Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
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Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Wednesday

March 9

2016

9:00 a.m.

  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 may be additional comment time available later in the day. Note: Comments made during the general public comment period regarding matters pending before the Commission do not become part of the official record for those matters.
  5. CHAIR'S REPORT.
  6. Appointment of Acting Executive Director
    Commission discussion and potential action for appointment of Acting Executive Director to be in place until new Executive Director is hired. The Commission may deliberate and vote in either public session or closed session pursuant to Government Code section 11126(a). APPROVED
  7. Selection Process for Executive Director
    Consideration and Commission discussion regarding the selection process for a new Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission. Discussion only. Action on the selection process anticipated at the April 2016 Commission meeting.
  8. E-mail correspondence concerning Items W5.1 & W5.2
    was sent to StatusOfExecutiveDirector@coastal.ca.gov,
    which was discontinued on 3/22/2016

SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT

  1. CONSENT CALENDAR.
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. Application No. 6-15-1983 (Pardee Homes, San Diego) ADDENDUM
      Application by Pardee Homes to subdivide vacant 8.56 acre, open-space parcel into 4 parcels, at north of Calle Cristobal, west of southern terminus of Caminito Rodar and Caminito Inocenta, Mira Mesa, San Diego, San Diego County. (AL-SD) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    2. Application No. (6-15-2098) Champion-Cain, San Diego)
      Application of Gina Champion-Cain to convert existing one-story retail building to 3-story, 1,747 sq.ft. mixed use building with one residential unit on 1,163 sq.ft. lot, at 3816 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach, San Diego, San Diego County (ML-SD) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT

  1. 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. CONCURRED
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).
    See Agenda Categories .
  3. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs).
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-CAR-15-0034-2 (General Plan Update/LCP Map Revisions) Time Extension
      Public hearing and action to extend the time limit for Commission action for up to one year on request by City of Carlsbad to amend its Land Use and Zoning Maps and revise multiple Zoning Ordinances related to residential density and allowed uses in the Office zone. (EP-SD) APPROVED
    2. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-SAN-15-0035-4 (Part A/Affordable Housing Density Bonus)
      Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend the certified Land Development Code (IP) to incorporate affordable housing density bonus provisions consistent with State law. (DNL-SD) POSTPONED
    3. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-SAN-15-0035-4 (Part B/Community Plan Implementation Revisions)
      Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend the certified Land Development Code (IP) to create new mixed use development options; incorporate shopkeepers units as a permitted use in certain zones; update various sections dealing with building height and ground floor height and to modify various regulations dealing with townhome development, expanding allowable commercial uses in higher density multi-family zones, and providing incentives for underground parking. (LS-SD) APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
    4. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-SAN-15-0035-4 (Part C/Solar Energy Systems Ordinance)
      Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend the certified Land Development Code (IP) to add a separately regulated use category for solar energy systems, allowing them in all base zones as a limited use. (LS-SD) APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
  4. 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.
    1. Application No. 6-10-018 (Brown, Encinitas)
      Application of John and Patricia Brown for after-the fact retention of seawall, deadman anchor system and gravel on bluff face; installation of new landscaping on bluff face and aesthetic treatment of seawall face, at 836/838 Neptune Ave., Encinitas, San Diego County. (ES-SD) POSTPONED
    2. Application No. 6-14-0559 (Sonnie, Encinitas)
      Application of Richard and Lupe Sonnie for after-the-fact retention of seawall, deadman anchor system, and gravel on bluff face; removal of existing failed upper bluff wall, construction of rear-yard concrete patio, construction of upper bluff rear-yard caisson and retaining wall retention system, installation of new landscaping on bluff face and aesthetic treatment of seawall face, at 858/860 Neptune Ave., Encinitas, San Diego County. (ES-SD) POSTPONED
    3. Application No. 6-15-1186 (Encinitas Wastewater Improvements)
      Application of City of Encinitas to rehabilitate Coast Highway 101 Sewer Pump Station within Cardiff State Beach parking lot, replace single 1,150-ft.-long, 4 in. diameter sewer forcemain with dual 550-ft.-long, 4 in. diameter sewer forcemains using horizontal directional drilling techniques, and remove existing forcemain section on Coast Highway 101 bridge under-crossing, Encinitas, San Diego County. (SR-SD) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    4. Application No. 6-15-1980 (City of Coronado, Glorietta Bay Marina and Boat Launch Improvements)
      Application of City of Coronado to replace boat docks and public boat launch ramp, consolidate and relocate riprap, expand boat wash-off area and parking lot, and repair storm drain, at 1715 and 1917 Strand Way, Coronado, San Diego County. (ML-SD) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    5. Application No. 6-16-0024 (California State Parks Silver Strand Fence Replacement, Coronado) ADDENDUM
      Application of California State Parks to replace 6,300 lineal feet of 7-ft.-high fencing along Silver Strand Dune National Preserve with 7-ft.-high and 2”x6” mesh grid fence and also replace 5,000 lineal ft. of 6 ft. high fencing around campground and day use areas with a 6 ft. high and 6”x6” mesh grid fence, at 5000 Highway 75, Coronado, San Diego County. (LS-SD) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    6. Item Nos. W10f and W11b, below share a single, combined staff report

