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November 2013 Agenda
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8:00 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. AGENDA CHANGES.
4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT. Public comments will be heard at 8:00 am for items not on the agenda, for no more than 30 minutes. For those unable to attend the early comment period, there will be additional comment time available later in the day.
NORTH COAST DISTRICt
5. CONSENT CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Application No. 1-12-011 (Romney, Humboldt Co.) Application of Richard Romney to construct new 5,538 sq.ft., 33-ft. tall, 4 bedroom single-family home with 1,222 sq.ft. attached garage, 1,969 sq.ft. porches and decks, septic system, water storage tanks and pumphouse, and driveway extension, on west side of Stagecoach Rd., north of Rainbow Lane and one mile north of Trinidad, Humboldt County. (ND-A) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT
6. ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Application No. 6-13-0643 (AT&T, San Diego) Application of AT&T Mobility to install wireless communication facility consisting of 12 screened antennas atop existing building and approx. 253 sq.ft. equipment enclosure at base of building, at 3146 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach, San Diego, San Diego County. (AL-SD) [APPROVED]
NORTH CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT
7. DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S REPORT. Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission’s San Francisco office at (415) 904-5260. [APPROVED]
CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT
8. DEPUTY DIRECTOR’S REPORT. Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission’s Santa Cruz office at (831) 427-4863. [APPROVED]
9. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
10. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. San Luis Obispo County LCP Amendment No. SLO-1-12 (Vacation Rentals). [ADDENDUM] Public hearing and action on request by San Luis Obispo County to amend the LCP’s vacation rental provisions related to the communities of Cayucos, Cambria, and Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County. (DR-SC) [APPROVED]
11. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Appeal No. A-3-SLO-13-013 (Graham Vacation Rental, San Luis Obispo Co.) [ADDENDUM] Appeal by Greg and Penni Tidwell and Dr. and Mrs. William Schuh of San Luis Obispo County decision granting permit with conditions to Andrew Graham to allow existing home to be used as residential vacation rental at 194 San Luis Street Parkway, Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County. (DR-SC) [NO SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND]
NORTH COAST DISTRICT
12. DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S REPORT. Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission's Arcata office at (707) 826-8950. [APPROVED]
13. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES. [APPROVED WTIH CONDITIONS]
14. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Appeal No. A-1-MEN-13-0241 (California Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR), Mendocino Co.) [ADDENDUM] Appeal by Thad M. Van Buren, Stanley Anderson, and Eric & Deborah Freeman from decision of Mendocino County granting permit with conditions to DPR for dune restoration project involving: (1) removal of asphalt and gravel base in 3 segments of former Georgia Pacific Haul Rd., totaling 2.7 miles; (2) stream channel restoration associated with removal of 2 road culvert creek crossings along Haul Rd.; and (3) treatment of European beachgrass and other nonnative weeds within project area, on west side of Hwy 1, located in MacKerricher State Park, north of Ward Ave., in community of Cleone to Ten Mile River, Mendocino County. (TG-A) [NO SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND]
15. COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES. Attention: Items appearing in this section of the agenda may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed in the same manner as other Consent Calendar items (See AGENDA CATEGORIES) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of three or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner Coastal Permit Applications are processed. The purpose of this procedural change is to expedite the Commission's coastal development permit process.
