Planning

Public Hearing: CDP #2026-02 – 130 West Lake St.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing in-person and via teleconference (https://zoom.us/s/84888251095) on February 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the following project:

CASE: CDP# 2026-02
DATE FILED: January 13, 2026
OWNER: Thomas and Amy Slankard
APPLICANTS: Thomas and Amy Slankard
AGENTS: None
ZONING: Suburban Residential One-half Acre (SR 1/2)

REQUEST: Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2-2026) to add a 570 SF detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. The project also includes installation of a PV system, a septic system, and a gravel access driveway with two parking spaces. The ADU will connect to Point Arena Water Works.

APN: 027-081-04
LOCATION: 130 West Lake, Point Arena, CA
CEQA Determination: Categorically exempt from CEQA—Class 3, Section 15303a: New construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

DOCUMENTS: CDP #2026-01 130 West Lake St.

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 17, 2026

The Point Arena City Council invites public comment. All interested persons may attend and be heard. Applicants or their authorized agents must appear at their hearing. If this matter is challenged in court, issues may be limited to those raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence submitted to the City Clerk before or at the hearing. Documents are available for review at the City Clerk’s Office.

The City Council’s action is final unless appealed to the California Coastal Commission. Appeals must be submitted in writing within ten (10) working days of the Commission’s receipt of the City’s Notice of Final Action. To receive notice of the Council’s decision, submit a written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address: PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468
City Hall Location: 451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468
Telephone: 707 882-2122
Email: admin@pointarena.ca.gov
Website: https://pointarena.ca.gov/

Paul Andersen
City Clerk
Date: February 6, 2026

February 6, 2026 in Planning

Public Hearing: Mitigated Negative Declaration CDP 2025-04, UP 2025-1, Variance 2025-01

NOTICE OF INTENT/AVAILABILITY
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Point Arena is recirculating a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), which is being distributed for public review, pursuant to the California Public Resources Code and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA Guidelines).  NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA, and via Zoom on Tuesday, January 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following item:

CASE#:  CDP 2025-04, UP 2025-1, Variance 2025-01

OWNER/APPLICANT: City of Point Arena, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468

AGENT:  City of Point Arena

REQUEST:   Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2025-4), Use Permit (UP 2025-1) and Variance (VAR 2025-1) to:

1) Establish a seasonal (May to October) ten-site low-cost campground in the Rockwall meadow consisting of three RV parking spaces, a Campsite Manager’s RV, and seven tent camping spaces.  This parcel was formerly utilized as a manufactured home park and is currently utilized for boat storage and event parking.

2) Demolish an existing 550 SF restrooms in the “Rockwall” property and replacement of it with a 528 SF restroom/showers building to serve the campground.  The new restroom would be in the same footprint as the existing restroom.

3) Remove various abandoned heavy equipment from the Rockwall property which is located less than 50 feet from Arena Creek.

4) Demolish a 400 SF existing shed in the Arena Cove parking lot and replace with a like for like new 400 SF metal shed; install a commercial ice machine inside the shed; and relocate the boat washing station from the north side to the west side of the shed.

5) Remove the City’s 900 SF community recycling area from the Arena Cove parking lot and reuse this area for boat and fishing equipment storage.       

6) Install a temporary storage and construction staging area for the Arena Pier Rehabilitation project. The staging area would be located on the western end of the Pier Parking Lot.  This area would be fenced for about 4 months during the pier rehabilitation project in the summer.

7) Install a new signage system for Arena Cove, including interpretive signs, safety signs, and wayfinding signs.

8) Seasonal (summer) installation of short public access pedestrian ramp from edge of arena cove parking lot to the Arena Cove beach.     

9) Install safety fencing and habitat protective fencing at Arena Cove Park.

LOCATION:                          800, 820 and 830 PORT RD POINT ARENA CA 95468

APNs:                                    027-041-46, -45, -41.

MND REVIEW PERIOD:    Dec 15, 2025 to Jan 14, 2026

DOCUMENT LOCATION: City Hall & City’s Website

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 20, 2025

The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the above-referenced project is available for public review on the City’s website. A hard copy may also be reviewed at City Hall, located at 451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468. City Hall is open Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All interested persons are invited to submit written comments during the public review period, which runs from the date of this notice through January 14, 2026. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM on January 14, 2026, and may be submitted via:

Email: planning@pointarena.ca.gov

Mail: City Planner, PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468

The Point Arena City Council welcomes your input on this project. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and be heard.