    7. Application No. 6-15-2092 (Caltrans I-5/San Elijo Lagoon Bridge Replacement) ADDENDUM
      Application of Caltrans to replace existing Interstate 5 bridge over San Elijo Lagoon with longer and wider bridge to increase tidal flow, accommodate addition of one HOV lane in each direction and construct suspended pedestrian bridge under new I-5 bridge, Encinitas, San Diego County. (KB-SD) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
  5. PUBLIC WORKS PLAN / NOTICE OF IMPENDING DEVELOPMENT.
    1. North Coast Corridor Public Works Plan Amendment No. PWP-6-NCC-16-0001-1 ADDENDUM
      Public hearing and action on request by Caltrans and SANDAG to amend the NCC PWP/TREP No. PWP-6-NCC-13-0203-1 to make minor clarifications and corrections, allow additional bridge abutment armoring and identify general locations for freeway lighting throughout the corridor. (KB-SD) APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
    2. North Coast Corridor Notice of Impending Development No. NCC-NOID-0005-15 (Interstate 5 Improvements at San Elijo Lagoon) ADDENDUM
      Public hearing and action on Notice of Impending Development by Caltrans, pursuant to the Public Works Plan No. PWP-6-NCC-13-0203-1 as proposed to be amended. The subject NOID would add one HOV lane in each direction, construct North Coast Bike Trail, enhance existing pedestrian trail adjacent to the lagoon, and construct a Multi-Use Facility in the northeast quadrant of I-5 and Manchester that will be used as a Park and Ride and staging area for lagoon visitors. The NOID proposes construction on I-5 from Lomas Santa Fe undercrossing in Solana Beach to Birmingham Drive overcrossing in Encinitas, San Diego County. (KB-SD) APPROVED
  6. REVISED FINDINGS.
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. Application No. 6-15-0003 (Integral Communities, Imperial Beach) ADDENDUM
      Consideration of findings in support of Commission’s action on August 13, 2015, to approve permit with conditions to demolish an existing 124 unit RV park and construct 184, 2 and 3 story townhomes and 3 single-family homes with a public pedestrian/bike path between Highway 75 and Bayshore Bikeway, on 10 acre site adjacent to Pond 10A in South San Diego Bay, at 500 Highway 75, Imperial Beach, San Diego County. (AL-SD) APPROVED
    2. Application No. 6-15-0424 (SeaWorld Orca Enclosure Expansion, San Diego)
      Consideration of findings in support of Commission’s action on October 8, 2015, to approve permit with conditions to replace and expand existing orca enclosure with new 450,000 gallon and 5.2 million gallon pools and construct new restroom facilities, with restrictions on killer whale population and breeding, at 500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, San Diego County. (AL-SD) POSTPONED

