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STAFF REPORT. From the California Coastal Commission staff.
A public hearing will take place Friday, June 13th, 2025 at the Coastal Commission meeting in San Diego, and as a remote meeting. Once the Coastal Commission appeals the matter, the City has little input into their process. In June, City staff will be given 3 minutes to speak, just like any other member of the public.
NOTE: HMB Planning meeting 3/25/2025 video and staff report.
Agenda Page
Appeal by Commissioners Caryl Hart and Linda Escalante from CIty of Half Moon Bay decision granting after-the-fact CDP authorization for already-installed unpermitted gate and associated signage; and authorization going forward for installation of new gate locking mechanism and implementation of overnight closure of gate from sunset to sunrise on Redondo Beach Road, approximately midway between Highway 1 and the beach in the City of Half Moon Bay. (IC-SF) (Note: the Commission’s enforcement division has opened an investigation into potential Coastal Act violations associated with this item and site, as referenced in the staff report.
Agenda Item #9 Staff Report for North Central Coast District.
Page 20. “Finally, Commission staff are aware of similar violations at two other coastal access routes in the City. Wavecrest Road, approximately a half-mile north of Redondo Beach Road, is an LCP-designated primary coastal access route and provides connectivity between Highway 1 and the North Wavecrest area, where trails connect to the shore. An unpermitted gate was installed in or around 1985 approximately midway between Highway 1 and the western end of Wavecrest Road. Similarly, an unpermitted gate was installed in or around 1985 on Poplar Street, another primary coastal access route, just west of Railroad Avenue. An unpermitted sign was also installed adjacent to the gate on Poplar Street which reads “Day Use Only” and indicates that the public beach parking lot at the western end of Poplar Street is closed overnight. Both of these unpermitted gates are currently closed on a nightly basis, blocking public access to the beach and access amenities seaward of the closures. Enforcement staff will continue to evaluate enforcement options regarding these other Coastal Act violations as well.”
Exhibits. Maps, photos and letters from HMB Staff and the Coastal Commission staff starting 8/30/2024.
Correspondence. From Trish Hayward and Redondo Beach residents (4/2025) and Mark Massara (5/2025).
Highway 1 and Redondo Beach, along Redondo Beach Road. The prospective two approved parking lots
are shown in blue, and the prospective two approved vertical access points are shown in yellow. The
Wavecrest open space area to the north, and the Ocean Colony residential development to the south are
labeled to the upper left and lower right of the image, respectively.
More on Redondo Beach and the Coastside Land Trust Parking and Trails Project on Coastside Buzz
City Half Moon Bay Planning Commission Meetings ~ 2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
HMB Planning Commission Agendas and Zoom Links
HMB Planning Commission meeting videos on PCTV
The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, long-range General Plan and Local Coastal Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.
CONTACT: Comments to the Commission and to Staff can be submitted by emailing BJett@hmbcity.com.
- Steve Ruddock
- David Gorn
- Jacob (Jim) Rems
- Rick Hernandez
- Margaret Gossett
Leslie Lacko: Community Development Director
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