Important Notice: If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you, or someone else, raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to the public hearing. All project documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. If you wish to receive notification of the City Council’s decision, please submit a request to the City Clerk.

Paul Andersen, City Clerk
Publication Date: December 15, 2025 

 

December 15, 2025 in City Council, Planning

Public Hearing: CDP 2025-03

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via teleconference on December 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

 CASE: CDP# 2025-03

DATE FILED:  July 25, 2025

OWNER: Klaus Kernbach, Phillip Starshak

APPLICANTS: Klaus Kernbach, Phillip Starshak

AGENTS: Meghan Durbin, Wynn Coastal Planning & Biology

ZONING: Urban Residential (UR)

REQUEST: A Lot Line Adjustment to change 4 lots as follows:

  • Lot 1 (027-092-03) from 0.16 acre to 0.25 acre
  • Lot 2 (027-092-04) from 0.11 acre to 0.40 acre
  • Lot 3 (027-092-22) from 0.45 acre to 0.33 acre
  • Lot 4 (027-092-24) from 0.83 acre to 0.57 acre

On each of Lots 2, 3 and 4, construct one 361 sq ft single family residence and one 361 sq ft accessory dwelling unit ADU) and two 320 sq ft detached garages (one for each dwelling unit) for a total of three single family homes and three ADUs.

Construct a private street, driveways and parking; and connection of all three undeveloped lots to City utilities.

APN: 027-092-03, 027-092-04, 027-092-22 & 027-092-24

LOCATION: 405 & 395 N Main Street, Point Arena, CA

DOCUMENTS: Coastal Development Permit #2025-03

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: December 16, 2025

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

 

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:       PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468
City Hall Location:    451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468
Telephone:                707 882-2122
Website:                    https://pointarena.ca.gov/

/Paul Andersen
City Clerk
Date: November 28, 2025

 

December 1, 2025 in Planning

Public Hearing: GP #2025-01 Sea Level Rise

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR  PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN/LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT GP # 2025-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing in-person and via teleconference (https://zoom.us/j/92924523393) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

General Plan/Local Coastal Program Amendment

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE:                        GP # 2025-01
DATE FILED:             October 16, 2025
APPLICANT:             City of Point Arena
REQUEST:    Review and consider a recommendation to the City Council of an amendment of the City of Point Arena Local Coastal Program General Plan #2025-01, which proposes to incorporate sea level rise into the Community Safety & Health Element.
LOCATION:   Within the City of Point Arena boundaries.  The entirety of the City of Point Arena is within the Coastal Zone.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    November 18, 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code §15061.b.3, the common sense categorical exemption.

DOCUMENTS: GP # 2025-01 Report (Corrected Link)

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468
City Hall Location:       451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468
Telephone:                  707 882-2122
Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov
Email:                          admin@pointarena.ca.gov

November 12, 2025 in City Council, Planning

Public Hearing: CDP 2025-01 & 2025-02

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via teleconference on July 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Projects:

CASE: CDP# 2025-01

DATE FILED: April 1, 2025

OWNER: Adrienne Sutton & John Meyer     

APPLICANTS: Adrienne Sutton & John Meyer        

AGENTS: Amy Wynn, Wynn Coastal Planning & Biology

ZONING: Agriculture Exclusive (AE)

REQUEST: Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2025-1) to construct: 1) a 2,010 SF Single-Family Residence; 2) a 640 SF Detached Garage with a second floor 640 SF accessory dwelling unit; 3) planting beds and greenhouses for row and tree crops agricultural business; 4) a driveway and septic system, 5) conversion of a test well to production well and installation of a pump house and underground and above ground water storage tanks; and 6) connect to utilities.

APN: 027-041-35

LOCATION: 890 Bluff Top Road, Point Arena, CA

DOCUMENTS: CDP 2025-01 Full Report

CASE: CDP# 2025-02

DATE FILED: June 26, 2025

OWNER: Kyle Rand & Elyse Poppers and Tatyana Rand

APPLICANTS: Adrienne Sutton & John Meyer        

AGENTS: Amy Wynn, Wynn Coastal Planning & Biology

ZONING: Agriculture Exclusive (AE)

REQUEST: Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2025-1) to construct a gravel driveway and define a road easement to serve northerly neighbor at 890 Bluff Top Road (APN 027-041-35).