NORTH COAST DISTRICT

  1. 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. CONCURRED
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).
    See Agenda Categories .
  3. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs).
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. Humboldt County LCP Amendment No. LCP-1-HUM-15-0004-1 (Samoa Town Plan Modifications)
      Public hearing and action on request by County of Humboldt to amend certified Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan to change numerous development phasing policies pertaining to the town of Samoa to allow earlier development of the sewage treatment plant and affordable housing. (MBK-A) APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS

ENERGY, OCEAN RESOURCES AND FEDERAL CONSISTENCY

  1. 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. CONCURRED
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).
    See Agenda Categories .
  3. 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.
    1. Application No. 9-15-0027 (Venoco, Inc., Goleta) ADDENDUM
      Application of Venoco, Inc. for approval of after-the-fact and future repair and maintenance activities to access road between Venoco’s Ellwood Onshore Facility and the 421 Piers, Goleta, Santa Barbara County. (KH-SF) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
  4. FEDERAL CONSISTENCY.
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. CD-0004-15 (NOAA Restoration Center, Southern California) ADDENDUM
      Consistency determination by NOAA Restoration Center for Community-Based Restoration Program for stream, wetland, floodplain, and estuary projects in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties. (LS-SF) APPROVED

STATEWIDE

CLOSED SESSION
At a convenient time during the meeting, the Commission (CCC) will have a closed session to discuss items of pending litigation, including:
  • Grassroots Coalition v. CCC (Lester et al., RPI), Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A)
  • Hansen v. CCC (Silver Shoals Investors LLC, RPI), Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A) – see item Th20a
  • SeaWorld LLC v. CCC, Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A)
The Commission is authorized to discuss these matters in a closed session pursuant to Government Code § 11126(e)(2)(A) and (2)(C). In addition, the Commission may consider matters which fall under Government Code § 11126(e)(2)(B) or (2)(C). The Commission may also consider personnel matters which fall under Government Code § 11126(a).
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  2. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
  3. CONSERVANCY REPORT
  4. SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY REPORT
  5. SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION REPORT
  6. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REPORT
  7. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
    Legislative report. (SC-SF)

Thursday

March 10

2016

9:00 a.m.

  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 may be additional comment time available later in the day. Note: Comments made during the general public comment period regarding matters pending before the Commission do not become part of the official record for those matters.

SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (ORANGE COUNTY)

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR.
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. Application No. 5-15-0840 (Deen, Huntington Beach)
      Application of Richard and Valarie Deen to construct 5'x44' cantilevered deck over a sea wall, at 16561 Channel Lane, Huntington Beach, Orange County. (SV-LB) CONCURRED
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR.
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. Application No. 5-15-0814 (Public Works Dept., Huntington Beach)
      Application of City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Dept. to construct 1,285-lineal ft. of 8-in. diameter water pipeline to provide redundant water service to existing development in Huntington Beach, Orange County. (MV-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    2. Application No. 5-15-1367 (Bapu Development, LLC, Newport Beach)
      Application of Bapu Development, LLC to demolish 1-story single-family home, and construct 2,022 sq.ft., 29-ft.-high 3-story single-family home with attached 364 sq.ft. garage on beach fronting lot, at 2404 W. Oceanfront, in Newport Beach, Orange County. (MA-LB) POSTPONED
    3. Application No. 5-15-1471 (Stewart, Newport Beach)
      Application of Rob Stewart to demolish single-family home, and construct 2,950 sq.ft., 3-story, single-family home with 376 sq.ft. attached garage on bayfronting lot, at 1509 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach, Orange County. (MR-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    4. Application No. 5-15-1565 (Spencer, San Clemente) ADDENDUM
      Application of Ray and Suzy Spencer to construct 3,056 sq.ft., 2-story, 32-ft.-tall single-family home including attached 2-car garage, curb cut for new driveway access, landscape and hardscape improvements, removal of non-native and invasive vegetation on coastal canyon slope, and re-vegetation with native plants on vacant coastal canyon lot at 234 Avenida San Antonio, San Clemente, Orange County. (LR-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    5. Application No. 5-15-1719 (Wardy, Newport Beach)
      Application of Amen Wardy to demolish 2-story single-family home, and construct 3,292 sq.ft., 29-ft.-high 3-story single-family home with attached 400 sq.ft. garage on beach fronting lot, at 4507 Seashore Dr., Newport Beach, Orange County. (MA-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    6. Application No. 5-15-1732 (Lawler, Newport Beach)
      Application of Drew and Linda Lawler to construct 3,997 sq.ft., 3-story, single-family home with 458 sq.ft. attached garage on vacant bayfronting lot, at 62 Beacon Bay, Newport Beach, Orange County. (MR-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    7. Application No. 5-15-1979 (Haugen, San Clemente)
      Application of Kimberly Haugen to demolish garage and portions of concrete patio, deck, and retaining walls, and construct 3,415 sq.ft., 3-story, 25-ft.-tall single-family home with attached 420 sq.ft. garage, 385 sq.ft. covered patio, 670 sq.ft. in first & second story balcony decks, grading, hardscape and landscape improvements on 6,668 sq.ft. coastal canyon lot at 305 W. Avenida de Los Lobos Marinos, San Clemente, Orange County. (LR-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

