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No commissioners requested amendments. A motion to approve was made and seconded; the minutes passed on a roll-call vote: Commissioner Howard — Yes; Commissioner Q — Yes; Commissioner Westman — Yes; Vice Chair Christensen — Yes; Chair Esty — Yes.

Approval of the minutes completes routine procedural business and moves the meeting into public hearings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Capitola Planning Commission 04/03/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved the consent calendar, accepting the minutes from the January 22 and March 3 Planning Commission meetings by unanimous roll-call vote.","taxTitle","Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California","taxId",68972,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089610,"Planning staff presents 2024 housing element annual progress report; commission accepts presentation",1030,1441000,2471000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2872510-44350f63fc62c3d96a7eb1f639b6c69e&start=1441&end=2471","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2872510-44350f63fc62c3d96a7eb1f639b6c69e/thumbnail_1441000.jpg","/articles/6089610/Capitola-City/Santa-Cruz-County/California/Planning-staff-presents-2024-housing-element-annual-progress-report-commission-accepts-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089610-368d7d8e16944f1fd33f8d280c31dfe1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162056&Signature=BZljK4dBz0cOL~JKRrEQcO5E96-RT6ZmYkXp~Wtv6vWS6Tyi6zC8XFkZawZHOjnIIpqTU~x6PaNNPv0uXe6zTMDLEWYANNygRT3eSczLzpW5tZrTSs2y1nosGmvb37YArZgHewt10pS~U~8pyGliCvInlPUts3e~-RA1X7p8Kno8FCVgpb40otFIz8b-HdEsnxaTN2g~ZaREZuxz5Glk5gMpMCjWxFJdeYAdCClGYQvIPiKoYe5Nk~YISjImoGHq4K8Q9cErfKb1bMrs0Ufzj3zOYZWSiT1~7dyiH-N1FT-bZqurKt5gqTCurSVQGC0ugU1c0dEDtqKMp-Y6beaA2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff presented the City of Capitola's 2024 annual housing element progress report on April 3, summarizing development activity, program implementation and next steps on multifamily standards and commercial redevelopment work.

Staff said the city must submit an annual progress report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). For the most recent year staff reported 48 units with building permits issued in 2024 that count toward the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). In addition, staff reported 70 units in entitled projects where building permits have not yet been issued; the largest of those is a 52-unit development at 109830 Eighth Avenue that is seeking financing and has received $1,250,000 in city funding.

The presentation showed a breakdown of the 48 units permitted in 2024 by affordability: 25 very-low, 10 low, 0 moderate and 13 above-moderate. Staff described other 2024 accomplishments including rent-assistance and security-deposit programs, zoning-code updates intended to reduce barriers to housing and outreach to developers and nonprofits. Staff said the city is seeking to preserve affordability at the Dakota Apartments, which houses 25 low- and very-low-income households and has affordability restrictions that staff said will approach expiration in roughly two and a half years.

Staff reviewed 2025 priorities: continued work on multifamily development standards (pending state feedback from HCD), commercial redevelopment conversations about the mall that include a proposed 75-foot height limit and changes to floor-area calculations for parking, outreach on potential sites including state park or agency parcels, and housing-trust-fund programs partnering with Habitat for Humanity to support deed-restricted properties. Staff described a program that would provide about $12,000 per household in material value for rehabilitation work through the Habitat partnership, offsetting labor costs.

Commissioners asked about HCD timelines and whether nearby jurisdictions have been certified; staff said the City of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County are certified. Commissioners and staff discussed the schedule for multifamily standards and the potential for an extension if state responses are delayed. No public speakers addressed the housing report. The commission accepted the presentation; no formal vote was required.","Staff summarized the City of Capitola's 2024 housing activity, reporting 48 building permits issued counting toward RHNA in 2024, 70 entitled units with permits in progress, and housing programs and funding actions including a $1.25 million city commitment to a 52-unit project and partnerships for housing rehabilitation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089612,"Commission approves Pete's switch to full liquor license at 231 Esplanade Suite 102",306,1244000,1550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2872510-44350f63fc62c3d96a7eb1f639b6c69e&start=1244&end=1550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2872510-44350f63fc62c3d96a7eb1f639b6c69e/thumbnail_1244000.jpg","/articles/6089612/Capitola-City/Santa-Cruz-County/California/Commission-approves-Petes-switch-to-full-liquor-license-at-231-Esplanade-Suite-102","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089612-b0261354b322c0e9e933c4034565687f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162056&Signature=lkYjI8EIW-SR8e~xeAdJqH20HwZO06TOl7umtyprBZax2QsMc6mJg~COAaxtjdse7ghmEQgVuWTZE-7y0Otzm2T~Dxp8E0ICpitlD2INB5edZt09C16GdD595fj-9aRlEIFYjZ0F6Sc84j1~Adu8zTfbNySaIhLWlQX5aL2msh39mjYDpLrbvG1fiCFxBQTeTQKzU1F3QIIiFeVRvqUf5sQ6KzC0DYD3lWG4b8ymu5BGRIxhwRzBBfwCgKo6YyXozbMI9bMckImLE0w~tQAtYlNpn6RZbNnNtfrQOMKBFAoznWZjRtyGOYnc19QKB2Evz5yLZOSzQG8UrfURzJ9jjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Capitola Planning Commission on April 3 approved a conditional use permit amendment allowing Pete's restaurant at 231 Esplanade, Suite 102, to convert from a beer-and-wine license (Type 41) to a full-liquor license (Type 47).

