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Zoning Administrator Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Friday, December 1, 2023 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
1.221365**              113 Glen Drive, Aptos, 95003              APN: 042-057-05
 Proposal to install a 13-foot-high by 40-foot-long landslide debris fence to mitigate landslide hazards. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Over-height fence permit to construct a fence in excess of eight feet in the required side yard, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property located on the north side of Glen Drive (113 Glen Drive), approximately 130 feet northwest of the Aptos Creek Bridge at Winfield Way.

OWNER: Victor and Marie Tsang
APPLICANT: Haro Kasunich and Associates
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth, (831) 454-3118
EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here
2.231013**                                120 New Brighton Road, Aptos, 95003    
APNs: 038-231-19; 038-231-36;038-231-38; & 038-231-39
 Proposal to demolish an existing one-story 1,690 square foot single-family dwelling and 326 square foot detached garage and construct a two-story 3,125 square foot single family dwelling and 896 square foot detached garage with a 640 square foot ADU at the second floor.  Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Design Review, including review of the increased height of the garage/ADU from 24 feet to 26.75 feet, Preliminary Grading Review, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Property located to the south, east and west of New Brighton Road, approximately 620 feet south of the intersection with McGregor Drive.  Project site located to the southwest of New Brighton Road (120 New Brighton Road), approximately 370 feet south of the intersection with Pot Belly Beach Road in Aptos.

OWNER: Pot Belly Beach Club, LLC
APPLICANT: Timberworks, Inc.
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Alexandra Corvello, (831) 454-3209
EMAIL: Alexandra.Corvello@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here
3.231122                   534 Vista Del Mar Drive, Aptos, 95003                      APN: 044-143-16
 Proposal to construct a 123 square foot addition at the rear of an existing 2,426 square foot single-family dwelling house, resulting in a 2,549 square foot dwelling with a height of approximately 35 feet. Requires a Variance to exceed the 28-foot height limit for the zone district and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The property is located on the west side of Vista Del Mar (534 Vista Del Mar), approximately 950 feet south of the intersection of Alta Drive and Vista Del Mar in Aptos.

OWNER: Sherry Hrabko
APPLICANT: Sherry Hrabko
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Evan Ditmars, (831) 454-3227
EMAIL: Evan.Ditmars@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here
4.231236             7719 Soquel Drive, Aptos,95003               APN: 039-111-56
 Proposal to sell beer and wine for off-premises consumption at an approved service station. Requires an amendment to Commercial Development Permit 221257 and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located at the northeast corner of Soquel Drive and State Park Drive (7719 Soquel Drive) in Aptos.

OWNER: 7719 Soquel Drive Aptos LLC
APPLICANT: Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Randall Adams, (831) 454-3218
EMAIL: Randall.Adams@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here
5.231352                317 Beach Drive,Aptos,95003               APN: 043-082-08
 Proposal to operate a new four-bedroom residential vacation rental. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located on the north side of Beach Drive (317 Beach Drive), approximately 1,260 feet southeast of the intersection with Aptos Beach Drive in Aptos.

OWNER: Lomonaco Irrevocable Trust
APPLICANT: Surf City Rentals
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: John Hunter, (831) 454-3170
EMAIL: John.Hunter@santacruzcountyca.gov


Staff Report   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.