a. Application No. 1-12-029 (Crescent City Harbor District, Del Norte Co.) [ADDENDUM] Application of Crescent City Harbor District to construct 4,000-ft. long segment of California Coastal Trail through harbor area connecting Sunset Circle to South Beach and install interpretive and directional signs, at Crescent City Harbor, Sunset Circle to Anchor Way, Crescent City, Del Norte County. (ND-A) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
ENERGY, OCEAN RESOURCES and FEDERAL CONSISTENCY
16. ENERGY, OCEAN RESOURCES and FEDERAL CONSISTENCY. Report by the Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, negative determinations, matters not requiring public hearings, and status report on offshore oil & gas exploration & development. For specific information contact the Commission’s Energy, Ocean Resources, and Federal Consistency Division office at (415) 904-5240. [APPROVED]
17. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
18. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Santa Barbara County LCP Amendment No. LCP-4-STB-13-0215-2 (Public Utilities Natural Gas Storage). [ADDENDUM] Public hearing and action on request by County of Santa Barbara to revise the Coastal Zoning Ordinance to allow exploration and production of native natural gas for the purpose of expanding gas storage capacity in the Public Utilities (PU) zone district. (KH-SF) [APPROVED]
[Items 19a and 20a, below, share a single-combined staff report]
19. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Appeal No. A-5-HNB-10-225 (Poseidon Water, Huntington Beach) [ADDENDUM] [ADDENDUM 2] Appeal by Orange County Coastkeeper, Surfrider Foundation, Residents For Responsible Desalination, and Commissioners Wan and Mirkarimi from decision of City of Huntington Beach granting permit with conditions to Poseidon Water for removal of storage tanks, conduct remediation, and construction and operation of seawater desalination facility within site of Huntington Beach Generating Station, 21730 Newland Ave., Huntington Beach, Orange County. (TL-SF) [TO CONTINUE]
20. COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES. Attention: Items appearing in this section of the agenda may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed in the same manner as other Consent Calendar items (See AGENDA CATEGORIES) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of three or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner Coastal Permit Applications are processed. The purpose of this procedural change is to expedite the Commission's coastal development permit process.
a. Application No. E-06-007 (Poseidon Water, Huntington Beach) [ADDENDUM] [ADDENDUM 2] Application of Poseidon Water to construct and operate seawater desalination facility at Huntington Beach Generating Station, 21730 Newland Ave., Huntington Beach, and intake and outfall structures in waters of the Pacific Ocean offshore of Huntington Beach, Orange County. (TL-SF) [WITHDRAWN]
SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT
21. DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S REPORT. Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission's San Diego office at (619) 767-2370. [APPROVED]
22. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
23. COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES. Attention: Items appearing in this section of the agenda may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed in the same manner as other Consent Calendar items (See AGENDA CATEGORIES) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of three or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner Coastal Permit Applications are processed. The purpose of this procedural change is to expedite the Commission's coastal development permit process.
a. Application No. 6-12-067 (22nd District Agricultural Association, San Diego) [ADDENDUM] Application of 22nd District Agricultural Association to relinquish all use of remainder of South Overflow Lot to restore it to functioning wetlands; consolidate year-round parking in East Overflow Lot and Golf Driving Range; use East Overflow Lot for intermittent trailer storage during summer fair and race season, annual pumpkin patch and Christmas tree sales events, future temporary events, and fairground logistics; maintain existing banner sign on adjacent Surf and Turf lot; create paved bus lane with public trail parking and five interpretive signs north of SOL restoration area and relinquish title to an approximately 4.5 acre parcel south of Horse Park as mitigation for impacts to wetlands, at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar & San Diego, San Diego County. (AL-SD) [APPROVED]
b. Application No. 6-13-010 (22nd District Agricultural Association, San Diego) [ADDENDUM] Application of 22nd District Agricultural Association to permanently authorize short-term events within main fairgrounds complex and new, annual second race meet held in the fall, at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, San Diego County. (AL-SD) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION. At a convenient time during the meeting, the Commission (CCC) will have a closed session to discuss items of pending litigation, including:
Beach & Bluff Conservancy v. CCC, Govt. Code Section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Martins Beach I, LLC v. CCC, Govt. Code Section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Norberg v. CCC, Govt. Code Section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Security National Guaranty, Inc. v. State of California, Govt. Code Section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Security National Guaranty, Inc. v. State of California, Govt. Code Section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Steinberg v. CCC Govt. Code Section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Winholtz v. CCC (City of Morro Bay et al., RPI), Govt. Code Section 11126(e)(2)(A)
The Commission is authorized to discuss these matters in a closed session pursuant to Government Code Sections 11126(e)(2)(A) and (2)(C). In addition, the Commission may consider matters which fall under Government Code Section 11126(e)(2)(B) or (2)(C). The Commission may also consider personnel matters which fall under Government Code Section 11126(a).
8:00a.m.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. AGENDA CHANGES
4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT. Public comments will be heard at 8:00 am for items not on the agenda, for no more than 30 minutes. For those unable to attend the early comment period, there will be additional comment time available later in the day.
