TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: November 4, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Liam Crowley
PHONE:
707-234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Julia Krog
PHONE:
707-234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Noticed Public Hearing
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 1 Hour
AGENDA TITLE:
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Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action to Consider an Appeal of the Coastal Permit Administrator's Approval of Coastal Development Permit Application CDP_2024-0040 for Caltrans to Implement the Gualala Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project, Located Between State Route 1 Post Mile 0.6 and 1.0, Gualala
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt a resolution affirming the Coastal Permit Administrator's approval of Coastal Development Permit application CDP_2024-0040 for Caltrans to implement the Gualala Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project, located between State Route 1 Post Mile 0.6 and 1.0, Gualala; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
In 1991 the Board adopted Division II of Title 20 of the Mendocino County Code through Ordinance No. 3785. Chapter 20.532 is included in Division II, which establishes Coastal Development Permit regulations. Chapter 20.544 is also included in Division II, which establishes procedures for the appeal of Coastal Permit Administrator decisions.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The request is for a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for Caltrans to implement the Gualala Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project. The project site is located between State Route 1 post mile 0.6 and 1.0. The CDP was approved by the Coastal Permit Administrator on July 10, 2025.
On July 17, 2025, Stephen F. Johnson, on behalf of Bower Limited Partnership, filed an appeal of the Coastal Permit Administrator's decision. The appellant asserts that the project must be denied because the findings cannot be met, specifically that the proposed developm...
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