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1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT. Public comments will be heard at 10 a.m. for no more than 30 minutes. For attendees who are unable to attend the early comment period, there will be a second comment period prior to or after the lunch break. Agenda items will begin or resume after public comment.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES. Motion and Vote
Application No. 5-10-19 (Santa Catalina Island Co., Los Angeles Co.) Application of Santa Catalina Island Co. to establish commercial tourist attraction, Sea Trek (a guide service to lead customers (with air hoses) on underwater walk on seafloor to observe marine life), and utilize floating dock seaward of mean high tide line in conjunction with guide service, at Descanso Bay, Catalina Island, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) b. Application No. 5-10-61 (Bolin, Venice) Application of Mr. Donald Bolin to demolish single-family home on lagoon-fronting lot, and construct 4-level, 45-ft. high, 6,709 sq.ft. single-family home with attached 3-car garage, at 4803 Roma Court, Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB)
5. 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 Long Beach office at (562) 590-5071.
Motion and Vote7. 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. 5-09-231 (Bonilla, Pacific Palisades) Application of Daniel F. Bonilla to construct 3-story, 3,392 sq.ft. single-family home, with pile foundation, swimming pool, landscaping, and approximately 1, 250 cu.yds. of grading, at 17810 Porto Marina Way, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County. (AP-LB)
b. Application No. 5-09-232 (Bonilla, Pacific Palisades) Application of Daniel F. Bonilla to construct 3-story, 3, 392 sq.ft., single family home with attached garage, and pool, at 17816 Porto Marina Way, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County. (AP-LB)
Application No. 5-10-006 (Kalnel Gardens, LLC, Venice) Application of Kalnel Gardens, LLC to demolish 1-story, 814 sq.ft. single-family home on 3,030 sq.ft. lot, and construct 35-ft. high (with one 38-ft. roof access structure), 5,298 sq.ft., 4-level mixed-use structure with 1 retail unit and 9-stall parking garage on ground floor and 1 residential unit above, at 1422 S. Main Street, Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) Motion and Vote8. 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.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
10. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
City of Port Hueneme LCP Major Amendment No. 1-10 (Flood Plain Management). Public hearing and action on the request by the City of Port Hueneme to amend its LCP to revise its zoning ordinance regarding the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone for the City of Port Hueneme, Ventura County. (JJ-V) Motion and Vote Motion and Vote10.3. PUBLIC WORKS PLAN.
a. Ventura County Channel Islands Harbor Public Works Plan Notice of Impending Development No. 1-10 (Channel Islands Harbor Public Boat Launch Reconstruction). Public hearing and action on notice of impending development by Channel Islands Harbor to reconstruct the public launch ramp on the east side of the harbor, including adjusting the ramp angle, reinforcing the existing support rip-rap, re-paving the site, demolishing and reconstructing the public restroom, constructing a new public walkway along the waterfront and along Victoria Avenue, relocating the entrance along Victoria Avenue, and improving the lighting and landscaping at the Channel Islands Harbor Launching Facility, Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, Ventura County. (AT-V)
10.5. EX PARTE WORKSHOP.
a. WORKSHOP on EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS. Workshop and public hearing on the legal requirements governing ex parte communications and disclosure requirements. (HS-SF)
11. 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 Eureka office at (707) 445-7833.
CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES. Motion and Vote13. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
Del Norte Co. LCP Amendment No. DNC-MAJ-2-03 (LCP UPDATE) Time Extension. Public hearing and Commission action to extend time limit for action by County of Del Norte to accept Commission certification of LCP Amendment No. DNC-MAJ-2-03 with suggested modifications. (JB-E) Motion and Vote14. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. Appeal No. A-1-MEN-10-12 (Brotherton, Mendocino Co.) Appeal by Commissioners Bloom & Stone from decision of County of Mendocino granting permit with conditions to Paula & Tom Brotherton for construction of 3,495 sq.ft. single family home with attached garage and maximum height of 18 ft. above natural grade, including entry trellis, driveway, generator enclosure, patio, landings, walkways, retaining walls, septic system, underground utilities, 500 gal. underground propane tank, and 10,000 gal. underground water storage tank, at 45480 Chapman Road, Mendocino, Mendocino County. [POSTPONED]
(TG-E)
Appeal No. A-1-HUM-10-013 (Resort Improvement District No. 1, Humboldt Co.) Appeal by Commissioners Wan & Kruer from decision of County of Humboldt granting permit with conditions to Resort Improvement District No. 1 for construction of 16-ft. tall, 2,400 sq.ft. storage building constructed of non-reflective metal siding and roofing used to store maintenance equipment associated with golf course (Lot LK), located approximately 86 feet from centerline of a perennial stream. Native planting plan is proposed along stream corridor. The project site is located at 10 Salmon Court & 61 Sea View Road on APN 111-181-06, Shelter Cove, Humboldt County. (MBK-E)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.
