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Scott Phillips, the project planner, said the new pole would be 35 feet, 4 inches tall — just under the 36-foot maximum — and would carry all small-cell equipment on the pole itself, with no ground-mounted cabinets. Because the proposal is not a collocation on an existing pole, a use permit was required. Phillips told the commission the project conforms to city policy encouraging minimized visual impacts for small-cell technology and that the applicant colored equipment to match the pole.

Phillips noted federal FCC rules that include “shot clock” deadlines for small-cell approvals; for this site the 90-day shot clock expires June 27. “In particular for, 90 day or for, new facilities, a 90 day shot clock is implemented,” he said, explaining the regulatory timeline.

Commissioners asked about construction impacts and aesthetics. The applicant (via Zoom) said PG&E would perform the physical pole replacement — usually a single day for the replacement — and the wireless contractor would return to mount equipment over one to two days. The applicant said PG&E would need to approve any additional attachments, but expressed willingness to discuss aesthetic ideas. Commissioner Hernandez moved approval while “encourag[ing] that city staff ask PG&E to incorporate this into our citywide sign program downtown,” a request the commission adopted by motion.

The commission approved the staff recommendation with the suggested encouragement to coordinate with PG&E on potential banners or decorative elements consistent with downtown signage, and the vote was unanimous. The decision is subject to the standard 10-working-day appeal period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HMBPC 6/10/25 - Half Moon Bay Planning Commission Meeting - June 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a use permit to replace a utility pole with a new 35‑foot‑4‑inch pole carrying small‑cell wireless equipment at 766 Main Street, while encouraging city staff to discuss downtown sign/banners with PG&E to improve aesthetics.","taxTitle","Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay City, San Mateo County, California","taxId",59290,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6204848,"Planning Commission approves 5-year coastal permit for Ritz-Carlton employee parking with stormwater and ADA upgrades",986,766000,1752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777761-3740b1bac581fc0128b803cfe739f081&start=766&end=1752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777761-3740b1bac581fc0128b803cfe739f081/thumbnail_766000.jpg","/articles/6204848/California/Planning-Commission-approves-5-year-coastal-permit-for-Ritz-Carlton-employee-parking-with-stormwater-and-ADA-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204848-e32f22016fc70514209fddb5cddbfd16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021776&Signature=cyYYefZCMOPpGWMDADDvHuHPgr7gLBhp0U~-v0JP-~QIUm-usKyZo5CKc-RAzBxfDOZSxUqym69HIRsQ777-FEdOpBPEc9ARLz07hkJpPgSUL9q6~-3CbYVacl8zYaz8mDopXKdAIKqtloc0twUDB5IG8Nd8LykdC~wZc2i~eQX2LGULcl4w0I89hLSCS6-EOpKBCkwcAWzjTOhUFa2nLTinzWtYRrYNJcw1fsyoYME-hXZLdfC27t-dmY1~mM9ggAGcO~sgFevYUQ9i5AVRaiMXoYYDWgNMe77w3zuGMsq-Pf9jyzysEep-d62OXtkvxLwLdjDDLJhjEs4lYi3cQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission voted unanimously June 10 to approve a five-year limited coastal development permit for an off-site employee parking lot that serves the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Scott Phillips, the project planner, told the commission the permit covers employee parking at parcels addressed as 2251 Cabrillo Highway South and 1602 Miramonti Point Road and includes planned upgrades: three stormwater bioretention areas, pervious concrete sections, upgraded accessible parking (including van-accessible stalls), additional bicycle parking and lighting improvements. Staff added a recommended condition requiring a photometric plan to verify there is no spillover lighting onto adjacent properties.

The parking area has a long history of temporary approvals. Phillips said hotel owners first secured temporary employee parking in 2002 and the site received multiple extensions. A permanent lease was pursued in 2023, but the property changed hands and the new owners were willing only to grant a five-year lease, prompting staff to modify the permit request to a five-year term.

Tony Lombardo, representing the hotel, asked the commission for another five-year extension while the hotel seeks a permanent location for employee parking. “We're actively investigating a permanent home for our employee parking,” Lombardo said. He told commissioners the hotel management has reviewed the recommended conditions and “they seem okay with what's shown on the plans.”

Commissioners asked about lighting and bioswale maintenance. Phillips said the applicant intends to replace fixtures with modern LED fixtures and staff’s additional condition (the photometric plan) is intended to address the neighbor’s lighting concerns. Staff confirmed bioswale maintenance will be required and engineering staff typically oversees maintenance agreements.