ENFORCEMENT
5. ENFORCEMENT REPORT. Report by Chief of Enforcement on Statewide Enforcement Program. (LAH-SF)
SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT
6. DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S REPORT. Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission's San Diego office at (619) 767-2370. [APPROVED]
7. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS].
8. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. City of Solana Beach LUP Amendment No. SOL-MAJ-1-13 (Coastal Bluff Development). [ADDENDUM] Public hearing and action on request by the City of Solana Beach to amend its certified LUP relating primarily to bluff top development and shoreline protection. (ES-SD) [TO CONTINUE]
ENERGY, OCEAN RESOURCES and FEDERAL CONSISTENCY
9. ENERGY, OCEAN RESOURCES and FEDERAL CONSISTENCY. Report by the Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, negative determinations, matters not requiring public hearings, and status report on offshore oil & gas exploration & development. For specific information contact the Commission’s Energy, Ocean Resources, and Federal Consistency Division office at (415) 904-5240. [APPROVED]
10. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
11. FEDERAL CONSISTENCY. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. CD-0203-13 (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Diego Co.) [ADDENDUM] Consistency Determination by the Corps of Engineers for the revised 50-Year Coastal Storm Damage Reduction and Beach Nourishment Project, Encinitas and Solana Beach, San Diego County. (LS-SF) [APPROVED]
SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT
12. COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES. Attention: Items appearing in this section of the agenda may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed in the same manner as other Consent Calendar items (See AGENDA CATEGORIES) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of three or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner Coastal Permit Applications are processed. The purpose of this procedural change is to expedite the Commission's coastal development permit process.
a. Application No. 6-13-0025 (Koman, Mariani, & Upp, Solana Beach) [ADDENDUM] Application of Koman, Mariani, & Upp to construct 150-ft. long (35-ft. high) seawall and mid and upper bluff geogrid structure with 36 ft.-long lateral return wall on beach and bluff face, as follow-up to emergency permit, at 341-355 Pacific Ave., Solana Beach, San Diego County. (ES-SD) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
13. PERMIT AMENDMENTS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES. An Amendment below may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed like other Consent Calendar items (See above) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of 3 or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner material amendments are processed.
a. Application No. 6-02-084-A3 (Ocean Ventures, LLC, Solana Beach) [ADDENDUM] Application of Ocean Ventures, LLC to amend permit for construction of seawall and upper bluff underground caisson system to construct mid-bluff geogrid structure and shotcrete wall to cover partially exposed buried drilled pier caissons on bluff face, at 357 Pacific Ave., Solana Beach, San Diego County. (ES-SD) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
b. Application No. 6-07-083-A1 (UCSD, San Diego) [ADDENDUM] Application of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) to amend permit for construction of 45,000 sq.ft. research facility (Venter Institute) to revise proposed site access via a 24-34 ft. wide, 790 lineal ft.-long asphalt access road with new landscape and drainage improvements, at southwest corner of Torrey Pines Road and North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego County. (LJM-SD) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
ENERGY, OCEAN RESOURCES and FEDERAL CONSISTENCY
14. REVISED FINDINGS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. CC-016-13 (Caltrans, Eureka) Consideration of findings for the Commission's September 12, 2013 conditional concurrence with Caltrans’ consistency certification for the Eureka - Arcata Route 101 Corridor Improvement Project, between Eureka and Arcata, Humboldt County. (MPD-SF) [APPROVED]
SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT
15. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. City of Oceanside LCP Amendment No. OCN-MAJ-1-12 (Density Bonus Provisions). Public hearing and action on request by the City of Oceanside to add Article 40 to its Coastal Zoning Ordinance in order to bring the City’s density bonus provisions into conformance with state housing law. (TR-SD) [APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS]
b. City of Oceanside LCP Amendment No. OCN-MAJ-2-12A (Downtown Sign Ordinance) & 2-12B (Citywide Sign Ordinance). [ADDENDUM] Public hearing and action on request by the City of Oceanside to amend its Implementation Plan to repeal and replace the sign regulations for both the Downtown District and separately throughout the city. (TR-SD) [APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS]
c. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. SAN-MAJ-5-12 (Outdoor Lighting Regulations). Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend sections of the certified Land Development Code (IP) to establish updated outdoor lighting regulations. (DNL-SD) [APPROVED]
d. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. SAN-MAJ-1-13A (Affordable Housing Parking Regulations). Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend the certified Land Development Code (IP) to modify parking standards in order to encourage affordable housing projects. (KB-SD) [APPROVED]
e. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. SAN-MAJ-1-13B (Outdated Policy Documents). Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend the certified Land Development Code (IP) to reflect the retirement of outdated council policies and incorporate necessary revisions. (DNL-SD) [APPROVED]
f. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. SAN-MAJ-2-13B (Microbreweries). Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend the certified Land Development Code (IP) to modify industrial zone regulations to allow accessory uses, such as small restaurants or tasting rooms, in association with microbreweries. (DNL-SD) [POSTPONED]
SOUTH CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT
16. DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S REPORT. Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission's Ventura office at (805) 585-1800.
