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Planning Commission Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Wednesday, May 8, 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
1.Roll Call
 Chair Violante, Vice-Chair Gordin, Commissioner Barton, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Sheperd
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 MARCH 13, 2024 Planning Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.

DRAFT MINUTES   Click Here
6.Approval of Minutes
 To approve the minutes of the MARCH 27, 2024 Planning Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.

DRAFT MINUTES   Click Here
7.211097                   165 Robin Meadow Ln., Watsonville 95076             APN’s: 109-341-19
 Continued from March 27, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.

Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s decision from January 19, 2024, to approve a proposal to install an 85-foot Wireless Communication Facility with related ground equipment. Requires a Commercial Development Permit, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property located on the west side of Robin Meadow Lane and north side of Wheelock Road at 165 Robin Meadow Lane in Watsonville.

OWNER: David & Julie Locatelli
APPLICANT: Kevin Gallagher
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 4
PROJECT PLANNER: Jonathan DiSalvo, (831) 454-3157
EMAIL: Jonathan.DiSalvo@santacruzcountyca.gov

STAFF REPORT   Click Here
PLANS   Click Here

Public Comment   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here
8.Public hearing to review and provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on proposed amendments to County Code regarding low-impact camping areas and an associated CEQA Notice of Exemption. Amendments to Chapter 13.10 are coastal implementing and will require Coastal Commission certification after adoption.
 SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: County-Wide
PROJECT PLANNER: Natisha Williams, (831) 454-3290
EMAIL:  Natisha.Williams@santacruzcountyca.gov

STAFF REPORT   Click Here

Public Comment   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here

Sempervirens Letter   Click Here

Zayante Fire Chief Letter   Click Here
9.Study Session to Review the Proposed Ministerial Combining District
 SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: County-Wide
PROJECT PLANNER: Matthew Sundt, (831) 454-3117
EMAIL:  Matthew.Sundt@santacruzcountyca.gov

STAFF REPORT   Click Here
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
10.Planning Director’s Report
11.Report on Upcoming Meeting Dates and Agendas
12.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.