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Planning Commission Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Wednesday, July 24, 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
0.Agenda en español disponible aqui:
 - Agenda en Español   Click Here
1.Roll Call
 Commissioner Barton, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Shepherd, Commissioner Nielsen
2.Election of Chair Pro Tem
3.Additions and Corrections to Agenda
4.Declaration of Ex Parte Communications
5.Oral Communications
6.Approval of Minutes
 To approve the minutes of the JUNE 12, 2024, Planning Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.

- DRAFT MINUTES 06/12/2024   Click Here
7.Approval of Minutes
 To approve the minutes of the JUNE 26, 2024, Planning Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.

- DRAFT MINUTES 06/26/2024   Click Here

SCHEDULED ITEMS
8.221238**                     711 & 715 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062        APN: 032-092-11
 Public Hearing to consider a proposal to divide an approximately 12,500 square foot parcel developed with a duplex into two parcels of 4,001 square feet (Lot A) and 8,584 square feet (Lot B) with the existing duplex remaining on Lot B. Requires a Minor Land Division, Coastal Development Permit, Roadway Roadside Exception, and a Determination that the project is exempt from further review under the  California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the west side of 41st Avenue approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with Court Drive in Santa Cruz (711 & 715 41st Ave.).

APPLICANT: Robert DeWitt, P.E.
OWNER: Jeffrey and Lori Rogers
SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth, (831) 454-3118
EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcountyca.gov

- Noticia en Español   Click Here

- Staff Report   Click Here

- 5087 Tentative Map Set   Click Here

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
9.CDI Director’s Report
10.Report on Upcoming Meeting Dates and Agendas
11.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.