STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
March 24, 2026
APPEAL
A
SUBJECT: 511 BROOKS STREET: APPEAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DESIGNEE APPROVAL OF HEDGE HEIGHT CLAIM 25-1254 FOR HEDGE HEIGHT VIOLATIONS IN THE R-1, RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY
ZONE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15304 (CLASS 4)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the April 28, 2026, City Council meeting; and
2. Find that the action to continue the public hearing is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
On January 21, 2026, the Community Development Director’s Designee approved Hedge Height Claim 25- 1254 for non-conforming vegetation located at 511 Brooks Street. On February 4, 2026, an appeal was filed by Angelique Hoskins, the vegetation owner.
To continue the public hearing on the appeal without re-sending public hearing notices, staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing and continue the matter to April 28, 2026 due to the appellant’s scheduling conflict. Staff does not intend to provide a report at this time.
The sole purpose of this item is for City Council to take action on the requested continuance.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact to the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3), which is the commonsense exemption that the CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The action on the determination of the appeal at the continued public hearing will include compliance with CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Continuance Request (Pg. 3)
APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL OF HHC 25-1254 AT 511 BROOKS STREET March 24, 2026
Submitted By: Matthew Schneider Approved: .David A Kiff Matthew Schneider, Director of
Community Development
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Wendy Jung, Principal Planner Jane Abzug, Assistant City Attorney Anthony Viera, Deputy Director of Community
Development