a. City of San Buenaventura LCP Amendment No. SBV-MAJ-1-12 (Ventura Harbor Boatel/Hotel) Certification Review. Concurrence with Executive Director’s determination that action by the City of San Buenaventura, acknowledging receipt, acceptance, and agreement with the Commission’s certification with suggested modifications, is legally adequate. (JB-V) [APPROVED]
b. County of Santa Barbara LCP Amendment No. MAJ-3-11-A (General Package Ordinance Amendment). Certification Review. Concurrence with the Executive Director’s determination that action by the County of Santa Barbara, acknowledging receipt, acceptance, and agreement with the Commission’s certification with suggested modification is legally adequate. (AG-V) [APPROVED]
c. County of Santa Barbara LCP Amendment No. MAJ-3-11-B (Commercial Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance Amendment). Certification Review. Concurrence with the Executive Director’s determination that action by the County of Santa Barbara, acknowledging receipt, acceptance, and agreement with the Commission’s certification with suggested modification is legally adequate. (AG-V) [APPROVED]
17. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES. [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
18. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. County of Santa Barbara LCP Amendment No. MAJ-1-12-A (Mobile Home Park Closure Regulations). Public hearing and action on request by the County of Santa Barbara to amend its certified Coastal Zoning Ordinance to add regulations regarding the closure of mobilehome parks, including the requirement to obtain a Conditional Use Permit for closure and to add noticing requirements, standards for relocation assistance requirements, and new definitions. (AG-V) [APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS]
b. County of Santa Barbara Minor LCP Amendment No. 4-STB-13-0212-1-Part B (Cottage Food Operations). Public hearing and action on request by the County of Santa Barbara to amend its certified Coastal Zoning Ordinance to add regulations regarding home occupations that qualify as cottage food operations and specify that in-home retail sales are regulated as home occupations. (AG-V) [APPROVED]
c. County of Santa Barbara LCP Amendment No. 4-STB-13-0211-1-Part A (Time Extension). Public hearing and action to extend the time limit for action for one year on the County of Santa Barbara’s request to amend its certified Coastal Zoning Ordinance to implement new regulations and development standards for agricultural buffers between new non-agricultural development and agricultural uses for specified discretionary projects. (AG-V) [APPROVED]
19. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Appeal No. A-4-MAL-12-006 (25360 Malibu Road LLC, Malibu) [ADDENDUM] Appeal by Andrew Gombiner from decision by City of Malibu granting permit with conditions to 25360 Malibu Road LLC for construction of new 2-story, 6,015 sq.ft. duplex with new alternative on-site wastewater treatment system, new timber bulkhead with return walls for replacement of existing timber bulkhead, view corridors, and lateral public access easement offer-to-dedicate on an infill beachfront lot at 25360 Malibu Road, Malibu, Los Angeles County. (DC-V) [NO SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND]
b. Appeal No. A-4-STB-13-0244 (Claus Properties, LLC, Santa Barbara Co.) Appeal by Commissioners Zimmer & Brennan from decision of County of Santa Barbara granting a permit with conditions to Claus Properties, LLC, for demolition of 2,042 sq.ft. of commercial structures, construction of 3 mixed-use commercial and residential buildings, approx. 25 ft. in height, totaling 4,589 sq. feet, setback modifications to allow encroachment into front and side yard setbacks, and 1,205 cu.yds. grading (5 cu.yds. cut and 1,200 cu.yds. fill), located at 3717 Santa Claus Lane, Santa Barbara County. (AG-V) [WITHDRAWN]
20. COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES. Attention: Items appearing in this section of the agenda may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed in the same manner as other Consent Calendar items (See AGENDA CATEGORIES) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of three or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner Coastal Permit Applications are processed. The purpose of this procedural change is to expedite the Commission's coastal development permit process.
