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Capitola council opposes LAFCO annexation request for 1610 Bulb Avenue without a development proposal
Summary
After public comment from Bulb Avenue residents and council deliberation, the Capitola City Council voted to oppose a LAFCO annexation request for 1610 Bulb Avenue unless the applicant presents a specific development proposal; the council said annexation without project details would deny affected neighbors meaningful input.
The Capitola City Council on March 13 voted to oppose a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) application to annex 1610 Bulb Avenue into the City of Capitola in the absence of a concrete development proposal. Council members who voted in favor said that annexation at this stage—without a proposed land‑use plan—would deprive nearby residents of the ability to evaluate project impacts.
Staff explained the annexation request was for a parcel adjacent to 3720 Capitola Road; the applicant proposes that the two parcels be combined if annexed so the site could be developed under Capitola’s Community Commercial zoning (a 40‑foot maximum height…
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