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Zoning Administrator Agenda
Community Development and Infrastructure, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
 
  Meeting Date :  Friday, September 20, 2019 9:00 AM  
  Location :  Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525
County Government Center
701 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 		 
 
  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. 		 
 
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1.191070**                                   100 7th Ave, Santa Cruz 95062                              APN: 027-171-30
 Proposal to demolish an existing one-story single-family dwelling (approximately 1,100 square feet) and to construct a two-story dwelling (approximately 2,000 square feet) with an attached garage (approximately 225 square feet). Requires a Coastal Development Permit and Variances to increase the Floor Area Ratio from 50% to 65.3%, to increase lot coverage from 40% to 43%, to reduce the street side yard setback (at the alley) from 10 feet to about 5 feet, and to reduce the distance to a garage entrance from 20 feet to about 8 feet and a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property located on the east side of 7th Avenue (100 7th Avenue) approximately 80 feet north of the intersection with East Cliff Drive.

SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Randall Adams, (831) 454-3218
EMAIL: Randall.Adams@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here    Revised Plans   Click Here
2.181084                                13965 Longridge Rd., Los Gatos 95033                      APN: 098-171-25
 Proposal to construct an approximately 2,700 square foot two-story non-habitable accessory structure (Barn/garage). Requires a Variance to reduce the required 40 foot front yard setback to 11 feet, Residential Development Permit to construct a non-habitable accessory structure in excess of 1,000 square feet, and a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Project located on the east side of Longridge Road approximately 3,300 feet south of the intersection with Stetson Road (13965 Longridge Rd).

SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth, (831) 454-3118
EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
3.181190**                                      180 14th Ave., Santa Cruz 95062                        APN: 028-143-19
 Proposal to demolish an existing one-story single family dwelling and construct a new two-story single family dwelling with an approximately 1,500 square foot non-habitable basement. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Riparian Exception, and a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property located at the east end of 14th Avenue, seaward of the State Parks gate (180 14th Ave).

SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1
PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth, (831) 454-3118
EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcounty.us

Staff Report   Click Here
4.191013                                    785 Travers Ln., Watsonville 95076                        APN: 109-041-07
 Proposal to operate a Class A outdoor cannabis cultivation facility with up to two cultivators and a combined cultivation area not to exceed 19,553 square feet located in the A (Agriculture) zone district. Requires a Commercial Development Permit and a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property located on the west side of Travers Lane (785 Travers Lane) approximately 2/3rds of a mile northwest of the intersection with Green Valley Road.

SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2
PROJECT PLANNER: Sheila McDaniel, (831) 454-2255
EMAIL: Sheila.McDaniel@santacruzcounty.us

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.