APN: 027-041-33

LOCATION: 780 Bluff Top Road, Point Arena, CA

DOCUMENTS: CDP 2025-02 Full Report

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:   July 22, 2025

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468
City Hall Location:     451 School Street, Point Arena
Telephone:                   707 882-2122
Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov/

 

Paul Andersen
City Clerk
Date: July 7, 2025

July 14, 2025 in Planning

Public Hearing: CDP# 2021-04 – 135/165 Main Street

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing on the below project at City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA, and via Zoom (https://zoom.us/s/84888251095) on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following item:

CASE#:      CDP 2021-04, LLA 2021-02, UP 2024-1

OWNER/APPLICANT:          610 Properties, LLC, PO Box 669, Point Arena, CA 95468

AGENT:     Jeffrey Hansen, 610 Properties, LLC, PO Box 669, Point Arena, CA 95468

REQUEST: The applicant requests a Lot Line Adjustment to transfer 0.145 acres/6,316.2 SF from Parcel B (APN 027-122-21) to Parcel A (027-122-20), and a Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit to: 1) reestablish and rehabilitate a restaurant and residential use and construct a 280 SF trellis on Parcel A; 2) reestablish and rehabilitate lodging, restaurant, and residential use on Parcel B, 3) demolish existing 3,880 SF structure on Parcel B; 4) construct five (5) detached lodging units of 160 SF each on Parcel B and; 6) other associated site work as demonstrated on the project plans.

LOCATION:   135 and 165 Main Street, Point Arena, CA

APNs          027-122-20 and -21

DOCUMENTS:

Individual Documents: https://tinyurl.com/135-Main-Street (contained on Google Drive)

Combined Documents: https://tinyurl.com/135-Main-Full-Report (11mb PDF)

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    June 25, 2024

The staff report and accompanying materials for the above project is available for public review on the City’s website. A hardcopy can be reviewed at City Hall.  City Hall is open Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9:00AM and 3:00PM. City Hall is located at 451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468. Residents may also contact City Hall at 707-882-2122 to receive a copy.

All interested persons are invited to provide written comments during the public review period. The public comment period runs from the date this notice is published until June 25, 2024. Written comments should be delivered to the City, no later than 5:00PM on June 25, 2024 via email to meeting@pointarena.ca.gov or in person at 451 School Street, Point Arena, Ca. 95468.

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input about this project. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at that time. If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information, contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address: PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468
City Hall Location: 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468
Telephone: 707 882-2122
Website: https://pointarena.ca.gov

//City Clerk

Publication Date: June 14, 2024

 

June 18, 2024 in City Council, Planning

Public Hearing: CDP# 2024-02 – Coast Guard House

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing in person at 451 School Street and via teleconference (https://zoom.us/s/84888251095) on June 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2024-02) and Use Permit (UP 2024-02) for repair and remodel of the Coast Guard Inn and installation of sewer and water lines.

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE: CDP# 2024-02, Use Permit# 2024-02

DATE FILED: October 19, 2023

OWNER: Station 314, LLC                

APPLICANTS: Station 314, LLC

AGENTS: Station 314, LLC

ZONING: Harbor Commercial (HC)

REQUEST: Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2024-2) and Use Permit (UP 2024-2) to: 1) repair and interior remodel of existing structures; 2) conversion of two structures (one large garage and one house) into lodging; 3) remodel the existing carriage house into a kitchen/bath for adjacent airstream trailer; 4) install three new sewer lines and one new water line to connect existing structures to City water and sewer.  Installation of new business sign for Inn.

APN: 027-041-11 and 027-041-47

LOCATION: 695 Port Road, Point Arena, CA

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    JUNE 25, 2024

DOCUMENTS: CDP# 2024-02 Coast Guard House

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

 

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

 

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468
City Hall Location:     451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468
Telephone:                   707 882-2122
Website:                        https://pointarena.ca.gov/

 

Paul Andersen
City Clerk
Date: June 5, 2024

June 11, 2024 in Planning

Public Hearing: CDP# 2024-01 Arena Cove Coastal Trail

 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing in person at 451 School Street and via teleconference (https://zoom.us/s/84888251095) on June 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2024-01) to establish the proposed Arena Cove Coastal Trail Link.

