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Zoning Administrator Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Friday, July 18, 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 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
1.241166       8063 Glen Haven Road, Soquel, CA 95073      APN: 104-011-30
 Proposal to amend Use Permit #99-0293 & #04-0169, to modify tasting room hours (Friday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), to increase the volume of wine production (10,200 gallons to 20,000 gallons), and to recognize five (5) 1,500-gallon fermentation tanks, one (1) 5,000-gallon water tank, and a temperature controller to be operated during the fermentation period at an existing winery.

Requires an Amendment to Use Permits #99-0293 and #04-0169.

Property is located on the southern side of Glen Haven Road (8063 Glen Haven Road), at the intersection of Glen Haven Road and Hacienda Lane in Soquel.

OWNER: Morgan & Bargetto
APPLICANT: Jon Morgan
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Lam, (831) 454-3371
EMAIL: Michael.Lam@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here

Late Mail 2   Click Here
2.  241428     3200 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 95003     APN: 105-231-79
 Public Hearing to consider a proposal to construct a 977 square foot addition and remodel an existing two-story single-family dwelling with attached garage to result in a net 5,343.11 square foot structure, install two 5,000-gallon water tanks, a propane tank and generator, and remove an existing gazebo that encroaches over the property line.

Requires a Conditional Use Permit for a large dwelling and Site Development 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 northern side of Pleasant Valley Road (3200 Pleasant Valley Road), approximately 6,900 square feet from the intersection of Day Valley Road.

OWNER: Gregory Sissel
APPLICANT: Jennifer Dye  
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Alexandra Corvello, (831) 454-3122
EMAIL: Alexandra.Corvello@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here
3. 251143         4140 Opal Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062  APN: 033-171-05
 Public hearing to consider a proposal to operate a 5-bedroom vacation rental. 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 southern side of Opal Cliff Drive approximately 230 feet east of the intersection of 41st Avenue and Opal Cliff Drive at 4140 Opal Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.

OWNER: Robert & Eva Schreier
APPLICANT:  Dawn Ramirez
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: John Hunter
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.