CCC pushes homes back from the ocean bluffs

Apr 6, 2020 | Articles - Misc, California Coastal Commision News, California Coastal News, San Diego County

In a recent decision the California 4th District Court of Appeal sided with the California Coastal Commission on the 60-foot mandate for set back of new home on coastal bluff in Encinitas, Southern California. The property owner will not be able to rely on any shoreline protection, and must build the new home 60 feet from the bluff’s edge to meet the 75 year projected coastal erosion. A couple, who recent bought this property for $1.8M had hopes of building a new home overlooking the cliffs and beaches with only a 30 – 40 foot set back. But now, they must move the structure farther inland with no views of the cliffs or ocean surf. This is what could happen to Santa Cruz Coastal Property owners, if the County does not get a revised Local Coastal Plan approved by the CCC.

CPOA Position Statement & Letter to Board of Supervisors 3/7/20

Mar 7, 2020 | Articles - Misc, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County: Opal Cliffs, Santa Cruz County: Pleasure Point / East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz County: Rio del Mar / Aptos

We are opposed to the Board of Supervisors adopting these documents as is. Instead we urge the Board of Supervisors to direct County planning staff to take more time in refining these documents, and make our requested changes as indicated in our CPOA Letter dated 3/7/20 and letter from Derric Oliver dated 3/6/20.

Amended letter from Derric Oliver to Kathy Molloy 3/6/20

Mar 7, 2020 | Public Hearings & Meetings, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County: Capitola / Depot Hill, Santa Cruz County: Opal Cliffs, Santa Cruz County: Pleasure Point / East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz County: Pleasure Point Building Limits, Santa Cruz County: Rio del Mar / Aptos

Attached please find amended letter from Derric Oliver to Kathy molloy on behalf of the Santa Cruz County CPOA dated 3/6/20 further commenting on the Santa Cruz County’s proposed LCP amendments, specifically, Land Use Plan section 6.4 (Coastal Bluffs & Beaches) and Implementation Plan chapter 16.10 (Geologic Hazards). As explained during our recent meeting on 2/27/20, the purpose and intent of the CPOA’s comments is not to criticize but to help ensure that the County’s updated LCP is sufficiently clear to the public and fairly balances the interests of the County, its constituents, and in protecting coastal resources.

Final Red-lined version 16.10 Safety Code Amendments 3/10/20

Mar 5, 2020 | Meetings, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County: Building Limits, Santa Cruz County: Opal Cliffs, Santa Cruz County: Pleasure Point / East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz County: Pleasure Point Building Limits, Santa Cruz County: Rio del Mar / Aptos

Consolidated red-lined final version of Chapter 16.10 Safety Hazard Code Amendments, does not reflect any of the input provided by CPOA in our meetings with Kathy Molloy on 1/10, 2/28, and letter from Derric Oliver dated 2/7/20. In addition, there are many inconsistencies between 6.4 Safety Elements – LCP and Chapter 16.10 Safety code Amendments.

Planning Dept Staff Report to Board of Supervisors 3/10/20

Mar 5, 2020 | Meetings, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County: Opal Cliffs, Santa Cruz County: Pleasure Point / East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz County: Rio del Mar / Aptos

Planning Dept staff Report to the Board of Supervisors regarding Agenda item 8532 Continued public hearing to consider resolution amending the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Public Safety Element and Safety Code Amendments. Planning Department staff failed to adequately justify the reason for including the “one time” limitation on major redevelopment/replacement to structures in coastal hazard zones.