CPOA-SC will hold it’s Annual Meeting on Sunday September 15, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. at the Seascape Resort – Seascape Room. Featured Speaker: Professor Gary Griggs, noted expert on Sea Level Rise, Coastal Erosion, and Sand Migration
The California Coastal Commission will be holding a joint workshop with the League of Cities and California State Association of Counties to discuss City and County issues and concerns related to interactions with the Commission on Short-Term Rentals, Sea Level Rise, and the Local Coastal Program process.
Staff is now requesting a
deferral of the public hearing and consideration of the materials on two dates: a public
hearing to occur on August 27, 2019 for Noise and Airports amendments, and a public
hearing to occur on September 24, 2019 for the Safety Element and implementing
hazard/resource ordinances. This approach is proposed based on recent productive
working sessions/input with coastal staff and stakeholders, and will allow additional time
to refine the proposed policy amendments to address concerns of Coastal Commission
staff and local property owners. Staff would present the Planning Commission
recommendations to the Board at the public hearings, but would also expect to present
alternate policy/ordinance materials for the Board’s consideration.
Commission certified the updated Coastal LUP, with suggested modifications. The updated Coastal LUP modernizes the 1981 Coastal LUP, builds upon the 2011 General Plan, and implements standards that clarify the coastal development review process and align with the California Coastal Act. The updated Coastal LUP demonstrates the City’s continued commitment to providing access for all to the beach, protection of the natural resources and the built environment, and appropriate uses of land including our vibrant waterfront, all of which make Santa Barbara so special.
Sea Level Rise is occurring and will continue to increase in the future. The physical risks to Santa Barbara’s Coastal Zone include shoreline erosion and degradation, decreased beach widths, amplified storm surges, and inundation of coastal flood waters. There is a need for the City and the community to understand this emerging issue, analyze the risks, and consider possible actions to prepare and adapt to the impacts of sea level rise.
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County Planning Staff is now requesting a deferral of the public hearing and consideration of the materials on two dates: a public hearing to occur on August 27, 2019 for Noise and Airports amendments, and a public hearing to occur on September 24, 2019 for the Safety Element and implementing hazard/resource ordinances. This approach is proposed based on recent productive working sessions with coastal staff and stakeholders, and will allow additional time to refine the proposed policy amendments to address concerns of Coastal Commission staff and local property owners.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors had post-poned the vote on the proposed Local Coastal Program, until August.
The County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on the LCP at the June 11th Board meeting. Please contact your Supervisor to express your concerns.
Attached, please see letter to Board of Supervisors dated 5/21/19
Coastal Commission to hold public meetings with local governments to discuss anticipated Seal Level Rises, and plan for coastal retreat.
A County of Santa Cruz Public Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 13, 2019 at 9:00am