a. Application No. 4-13-0675 (Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, Malibu) [ADDENDUM] Application of the L.A. County Dept. of Beaches and Harbors to construct 10 15-ft. high, 20-ft. wide, 215-300 ft. long seasonal sand berms with approx. 13,554 cu.yds. of sand at Zuma Beach, Malibu, Los Angeles County. (JB-V) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
21. PERMIT AMENDMENTS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES. An Amendment below may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed like other Consent Calendar items (See above) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of 3 or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner material amendments are processed.
a. Application No. 4-06-135-A3 (Goodfriend, Los Angeles Co.) [ADDENDUM] Application of Marvin Goodfriend to amend CDP No. 4-06-135 to include slope remediation which involves removal of unpermitted temporary erosion control measures, the removal of approximately 206 cu.yds. of soil ( 206 cu.yds. of cut and 206 cu.yds. of export) and revegetation of newly disturbed area. In addition, the amendment includes revegetation of area previously revegetated pursuant to the underlying permit that has failed at 3925 Malibu Vista Drive, Malibu, Los Angeles County. (DV-V) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
8:00 a.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. AGENDA CHANGES
4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT. At some time prior to adjournment for the day, public comment will be heard for items not listed on today’s agenda.
STATEWIDE
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. [APPROVED]
6. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.
8. SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY REPORT.
9. SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION REPORT.
10. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REPORT.
11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
a. Strategic Plan Subcommittee Reports. Public hearing and possible action concerning Strategic Plan Subcommittee Commissioners’ reports. (CL–SF) [APPROVED]
b. Legislation. Legislative report and possible Commission action. (CL/SC-SF) [APPROVED]
SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (Los Angeles County)
12. ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Application No. 5-13-354 (Hooper, Long Beach) Application of Brad Hooper to remove 20’x 8’ dock float and replace it with 20’ x 6’ rectangular dock float in same location using existing davits on vertical seawall, and install new 3’x 4’ landing and new gangway, located at 200 Rivo Alto Canal, Naples Island, Long Beach, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) [APPROVED]
b. Application No. 5-13-0519 (Zeppy’s Pizzeria LLC & Delin, Hermosa Beach) Application of Zeppy’s Pizzeria LLC & Gerard Delin to add 273 sq.ft. outdoor seating area to existing 917 sq.ft. restaurant, addition of 2 parking spaces, skateboard rack, and bike rack, located at 36 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County (JDA-LB) [APPROVED]
13. CONSENT CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Application No. 5-13-033 (City of Los Angeles Public Parking) Application of City of Los Angeles to Improve City-owned public parking lot, including installation of permeable pavement, meters for paid parking, lighting, landscaping, and perimeter wall/fence, 50 official public parking spaces will be delineated by new stripes and wheel bumpers, located at 1600 Irving Tabor Court (Parking Lot No. 760), Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
b. Application No. 5-13-034 (City of Los Angeles Public Parking) Application of City of Los Angeles to Improve City-owned public parking lot, including installation of permeable pavement, meters for paid parking, lighting, landscaping, and perimeter wall/fence, 66 official public parking spaces will be delineated by new stripes and wheel bumpers located at 1300 Electric Ave., (Parking Lot No. 759), Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
c. Application No 5-13-0529 (Freeman, Playa del Rey) Application of Irving & Norma Freeman to remodel 1,922 sq.ft., 2-story duplex and add 2,147 sq. feet, including new third floor, with maximum height of 33.2 feet, located at 6983/6985 Trolleyway, Playa del Rey, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (AP-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (Orange County)
14. ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Application No. 5-13-406 (Fluter, Newport Beach) Application of Russ Fluter to remove 402 sq.ft. triangle shaped floating dock and replace with new 396 sq.ft. rectangular shaped floating dock, including relocating one pile, retaining another pile in same location and retaining existing pier and gangway, located at 443 Harbor Island Dr., Newport Beach, Orange County. (FSY-LB) [APPROVED]
