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MARCH 2012 Agenda

Chula Vista City Hall
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(562) 972-9853

The phone number will only be in service during the meeting.

This has been updated at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

9:00 A.M.

WEDNESDAY, March 7, 2012

1. CALL TO ORDER.

2. ROLL CALL.

3. AGENDA CHANGES.

4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT. Public comments will be heard at 9:00 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.

SONGS: NOTICE OF TECHNICAL REVIEW WORKSHOP for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station WHEELER NORTH REEF MITIGATION PROJECT.
 
A public workshop to present the 2011 results of the independent monitoring program for the SONGS artificial reef project will be held Monday, April 9, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Samueli Conference Center located at the Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, California.

Contact Jonna Engel (jengel@coastal.ca.gov) or Dan Reed (reed@lifesci.ucsb.edu) for more information.
 
Go to: http://marinemitigation.msi.ucsb.edu/index.html for more information about the SONGS mitigation.

SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (ORANGE County)

5. ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

a. Application No. 5-12-11 (Ly, Huntington Beach) Application of Denny Ly to construct new deck cantilevered between 4-ft. 3-in. and 5 feet beyond bulkhead and 68 feet in length, at 16231 Santa Barbara Lane, Huntington Beach, Orange County. (JDA-LB) [APPROVED]

b. Application No. 5-12-29 (Shea, Newport Beach) Application of Peter & Carolyn Shea to remove pier and dock and install new pier and dock with two, 14” square guide piles, two, pre-cast “T” piles, new 12’ x 34’ floating boat dock, 3’ x 24’ gangway ramp, 5’ x 14’ pier approach, 10’x14’ pier platform, at 2009 East Bay Ave., Newport Beach, Balboa Island, Orange County. (LR-LB) [APPROVED]

c. Application No. 5-11-266 (Pence, Newport Beach) Application of Jeff Pence to remove existing “U” shaped 388 sq.ft. boat dock and three 14” concrete piles and replace with new “L” shaped 476 sq.ft. boat dock with two new 18” concrete piles, with existing pier and gangway to remain, at 725 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach, Orange County. (FSY-LB) [APPROVED]

SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (Orange County)

6. 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]

a. City of Laguna Beach LCP Amendment No. LGB-MAJ-2-10 (7 Changes). Certification Review. Concurrence with the Executive Director’s determination that the action by the City of Laguna Beach accepting suggested modifications to the City’s Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 2-10 regarding seven changes to the Implementation Plan is legally adequate. (MV-LB) [APPROVED]

7. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

8. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

[Additional correspondence received has been appended to staff report for item 8a below on March 5.]

a. Appeal No. A-5-DPT-12-35 (Bergman Trust, Orange Co.) Appeal by Judith Hummer of decision by City of Dana Point to grant permit with conditions to demolish single-family home and construct new 3-story, 8,922 sq.ft. single-family home with 625 sq.ft. attached garage on coastal bluff lot, at 23482 Seaward Isle, Dana Point, Orange County. (FSY-LB) [NO SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND]

9. 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. 5-11-260 (Ruffalo, San Clemente) Application of Richard & Susan Ruffalo to remodel and add to existing 9,893 sq.ft., 4-story, 29 feet tall, 9-unit apartment building, on coastal bluff top lot, consisting of interior remodel to 3 out of 9 units: reconfigure two units into one and add 738 sq.ft. second-story to third remodeled unit; replace bluff-side wood balcony decks; and new windows, doors and siding on entire building, at 265 West Marguita, San Clemente, Orange County. (LR-LB) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT

10. 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]

11. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES. [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

12. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

a. City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment No. 3-10A (Inclusionary Housing). Public hearing and action on request by the City of Carlsbad to amend its LCP to include modifications to the City’s municipal code relating to inclusionary housing provisions. (TR-SD) [APPROVED]

b. City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment No. 3-10B (Golf Course Revisions). Public hearing and action on request by the City of Carlsbad to amend its LCP to revise both the land use and zoning designations for the City’s municipal golf course, called “The Crossings”, to reflect changes in the certified Habitat Management Plan. (TR-SD) [APPROVED]

c. City of Encinitas LCP Amendment No. 5-10 (Affordable Housing). Public hearing and action on request by the City of Encinitas to amend its certified Implementation Plan to revise its citywide housing regulations. (DNL-SD) [WITHDRAWN]

d. City of Encinitas LCP Amendment No. 2-11 (Cardiff-by-the-Sea Specific Plan). Public hearing and action on request by the City of Encinitas to amend its certified Implementation Plan and adopt the Specific Plan for the Cardiff community. (ES-SD) [POSTPONED]

[An addendum has been appended to the staff report for item 12e below on March 6.]

e. City of Solana Beach LCP Land Use Plan. Public hearing and action on request by City of Solana Beach to certify its LCP Land Use Plan. (DL-SD) [APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS]

f. City of Del Mar LCP Amendment No. 1-11 (Wetland Setbacks). Public hearing and action on request by the City of Del Mar to amend its certified Implementation Plan to revise the Lagoon Overlay Zone regarding coordination with the Dept. of Fish and Game about possible reductions in wetland setbacks. (DNL-SD) [APPROVED]

[An addendum has been appended to the staff report for item 12g below on March 6.]

g. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. 3-10 (Mission Beach PDO Update). Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend its certified Implementation Plan to revise the Mission Beach Planned District Ordinance (PDO). (MA-SD) [APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS]

13. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

[Additional correspondence received has been appended to the staff report for item 12e below on March 6.]

a. Appeal No. A-6-PEN-11-77 (Prism Investments, San Diego Co.) Appeal by Ian Trowbridge and Commissioners Stone & Sanchez from decision of City of San Diego granting permit with conditions to Prism Investments for demolition of 2 existing, 2-story, commercial structures and construction of 3, 2-story buildings and 1, 3-story building consisting of 36 residential townhomes, 10 commercial condominium units (with 4 live-work units), and one-level parking garage with 132 partially below grade spaces on 1.65 acre site, at 1275 Scott St., Peninsula, San Diego, San Diego County. (MA-SD) [SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND, Permit APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS at de novo hearing]

[An addendum has been linked from the staff report for item 13a below on March 6.]

b. Appeal No. A-6-NOC-11-86 (City of San Diego Master Storm Water Maintenance Program) Appeal by Commissioners Brennan & Stone, Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation & San Diegans for Open Government from decision of City of San Diego granting permit with conditions to City of San Diego Transportation and Storm Water Department for 20-year master permit for clearing of sediment and vegetation and maintenance of various drainages to provide adequate flood control, at various drainages within coastal zone, San Diego, San Diego County. (LJM-SD) [SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND, de novo hearing TO CONTINUE]

14. 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.

[An addendum has been appended to the staff report for item 14a below on March 6.]

a. Application No. 6-11-79 (City of Solana Beach streetscape improvements) Application of City of Solana Beach to construct streetscape improvements along both sides of Highway 101 to include 27 additional parking spaces, drainage improvements, bicycle and pedestrian amenities, install drought tolerant and non- invasive trees and landscaping, and additional traffic calming measures (including 4 new pedestrian crossings and 2 new traffic signals), along north and south Highway 101 (from approximately 1,000 feet south of Dahlia Dr. to Cliff St.), Solana Beach, San Diego County. (ES-SD) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

15. 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.

[Additional correspondence received has been appended to the staff report for item 15a below on March 6.]

a. Permit No. 6-03-7-A (County of San Diego Park) Request by County of San Diego to amend permit to construct 14-acre public park on the County Administration Center parking lots to combine underground parking structures into one 250-space lot on southern portion of site; minor revisions to landscape and hardscape park features, reduce off-site parking to 600 spaces and provision of parking management plan prior to providing 600 off-site spaces, at 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, San Diego County. (DL-SD) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

b. Permit No. 6-05-40-A2 (Solana Beach parking lot time restrictions) Request by City of Solana Beach to amend permit for Fletcher Cove beach park and parking lot improvements to add time restrictions on parking (4 hour limit on 74 spaces and 2 hour limit on 8 spaces) at off-site public parking lot (“Distillery Lot”) for one-year trial period, at 140 S. Sierra Avenue, Solana Beach, San Diego County. (MA-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:

