during the public comment period for each Scheduled Item. To provide comments by telephone please dial (669) 254-5252, Webinar ID: 161 791 6904.

For questions regarding hearing procedures, or to submit written public comment associated with any scheduled item, please contact Donovan Arteaga, Administrative Support, at (831) 454-2801 or Donovan.Arteaga@santacruzcountyca.gov.

 The meeting starts at 9:30 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
 Chair Shepherd, Vice-Chair Schiffrin, Commissioner Gordin, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Violante
2.Additions and Corrections to Agenda
3.Declaration of Ex Parte Communications
4.Oral Communications
 Planning Commission will hear brief (2-minute maximum) statements regarding items not on this agenda.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
5.Approval of Minutes
 To approve the minutes of the September 27, 2023 Planning Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.

Draft Minutes   Click Here
6.231042          No Situs Address, Boulder Creek  95006        APN: 089-121-82, 089-121-83
 Proposal to rezone a portion of one legal lot of record with two APNs (089-121-82, 089-121-83) from the Special Use (SU) zone district to the Timber Production (TP) zone district, via Adjacency Rezoning. The proposal would result in a split-zoned parcel, with TP zoning on the southern half, SU and PF (Public Facilities) on the northern half. Properties are on the west east side of the Bear Creek Estates subdivision, accessed approximately near 15530 Forest Hill Drive.

APPLICANT: Alania Bringhurst Stewart
OWNER: Bringhurst LLC c/o Alania Bringhurst Stewart
SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 5
PROJECT PLANNER: Evan Ditmars, (831) 454-3227
EMAIL: Evan.Ditmars@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

Public Comment   Click Here

PDF Version of Planner's Powerpoint Presentation   Click Here
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7.211316 **                             266 Cliff Court, Aptos, 95003                       APN: 043-081-13
 Public hearing to consider an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's denial of Application 211316 for a proposal to construct an approximately 110-linear foot pin pier retaining wall, on-site with an existing single-family dwelling, located at 266 Cliff Court in Aptos.

Property located on the south side of Cliff Court, approximately 150 feet south of the intersection of Cliff Court and Rio Del Mar Boulevard in Aptos.

APPLICANT: Matson Britton Architects- Cove Britton
OWNER: Kirk Kozlowski and Mary Lacerte
SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Evan Ditmars, (831) 454-3227
EMAIL: Evan.Ditmars@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail 1   Click Here

Late Mail 2   Click Here

PDF Version of Planner's Powerpoint Presentation    Click Here
8.Planning Director’s Report
9.Report on Upcoming Meeting Dates and Agendas
10.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.