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE: CDP# 2024-01

DATE FILED: April 23, 2024

OWNER: Station 314, LLC                

APPLICANTS: Mendocino Land Trust, Inc

AGENTS: Mendocino Land Trust, Inc

ZONING: Harbor Commercial (HC)

REQUEST: Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2024-1) to establish the proposed Arena Cove Coastal Trail Link.  The proposed public access trail would connect the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Point Arena-Stornetta Unit to Arena Cove in Point Arena, Mendocino County. The proposed trail would include two engineered stairways, a viewing platform with interpretive panels, and two trailhead signs.

APN: 027-041-11 and 027-041-47

LOCATION: 695 Port Road, Point Arena, CA

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: JUNE 25, 2024

DOCUMENTS: CDP 2024-01 Coastal Trail

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468
City Hall Location:     451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468
Telephone:                   707 882-2122
Website:                        https://pointarena.ca.gov/

 

Paul Andersen
City Clerk
Date: June 5, 2024

June 11, 2024 in Planning

Public Hearing: 130 W. Lake St CDP

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via teleconference on May 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Coastal Development Permit (CDP 4-2023) to remove approximately 25 trees that have been deemed hazardous by utility company contractors and an independently hired arborist.

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE:        CDP # 4-2023

DATE FILED:        August 21, 2023

OWNER: Thomas and Amy Slankard                              

APPLICANTS: Thomas and Amy Slankard

AGENTS: Thomas and Amy Slankard

ZONING: Suburban Residential–One-half Acre (SR 1/2)

REQUEST: Coastal Development Permit (CDP 4-2023) to remove approximately 25 trees that have been deemed hazardous by utility company contractors and an independently hired arborist. The project also includes restoration with appropriate native trees and plants.

APN: 027-081-04-00

LOCATION: 130 West Lake Street. Point Arena CA

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 28, 2024

DOCUMENTS: 130 West Lake Street CDP

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:     PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468

City Hall Location:  451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468

Telephone:              707 882-2122

Website:                  https://pointarena.ca.gov/

//City Clerk

Date: May 13, 2024

May 14, 2024 in Planning

Public Notice: Adoption of Ordinance 243

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 243

SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POINT ARENA RESCINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY, TITLE 18, ZONING, OF THE CITY OF POINT ARENA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW TITLE 18, ZONING (SECTIONS 18.05.010 THROUGH 18.45.145) TO REORGANIZE THE ZONING ORDINANCE, IMPLEMENT STATE HOUSING LAWS, STREAMLINE PERMITTING PROCEDURES, AND MODIFY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO ENCOURAGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 23, 2024, the City Council of the City of Point Arena adopted Ordinance No. 243 upon second reading, by title only and waiving further reading of the entire text, by the following vote:

     AYES:  Council Members:  Burkey, Hansen, Doyle, Koogle

NOES:  Council Members:  None

ABSENT:  Council Members:  Dobbins

This Ordinance rescinds the City’s current zoning ordinance and replaces it with a reorganized ordinance with modifications to development standards and procedures that are intended to help stimulate more housing production in Point Arena, streamline the permitting process for residential development, implement various policies and programs in the City’s Housing Element, and make the City’s Zoning Code easier to use.  The Ordinance:

(1)    Reorganizes the Zoning Ordinance which necessitated changing all section numbers and cross-references and adding three new Chapters.

(2)    Carried forward changes relating to Accessory Dwelling Units, as approved by the City Council in Ordinance No. 242, adopted September 26, 2023.

(3)    Added language allowing employee housing, including farmworker housing, supportive and transitional housing, group homes in all residential zones and the Residential Agriculture (RA) zone. Added language allowing employee housing, including farmworker housing in the Agricultural Exclusive (AE) zone.

(4)    Allowed Supportive Housing Development, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, and SRO housing, group homes, and employee housing in Core Commercial (C) and Highway Commercial (HWC) zones.

(5)    Added new regulations for density bonuses and affordable housing incentives, emergency shelters and low barrier navigation centers, employee housing including farmworker housing, group homes, SRO housing, and supportive housing developments.

(6)    Modified the Multifamily Residential (MR) zone to reduce the maximum residential density from one dwelling unit per 5,800 square feet to one unit per 2,900 square feet.

