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Zoning Administrator Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Friday, July 19, 2024 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
1.231489**                  157 Seacliff Drive, Aptos, 95003                  APN: 042-057-47
 Proposal to recognize the demolition of existing nonconforming first and second floor decks at the rear of an existing single-family dwelling (158 square feet and 176 square feet) and construct replacement decks of 250 square feet at the first floor and 296 square feet at the second floor. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Variances to reduce the northern side yard setback for deck support posts from 5 feet to 2 feet 7 inches at the first floor and 1 foot 4 inches at the second floor, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located on the southern side of an unnamed right-of-way, approximately 70 feet east of Seacliff Drive (157 Seacliff Drive), which is approximately 20 feet south of the intersection with Santa Cruz Avenue.

OWNER: LLC Tides of Life
APPLICANT: Sherry Hrabko
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Alexandra Corvello, (831) 454-3209
EMAIL: Alexandra.Corvello@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here
2.231504**                       21490 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 95062                       APN: 028-154-41
 Proposal to serve liquor in addition to beer and wine with restaurant food service, extend hours of operation from close at 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and recognize as permanent, an existing 385 square foot covered outdoor patio, installed under Temporary Use Permit 201196. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, an Amendment to Commercial Development Permit (79-1263) for the additional dining area, extended hours and the serving of liquor within 200 feet of a residential zone district, a Variance to reduce the front yard setback from 10 feet to around 4.5 feet at the outdoor dining area, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located at the southwestern corner of the intersection of East Cliff Drive (21490 E. Cliff Dr.) and 15th Avenue.

OWNER: Joan & John Bertolotti
APPLICANT: Lindsay Rodriguez / Lago di Como
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Rebecca Rockom, (831) 454-3121
EMAIL: Rebecca.Rockom@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

REVISED Staff Report   Click Here
3.241156                  219 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, 95003           APN: 042-181-03
 Proposal to establish a new five-bedroom vacation rental. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located at 219 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos CA 95003.

OWNER: Matt & Jennie Outten
APPLICANT: Cheshire Rio Realty
SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: John Hunter, (831) 454-3107
EMAIL: John.Hunter@santacruzcountyca.gov

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail   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.