Public hearing for multiple development proposals in Santa Cruz County.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the County of Santa Cruz Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider the item(s) listed below on Friday, March 20, 2026 the morning agenda beginning at 9:00 AM in the COMMUNITY ROOM 701 OCEAN STREET, ROOM 020 (Basement) SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 Scheduled Items 1. 251432 260 Beach Drive, Aptos CA 95003 APN: 043-072-34 Public hearing to consider a proposal to establish a new, two-bedroom Vacation Rental in an existing single-family dwelling for the purpose of overnight lodging for a period of not more than 30 days at a time with no on-site parking. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit and an On-Site Parking Exception. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the south side of Beach Drive (260 Beach Drive), approximately 650-feet southeast of the intersection of Beach Drive and Rio Del Mar Boulevard in Aptos. OWNER: Shelly Lawrie APPLICANT: Cheshire Rio Realty SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2 PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Lam, (831) 454-3371 EMAIL: Michael.Lam@santacruzcountyca.gov 2. 251346** 338 Kingsbury Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 APN: 043-094-12 Public hearing to consider a proposal to demolish an existing attached 170 square-foot accessory structure and construct a new 3.5-foot-tall safety railing in the area where the accessory structure is being removed. The project also includes installing 120 square feet of erosion control fabric on the coastal bluff, replacing approximately 400 square feet of decking, replacing the existing wood safety railing with a glass railing system, and replacing two exterior windows. Requires a Coastal Development Permit. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the south side Kingsbury Drive (338 Kingsbury Drive), approximately 550-feet southwest of the intersection of Cliff Drive and Kingsbury Drive in Aptos. OWNER: Dean Alexander APPLICANT: Dean Alexander SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2 PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Lam, (831) 454-3371 EMAIL: Michael.Lam@santacruzcountyca.gov 3. 251107 4501 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 APN: 066-212-02 Public hearing to consider a proposal to construct a new 8,522 square foot detached engine house and shop addition with 290 square foot covered observation porch for the Roaring Camp Railroads, including realignment of the railroad spur lines (Existing engine house and shop to remain). New rail tracks are proposed to be laid under the new engine house and extend southward to tie into the existing boundary track that runs parallel to the property line. Requires a Minor Variation to Master Use Permit 473-U, a Site Development Permit, a Variance to reduce the 30-foot side yard setback to about 16 feet and to increase the maximum height from 28 feet to about 40 feet 8 inches. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the south side of Graham Hill Road (4501 Graham Hill Road), approximately 1/4 mile southwest of the intersection of Graham Hill Road and East Zayante Road in Felton. OWNER: Melani Clark APPLICANT: Carol Riewe SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 5 PROJECT PLANNER: Rebecca Rockom, (831) 454-3121 EMAIL: Rebecca.Rockom@santacruzcountyca.gov 4. 251308** 719 Seacliff Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 APN: 038-165-12 Public hearing to consider a proposal to demolish an existing one-story 1,977 square foot single-family dwelling and construct a new 3,263 square foot two-story, single-family dwelling with a 509 square foot attached garage, 662 square foot attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and associated site improvements. Requires a Coastal Development Permit. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project is located on the south side of Seacliff Drive approximately 315 feet west of the intersection with Cross Way in the Aptos Planning Area (719 Seacliff Drive). OWNER: Alexander & Natalie Schturm APPLICANT: Matson Britton Architects SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2 PROJECT PLANNER: Nathan MacBeth, (831) 454-3118 EMAIL: Nathan.MacBeth@santacruzcountyca.gov * This project requires a Coastal Development Permit, which is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission. It may be appealed to the Planning Commission as described above. ** This project requires a Coastal Development Permit which is appealable to the California Coastal Commission within 10 business days of receipt by the Coastal Commission of notice of final local action. Members of the public may attend the public hearing and/or comment on this matter. Testimony to the Zoning Administrator may be presented in person or submitted in written form prior to the hearing and made a part of the hearing record. Written comments may be sent to the County of Santa Cruz Zoning Administrator c/o County Planning Department, 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Challenges on actions taken on the items listed above may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at or prior to the public hearing. The County of Santa Cruz does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and no person shall, by reason of a disability, be denied the benefits of its services, programs, or activities. The Board of Supervisors chambers is located in an accessible facility. If you require special assistance in order to participate, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 454-3137 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements. Persons with disabilities may request a copy of the agenda in an alternative format. As a courtesy to those persons affected, please attend the meeting smoke and scent free.