(7)    Eliminated requirement that residential uses in Highway Commercial (HWC) zone be restricted to the rear 40% of a parcel and occupy no more than 25% of the land area of the parcel.

(8)    Eliminated requirements for Planned Residential Development (PRD) and Comprehensive Development Plans. Reorganized provisions for Site Development and Architectural Review (SDAR); added new provisions for Planned Development permit (PD) process.

(9)    Established a process whereby permit extensions may be granted.

(10)  Created new Chapter 18.45 Definitions which includes definitions previously housed in Appendix A, plus new and updated definitions.

Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9, the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; CEQA) does not apply to activities and approvals by a local government as necessary for the preparation and adoption of a local coastal program pursuant to the California Coastal Act (Public Resources Code Section 30000 et seq.), and as provided by Section 15265 of the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs, Section 15000 et seq.), the burden of CEQA compliance for local coastal programs is shifted from the City to the California Coastal Commission.

A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available at Point Arena City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, California, during regular business hour, or at the City’s website at pointarena.ca.gov.

PUBLISHED: May 2, 2024

/s/ Peggy Ducey, Interim City Manager

April 30, 2024 in City Council, Planning

Mitigated Negative Declaration: 135/165 Main Street

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Point Arena has a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), which is being distributed for public review, pursuant to the California Public Resources Code and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA Guidelines) concerning the following:

CASE#:     CDP 2021-04, LLA 2021-02, UP 2024-1

OWNER/APPLICANT:       610 Properties, LLC, PO Box 669, Point Arena, CA 95468

AGENT:    Jeffrey Hansen, 610 Properties, LLC, PO Box 669, Point Arena, CA 95468

REQUEST:   The applicant requests a Lot Line Adjustment to transfer 0.145 acres/6,316.2 SF from Parcel B (APN 027-122-21) to Parcel A (027-122-20), and a Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit to: 1) reestablish and rehabilitate a restaurant and residential use and construct a 280 SF trellis on Parcel A; 2) reestablish and rehabilitate lodging, restaurant, and residential use on Parcel B, 3) demolish existing 3,880 SF structure on Parcel B; 4) construct five (5) detached lodging units of 160 SF each on Parcel B and; 6) other associated site work as demonstrated on the project plans.

LOCATION:  135 and 165 Main Street, Point Arena, CA

APNs         027-122-20 and -21

MND REVIEW PERIOD:    April 22, 2024 to May 28, 2024

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:     May 28, 2024

DOCUMENT LOCATION: 135/165 Main Street CDP

The MND for the above project is available for public review at: on the City’s website. A hardcopy can be reviewed at City Hall.  City Hall is open Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9:00AM and 3:00PM. City Hall is located at 451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468. Residents may also contact City Hall at 707-882-2122 to receive a copy.

All interested persons are invited to provide written comments during the public review period. The public comment period runs from the date this notice is published until May 28, 2024 to allow sufficient time for submission of comments by mail.  Written comments should be delivered to the City, no later than 5:00PM on May 28, 2024 via email to planning@pointarena.ca.gov or via mail to City Planner, 451 School Street, Point Arena, Ca. 95468.

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input about this project. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at that time. If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision, you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information, contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address: PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468

City Hall Location: 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468

Telephone: 707 882-2122

Website: https://pointarena.ca.gov

 

//City Clerk

Publication Date: April 22, 2024

 

April 24, 2024 in Planning

Public Hearing: Ordinance 243 Updating General Plan

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) AMENDMENT UPDATING CITY OF POINT ARENA GENERAL PLAN POLICIES AND ZONING CODE REGULATIONS RELATING TO HOUSING & REORGANIZING ZONING CODE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA, and via Zoom on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

CASE:            LCP #1-24; GP #2024-01; OA #2024-01

APPLICANT: City of Point Arena

REQUEST:    Consider amendments to Point Arena Local Coastal Program (LCP) including the Point Arena General Plan/LCP Land Use Plan and the Point Arena Zoning Code/LCP Implementation Program. Recommended actions: (1) Conduct public hearing; (2) Review and adopt resolution approving amendments to the Point Arena General Plan/Local Coastal Plan (GP #2024-01) and authorizing submittal of an LCP Amendment application; and (3) Waive the second reading of the text, and adopt Ordinance No. 243, an ordinance amending the Point Arena Zoning Code (OA #2024-01) to address changes in State housing laws, to implement the City’s Housing Element policies, to encourage more housing development within the City of Point Arena, and to reorganize the Zoning Code to make it more user-friendly.

