Public hearing for various zoning applications 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 15, 2026 the morning agenda beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, California. Scheduled Items 1. Application # 251493 21860 Bear Creek Way, Los Gatos CA 95033 APN : 089-351-12 Public hearing to consider a proposal to establish a new four-bedroom Vacation Rental for the purpose of overnight lodging not to exceed 30 days at a time. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the northern side of Bear Creek (21860 Bear Creek Way), approximately 250 feet from the intersection of Bear Creek Road and Bear Creek Way in Los Gatos. OWNER: Patrick Talbott APPLICANT: Patrick Talbott SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 5 PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Lam, (831) 454-3371 EMAIL: Michael.Lam@santacruzcountyca.gov 2. Application # 261033 471 Hawk Ridge Lane, Watsonville CA 95076 APN : 109-112-57 Public Hearing to consider a proposal to recognize an existing 2,400-square-foot detached garage with an attached 1,200-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) located approximately 3.5 feet from the property line, encroaching into the required 20-foot front yard setback. Project requires a Variance to reduce the required front setback from 20 feet to 3.5 feet and a Minor Variation to Permit No. 231011. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the southern side of Hawk Ridge Lane (471 Hawk Ridge Lane), approximately 1,800 feet west of the intersection of Smith Road and Hawk Ridge Lane in Watsonville. OWNER: Nate Blackmore APPLICANT: Nate Blackmore SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 4 PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Lam, (831) 454-3371 EMAIL: Michael.Lam@santacruzcountyca.gov 3. Application # 251417** 4520 Opal Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz CA 95062 APN: 033-151-12 Public hearing to consider a proposal to remove an existing 9-foot-tall fence and gate, construct a 3-foot-tall split-rail fence, update the existing signage, and recognize existing landscape improvements at the Opal Cliffs County Park. Requires a Coastal Development Permit and a Site Development Permit for the signs and public infrastructure remodel. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the southern side of Opal Cliff Drive (4520 Opal Cliff Drive), approximately 300 feet from the intersection with Court Drive. OWNER: County of Santa Cruz Parks Department APPLICANT: Zane Mortensen SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1 PROJECT PLANNER: Alexandra Corvello, (831) 454-3209 EMAIL: Alexandra.Corvello@santacruzcountyca.gov 4. Application # 251496* 16020 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz CA 95060 APN: 086-281-21 Public hearing to consider a proposal to install three 10,000-gallon water tanks and a firewater pump skid, and to replace existing security fencing at the site located within the Lockheed facility. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Site Development Permit, and a Minor Variation to Use Permit 76-1054-U. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the southern side of Bertoli Drive approximately 70 feet south of the intersection of Bertoli Drive and Empire Grade at 16020 Empire Grade in Santa Cruz. OWNER: Lockheed Martin Space / Kirsten Smith APPLICANT: Michael Haris SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 3 PROJECT PLANNER: John Hunter, (831) 454-3170 EMAIL: John.Hunter@santacruzcountyca.gov 5. Application # 251312** 111 24th Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 APN: 028-232-24 Public Hearing to consider a proposal to demolish a 1,453 square foot single-family dwelling and construct a 4,364 square foot replacement dwelling. Project requires a Coastal Development Permit and a Site Development Permit. Consider a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). OWNER: Stan & Melissa Vuckovich APPLICANT: Fuse Architects, Attn : Jerrod Nichols SUPERVISORIAL DIST: 1 PROJECT PLANNER: Evan Ditmars, (831) 454-3227 EMAIL: Evan.Ditmars@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.