Allen v. Radosevich, Govt. Code, section 11126(e)(2)(A)
CCC v. Allen, Govt. Code, section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Coastal Defender v. City of Manhattan Beach et al., Govt. Code, section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Concerned Citizens Protect the Marina v. CCC, Govt. Code, section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Lynch et al. v. CCC, Govt. Code, section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Thompson v. CCC (Dolbinski et al., RPI), Govt. Code, section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Tolowa Nations et al. v. CCC et al. , Govt. Code, section 11126(e)(2)(A)
Wetlands Defense Fund et al. v. CCC (Cal. Dept. of Parks & Recreation 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).

STATEWIDE

16. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. [APPROVED]

17. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.

18. CONSERVANCY REPORT.

19. SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY REPORT.

20. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REPORT.

21. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT including reports and possible Commission action on legislation and water quality.

a. Contract for Information Technology (IT) Consulting Services. Commission authorization for Executive Director to enter into contract for IT consulting services for the coastal data management system upgrade. (AW-SF) [APPROVED]

b. Interagency Agreement. Public hearing and Commission authorization to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Department of Water Resources for shared Information Technology services and/or computer resources. (AW-SF) [APPROVED]

9:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012

1. CALL TO ORDER.

2. ROLL CALL.

3. AGENDA CHANGES

4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT. Public comments will be heard at 9:00 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.

SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (Los Angeles County)

5. ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

a. Application No. 5-11-303 (Sea Isle Boat Owners Association, Inc, Long Beach) Application of Sea Isle Boat Owners Association, Inc to remove and replace 32-ft. long pier in same location using 2 existing piles, and install new gangway to access existing docks, at 383 Bayshore, Long Beach, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) [APPROVED]

6. CONSENT CALENDAR. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

a. Application No. 5-11-310 (Verizon Wireless, Los Angeles) Application of Verizon Wireless to replace wood pole with new wood pole and place double cross arms at antennas, at 7650 Imperial Hwy., Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (AP-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

b. Application No. 5-12-32 (City of Santa Monica) Application of City of Santa Monica to install emergency access gangway, floating dock, anchoring system and various appurtenances at end of existing pier, at Santa Monica Pier (Near 1640 Ocean Front Walk), Santa Monica, Los Angeles County. (AP-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

ENFORCEMENT

7. ENFORCEMENT REPORT. Report by Chief of Enforcement on Statewide Enforcement Program. (LAH-SF)

[Items 8 and 9 below share a single, combined staff report;
an addendum has been appended to it on March 6]

8. Consent Cease and Desist Order No. CCC-12-CD-02 (22nd District Agricultural Association, Del Mar, San Diego Co.) Public hearing and Commission action on proposed Consent Cease and Desist Order authorizing and ordering 22nd District Agricultural Association: (1) to cease and desist from conducting unpermitted development and remove certain existing unpermitted development, including, but not limited to: riprap, landform alteration, development in buffer areas within and adjacent to San Dieguito River, and placement of billboards; (2) to undertake measures necessary to comply with the Coastal Act, including introducing resource protection measures to provide interim protection of coastal resources from specific changed uses while Coastal Act authorization is sought, undertaking removal of unpermitted development, and applying to the Commission for authorization to retain select items of development, including limited changes of intensity of use, among other things; and (3) to undertake removal, restoration, and mitigation as set forth in the cease and desist and restoration order on properties identified by San Diego County Assessor’s Office as Assessor Parcel Numbers 302-090-011; 298-260-015; 298-260-035; 298-271-03; 299-030-01; 299-030-04; 299-030-05; 299-042-02; and 299-042-01, located in Del Mar, San Diego County. (HDJ-SF) [APPROVED]