ENFORCEMENT

  1. ENFORCEMENT REPORT.
    Report by Chief of Enforcement on Statewide Enforcement Program. (LAH-SF)
  2. Items Th8 and Th9, below share a single, combined staff report

  3. Commission Consent Cease and Desist Order No. CCC-16-CD-01 (Isaacson, Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles Co.)
    Public hearing and Commission action on proposed administrative order directing property owner to 1) remove unpermitted development from; and 2) cease and desist from undertaking additional unpermitted development, including removal of native vegetation and grading on; property located at 2035 Rambla Pacifico, Los Angeles County, APN 4453-004-039, three adjacent properties, and one property across Rambla Pacifico; and 3) resolve civil liabilities. (JMB-SF) APPROVED
  4. Commission Consent Restoration Order No. CCC-16-RO-01 (Isaacson, Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles Co.)
    Public hearing and Commission action on proposed administrative order directing property owner to: 1) take restorative actions, including: removal, erosion control, remedial grading, and revegetation activities; 2) provide additional enhancement and protection of coastal resources on the property and surrounding areas to address temporal losses of habitat; and 3) implement a long-term monitoring program; to address unpermitted development, including removal of vegetation and grading; on property located at 2035 Rambla Pacifico, Los Angeles County, APN 4453-004-039, three adjacent properties, and one property across Rambla Pacifico; and 4) resolve civil liabilities. (JMB-SF) APPROVED

SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (ORANGE COUNTY)

  1. 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. CONCURRED
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).
    See Agenda Categories .
  3. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs).
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. City of Newport Beach Coastal Land Use Plan (LUP) Amendment No. LCP-5-NPB-14-0831-3 (Lido House Hotel). Certification Review
      Concurrence with Executive Director’s determination that action of City of Newport Beach accepting certification of LUP Amendment No. LCP-5-NPB-14-0831-3 with modifications is legally adequate. The proposal amends the LUP designation for the former City Hall site from Public Facility (PF) to Visitor-Serving Commercial (CV-LV) and allow an exception to the 35-ft. Shoreline Height Limitation Zone at 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, Orange County. (AD-LB) CONCURRED
    2. City of Newport Beach LCP Implementation Plan No. LCP-5-NPB-15-0039-1. Time Extension ADDENDUM
      Public hearing and action to extend the time limit for Commission action for up to one year on request by the City of Newport Beach to approve the Implementing Ordinances (IP) portion of the proposed Newport Beach Local Coastal Program. (LR-LB) APPROVED
  4. 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.
    1. Application No. 5-15-1459 (Newport Harbor Yacht Club, Newport Beach) ADDENDUM
      Application of Newport Harbor Yacht Club to demolish existing yacht club and construct new yacht club and associated facilities, at 720 Bay Ave., Newport Beach, Orange County. (ZR-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    2. Application No. 5-15-1946 (Smith Family Trust, San Clemente)
      Application of Smith Family Trust to demolish 2 single-family homes on separate lots and construct new 21,485 sq.ft., 25-ft.-tall, 2-story, 4-unit multi-family building, with 15-car subterranean garage, hardscape and landscape improvements, grading and retaining walls over both coastal bluff top lots, at 1521and1523 Buena Vista, San Clemente, Orange County. (LR-LB) POSTPONED
    3. Application No. 5-15-2056 (City of San Clemente Beach Sand Replenishment Program)
      Application of City of San Clemente for 5-year opportunistic beach sand replenishment program with maximum annual beach fill placement volume of 200,000 cu.yds. at 2 potential receiver sites: North Beach and Linda Lane Beach, San Clemente, Orange County. (LR-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