LOCATION:   Within the City of Point Arena boundaries (all of which is within the Coastal Zone).

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    April 23, 2024

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: https://pointarena.ca.gov/housing

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9, the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; CEQA) does not apply to activities and approvals by a local government as necessary for the preparation and adoption of a local coastal program pursuant to the California Coastal Act (Public Resources Code Section 30000 et seq.), and as provided by Section 15265 of the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs, Section 15000 et seq.), the burden of CEQA compliance for local coastal programs is shifted from the City to the California Coastal Commission.

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time. If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision, you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.   For further information, contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468
City Hall Location:       451 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468
Telephone:                  707 882-2122
Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov/housing

 

City Clerk
Publication Date: April 11, 2024

April 7, 2024 in City Council, Planning

Public Hearing on Amendments to the General Plan Regarding Housing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) AMENDMENT UPDATING CITY OF POINT ARENA GENERAL PLAN POLICIES AND ZONING CODE REGULATIONS RELATING TO HOUSING & REORGANIZING ZONING CODE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA, and via Zoom on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

CASE: LCP #1-24; GP #2024-01; OA #2024-01
APPLICANT: City of Point Arena
REQUEST: Consider amendments to Point Arena Local Coastal Program (LCP) including the Point Arena General Plan/LCP Land Use Plan and the Point Arena Zoning Code/LCP Implementation Program. Recommended actions: (1) Conduct public hearing; (2) Review resolution approving amendments to the Point Arena General Plan/Local Coastal Plan (GP #2024-01) and authorizing submittal of an LCP Amendment application; and (3) Introduce by title only and waive full reading of the text, an ordinance amending the Point Arena Zoning Code (OA #2024-01) to address changes in State housing laws, to implement the City’s Housing Element policies, to encourage more housing development within the City of Point Arena, and to reorganize the Zoning Code to make it more user-friendly. Please note: a second public hearing will be held, prior to final action on the LCP Amendments, on April 23, 2024.
LOCATION: Within the City of Point Arena boundaries (all of which is within the Coastal Zone).
PUBLIC HEARING DATE: March 26, 2024
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to Section 21080.9 and 21080.5 and Division 20, Chapter 6 of the Public Resources Code, the Coastal Commission’s review and approval process for LCP amendments has been certified by the Secretary of Resources as being the functional equivalent of the environmental review required by CEQA.
The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time. If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision, you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information, contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address: PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468
City Hall Location: 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468
Telephone: 707 882-2122
Website: https://pointarena.ca.gov

City Clerk
Publication Date: March 14, 2024

March 16, 2024 in City Council, Planning

Public Hearing: ADU LCP Amendment

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) AMENDMENT UPDATING CITY OF POINT ARENA GENERAL PLAN POLICIES AND ZONING CODE REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA, and via Zoom (https://zoom.us/s/84888251095) on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

CASE:             LCP #1-23; GP #2023-01; OA #2023-01

APPLICANT:  City of Point Arena

REQUEST:     Consider proposed amendments to City of Point Arena Local Coastal Program to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in compliance with recent State legislation codified in Gov. Code Section 65852.2. Recommended actions: (1) Adopt resolution withdrawing LCP Amendment application previously submitted to California Coastal Commission (LCP-1-PTA-21-0029-1), approving amendments to the Point Arena General Plan/Local Coastal Plan (GP #2023-01), and authorizing submittal of updated LCP Amendment application; and (2) Adopt ordinance amending the Point Arena Zoning Code (OA #2023-01) to update regulations for ADUs.

LOCATION:    Within the City of Point Arena boundaries (all of which is within the Coastal Zone).

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    September 26, 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.17.

DOCUMENTS: Ordinance 242

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time. If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information, contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468
City Hall Location:      451 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468
Telephone:                    707 882-2122
Website:                        https://pointarena.ca.gov

September 11, 2023 in City Council, Planning

Notice of Public Hearing: CDP 2022-02

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via teleconference on May 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the project described below.