Appeal No. A-1-MEN-05-37 (Piety & Panelli, Mendocino Co.) Appeal by Ann Zollinger from decision of County of Mendocino granting permit with conditions to Bobbie Piety & Yves F. Panelli for 2,275 sq.ft. 18.5-ft. high single-family home, 719 sq.ft. attached garage, driveway, encroachment onto Pirates Drive, septic system, connection to North Gualala Water Company, and rare plant management plan, at 47021 Pirates Drive, Gualala, Mendocino County. (TG-E) Motion and Vote Motion and Voteb. Appeal No. A-1-MEN-08-15 (Bower Limited Partnership, Mendocino Co.) Appeals by Environmental Commons, Lori Hubbart & Julie A. Verran from decision of County of Mendocino granting permit with conditions to Bower Limited Partnership for construction of 285-ft. long “Geoweb” retaining wall to connect to proposed “Geoweb” retaining wall on adjacent lot, and associated drainage improvements including installation of 414-ft. drainpipe, storm drain manhole, and 6-ft. stormwater treatment structure, at 39200 South Highway One, Gualala, Mendocino County. (RSM-E) [POSTPONED]
Appeal No. A-1-DNC-09-48 (Border Coast Regional Airport Authority, Del Norte Co.) Appeal by Commissioners Shallenberger & Wan from decision of County of Del Norte granting permit with conditions to Border Coast Regional Airport Authority for airport terminal expansion project, at 150 Dale Rupert Road, Crescent City, Del Norte County. (JB-E) Motion and Vote16. 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.
Permit No. 1-83-270-A (Bower Limited Partnership, Mendocino Co.) Request by Bower Limited Partnership to replace 70-ft. long wood retaining wall with 110-ft. long “Geoweb” retaining wall extending across subject property and approximately 30-ft. long concrete block end wall, at 39250 South Highway One, Gualala, Mendocino County. (RSM-E) Motion and Voteb. Permit No. 1-91-12-A2 (Wolfe, Mendocino Co.) Request by Steven & Deborah Wolfe to modify permit granted for construction of driveway, utility extensions, parking area, well, water tank, water distribution system, propane tank, 960 sq.ft. garage and 638 sq.ft. residence to add new 18 ft. high, 2,840 sq.ft. single family home and to convert the existing residence into a guest house, at 33351 Navarro Ridge Rd, Albion, Mendocino County. (MBK-E)
17. 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.
18. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
19. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
Santa Cruz County LCP Amendment No. SCO-1-10 Part 1 (Solar Energy Systems). Time Extension. Public hearing and action on extension of time limit to act on request by Santa Cruz County to amend the LCP to exempt solar energy systems from CDP requirements throughout the Santa Cruz County coastal zone. (SC-SC) Motion and Vote Santa Cruz County LCP Amendment No. SCO-1-10 Part 2 (Pleasure Point Combining District). Public hearing and action on request by Santa Cruz County to amend the LCP to add a Pleasure Point Community Design (“PP”) Combining Zone District that would apply special design standards to proposed residential development in the unincorporated Pleasure Point portion of the Live Oak beach area of Santa Cruz County. (SC-SC) Motion and Vote CLOSED SESSION. At a convenient time during the meeting, the Commission (CCC) will have a closed session to discuss items of pending litigation, including:
Bower Limited Partnership v. CCC et al. Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A).
Catanzarite v. City of Newport Beach, CCC Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A).
Coastal Law Enforcement Action Network v. CCC (Malibu Valley Farms, Inc., RPI) Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A).
Hines v. CCC et al. (Star, RPI) Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A).
Jackson-Grube Family, Inc. v. CCC Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A).
Manchester Pacific Gateway, LLC v. CCCGovt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A).
McNamee v. CCC Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A).
Norberg v. CCC Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A).
North Pacifica, LLC v. CCC Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A).
Sterling v. CCC Govt. Code § 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).
Closed Session ReportIWC Whaling Resolution. Commission discussion and possible action on a resolution in opposition to an IWC proposal to lift the global moratorium on commercial whaling and set 10-year quotas for subsistence hunting of gray whales. (SC-SF) Motion and Vote