West Trail Erosion Protection Preferred Design Alternative

Pillar Point Harbor West Trail erosion protection design alternatives were considered by SMC Harbor Commissioners at their 9/7/2016 meeting.  Despite their consultant’s (GHD) proposed preference of riprap (rock armoring), the Commissioners unanimously chose beach nourishment and shotcrete soil-nail wall which would be sculpted/colored to mimic on-site bedrock. Despite a higher initial cost, the Commissioners responded to public and CCC staff input for softer more natural aesthetic solutions.  MCC letter & slide presentation – public comment on alternatives report

Nearby examples of sculpted/colored shotcrete are along Highway 1 at Devil’s Slide, and over Highway 92.  Examples of shoreline installations are at Lands End in Pacifica and Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz.  

Erosion caused the West Trail to be partially roped off from late 2011 to early 2016 when a partial emergency fix was constructed around a drainage culvert.  Finalization of that emergency permit requires application to the Coastal Commission for a regular Coastal Development Permit for the 300-foot eroded segment of shoreline.

Assisted Mental Health Outpatient Treatment

Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) is a county program that reaches out to people with a severe mental illness who are not connected to services and are challenged to live safely and stably in our community.  The AOT team works to connect people to treatment to decrease mental health crises, hospitalizations, incarceration and homelessness while helping people achieve and maintain their physical and mental health. Learn more.

Candidate Forums for Nov 2016 Elections

Candidate forums for local office are sponsored by MCC and moderated by League of Women Voters. Video recordings by PCT will be available on YouTube. Flyer - Roster of Candidates - Easy Voter Guide - Voters Edge

Sept 28 (Wed), 7:00 PM, 504 Ave Alhambra, third floor, El Granada 
San Mateo County Harbor Commission (VIDEO)
2-year seat - Vote for 1
   *Ed Larenas, Biologist / Coastal Advocate
     Brian Rogers, Tech Business Owner
4-year seat - Vote for 3
   *Sabrina Brennan, Harbor Commissioner
   *Tom Mattusch, Harbor Commissioner
   *Virginia Chang Kiraly, Appointed Incumbent
     Shawn Mooney, Property Tax Auditor

Oct 4 (Tues) - 7:30 PM Seton Medical Center, Marine Bl, Moss Beach  
    Park in upper events lot - first left near top of hill
Montara Water & Sanitary District - Vote for 2 (VIDEO)
   *Kathryn Slater-Carter, Incumbent
   *Scott Boyd, Incumbent
     Thomas “Gus” Peterson, Registered Water Engineer

Midcoast Community Council 2-year seat - Vote for 1 (VIDEO)
   *Brandon Kwan, Coastside Advocate / Ecologist
     Barbra A. Mathewson, Community Volunteer

Oct 18 (Tues), 7:00 PM, 504 Ave Alhambra, third floor, El Granada
Cabrillo School Board - Vote for 2 (VIDEO)
    *Sophia Layne - Parent / Biotech Director
    *Kimberly K. Hines - Parent / Engineer
      Kate Livingston - Incumbent

League of Women Voters (LWV) will moderate the forum, asking questions submitted in writing by the public at the meeting. LWV asks that people refrain from displaying political literature or signs in the meeting.

*Elected (update 11/9/16)


New Granada Fire Station Permit Applications

The Coastside Fire Protection District has submitted permit applications to the County for the new 12,340 s/f Granada Station #41 (project page) on the vacant parcel bounded by Obispo, Alhambra and Coronado, with entry via Obispo.

Application #PLN2016-00346 -- Parcel #047-261-030
Zoning: EG (El Granada Gateway)
2015 Pre-Application summary of comments
2016 comments: Caltrans - CCC staff

Approvals required:

  • Coastal Development Permit (appealable to CA Coastal Commission)

  • Use Permit  --  Design Review

  • Grading Permit (10,150 c/y cut & 160 c/y fill)  --  Remove 7 trees

  • Environmental Impact Report

  • Subdivision to split 2.7-acre parcel into 0.32-acre in C1 zone at Portola and 2.37 acres in EG zone along Obispo to Coronado.

Zoning Variance:

  • Parcel size will be 2.37 acres where minimum is 3.5 acres.

  • Building height 30 ft where 16 ft maximum is allowed

  • Front/rear setbacks 8 ft combined, where 70 ft minimum is required

  • Lot coverage 11.9% where 10% maximum is allowed

UPDATE 12/2/16:  The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and Appendices are posted.  Public review and comment period is Dec 2 – Jan 19.  Public hearing is 6pm Wed, Jan 18, 2017, at 1191 Main St., HMB.

UPDATE 4/14/17:  At their April 26, 2017, meeting the Coastside Fire Protection District (CFPD) is set to certify the Final EIR for the El Granada Fire Station Replacement Project.  Notice of Public Hearing