The commission approved staff’s recommendation, including the photometric plan and other conditions, with a unanimous vote. Commissioners in attendance were Chair Reddick, Vice Chair Gorn and Commissioners Gossett, Hernandez and Rems. The decision is subject to a 10-working-day appeal period; the site is outside the California Coastal Commission appeals jurisdiction, so the city’s decision is final after the appeal period closes.

Staff classified the project as categorically exempt from CEQA and noted mailed notices were sent to neighbors within 300 feet and a legal notice was published; two letters were received (one from the applicant and one from a neighbor concerned about lighting).","The commission granted a five-year coastal development permit for an off-site employee parking lot used by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, requiring stormwater bioretention, pervious paving, ADA upgrades, long-term bicycle parking and a photometric plan to limit light spillover.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6204853,"City issues stop-work order after unpermitted Caltrans grading at Highway 1 and 92",4335,380000,4715000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777761-3740b1bac581fc0128b803cfe739f081&start=380&end=4715","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777761-3740b1bac581fc0128b803cfe739f081/thumbnail_380000.jpg","/articles/6204853/California/City-issues-stop-work-order-after-unpermitted-Caltrans-grading-at-Highway-1-and-92","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204853-aca9bb7feb594900c0d5143d5105f1cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021776&Signature=eUvboFNOu0MlAGsDKLAlye11LSIwMRVM1irjwmnUFsbSOSpCSfCCgE2~iD4XxHWCAEKrhn4oBT8bA4avwQSMLU24XTpIbI-XxOXxsV7EYIqU2ctcDJvDXd7zOqeYN~uH8vh8LetwqwaH08WdkovfuTBimmZwLPeJ~wvdMHXtDSrC7E0f5An95n4KNdcVZNUbZonvKp-PJBwuGpIWRzrguqBJ1sqP818gFEccStU~LU0GZGKCcUGP56BjPlfToVbc6TUJboNKgGYXRLoES~7ghIZxjQy-AMw7DA1cUaaqvIMkmqyEuTag5EtbB6gRs5Dpp13rQYlBcmMy2FJ~fkc5ew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A stop-work order was issued after contractors working for Caltrans graded vegetation and laid gravel at the southeast corner of Highway 1 and Highway 92 in Half Moon Bay, Planning Director Leko told the Planning Commission on June 10.

The work — which residents and former officials said happened very quickly — included scraping soil, grading down an estimated 18 inches in places and creating temporary gravel access roads. Former Planning Commissioner Jimmy Benjamin, who spoke during public comment, called the disturbance “the most prominent alluvial channel in the city” and said the visible scraping “defies logic.” Commissioner David Gorn, speaking as a private citizen, described the scene as “flat and barren” and asked how the work could proceed without apparent immediate enforcement.

Director Leko said the city received notice midweek, issued a stop-work order by 8 a.m. the following day and has documented permit violations. “By 8AM on Thursday, we had a stop work order,” Leko said. She said the city is meeting with Caltrans to review violations, and that next steps will likely include biological assessments and mitigation to determine how the site can be remediated.

The grading occurred on privately owned property leased to a contractor performing work tied to Caltrans’ bridge repair activity beneath the Highway 1 bridge. City staff said Caltrans notified the city of a bridge scour project but did not notify the city before crews began the grading observed by residents. Leko said the current property owner leased the parcel to the contractor and was not aware the work lacked the required city permits.

City staff told the commission they will continue documenting the site and pursue remediation, including additional biological study and mitigation measures as needed. Leko said Caltrans did not immediately respond to the city’s initial inquiries and that the topic will return to the commission with more details once staff and Caltrans have met.

Commissioners and members of the public asked for frequent updates. Staff said the matter will be agendized when there is information to report and that enforcement records and remediation proposals will be shared with the commission and public.

Community members who raised the issue urged stronger consequences for unpermitted work and clearer coordination between property owners, contractors and public agencies to avoid large-scale disturbance to sensitive channels and habitats.","Half Moon Bay staff issued a stop-work order after Caltrans contractors rapidly graded vegetation and built temporary gravel roads at the southeast corner of Highway 1 and 92; the city plans biological assessments and remediation and will meet with Caltrans to determine mitigation and next steps.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning Commission approves small‑cell wireless pole on Main Street; asks staff to consult PG&E on aesthetics

Planning Commission approves 5-year coastal permit for Ritz-Carlton employee parking with stormwater and ADA upgrades

City issues stop-work order after unpermitted Caltrans grading at Highway 1 and 92