9. Consent Restoration Order No. CCC-12-RO-02 (22nd District Agricultural Association, Del Mar, San Diego Co.) Public hearing and Commission action on proposed Restoration Order directing 22nd District Agricultural Association to address unpermitted development, including placement of riprap, landform alteration in wetlands, development in buffer areas, and change in intensity of use on the Del Mar Fairgrounds property identified by San Diego County Assessor’s Office as Assessor Parcel Numbers 302-090-011; 298-260-015; 298-260-035; 298-271-03; 299-030-01; 299-030-04; 299-030-05; 299-042-02; and 299-042-01 through restorative actions including: (1) removal of unpermitted development; (2) removal of development from and restoration of property directly adjacent to and within wetlands habitat, (3) and cessation of parking on portion of the property. Proposed Restoration Order additionally requires a number of mitigation measures, including: (1) restoration of wetlands on subject property where parking is to be ceased (2) enhancement of visitor serving amenities proximate to the restoration area, (3) restoration of 100-ft. buffer along San Dieguito River east of Jimmy Durante Blvd, (4) convey permanent conservation easement over restored buffers and wetland property, (5) create varying width buffer along waterfront west of Jimmy Durante Blvd, and (6) undertake various coastal education and awareness programs, located in Del Mar, San Diego County. (HDJ-SF) [APPROVED]

SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (Los Angeles County)

10. 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]

a. City of Long Beach LCP Amendment No. LOB-MAJ-1-10. Certification Review. Concurrence with Executive Director’s determination that action of City of Long Beach accepting certification of LCP Amendment No. LOB-MAJ-1-10 with modifications is legally adequate. Amendment No. LOB-MAJ-1-10 divides Subarea 1 of the Downtown Shoreline Planned Development District (PD-6) into Subareas 1 and 1a, expands the list of allowable land uses (to include office, residential, retail and hotel uses) and adopts development standards for Subarea 1a (including a 500-ft. height limit), and incorporates the Golden Shore Master Plan into the certified LCP. (CP-LB) [APPROVED]

b. City of Long Beach LCP Amendment No. LOB-MAJ-2-10. Certification Review. Concurrence with Executive Director’s determination that action of City of Long Beach accepting certification of LCP Amendment No. LOB-MAJ-2-10 with modifications is legally adequate. Amendment No. LOB-MAJ-2-10 amends the Downtown Shoreline Planned Development District (PD-6) to remove the 150,000 gross square foot limit on the size of the aquarium allowed in Shoreline Park (Subarea 6). (CP-LB) [APPROVED]

11. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

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. 5-11-133 (Santa Catalina Island Company & City of Avalon, Los Angeles Co.) Application of Santa Catalina Island Co. & City of Avalon for Pebbly Beach road rockfall mitigation plan project to install rockfall barriers (i.e., k-rails, debris fences and wire mesh draperies) along inland side of road and on hillsides above road to increase public safety and improve public access, at Pebbly Beach Rd. between Crescent Ave. and Pebbly Beach, Avalon, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) [POSTPONED]

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. Permit No. A-5-LOB-10-15-A (Loynes, LLC, Long Beach) Request by Loynes, LLC for revised site restoration and re-vegetation plan required by special condition one. The revised plan does not include a new cap over existing landfill, at 6400 Loynes Drive, Long Beach, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

SOUTH CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT

14. 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. [APPROVED]

15. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

[An ex parte communications disclosure has been appended to the staff report for item 15a below on March 5.]

a. County of Santa Barbara LCP Amendment No. MIN-4-11. Time Extension. Concurrence with the Executive Director’s determination that the County of Santa Barbara’s request to amend the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, to provide the Director of the Planning and Development Department the authority to grant additional two year time extensions to approved, active, unexpired permits and projects due to economic hardship considerations until January 12, 2015, is a minor amendment. (AT-V) [TO CONTINUE]

b. County of Santa Barbara LCP Amendment No. MIN-5-11 (Montecito Growth Management Ordinance. Time Extension. Concurrence with the Executive Director’s determination that the County of Santa Barbara’s request to amend the Montecito Growth Management Ordinance, to provide the Director of the Planning and Development Department the authority to grant additional two year time extensions to approved, unexpired allocations for new dwellings until January 12, 2015, is a minor amendment. (AT-V) [APPROVED]

c. County of Santa Barbara LCP Amendment No. MAJ-2-11 (Medical Marijuana Storefront Dispensary Prohibition). Public hearing and action on request by the County of Santa Barbara to amend the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, to prohibit medical marijuana dispensary storefronts, Santa Barbara County. (AT-V) [APPROVED]