NORTH CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT

  1. 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. CONCURRED
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).
    See Agenda Categories .
  3. 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.
    1. Application No. 2-15-1354 (Caltrans, Marin and Sonoma Counties)
      Application of Caltrans to replace Highway 1 bridge over Americano Creek with new longer cast-in-place box girder bridge to provide flood control and maintain roadway near Valley Ford, Marin and Sonoma Counties. (LK-SF) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT

  1. 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. CONCURRED
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).
    See Agenda Categories .
  3. NEW APPEALS.
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. Appeal No. A-3-SLO-15-0001 (Loperena, San Luis Obispo Co.)
      Appeal by Commissioners Shallenberger and Howell, San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper, Ethel Pludow and Cynthia Sugimoto, and Jack Loperena of decision of San Luis Obispo County granting permit with conditions to Mr. Loperena for construction of single-family home seaward of Studio Dr., Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County. (DR-SC) SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND, de Novo Hearing CONTINUED
  4. REVISED FINDINGS.
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. A-3-PSB-14-0057 (Silver Shoals Subdivision, San Luis Obispo Co.)
      Consideration of findings and conditions for Commission's November 5, 2015 approval of permit to subdivide vacant 3.7 acre parcel into 19 parcels, including 10 townhouse parcels and 9 single-family parcels; construction of 10 townhouse residential units, 1acre lateral public bluff-top park, 24-ft. wide cul-de-sac road, 10 public parking spaces, and related improvements in South Palisades area of Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County. (BO-SC) APPROVED

SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (LOS ANGELES COUNTY)

  1. 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. CONCURRED
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).
    See Agenda Categories .
  3. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs).
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. City of Long Beach LCP Amendment No. LCP-5-LOB-16-0004-1 (Adaptive Reuse Ordinance)
      Public hearing and action on request by City of Long Beach to amend the Implementing Ordinances (LIP) portion of the certified Local Coastal Program to facilitate adaptive reuse of buildings. (ZR-LB) APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
  4. NEW APPEALS.
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. Appeal No. A-5-RPV-15-0051 (Rancho Palos Verdes Parking)
      Appeal by Commissioners Vargas and Uranga of City of Rancho Palos Verdes permit to designate 24-hr. resident-only permit parking along entire length of and on both sides of Channelview Ct., Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County. (SV-LB) DENIED
  5. 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.
    1. Application No. 5-15-1393 (Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority, Long Beach) ADDENDUM
      Application of Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority to remove non-native vegetation, install native coastal scrub, install new decomposed granite and mulch trails, provide for public access by installing new gate in existing fence, and install new interpretive signs under supervision of qualified wetland ecologist; and install one 10’x40’ storage container and shade cover for nursery and educational area on top of existing asphalt pad minimum of 10 feet from existing habitat in Zedler Marsh, Los Cerritos Wetlands, Long Beach, Los Angeles County. (ZR-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    2. Application No. 5-15-1427 (California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Playa del Rey, Los Angeles)
      Application of California Department of Fish and Wildlife to remove invasive iceplant from 3 acre area within Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve south of Culver Blvd., in Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles County. (MR-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    3. Application No. 5-16-0095 (Bolkin, Los Angeles) ADDENDUM
      Application of Bruce Bolkin to request after-the-fact approval for demolition of 2 single-family homes; and to request approval for construction of approx. 7,715 sq.ft., 28-ft.-high, 2-story single-family home over basement level with attached garage, outdoor swimming pool and lot-tie, at 301 & 321 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (MA-LB) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

Friday

March 11

2016

9:00 a.m.

