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Planning commission approves Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History expansion at 1305 East Cliff Drive
Summary
The Santa Cruz City Planning Commission approved a consent-item permit for the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History to expand at 1305 East Cliff Drive after brief public comment about impacts to a small adjacent park. The vote carried with multiple yes votes and one abstention.
The Santa Cruz City Planning Commission on Oct. 16 approved a consent-item permit for an expansion of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History at 1305 East Cliff Drive.
Commission action: The commission voted to approve the consent item after a short public hearing. During the roll-call portion earlier in the meeting one commissioner recorded an abstention; the final motion to approve the consent project passed with the remaining commissioners voting in favor.
Why it matters: The museum is a long‑standing local institution and the proposed project would expand exhibit, learning and accessibility features. Neighbors raised concerns about the project’s…
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