To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Julia Krog |
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707-234-6650 |
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Department Contact: |
Sandy Arellano |
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707-964-5379 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit (LCP_2025-0004 Mendocino Land Trust) by the California Coastal Commission, for Improvement Projects to Design and Plan a Segment of the California Coastal Trail on Saunders Landing Preserve owned by Mendocino Land Trust and Redwood Coast Land Conservancy south of Point Arena (APNs: 142-010-53, 142-010-54 and 142-010-03)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution authorizing the processing of a Consolidated Costal Development Permit (LCP_2025-0004 Mendocino Land Trust) by the California Coastal Commission for improvement projects to design and plan a segment of the California Coastal Trail on Saunders Landing Preserve owned by Mendocino Land Trust and Redwood Coast Land Conservancy south of Point Arena (APNs: 142-010-53, 142-010-54 and 142-010-03); and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The applicant, Mendocino Land Trust (MLT), has been awarded a grant through California State Coastal Conservancy to design and plan a segment of the CA Coastal Trail on its Saunders Landing Preserve, south of Point Arena. MLT wishes to use the awarded funds for improvements consisting of the continuation of a public trail, new boardwalk, and the construction of (2) new staircases to access a beach from parcels belonging to Mendocino Land Trust and Redwood Coast Land Conservancy (APNs: 142-010-53, 142-010-54 and 142-010-03).
The project area includes land within the jurisdiction of both the County of Mendocino and the California Coastal Commission. California Public Resources Code Section 30601.3 allows the processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit when the local government and Coastal Commission both consent to the consolidation, provided public participation is not substantially impaired. In this case, the processing of a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit would eventually require that the Coastal Commission hold a public hearing, which would afford the same degree of public participation as the hearing procedures in Mendocino County. This is a request for permit consolidation to allow the CCC to have full jurisdiction over the entire project rather than the applicant having to obtain a discretionary permit (CDP) with both agencies. The CCC also offers a ‘fee waiver’ for the applicants’ proposed project provided the qualifications are met.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt the resolution and require the processing of a Coastal Development Permit by the County pursuant to MCC §20.532.010.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: District 5
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.mendocinocounty.gov/departments/planning-building-services/public-noticing>
Fiscal Details:
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: February 3, 2026 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution |
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Number: 26-017 |
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