  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 may be additional comment time available later in the day. Note: Comments made during the general public comment period regarding matters pending before the Commission do not become part of the official record for those matters.

SOUTH CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT

  1. 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. CONCURRED
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).
    See Agenda Categories .
  3. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs).
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. Santa Barbara County LCP Amendment No. LCP-4-STB-14-0835-2-Part B (General Package 2013 Amendment)
      Public hearing and action on request by the County of Santa Barbara to amend its certified Coastal Zoning Ordinance to add and amend the definition of special care homes and to amend regulations related to various topics including: parking, setbacks for swimming pools and spas, number of residents within special care homes, screening for the accessory storage of materials, structural changes to non-conforming structures and uses, permit timing for conditional use permits and land use permits, and filing procedures for reclamation and surface mining permits. (MS-V) APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS
    2. Santa Barbara County LCP Amendment No. LCP- 4-STB-14-0836-2-Part C (Summerland Community Plan Update)
      Public hearing and action on County of Santa Barbara's request to amend the Land Use Plan portion of the County’s LCP to update various sections of the Summerland Community Plan and to amend the Coastal Zoning Ordinance portion of the County’s LCP to add new regulations to implement the proposed updates to the Summerland Community Plan. (DC-V) APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS
  4. NEW APPEALS.
    See Agenda Categories .
    1. Appeal No. A-4-MAL-13-030 (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, Malibu)
      Appeal by Malibu Community Alliance of decision by City of Malibu granting permit to Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District for redevelopment of portions of Malibu Middle and High School campus including new buildings, new parking lot and reconfiguration of existing parking lots, new student drop-off and pick up lanes, 2 new unlit tennis courts; new landscaping, retaining walls, grading, upgrades to onsite wastewater treatment system and drainage, and the renovations of existing facilities, outdoor lighting, and infrastructure at 30215 Morning View Dr., Malibu, Los Angeles County. (DV-V) POSTPONED
    2. Appeal No. A-4-VNT-15-0034 (Sandefer, Ventura) ADDENDUM
      Appeal by Commissioner Kinsey and Commissioner Zimmer from decision of County of Ventura granting permit for demolition of 1,600 sq.ft. single-family home and construction of new 5,560 sq.ft. single-family home with 2 attached garages totaling 1,176 sq. feet, and associated development, at 3128 Solimar Beach Dr., Ventura, Ventura County. (JP-V) SUBSTANTIAL ISSUE FOUND, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
    3. Appeal No. A-4-STB-14-016 (Carr, Santa Barbara Co.) ADDENDUM
      Appeal by Commissioners Zimmer and Bochco of decision from County of Santa Barbara granting permit for development associated with 789 sq.ft. cabana, including: 1) foundation reinforcement work including installation of five 18-in. diameter by 35-ft. deep concrete caissons and five “dead-man” counter-weights; 2) deck and deck stairway repairs; 3) addition of 34 sq.ft. and bathroom; 4) addition of 9.5-ft.-long wetbar; 5) addition of sanitary waste connection from cabana to existing septic system, including grinder pump and waste water lines; 6) drainage repairs and improvements on bluff face (i.e., repairs on walkway leading to cabana); and 7) less than 50 cu.yds. grading, at 4353 Marina Dr., Santa Barbara County. (WH-V) APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
  5. 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.
    1. Permit No. 4-04-077-A6 (Rancho Mar LLC, Los Angeles Co.)
      Application for after-the-fact approval to amend approved grading and drainage plan to modify several retaining wall specifications and increase overall grading by 24,605 cu.yds. to a total of 64,595 cu.yds. (23,490 cu.yds. cut, 16,500 cu.yds, 24,605 cu.yds. over-excavation and recompaction) in order to remove and recompact uncertified fill, along Francisco Ranch Road: approximately one mile west of Malibu Canyon Road and 1.5 miles north of Pepperdine University, Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles County. (MJ-V) POSTPONED

Future

Meetings

The next meetings of the Coastal Commission are
April 13-15, in Santa Rosa and May 11-13, in Long Beach.