Planning staff reported the tenant space has been used by restaurants for about 20 to 30 years and that a full bar use permit existed in the mid-1990s for a prior tenant. Staff recommended approval of the amendment to allow full bar service, noting the space includes two dining rooms, a bar and two outdoor decks.

Kat Cannon, director of operations for Sunset Hospitality Group, told the commission Pete's is the company's newest concept and said the operator is \"excited to apply for a liquor license\" and expects to operate above its sister restaurant, Margaritaville.

No public commenters spoke on the item. Commissioners made supportive remarks. A motion to approve the conditional use permit amendment passed on a roll-call vote: Commissioner Howard — Yes; Commissioner Q — Yes; Commissioner Westman — Yes; Vice Chair Christensen — Yes; Chair Esty — Aye.

The approval allows conversion to a Type 47 license subject to the conditions in the staff report and any state licensing requirements administered by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.","The commission approved a conditional use permit amendment allowing Pete's restaurant at 231 Esplanade, Suite 102, to convert from a beer-and-wine (Type 41) to a full-liquor (Type 47) license.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089614,"Planning commission approves Mercantile permit change to allow live entertainment and flexible patio seating",720,594000,1314000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2872510-44350f63fc62c3d96a7eb1f639b6c69e&start=594&end=1314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2872510-44350f63fc62c3d96a7eb1f639b6c69e/thumbnail_594000.jpg","/articles/6089614/Capitola-City/Santa-Cruz-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-Mercantile-permit-change-to-allow-live-entertainment-and-flexible-patio-seating","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089614-b79b7372566d1a6d028fb64f0b4556e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162056&Signature=MYq7kt6oO0Nda-VjCMgvkCknxdFXmcd7F6jqZO5jha2oD5g7zz~7vnDRB0qbIb4ppaQRysgLyQ6L6pZX5QdvXcXYGFkdGzt~o0cutHlAfMD8ArAflKX~SpqcEgFy5W4AUjciSMsEXAW2lK4-kqESe97C2optfmqmc~iHxecn9o6zGsCV4mOclMVas5YKSiq~LPmKmpBwB-NItqbAo184tTGkhy87yiVt6vF7bv0v35caKNSqzX63GOkQDOREOh7fL4qZ7v6v8VacMcOcFwEAKL7Vj-nT7wWetOwC1ndZCpokrAfLQyt21psgAvrqyu41y-rgUN7dEF0T-4mrylf-rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Capitola Planning Commission on Thursday approved amendments to the Master Conditional Use Permit for the Capitola Mercantile at 115 San Jose Avenue that allow annual live-entertainment permits issued by the Police Department and expand flexible seating on Patio B to a maximum of 26 seats.

Planning staff told the commission the Master Use Permit change would let tenants seeking to offer recurring live music or entertainment obtain an annual entertainment permit from the Capitola Police Department rather than seek a separate conditional-use process for each tenant change. Staff recommended approval of both modifications.

The staff presentation said the applicant had secured support from the nearest sensitive receptor, a neighboring hotel, permitting live entertainment through 7 p.m. The Police Department reviewed the request and reported the property operated under an entertainment permit in 2022 and 2023 with no calls for service or complaints. Staff also reported an occupancy calculation showing Patio B can hold up to 26 people, and recommended a condition reflecting that limit.

Commissioners asked about overflow, sidewalk encroachment and ADA access. Planning staff said property managers bear the risk of over-occupancy, that single-event overcrowding could result in citations or fines from police or fire, and that recurring violations could trigger review or revocation of the Master Use Permit by the commission.

No members of the public offered comments during the public-comment portion for this item. Commissioners spoke in support of the application, citing the businesses' coordination with the nearby hotel and the potential to increase activity in the village while noting enforcement mechanisms exist if public-safety problems arise.

A motion to approve the Master Conditional Use Permit amendments passed on a roll-call vote: Commissioner Howard — Yes; Commissioner Q — Yes; Commissioner Westman — Yes; Vice Chair Christensen — Aye; Chair Esty — Aye.

The commission's approval adds conditions requiring the property to maintain an annual entertainment permit issued by the Police Department and limits Patio B to the approved seating and furniture configuration reflected in the staff report. Staff indicated the permit will continue to be subject to existing Master Use Permit conditions and enforcement pathways if complaints arise.","The Capitola Planning Commission on April 3 approved amendments to the Master Conditional Use Permit for the Capitola Mercantile at 115 San Jose Avenue to allow annual police-issued live-entertainment permits (until 7 p.m.) and flexible seating on Patio B with a 26-seat limit.","actionData","errors"]

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