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Planning Commission Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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. 		 
 
CONSENT ITEMS
0.Agenda en español
 - Agenda en español   Click Here
1.Roll Call
 Chair Violante, Commissioner Pavonetti, Commissioner Barton, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Shepherd
2.Election of Officers
3.Additions and Corrections to Agenda
4.Declaration of Ex Parte Communications
5.Public Comment  
 Planning Commission will hear brief (2-minute maximum) statements regarding items not on this agenda.
6.Approval of Minutes
 To approve the minutes of the 11/13/2024 Planning Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.

- DRAFT MINUTES 11/13/2025    Click Here
7.Approval of Minutes
 To approve the minutes of the 12/11/2024 Planning Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.

- DRAFT MINUTES 12/11/2025    Click Here
SCHEDULED ITEMS
8.221049                             186 Summit Drive, Santa Cruz 95060           APN’s: 080-062-02
 Continuance from March 27, 2024 Planning Commission public hearing.

Public hearing to consider appeal of Zoning Administrator approval of proposal to modify an existing wireless communication facility to include removal of the existing 70 foot six inch tall guyed lattice tower and related equipment, satellite dish, shed, 12 foot six inch tall lattice tower, and chain link fencing; replacement with a six 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 nine 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 (“Project”). Project requires a Commercial Development Permit and Exception to Height. Consider adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to 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 three miles north of the intersection of Felton Empire Road and Empire Grade Road.

- STAFF REPORT 221049    Click Here

- Late Mail One    Click Here

- Late Mail Two    Click Here

- Late Mail Three    Click Here
9.241450                               22702 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz 95062         APN: 028-242-25
 Public hearing to consider appeal of Planning Department’s completeness determination for the initial review of application # 241450, a Minor Land Division and Coastal Development Permit to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and construct three new dwellings on each of the newly formed parcels.

Property located on the south side of East Cliff Drive approximately 580 feet east of the intersection with 26th Avenue in the Live Oak Planning Area (22702 East Cliff Drive).

APPLICANT: Matson Britton Architects
OWNER: Alexander MacDonell
SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth (831) 454-3118
EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcountyca.gov

- STAFF REPORT 241450 (old)    Click Here

- STAFF REPORT 241450 (updated 2/6/2025)    Click Here

- Late Mail    Click Here
10.Public hearing to review and provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding an ordinance amendment to Santa Cruz County Code Section 13.10.640 to allow temporary produce sales areas and produce stands within the Timber Production and Special Use Zone district. Amendments also include clarification on the types of products sold and allowances to sell agricultural products and ability to reuse pre-existing structures with a commercial use which allowed for direct consumer services.  Consider  adoption of an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Sustainability Policy and Regulatory Update under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
 SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: County-Wide
PROJECT PLANNER: Sam LoForti, (831) 454-3426
EMAIL: Sam.LoForti@santacruzcountyca.gov

- STAFF REPORT    Click Here

- Late Mail    Click Here
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
11.Secretary’s Report on Upcoming Meetings and Agendas
12.Community Development and Infrastructure Department Director’s Report
13.County Counsel’s Report
14.Written Communications
 - BOS FULL MINUTES 12/10/2024    Click Here

- BOS FULL MINUTES 12/17/2024    Click Here
- BOARD PACKET    Click Here
 
 
 
  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.