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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

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

DOCUMENT LOCATION: City Hall & City’s Website (https://shorturl.at/brOY1)

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 28, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 28^th day of September, 2022.

ATTEST:

/s/ Paul Andersen
City Clerk

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

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.

Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration – 140 School Street (Hillmer Minor Subdivision and Residential Development)

Notice of Public Hearing: CDP #2021-06

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via teleconference (https://zoom.us/s/84888251095) on January 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit to allow for the construction of a new single story, 6,000 SF storage building with a 20 ft maximum average height above finished grade located at an existing industrial park.

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

CASE: CDP #6-2021/UP #2-2021
DATE FILED: December 2, 2021
OWNERS: William G. and Karen J. Hay
APPLICANT: Bill Hay, Jr.
ZONING: Industrial (I)
REQUEST: Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit to allow for the construction of a new single story, 6,000 SF storage building with a 20 ft maximum average height above finished grade located at an existing industrial park. The proposed building is for storage only and will not be connected to utilities.
APN: 027-221-18
LOCATION: 43451 Eureka Hill Road, Point Arena, CA
PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 25, 2022

STAFF REPORT: CDP #2021-06/UP 2021-02

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/

//Amy Herman
Deputy City Clerk
Date: January 11, 2022

Notice of Public Hearing: CDUP# 2020-04/Variance 2021-01

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via teleconference on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Coastal Development Use Permit for a change in use of portions of an existing building from a restaurant to a brew pub. A variance is requested to allow payment of an in-lieu fee for required on-site parking. (Staff Report)

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

CASE: CDP # 2020-04 / V# 2021-01

DATE FILED: October 15, 2020

OWNER: Bert W. Crossen

APPLICANTS: Point Arena Brewers & Blenders, Inc.

ZONING: Commercial Core

REQUEST: The applicants are requesting a Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit for a change in use of portions of an existing building from a restaurant to a brew pub. A variance is requested to allow payment of an in-lieu fee for required on-site parking.

APN: 027-111-24 & 027-111-42

LOCATION: 265 & 283 Main Street (Map)

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 6, 2021

STAFF REPORT: CDUP# 2020-04 / V# 2021-01 — Point Arena Brewers & Blenders

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
Email: meeting@pointarena.ca.gov
Website: https://pointarena.ca.gov/

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Paul Andersen
City Clerk
Date: March 22, 2021

Notice of a Public Hearing: General Plan/Local Coastal Program Amendment #2019-01

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND GENERAL PLAN/LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT OA # 2019-01 & GP # 2019-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via teleconference (https://zoom.us/j/92924523393) on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 6t 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Local Coastal Plan Amendment & Zoning Ordinance Amendment

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

CASE: OA # 2019-01 & GP # 2019-01

DATE FILED: August 19, 2019

APPLICANT: City of Point Arena

REQUEST: Review and consider a recommendation to the City Council on an amendment of the City of Point Arena Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Implementation Program (Coastal Zoning Code) and amendment to the City of Point Arena’s Zoning Ordinance. OA/GP #2019-01 proposes to regulate development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) in compliance with recent State legislation as codified in Gov Code Section 65852.2.

LOCATION: Within the City of Point Arena boundaries. The entirety of the City of Point Arena is within the Coastal Zone.

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: December 15, 2020

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

STAFF REPORT: OA # 2019-01 & GP # 2019-01

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

Dated: December 4, 2020

Notice of a Public Hearing: CDPA 2020-02(01) – 44600/240 Port Road

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via teleconference (https://zoom.us/j/91766479341) on Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Amendment to Coastal Development Permit 2020-02 which approved construction of a residential accessory barn/workshop.

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

CASE: CDPA # 2020-02(01)
DATE FILED: August 14, 2020
OWNER/APPLICANT: Richard Wasserman
ZONING:                                 Residential Agriculture (RA-2)
REQUEST: The applicant requests an amendment to Coastal Development Permit 2020-02 which approved construction of a residential accessory barn/workshop. The amendment adds clarifications and additional conditions of approval. Additionally, permission is requested after the fact for approximately 38 cubic yards of grading.
APN:               027-081-12
LOCATION:    44600 Port Road/240 Port Road

DOCUMENTS: CDPA 2020-02(01) — 44600/240 Port Road

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: November 18, 2020

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
Email: admin@pointarena.ca.gov
Website: pointarena.ca.gov

/Paul Andersen
Deputy City Clerk

Notice of a Public Hearing: CDP 2020-03

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via Zoom teleconference on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Coastal Development Permit for a single-family residence and associated development as described below.

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

CASE: CDP # 3-2020
DATE FILED:   April 3, 2020
OWNER:   Kai Hansen
APPLICANTS:   Elissa Levin and Kai Hansen
AGENT:    Paul J Pieri, MSSC Services
ZONING:       Suburban Residential ½ Acre (SR 1/2)

REQUEST: The applicants are requesting a Coastal Development Permit to allow for a new proposed ~1320 sf single family residence with ~112 sf of deck, a solar array on the south facing roof, and ~792 sf of carport. Associated development includes fencing, wind turbine, on-site septic system, well, driveway, water storage, propane tank, gardens, and connect to utilities. Temporary use of a travel trailer during construction is requested.

APN: 027-061-17 and 027-061-14
LOCATION: 125 West Lake Street

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: July 28, 2020

DOCUMENTS: CDP 2020-03 – 125 West Lake Street

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/

Notice of a Public Hearing: CDP 2020-02

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, Point Arena, CA, on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Coastal Development Permit for a residential accessory barn/shop. The proposed project is within the coastal zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission.

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

CASE: CDP # 2-2020

DATE FILED: February 18, 2020

OWNER/APPLICANT: Richard Wasserman

ZONING: Residential Agriculture (RA-2)

REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a Coastal Development Permit to allow for construction of a two-story structure residential accessory barn/shop with a 400 square foot footprint (800 square feet total floor area), with a maximum height of 18 feet above natural grade. A roof will extend from the barn structure over an adjacent 444 sq. foot concrete slab to be used for equipment storage.

APN: 027-081-12 LOCATION: 44600 Port Road

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 23, 2020

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.

DOCUMENTS: CDP 2020-02 – 44600 Port Road

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: pointarena.ca.gov

Dated: June 11, 2020