16. 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. 4-11-043 (City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department) Application of City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department to implement annual desilting and vegetation management and enhancement program for portions of Andree Clark Bird Refuge for a period of five years for the purpose of flood control, mosquito abatement, and habitat restoration including one-time removal of 0.86 acres of marsh vegetation; annual maintenance of vegetation removal; habitat enhancement; and removal of 453 cu.yds. of sediment and vegetation within two adjoining culverts at Andree Clark Bird Refuge, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County. (KB-V) [POSTPONED]

NORTH CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT

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 San Francisco office at (415) 904-5260. [APPROVED]

18. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

19. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

a. Sonoma County LCP Amendment No. SON-MAJ-1-09 (Ocean Cove Resort). Public hearing and action on request by Sonoma County to amend its LCP to modify the land use and zoning designations at the Ocean Cove Resort (to increase the amount of land designated Village Commercial/Commercial Tourist) at 23125 Highway 1 in the unincorporated Jenner area of Sonoma County. (ND-SF) [APPROVED]

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. 2-07-042 (City of Pacifica Pay Parking Program) Application of City of Pacifica to install 3 parking meter ticket machines at 2 existing free public parking lots and to implement pay parking program at Pacifica State Beach in Pacifica, San Mateo County. (RTA-SF/KG-SC) [WITHDRAWN]

CENTRAL 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 Santa Cruz office at (831) 427-4863. [APPROVED]

22. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES. [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

23. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

a. Monterey County LCP Amendment No. 1-11 (Housing Element). Time Extension. Public hearing and action on extension of time limit to act on request by Monterey County to amend LCP housing standards, including those related to accessory dwelling units, homeless shelters, transitional and employee housing, density bonuses and incentives throughout the Monterey County coastal zone. (MW-SC) [Time Extension APPROVED]

24. NEW APPEALS. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

a. Appeal No. A-3-SCO-08-001 (Collins and Rabobank, Santa Cruz Co.) Appeal by Albert Schreck of Santa Cruz County decision granting permit with conditions to Michael and Deborah Collins and Rabobank for construction of 3-story, 5,530 sq.ft. single-family home with 5-car garage within toe of coastal bluff at 546 Beach Drive in the unincorporated Aptos area of south Santa Cruz County. (JA-SC) [NO SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND]

25. 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. 3-11-068 (Youssef, Pacific Grove) Application of Ehab Youssef to enlarge residential driveway, to replace asphalt pavement with permeable pavers within Pico Avenue right-of-way, and to restore adjacent native dunes at 1349 Pico Ave., in Asilomar dunes area of Pacific Grove, Monterey County. (MW-SC) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

NORTH COAST DISTRICT

26. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

a. City of Arcata LCP Amendment No. ARC-MAJ-1-09 (LCP Update). Time Extension. Public hearing and Commission action to extend time limit for action by City of Arcata to accept Commission certification of LCP Amendment No. ARC-MAJ-1-09 (LCP Update) with suggested modifications. (JRB-E) [Time Extension APPROVED]

STATEWIDE

27. Coastal Program 40th Anniversary Report. Staff presentation on accomplishments and implementation of the Commission's program in the San Diego Coast Region, focusing on South San Diego Bay and history of the Sweetwater Marsh Wildlife Refuge and development of the Chula Vista Nature Center. For information, contact the Commission's San Diego District office at (619) 767-2370.

