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Planning Commission Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 9:30 AM  
  Location :  Remote Public Hearing
Remote Public Hearing
Remote Public Hearing
Remote Public Hearing, CA 95060 		 
 
  IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, ISSUED MARCH 17, 2020, THIS WILL BE A REMOTE HEARING.THERE WILL BE NO PHYSICAL LOCATION AVAILABLE FOR THIS HEARING, BUT ACCESS TO THE HEARING AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL BE POSTED ON THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S WEB PAGE AT WWW.SCCOPLANNING.COM.

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE REMOTE HEARING PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL LAM, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, AT 831-454-3371 OR MICHAEL.LAM@SANTACRUZCOUNTY.US

 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. 		 
 
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
0.Instructions to Participate
 To participate in the Planning Commission meeting, you may connect with us via the Zoom teleconference link or via telephone. Please visit the Planning Department Home Page one week prior to the hearing date for the meeting link and phone number (sccoplanning.com).

For participants who wish to provide testimony via the Zoom link, when the public hearing is opened for the item you wish to provide testimony on, please “remotely” raise your hand by pressing the “hand” icon on your computer screen. When your name is called, a pop-up will appear to “unmute”. Accept the pop-up to unmute.

For participants who wish to provide testimony via telephone, when the public hearing is opened for the item you wish to provide testimony on, please “remotely” raise your hand by pressing *9 on your telephone. When you are called on to speak, you must unmute yourself by pressing *6 on your telephone.  When called upon, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.

Link to Zoom Webinar:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81481528029

Phone Number: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 814 8152 8029
1.Roll Call
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.
CONSENT ITEMS
5.AB 361 Resolution
 To approve a Resolution to continue virtual Planning Commission meetings in accordance with AB 361 and amended Government Code Section 54953.

Resolution   Click Here
SCHEDULED ITEMS
6.Approval of Minutes
 To approve the minutes of the June 22, 2022, Planning Commission meeting as submitted by the Planning Department.

Draft Minutes   Click Here
7.211280                                  2901 Center St., Soquel 95073                         APN: 030-161-04
 Proposal to divide an existing 15,052 square foot parcel into two parcels of 7,526 square feet, and to construct a two-story duplex with two 1,426 square foot dwellings, each with a 220 square foot garage, and a two- story detached structure containing two 746 square foot ADUs (one at each floor) on each parcel.  The property is located in the RM-3 zone district.   Requires approval of a Tentative Map for a Minor Land Division, a Residential Development Permit, a Variance to allow for a detached ADU with a height of 24 feet, Design Review 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 Center Street (2901 Center Street) approximately 285 feet south of the intersection with Soquel Drive in Soquel.

SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Lezanne Jeffs, (831) 454-2480
EMAIL: Lezanne.Jeffs@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here
8.211083                                  375 Old Mount Rd., Felton 95018                    APN: 091-161-31
 Appeal of the Zoning Administrator decision from March 04, 2022: Proposal to operate an outdoor Class A cannabis cultivation facility with a maximum of 20,000 square feet of canopy. Requires a Level V Agricultural Development Permit and a determination that the proposal is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property is located off East Zayante Rd on Old Mount Rd in Felton (375 Old Mount Rd).

SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 5
PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Sapunor, (831) 454-3405
EMAIL: Michael.Sapunor@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here

Late Mail   Click Here
9.Study session to consider the Sustainability Policy and Regulatory Update
 This item has been removed from the agenda and will be re-noticed.

The Sustainability Update is a comprehensive update to Santa Cruz County’s General Plan/Local Coastal Program and modernization of the County Code. The project also includes preparation of new Santa Cruz County Design Guidelines and rezoning of key opportunity sites. The goal of this update is to implement new policies and code regulations that support more sustainable communities in Santa Cruz County. This study session is the fourth in a series of study sessions the Planning Commission will hold and will focus on amendments related to modernization of the County Code, agriculture, and natural resources, as well as a review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report prepared for the project.

SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: Countywide
PROJECT PLANNER: Annie Murphy, (831) 454-3111
EMAIL: Annie.Murphy@santacruzcounty.us
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.