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Committee requests consolidated status reports as visible resort projects alter the shoreline
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Summary
Members reported visible construction at beachfront resorts (excavation for a pool and large elevated walkovers) and asked city staff for a high‑level, consolidated status update on current and planned projects, conditional‑use permit obligations and CCCL mapping.
Beach Stewardship members raised concerns about several resort and private projects along the shore and asked staff for clearer, consolidated reporting.
A committee member described visible excavation and walkover work at the Sarada area and said he observed pilings and cross members that "look like might be a significantly elevated walk over" and noted plans for a restaurant, pool and fire‑pit area. "There's an excavation for a new pool that's going into the sand between the water and the buildings," the member said, and asked whether such work is being permitted and tracked by the city and state.
Members also discussed the TradeWinds' long‑term plans and the removal of older structures by PCI; they said residents frequently ask what is happening in front of particular resorts and asked staff to provide a concise high‑level status update (no construction detail) that lists projects, locations and any conditional‑use permit conditions.
Why it matters: Members said early notice is important so stewardship volunteers and residents are aware of projects that may affect public access or dune stability, and suggested inviting developers to a special meeting or arranging a brief 'chalk talk' with city staff.
Next steps: Staff agreed to gather information on active projects, overlay Coastal Construction Control Line GPS data on satellite maps and return with a high‑level summary for the committee; the chair offered to help identify historical contacts and local resources for mapping.