COMMISSION FIELD TRIP

28. The Commission will take a field trip, leaving the Chula Vista Civic Center at the end of the Commission agenda on Thursday, March 8, to visit various points along the Chula Vista Bayfront. The public is invited to attend by following the Commission vehicle(s) in private vehicles and joining the Commission at designated stops. Limited seating may be available on the Commission bus. A more detailed itinerary will be available at a later date. For more information, please contact the Commission’s San Diego District office in San Diego at (619) 767-2370.

9:00 a.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012

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

4.5. I-5/LOSSAN Corridor Briefing by Caltrans and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). Brief overview and informational update of current planning efforts for meeting the transportation needs and resource enhancement opportunities within the I-5/LOSSAN North Coast Corridor (NCC) of northern San Diego County.

NORTH COAST DISTRICT

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 Eureka office at (707) 445-7833. [APPROVED]

6. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES. [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

7. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs) See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

a. County of Humboldt LCP Amendment No. HUM-MIN-1-12 (Minor). Concurrence with Executive Director's determination that proposed modifications to County of Humboldt certified LCP, to limit the indoor residential cultivation of medical marijuana for personal use consistent with state law such that the cultivation shall (a) be limited to no more than 50 square foot of area within the interior of residence or detached accessory building, (b) not exceed certain maximum electrical requirements, (c) be ventilated, (d) not require use of gas products, (e) not result in discharges of effluent, and (f) meet other standards to prevent conflicts with neighboring land uses as a minor amendment. (MBK-E) [APPROVED]

8. 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. 1-10-40 (City of Eureka Rock Slope Project) Application of City of Eureka to repair failing rock slope protection by placing 10 cu.yds. of quarry rock along 35 lineal feet of Humboldt Bay shoreline at Halvorson Park adjacent to Humboldt Rowing Club's temporary boat dock, at Waterfront Drive between L & P Streets, Eureka, Humboldt County. (RSM-E) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

b. Application No. 1-11-37 (City of Eureka Community Development Department) Application of City of Eureka Community Development Dept to improve existing trail to multi-use status, inclusive of restrooms, interpretive signage, lighting, parking lot, kayak launch, and saltwater marsh restoration, at Southwestern Eureka, Humboldt Bay-front from Truesdale Road to Pound Road, Eureka, Humboldt County. (JRB-E) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

9. 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. Permit No. A-1-MEN-00-28-A (Bing, Mendocino Co.) Request by David R. & Deanna L. Bing for after-the-fact authorization for construction of secondary improvements consisting of 80 sq.ft. pumphouse, 64 sq.ft. shed, 5,500-gallon water storage tank, 2,254 sq.ft. Bocce court, 108 linear feet of fencing and entry gate, at 31991 Navarro Ridge Road, Mendocino County. (TG-E) [Moved to Consent Calendar, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

ENERGY, OCEAN RESOURCES and FEDERAL CONSISTENCY

10. 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]

11. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

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.

[An addendum has been appended to the staff report for item 12a below on March 7.]

a. Application No. E-11-031 (Southern California Gas Company, Santa Barbara Co.) Application of Southern California Gas Co. for pipeline maintenance and associated 5-year vegetation maintenance project, at La Goleta Natural Gas Storage Facility near Goleta Slough, Santa Barbara County. (TL-SF) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

13. FEDERAL CONSISTENCY. See AGENDA CATEGORIES.

[Additional correspondence received has been appended to ther report for item 13a below on February 23; an addendum has been appended to it on March 7]

a. CD-001-12 (Corps of Engineers, San Diego) Commission determination on Army Corps' Supplemental Consistency Determination for San Diego harbor central navigation deepening project, located between Coronado Bridge and Naval Turning Basin at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego Bay, which was submitted pursuant to court order setting aside the Corps' previous consistency determination (CD-090-02), which the Commission concurred with in May 2003, and the court ordered submittal of this supplemental application, San Diego, San Diego County. (MPD-SF) [APPROVED]

 

Future Meetings: The next meetings of the Coastal Commission are April 11-13, in Ventura and May 9-11 in Marin County.