Public hearing for vacation rental permits and related projects 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, April 17, 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. Application 251497 519 Townsend Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 APN: 043-051-10 Public hearing to consider an appeal of the administrative approval of Vacation Rental Permit 251947, a proposal to operate a three-bedroom vacation rental. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The property is located on the northeastern side of Townsend Drive approximately 70 feet north of the intersection of Granada Drive and Townsend Drive in Aptos. OWNER: David Dill and Saidah Dill APPLICANT: David Dill and Saidah Dill SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2 PROJECT PLANNER: John Hunter, (831) 454-3170 EMAIL: John.Hunter@santacruzcountyca.gov 2. Application 251512 123 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 APN: 042-141-24 Public hearing to consider a proposal to establish a new two-bedroom vacation rental in one unit of an existing duplex, for the purpose of overnight lodging for periods not to exceed 30 days at a time. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit and an on-site Parking Exception. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the west side of Aptos Beach Drive (123 Aptos Beach Drive), at the northeastern corner of the intersection with Stephen Road in Aptos. OWNER: James & Mary Ioannidis APPLICANT: O'Neal Vacation Rentals SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2 PROJECT PLANNER: Nicholas Brown, (831) 454-5317 EMAIL: Nicholas.Brown@santacruzcountyca.gov 3. Application 251526 300 Endlich Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95060 APN: 068-081-47 Public hearing to consider a proposal to operate a new four-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family residence for the purpose of overnight lodging for periods of no more than 30 days at a time. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located approximately 1000 feet southeast from where Endlich Drive intersects with Redwood Drive (300 Endlich Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95060). OWNER: Dave Atkin APPLICANT: O'Neal Vacation Rentals SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1 PROJECT PLANNER: Nicholas Brown, (831) 454-5317 EMAIL: Nicholas.Brown@santacruzcountyca.gov 4. Application 251270** 2950 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 APN: 028-132-17 Public hearing to consider a proposal to replace in-kind, an existing nonconforming staircase and retaining wall that are located within the public right-of-way of East Cliff Drive. 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 to the southeast of East Cliff Drive (2950 East Cliff Drive), across from Schwan lagoon and approximately 980 feet from the intersection with 7th Avenue. OWNER: 2950 East Cliff Drive Santa Cruz LLC APPLICANT: Dale Morrow SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1 PROJECT PLANNER: Alexandra Corvello, (831) 454-3209 EMAIL: Alexandra.Corvello@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.