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Zoning Administrator Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Friday, March 7, 2025 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 Donovan Arteaga, Administrative Support, at (831) 454-2801 or Donovan.Arteaga@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) 454-2801 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
1.231318**                     204 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003               APN: 043-281-01
 Public hearing to consider recognition of work authorized under Emergency Coastal Development Permit 211349 to construct a 238-foot-long pin pile wall.  Requires a Coastal Development Permit. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Properties located on the west side of Rio Del Mar Boulevard approximately 580 feet south of Aptos Beach Drive (204 Rio Del Mar Blvd in Shore Del Mar II, Units B, F, H, J, L & N)

OWNER: Haro, Kasunich and Associates
APPLICANT: Rio Del Mar Homeowners Association
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth, (831) 454-3118
EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here
2.241347*              110 Fistelera Ridge Road, Davenport, CA 95017        APN: 057-191-21
 Public hearing to consider construction of a two-story accessory structure with a 356 square foot one-car garage, with a combined 1,006 square feet of storage area on the first floor and a 1,189 square foot one-bedroom ADU on the second floor, construction of a detached 315 square foot gazebo and to recognize an existing over-height fence within the front yard setback to Fistelera Ridge Road. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, an Administrative Site Development Permit to construct a non-habitable accessory structure greater than 1,000 square feet (first floor) and an Over Height Fence Certification. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located on the west side Fistelera Ridge Road (110 Fistelera Ridge Road) at the east and southwest side of the intersection with Last Chance Road in the North Coast Planning Area.

OWNER: Norman & Sylvia Chu
APPLICANT: Stephanie Barnes-Castro
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 3
PROJECT PLANNER: John Hunter, (831) 454-3170
EMAIL: John.Hunter@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here
3.241359             119 Seacliff Drive, Aptos, CA 95003            APN: 042-053-26
 Public hearing to consider establishment of a new, five-bedroom vacation rental for the purpose of overnight lodging for a period of not more than 30 days at a time in an existing single-family dwelling. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit.  Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located on the eastern side of Seacliff Drive (119 Seacliff Drive), approximately 350 feet south of the intersection of Seacliff Drive and Center Avenue in Aptos.

OWNER: Ranjeet Mankikar
APPLICANT:  Susan Dee Cummins
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Lam, (831) 454-3371
EMAIL: Michael.Lam@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.