Agenda Categories

ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT APPLICATIONS. If a person objects to issuance of an administrative permit or permit conditions, that person is allowed 3 minutes to request removal of the application from the administrative calendar. If four or more Commissioners vote to remove an item from this calendar, the approval is revoked, and the application will be scheduled for action at a later meeting.

COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS. The Commission may vote at the conclusion of the public hearing, or it may continue the matter to a subsequent meeting. Time limits are determined by the Chair but generally are 15 minutes combined total time per side. The applicant may reserve some time for rebuttal after the opponents speak.

CONSENT CALENDAR. Three minutes will be allowed each side to address the Commission on whether to remove an application from this calendar. It takes 3 or more Commissioners to remove an item from the consent calendar, in which case it will be scheduled for further hearing & action at a later meeting.

ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS. Public hearing and action on proposed Cease and Desist Orders, Restoration Orders, and recordation of Notices of Violation.

FEDERAL CONSISTENCY. See time limits under COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS above.

FINDINGS. Public hearing and vote to approve findings for a previous Commission action. The only issue is whether the findings adequately support the previous Commission action. The hearing is not to reargue the merits of the prior action.

LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs). LCPs consisting of a land use plan and implementation plan are prepared by local governments and provide the standards for issuing coastal permits after approval by the Commission. Copies of LCP reports are available on request from the Commission office. Oral testimony may be limited to 5 minutes or less for each speaker, depending on the number wishing to be heard. Copies of all correspondence will be provided to the Commission.

NEW APPEALS. (Note: This agenda item requires an initial determination of whether the appeal raises a 'substantial issue' and may not include a de novo public hearing on the merits of the project.)

When staff recommends 'substantial issue,' a public hearing on the question will only be held if 3 or more Commissioners ask for it. If three Commissioners do not request a hearing on 'substantial issue' the matter automatically proceeds to de novo public hearing either at this or a later Commission meeting. If staff recommends 'no substantial issue,' public testimony will be taken only on the question whether the appeal raises a 'substantial issue.' Generally and at the discretion of the Chair, testimony is limited to 3 minutes total per side.

If the Commission finds "substantial issue" and there is no staff recommendation on the merits of the project, the de novo hearing will be scheduled for a subsequent meeting.

PERMIT AMENDMENTS or EXTENSIONS. Public hearing and action on requests to amend or extend permits previously issued by the Commission.

RECONSIDERATIONS. Public hearing and action to reconsider previous actions.

VOTING on APPLICATIONS. Hearing and action on coastal development permits continued from a previous meeting. The time limits are 5 minutes combined total time per side, and the applicant may reserve time for rebuttal.

Meeting Rules & Procedures

SPEAKER SIGN-UP & TIME LIMITS. If you wish to speak, please fill out a 'Request to Speak' form and give it to a staff person. Forms are available near the door to the meeting room. Time limits are indicated on the back of speaker sign-up forms, and under 'agenda categories' later in this summary. Generally, the Chair will determine time limits for each individual speaker and for organized presentations.

SUGGESTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN MATERIALS. Written materials should be submitted to Commission staff no later than three working days before the hearing. In the upper right hand corner of the first page of your submittal please identify the agenda item number. Please summarize your position in two or three pages. You may attach any exhibits you feel are necessary. Please Note: You are discouraged from submitting written materials to the Commission on the day of the hearing, unless they are visual aids. It is difficult for Commissioners to carefully consider late submittals.

LOCATION OF MEETINGS. The Commission meets once a month in different locations of the State in order to facilitate public participation. Staff attempts, whenever possible, to schedule matters for hearings that will be relatively close to the location of a proposed development. However, legal deadlines for action may require that the hearing on an item take place in a different area than the proposed project.

NO FAXs will be accepted at the meeting site. You may be able to make prior arrangements with staff or a Commissioner to send a fax, but you will be responsible for paying the hotel or meeting site for its receipt.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. Government Code Section 84308 requires Commissioners to disqualify themselves from voting on any matter if they have received a campaign contribution of more than $250 from an interested party. If you intend to speak on any hearing item, please indicate on your speaker slip and/or in your testimony, if you have made campaign contributions of more than $250 to any Commissioner within the last year, and if so, to which Commissioners you contributed.

