Public hearing for vacation rental permits 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, May 1, 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 # 251039 11160 Visitar Street, Felton, CA 95018 APN: 075-231-18 Public hearing to consider a proposal to establish a new, three-bedroom Vacation Rental in an existing single-family dwelling with no on-site parking for the purpose of overnight lodging for a period of not more than 30 days at a time. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit and an On-Site Parking Exception. Consider a determination that the proposal is exempt from further analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the western side of Visitar Street (11160 Visitar Street), approximately 0.6 miles north of the intersection of Visitar Street and Lake Boulevard in Felton. OWNER: Pink Skies Properties LLC APPLICANT: Sarah Howard SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 5 PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Lam, (831) 454-3371 EMAIL: Michael.Lam@santacruzcountyca.gov 2. Application # 251455 4400 Johanna Road, Aptos, CA 95003 APN: 040-411-04 Public hearing to consider the appeal of the Administrative Denial of Application 251455, a proposal to renew Vacation Rental Permit 111368 for a three-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. Property is located on the west side of Johanna Road, approximately 780 feet north of the intersection of Porter Gulch Road and Johanna Drive (4400 Johanna Road) in the Aptos Planning Area. APPELLANT: Michael Schwenne OWNER: Monica Schwenne APPLICANT: Monica Schwenne SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 2 PROJECT PLANNER: Donovan Arteaga, (831) 454-2801 EMAIL: Donovan.Arteaga@santacruzcountyca.gov 3. Application # 251433 530 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 9506 APN: 027-042-08 Public hearing to consider a proposal to reconstruct an existing nonconforming single-family dwelling, including conversion of existing attached garage to a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU), installation of a new pitched roof with a clerestory window located partially in the required 15-foot front setback, and an increase in the top plate height from 8 feet to 9 feet. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Variances to increase the dimensions of nonconforming walls within the required setback and reduction of the required 15-foot front yard setback to approximately 12 feet at the clerestory window and a Site Development 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 east side of 5th Avenue approximately 190 feet north of the intersection of 5th Avenue and Easton Street at 530 5th Avenue in Santa Cruz. OWNER: Thuy Truong APPLICANT: Thuy Truong SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1 PROJECT PLANNER: John Hunter, (831) 454-3170 EMAIL: John.Hunter@santacruzcountyca.gov 4. Application # 261005 3301 Victory Lane, Soquel, CA 95073 APN: 037-113-02 Public hearing to consider a proposal to establish a new four-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family residence for the purpose of overnight lodging for periods of not 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 1200 feet north from where Victory Lane intersects with Soquel Avenue (3301 Victory Lane, Soquel, CA 95073). OWNER: Kimberlee and Ron Raymond APPLICANT: Kimberlee and Ron Raymond SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1 PROJECT PLANNER: Nicholas Brown EMAIL: Nicholas.Brown@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.