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE: CDP 2-2022

OWNER/APPLICANT: Robert S Phraner

ZONING: Urban Residential

REQUEST: The applicant requests a Coastal Development Permit to construct a +/- 1,275 SF two-story single family residence, +/- 575 SF accessory dwelling unit with a +/- 384 SF attached garage, and associated site development (gravel driveway, electrical connection, propane tanks, etc.).

APN: 027-121-05

LOCATION:  44140 Port Road, Point Arena, CA

FILES: 

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    May 23, 2023

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time. Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings. If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468
City Hall Location:      451 School Street, Point Arena
Telephone:                    707 882-2122
Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov/

//Jeana Gevas
Deputy City Clerk
Publication Date: 5/11/2023

May 12, 2023 in Planning

Notice of Public Hearing: CDP 2022-01

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street and online (https://zoom.us/s/84888251095) on May 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the project described below.

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE: CDP 1-2022

OWNER/APPLICANT: Adrienne Sutton and John Meyer

AGENT: Tara Jackson, Wynn Coastal Planning

ZONING: Agriculture Exclusive (AE)

REQUEST: The applicant requests a Coastal Development Permit to develop three (3) test wells and proposes two (2) public trail dedications on an existing 2.06-acre parcel (APN: 027-041-35). Development of test wells (3) will determine the accessibility of water necessary to determine feasibility of future development.

APN: 027-041-35

LOCATION:  840 Bluff Top Road, Point Arena, CA

FILES: 

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    May 23, 2023

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time. Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings. If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468

City Hall Location:       451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468

Telephone:                  707 882-2122

Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov/

 

//Jeana Gevas
Deputy City Clerk
Publication Date: 2/5/2023

May 12, 2023 in Planning

Notice of Public Hearing: CDP 2023-03

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street and online (https://zoom.us/s/84888251095) on February 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Coastal Development Permit to install a 367 square foot solar array (7,600 kw ground mounted panels) and trench approximately 85 feet from the existing electrical panel to proposed solar array.

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE: CDP # 3-2023

DATE FILED: December 28, 2022

OWNER: Linda Bostwick & Melvin Smith

APPLICANTS: Linda Bostwick

AGENTS: Duncan Electric

ZONING: Suburban Residential (SR)

REQUEST: Coastal Development Permit to install a 367 square foot solar array (7,600 kw ground mounted panels) and trench approximately 85 feet from the existing electrical panel to proposed solar array.

APN: 027-081-03-00

LOCATION: 150 West Street, Point Arena CA

FILES: CDP 2023-03 150 West Lake Street

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 28, 2023

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468

City Hall Location:       451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468

Telephone:                  707 882-2122

Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov/

 

//Scott Perkins
City Planner
Date: February 10, 2023

February 21, 2023 in Planning

Notice of Continuation: CDP #2021-07

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at their regular meeting of September 27, 2022, the Point Arena City Council continued a public hearing on Coastal Development Permit #7-2021 to Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom.

Coastal Development Permit #7-2021 would approve the subdivision of an existing 0.48-acre parcel into two parcels of 0.21 and 0.27 acres and permit the development of a duplex of two 1,050 SF units per parcel.

DATED this 28th day of September, 2022.

ATTEST:

/s/ Paul Andersen
City Clerk

 

 

October 1, 2022 in City Council, Planning

Notice of Public Hearing: CDP# 2021-07 – 140 School St.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street, and via teleconference ((https://zoom.us/s/84888251095) on September 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the project described below.

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE: CDP 7-2021, MS 1-2021, U 3-2021
DATE FILED: December 13, 2021
DATE APPLICATION DEEMED COMPLETE: February 17, 2022
OWNER/APPLICANT: Lighthouse Investments Co. LLC
AGENT: Dimensions 4 Engineering, Inc.
ZONING: Urban Residential (UR)
REQUEST: A Minor Subdivision, Coastal Development Permit, and Use Permit to a) subdivide an existing 0.48-acre parcel into two parcels of 0.21 and 0.27 acres each; and b) develop each resulting lot with duplexes of two 1,050 SF units. Development will connect to Point Arena Water Works through a proposed easement on adjacent parcels 027-091-27 and 027-091-10, a new encroachment onto School Street / State Route 1 (SR1) which will serve both resulting parcels, and other associated site work as demonstrated on the project plans.
APN: 027-091-14, -27, and -10
LOCATION: 140 School Street, Point Arena, CA
PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    September 27, 2022

DOCUMENTS: CDP 2021-07 – 140 School St.

