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Planning Commission Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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/1606588374 , 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: 160 658 8374.

For questions regarding hearing procedures, or to submit written public comment associated with any scheduled item, please contact Nicholas Brown, Administrative Support, at (831) 454-5317 or Nicholas.Brown@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. 		 
 
CONSENT ITEMS
0.Agenda en español:
 - Agenda en Español   Click Here
1.Roll Call
 Chair Violante, Commissioner Barton, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Shepherd
2.Planning Director's Report
 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.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5.Approval of Minutes
 To approve the minutes of the November 13, 2024 Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.

- Draft Minutes   Click Here
SCHEDULED ITEMS
6.241036                       3240 N Main Street Soquel, CA 95073                APN: 030-092-01
 Proposal to divide an approximately 20,600 square foot parcel to create three residential parcels. Requires a Minor Land Division. Property located at the southeast corner of N. Main Street and Bridge Street in Soquel (3240 N. Main Street).


APPLICANT: Ifland Engineers, Inc
OWNER: Soquel Property Ventures, LLC
SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Randall Adams, (831) 454-3218
EMAIL: Randall.Adams@santacruzcountyca.gov

- Staff Report 241036   Click Here
7.221077          2450 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz , 95062         APNs: 029-391-01, -02, -03 & 029-061-19
 Proposal to demolish two existing residential dwellings and related outbuildings, subdivide the property into 25 residential parcels, and to construct 25 townhomes ranging from approximately 1,300 square feet to 2,100 square feet in size. The project includes a 40-percent Density Bonus in exchange for the provision of four affordable units. Requires the Planning Commission to adopt a Resolution, sending a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding adoption of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance, and for approval of Application No. 221077 including a Subdivision, Residential Development Permit with Density Bonus, Roadway/Roadside Exception, and Preliminary Grading Review and regarding adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration per the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),

Property located on the south side of Mattison Lane (2450 Mattison Lane) approximately 325 feet east of Maciel Avenue, and spans four contiguous Assessor's Parcels (APNs 029-391-01, 029-391-02, 029-391-03 & 029-061-19) in the Live Oak Planning Area.

APPLICANT: Ken Hart for Swift Consulting Services
OWNER: Claudio Locatelli
SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Jonathan DiSalvo, (831) 454-3157
EMAIL: Jonathan.DiSalvo@santacruzcountyca.gov

- Staff Report 221077   Click Here

- Project Plans_221077   Click Here

- Initial Study_221077   Click Here

- Mitigated Negative Declaration_221077   Click Here

- Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program_221077   Click Here

- Memo 221077_Staff Report Corrections Memo_221077   Click Here

- Staff Report 221077 - UPDATED 12-10-24   Click Here

- Public Comment 221077   Click Here

- Staff Report UPDATED 12/11/2024    Click Here

- LATE MAIL 221077   Click Here

- More Late Mail 221077   Click Here
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8.CDI 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.