b. Application No. 5-13-0624 (Dumke, Huntington Beach) Application of Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dumke to construct new 48-ft. long by 5-ft. wide concrete cantilevered deck, located at 3301 Bounty Circle, Huntington Beach, Orange County. (JDA-LB) [APPROVED]
c. Application No. 5-13-0625 (Cook, San Clemente) Application of Collin Cook to remodel 1-story, 1,171 sq.ft. single-family home with attached 396 sq.ft. 2-car garage consisting of 783 sq.ft. addition (247 sq.ft. ground floor addition and new 356 sq.ft. second story addition) resulting in 1,954 sq.ft., 24-ft. tall, 2-story single-family home, plus new 403 sq.ft. ground floor deck and new 141 sq.ft. balcony deck on coastal canyon lot, located at 228 W. Avenida San Antonio, San Clemente, Orange County. (LR-LB) [APPROVED]
15. CONSENT CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Application No. 5-08-142 (Orange County Flood Control District, Huntington Beach) Application of the Orange County Flood Control District to permanently install 3,800 linear feet of 30- to 40-ft. deep steel sheet piles, installed pursuant to emergency permit, located along north levee of East Garden Grove Wintersburg flood control channel from Graham St., (Station 74+00) downstream to “oil road bridge” (Station 36+00), Huntington Beach, Orange County. (MV-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
b. Application No. 5-13-0234 (Thomas, Newport Beach) Application of Thomas Morgan to demolish single-family home and construct new 3,999 sq.ft., 29-ft. above finished grade, 2-story single-family home with attached 515 sq.ft., 2-car garage on beach fronting lot, located at 2108 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach, Orange County. (FSY-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
c. Application No. 5-13-370 (Venogopal, Newport Beach) Application of Vasanth Venogopal to demolish single-family home and construct 2-story, 2,948 sq.ft. single-family home with 459 sq.ft., 2-car garage, 24-feet above finished grade on bayfront lot, located at 367 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach, Orange County. (FSY-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
d. Application No 5-13-0417 (City of Newport Beach (Sunset View Park), Newport Beach) Application of City of Newport Beach to install new concrete walkway, bench, trash receptacle, landscaping, irrigation system, and 290 cu.yds. of cut and fill, in Sunset View Park located at 1100 Superior Ave., Newport Beach, Orange County. (JDA-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
e. Application No. 5-13-0450 (Hamann, Newport Beach) Application of Eric Hamann to demolish single-family home and construct 3-story, single-family home with 2,223 sq.ft. of living space, attached 2-car, 380 sq.ft. garage and 923 sq.ft. of decks, located at 1910 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, Orange County. (RAB-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
f. Application No. 5-13-0528 (Whitmore, San Clemente) Application of Ryan and Yvette Whitmore to remodel 1-story, 1,250 sq.ft., single-family home consisting of complete interior remodel, new 836 sq.ft. addition (575 sq.ft. second story addition and 262 sq.ft. first floor addition), construct new driveway and 400 sq.ft., 2-car attached carport, retain existing deck and add 128 sq.ft. to expand deck and replace entire deck railing, new retaining walls, and new spa on coastal canyon lot, located at 235 W. Ave. Marquita, San Clemente, Orange County. (LR-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
g. Application No. 5-13-0553 (De La Pena, Newport Beach) Application of Albert De La Pena to demolish single-family home and construct new 1,929 sq.ft., 29-feet tall, 3-story single-family home with attached 417 sq.ft., 2-car garage on beach fronting lot and after-the-fact request for approval of concrete patio with 1.5 ft. high perimeter wall extending into 10-ft. deep encroachment zone on public beach located at 5103 Seashore Dr., Newport Beach, Orange County. (FSY-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
h. Application No. 5-13-0679 (1420 W. Ocean Front Surf LP, Newport Beach) Application of 1420 W. Ocean Front Surf LP to demolish 8-unit apartment and construct new 3-story, 29-ft. tall, 8,173 sq.ft. duplex (Unit A=4,964 sq.ft. and Unit B=2,316 sq.ft.) including 479 sq.ft. 2-car garage and 2-car carport, roof top deck with pool and spa, hardscape improvements and minimal landscaping on oceanfront lot, located at 1420 West Ocean Front, Newport Beach, Orange County. (LR-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]
SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (Los Angeles County)
16. DEPUTY DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission's Long Beach office at (562) 590-5071. [APPROVED]
17. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
18. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Appeal No. A-5-LOB-13-0246 (Studio One Eleven, Long Beach) Appeal by Unite Here Local 11 from decision of City of Long Beach granting permit with condition to Studio One Eleven to allow demolition of existing 40-room motel and construction of 4-story, 33-unit residential complex with 72 hotel rooms (instead of 4-story, 56-unit residential complex with 40 hotel rooms) and associated amenities, located at 2010 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) [SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND, de Novo Hearing TO CONTINUE]
b. Appeal No. A-5-LOB-13-0247 (City of Long Beach Public Restroom) Appeal by Laurence B. Goodhue from decision of City of Long Beach granting permit with condition for demolition of 1,100 sq.ft. restroom not in use for over 20 years located at Marine Stadium Parking Lot (adjacent to 385 Wendy Lane), Long Beach, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) [NO SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND]
SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (Orange County)
19. DEPUTY DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR ORANGE COUNTY. Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission's Long Beach office at (562) 590-5071. [APPROVED]
20. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
21. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. City of Huntington Beach LCP Amendment No. HNB-MAJ-1-12 (Ridge) (Time Extension). Public hearing and action to extend 90-day time limit for Commission action up to one year on request by the City of Huntington Beach to amend the certified Local Coastal Program effecting an approximately 5-acre parcel of land located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Bolsa Chica Street and Los Patos Avenue, commonly known as “The Ridge”. (MV-LB) [APPROVED]
b. City of Laguna Beach LCP Amendment MAJ 1-12 (Artists Live Work Units & Second Residential Units). {ADDENDUM] Public hearing and action on request by the City of Laguna Beach to amend the Implementation Plan (IP) portion of the certified Local Coastal Program (LCP) by making changes to Chapter 25.16 Artists Live/Work and to Chapter 25.17 Second Residential Unit. (MV-LB) [APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS]
c. City of Newport Beach LUP Amendment No. NPB-MAJ-2-12 (Presta-SCAPIII-Fenton Land Use Changes). Public hearing and action on request by City of Newport Beach to amend its certified LUP to change the land use designation: at 2888 Bay Shore Drive from Multiple-Unit Residential (RM-C, 20 du/acre) to (RM-D, 30 du/acre); at 2890 Bay Shore Drive from Multiple-Unit Residential (RM-C) to Mixed-Use Waterfront (MU-W); at 514 E. Ocean Front from Two-Unit Residential (RT-E) to Mixed-Use Vertical (MU-V); and 200 30th Street from Two-Unit Residential (RT-E) to Commercial Visitor (CV-A). (RAB-LB) [APPROVED]
22. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Appeal No. A-5-HNB-12-298 (Russo & Steele Automobile Auctions, Huntington Beach) [WITHDRAWN] Appeal by Commissioners Bochco and Brennan of City of Huntington Beach permit granted to Russo & Steele Automobile Auctions for annual fee-for-entry automobile auction for period of 11 days during month of June, each year until 2017, in public beach parking lot displacing up to 588 parking spaces and placement of temporary fencing for vendor/sponsor area and vehicle display area for 300 cars in 30,000 sq.ft. 26-ft. high tent, located at City Beach Parking Lots on ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway between Huntington St. and Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Orange County. (KFS-LB)
23. COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES. Attention: Items appearing in this section of the agenda may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed in the same manner as other Consent Calendar items (See AGENDA CATEGORIES) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of three or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner Coastal Permit Applications are processed. The purpose of this procedural change is to expedite the Commission's coastal development permit process.
a. Application No. 5-13-003 (Bay City Partners, City of Seal Beach, & Marina Beach House, Seal Beach) [ADDENDUM] Application of Bay City Partners, City of Seal Beach, and Marina Beach House, to subdivide 10.9 acre former power plant (DWP) site, creating 6.4-ac. passive open space park and 32 lot residential development on 4.5-ac., at southwest corner of 1st St. and Marina Dr., Seal Beach, Orange County. (FSY-LB) [WITHDRAWN]
Future Meetings: The next meetings of the Coastal Commission are December 11-13, in San Francisco and January 8-10, in San Diego.