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time. Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings. If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468
City Hall Location:       451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468
Telephone:                  707 882-2122
Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov/

 

Paul Andersen
City Manager
Date: September 16, 2022

September 18, 2022 in City Council, Planning

Notice of Intent: Mitigated Negative Declaration: 140 School Street

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE HILLMER MINOR SUBDIVISION AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

In accordance with Section 21092 and 21092.3 of the Public Resources Code and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15072 and 15087, the City of Point Arena is circulating an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Hillmer Minor Subdivision and Residential Development Project for public comment.

Based on the Initial Study prepared for the proposed project, the City of Point Arena has prepared  a Draft Mitigated  Negative Declaration (MND) pursuant to CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. The City of Point Arena is distributing this Notice of Intent to Adopt (NOI) to the public, responsible agencies, trustee agencies, and the Mendocino County Clerk.

Notice is hereby given that a Draft MND for the proposed  project is available for public review during the public comment period (August 15, 2022, through September 15, 2022).

Project Title: Hillmer Minor Subdivision and Residential Development  Project

Lead Agency: City of Point Arena

Project Location: The project is located at 140 School Street (APN 027-091-14), Point Arena, within Mendocino County in the incorporated city limits of Point Arena. The project is situated on the north side and along School Street/State Route (SR) 1. Additional  project components are located on 125 Lake Street (APNs 027-091-29 and 027-091-10), Point Arena. The total project area is approximately 0.60 acres, including both parcels involved. The project has an approximate center point latitude and longitude of 38.912488°, -123.697543°.

Project Description: The project consists of a minor subdivision and the development of each resulting lot with residential uses.

The proposed  subdivision would divide an existing 0.48-acre parcel into two parcels of 0.21 acres (Lot 1) and 0.27 acres (Lot 2) in a front-back configuration, with the rear parcel consisting of a panhandle to provide access from School Street/SR1. Lot 1 would have an access and private utility easement over a portion of the panhandle for its access and utility connections. Vehicular access to both parcels would be provided  from School Street/SR1.

To provide the Project with water service, a 10-foot-wide waterline easement is proposed  over two parcels to the rear, connecting the project to Point Arena Water Works utilities in Lake Street. Sewer hookups are proposed  with a new service lateral and cleanout within the driveway.

The project proposes to construct a 2,100 SF structure on each of the parcels that result from the subdivision. Each structure would consist of a single-family dwelling and attached “granny unit” to form a duplex. Each of the four proposed units would be 1,050 SF, less than 24 feet in height from finished grade, and contain two bedrooms.  The structures would face one another, with the front of the units opening to the center of the Project site.

The duplexes would be identical in size and design. Each structure would include two on-grade decks at the rear of the units and two patios at the front of the units. A tool shed is proposed beyond the terminus of the driveway.

Fencing is proposed around the perimeter of the Project site. Additionally, interior fencing is proposed to create individual  yards for each of the four units.

Access to both parcels would be provided  from School Street/SR1 via a 24-foot-wide driveway. The Project provides two off-street parking spaces for Lot 1 at the front of the property adjacent to School Street/SR1. Two off-street parking spaces are proposed  at the end of the driveway for Lot 2 with a hammerhead turnaround.

As discussed above, water utilities would be provided  from Lake Street to the north via a proposed 10-foot-wide  easement through two parcels. Sewer service would be provided from School Street/SR1 beneath the proposed  driveway.

Site development will require grading, with an anticipated total cut of 224 cubic yards (CY) and fill of 8 CY. To accommodate the grading required  for site development, a 73 linear foot (LF) long two-foot- high retaining  wall is proposed  along the western edge of the driveway.

Mitigated Negative Declaration:  The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration will be available for review at the following  locations beginning on August 15, 2022:

1. Point Arena City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468

2. www.pointarena.ca.gov

Public Review Period: The 30-day public review period for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is from August 15, 2022, through September 15, 2022.

Comments: Any person who wishes to comment on the City’s intent to adopt the MND must submit written comments  no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 15, 2022. Written comments may be sent to Paul Andersen, City Manager, City of Point Arena, PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468. Comments may also be sent by e-mail to cm@pointarena.ca.gov.

August 15, 2022 in Planning
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