CONTACTS with COMMISSIONERS. . Written materials sent to Commissioners must also be sent to staff at the same time. All non-procedural communications must become part of the record. For a summary of these ex parte communication requirements, please visit www.coastal.ca.gov/roster.html#exparte.

PUBLIC STATEMENTS ABOUT ITEMS NOT ON THIS AGENDA. At the start of the meeting or those unable to attend the early comment period, there may be time for public statements about Commission work other than items that are pending before the Commission. Persons wishing to speak should fill out a sign-up slip, and limit presentations to 3 minutes. You may always submit written comments to the Commission office, and copies will be distributed to Commissioners. Please note that on the final day of the meeting, public comment will only be heard at some time prior to adjournment for the day.

WHEN WILL MY AGENDA ITEM BE HEARD? It is not possible to predict how quickly the Commission will complete agenda items or how many will be postponed to a later date. The Commission begins each session at the time listed on the Meeting Notice and considers each item in the sequence listed, except in extraordinary circumstances. The Commission may consider an item even though interested persons are not present.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS. A written staff report is available for most items on this agenda. At the end of the agenda description the author's initials and a code indicating his/her headquarters office are identified (A=Arcata SF=San Francisco SC=Santa Cruz V=Ventura LB=Long Beach SD=San Diego). Staff reports are usually distributed 10 days before the meeting. Staff reports for any item on this Meeting Notice are generally available on the Commission's website. Paper copies are also available upon request.

VISUAL PRESENTATIONS/MATERIALS. Powerpoint presentations must be accompanied by a USB flash drive, flash memory card, or compact disk. All electronic formats must be PC compatible. Files created on a Mac might not be supported. It is recommended that a hard copy of any electronic presentation be submitted in case of technical difficulties. A slide projector & laptop will be available from our audio-visual technician, and they can assist you in its use. All materials exhibited to the Commission during the hearing (slides, maps, etc.) are part of the public record and must be kept by the Commission for 60 days after final Commission action on the matter. Your materials will be returned upon written request unless needed for judicial review.

PUBLIC & ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS. Some public records for agenda items are available for inspection at the meeting, and are available in the Commission office. Please call to make an appointment to see any file you are interested in. If you decide to challenge a final decision of the Commission in Court, please request preparation of the administrative record by letter to the Administrative Records Section at the Commission office in San Francisco, and indicate in your letter a description of the agenda item and date(s) of Commission action.

CLOSED SESSION. At any time during the meeting the Commission may meet to consider personnel matters or litigation in a session closed to the public pursuant to the attorney-client privilege and statutory exemption to the Open Meeting Act (Government Code § 11126e).

ACCESS TO HEARINGS. The hearings are wheelchair accessible. If accommodation for other disabilities is required, please call (415) 904-5200.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this agenda, contact one of the following district offices:

District Staff Member Address Public Number
North Coast District Bob Merrill 1385 8 th Street, Suite 130
Arcata, CA 95521
707-826-8950
North Central Coast District Nancy Cave 45 Fremont Street Suite 2000
San Francisco CA 94105-2219
415-904-5260
Central Coast District Susan Craig 725 Front Street Suite 300
Santa Cruz CA 95060-4508
831-427-4863
South Central Coast District Barbara Carey 89 S. California Street Suite 200
Ventura CA 93001-2801
805-585-1800
South Coast District Teresa Henry 200 Oceangate 10th Floor
Long Beach CA 90802-4325
562-590-5071
San Diego Coast District Deborah Lee 7575 Metropolitan Drive Ste. 103
San Diego, CA 92108-4402
619-767-2370
Energy, Ocean Resources
& Federal Consistency
Alison Dettmer 45 Fremont Street Suite 2000
San Francisco CA 94105-2219
415-904-5240
Headquarters/Statewide Vanessa Miller 45 Fremont Street Suite 2000
San Francisco CA 94105-2219
415-904-5200

A Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) is available by contacting the California Relay Services at 711.

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