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CITY OF POINT ARENA STAFF REPORT
APPLICANT: Klaus Kernbach, Phillip Starshak
OWNERS: Klaus Kernbach, Phillip Starshak
151 Persimmon Dr
Vallejo, CA 94589
AGENTS: Wynn Coastal Planning & Biology
Meghan Durbin
REQUEST: The property owners are requesting a CDP and Lot Line Adjustment to create a more even distribution of acreage and to achieve correct rear yard setback from property line to existing accessory structure on 405 Main Street/Lot 1 as follows:
Lot 1 = 027-092-03 will change from 0.16 acre to 0.25 acre Lot 2 = 027-092-04 will change from 0.11 acre to 0.40 acre Lot 3 = 027-092-22 will change from 0.45 acre to 0.33 acre Lot 4 = 027-092-24 will change from 0.83 acre to 0.57 acre The applicant also requests a CDP to construct one 361 sq ft single family residence, one 361 sq ft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and two detached 320 sq ft detached garages
(one for each dwelling unit) on each of Lots 2, 3 and 4, for a total of six units and six garages. The project also proposes to construct a private street, driveways and parking; and connect all three undeveloped lots to City utilities.
LOCATION: In the Coastal Zone, in the City of Point Arena, Mendocino County, at 405 & 395 N Main Street (027-092-03, 027-092- 04, 027-092-22 & 027-092-24) See Attachment 1: Location Map.
TOTAL ACREAGE: 1.55 acres
GENERAL PLAN: Urban Residential (UR)
ZONING: Urban Residential (UR)
EXISTING LAND
USE(S):
One single-family dwelling unit and various accessory
structures.
ADJACENT LAND
USE(S):
North: Single Family Residence
South: Vacant Lot
East: Vacant Lot and road
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West: School
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
Categorically exempt from CEQA—Class 4, Section 15303
new construction of small structures (a, d, e): 15315 Minor Land Divisions
APPEALS: This project is not appealable to the Coastal Commission.
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM CONSISTENCY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the proposed project as conditioned is consistent with the applicable goals and policies of the Local Coastal Program (LCP) as described in further detail in this report.
SUMMARY OF REFERRAL AGENCY COMMENTS:
Coastal Commission No comments
California Dept. of Fish and
Wildlife
Provided comments to add three Special
Conditions.
US Dept. of Fish and Wildlife No comments
Manchester Band of Pomo No comments
Dept. of Public Works No comments
BACKGROUND
The property currently includes one 1,486 SF single family home and one 979 SF garage, for a total of 2,464 SF. The project proposes adding 4,086 SF of residential structures, so upon development the site would have 6,550 SF of residential development in 4 primary residences, 3 ADUs and four garages on four lots.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The table below analyzes the projects consistency with relevant policies of the City’s General Plan.
Policy Number Project Conformance to Policy
Goal #1: Preserve the Small-Town Rural
Character of Point Arena
Goal #5: Promote Affordable Housing.
The proposed project is consistent
with these goals. The creation of six
additional small residential units will
result in more “affordable” market
rate housing units in Point Arena and
they are in keeping with the small
town rural character of Point Arena
Land Use Policy 1. The City shall encourage
and allow new development in those areas of the
city where adequate water supply, sewage
disposal capacity, and traffic capacity exist to
The applicant’s proposed project is
located in an area with existing
services.
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serve both the new development and future
priority uses planned throughout the City. .
LU 12. Individual mobile homes qualify as
permissible single-family dwellings, and are
permitted by right in all residential zones
except in the Multi-Family Residential (MR)
Zone. Mobile home parks or projects (two or
more mobile homes on one parcel of land)
may be permitted in the Highway Commercial
(HWC) zone only, and are subject to securing
a use permit and to the City's mobile home
regulations (Zoning Ordinance Section 5.30)
and to coastal development permit
requirements and all applicable policies of the
LCP, including, but not limited to visual
resource protection policies and water quality
policies.
The proposed project includes two
mobile homes on each of three
parcels, one for the primary
residential unit and a second for the
ADU. This project does not qualify as
a mobile home park, because the
units are on different parcels.
LU 21. A second dwelling unit ordinance shall
be prepared and enacted into law in
accordance with State planning law. Second
dwelling units may be allowed by use permit on
legally-conforming residential properties,
where there is an existing single-family home,
but only in accordance
with State planning law and all applicable
provisions of the LCP.
State Law prohibits local jurisdiction
from requiring a Use Permit for an
ADU. Therefore no Use Permit is
required.
LU 35. New developments shall be
encouraged to use native plant species that
are more drought resistant for landscaping.
New commercial development shall be
required to use native species for all
landscaping.
No landscaping plan has been
included in the application. See
Special Condition 4.
LU 41. To mitigate exterior sound levels, due
to transportation or other sources, for new
residential or other new projects,
consideration shall be given to an increased
setback distance; use of property line, patio,
and deck barriers; orientation of buildings to
achieve a sound shielding benefit at outdoor
use areas.
The proposed project complies with
this policy as the residential units
would be located behind existing
residential units which will result in a
natural sound barrier.
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LAND USE AND ZONING
Zoning / General Plan: The parcel is both zoned and designated in the Point Arena General Plan as Urban Residential (UR), which describes the purpose of this zoning district as follows:
“… The urban residential zone applies to properties designated on the zoning map which are suitable for single-family residential uses, including co-housing projects. These areas shall be served by municipal sewer and water. Securing all appropriate and adequate services is a condition precedent to approval of development in these areas. This land-use designation promotes the infilling of development and provides for concentration of development in the downtown and adjacent areas.”
The proposed project complies with the designation as it would include single family homes and accessory dwelling units that would be connected to the City’s sewer and water systems. Per the zoning code Single Family Homes are permitted by right (no use permit is required) and while the zoning code allows a granny unit with a Use Permit, state law does not allow local jurisdictions to require a Use Permit to add an ADU.
Therefore, no Use Permit is required.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – PARCEL SIZE
Lot Line Adjustment. The applicant proposes to adjust the lot lines to reconfigure the dimensions and orientation on four lots. The zoning code provides the minimum parcel size standards for new parcels within the UR zoning district. The Table below illustrates the parcel size standards in UR zoning and the project’s compliance with these standards:
TABLE 1: UR PARCEL SIZE STANDARDS
Minimum
Width
Maximum
Depth
Minimum Lot
Size
Compliance
UR Parcel
Size
Standards
60 feet 180 feet or 3
times the width
8,625 SF
Lot 1 94 feet 100 feet 11,139 SF Yes
Lot 2 85 feet 196 feet 17,436 SF Yes
Lot 3 94 feet 167 feet 14,261 SF Yes
Lot 4 262 feet 137 feet 25,213 SF Yes
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The proposed lot line adjustment complies with all of the City’s zoning and subdivision requirements in Urban Residential regarding the lot width, depth and parcel size.
Site Access. Per section § 18.25.080 “Access to public road”. All new lots are required to have 25 feet of frontage to a public road or a public easement of at least 25 feet wide.
All lots created subsequent to the adoption of these regulations shall have 25 feet of frontage on a public road, or 25 feet of frontage on a public easement at least 25 feet wide from the lot to a public road. Lots existing on the effective date of these regulations not having such access to a road may be used for the purposes provided in these regulations if a use permit is first obtained incorporating such conditions as the planning commission deems necessary to ensure sufficient access to a public road.
As proposed, the project does not include 25 feet of frontage on a public road but it does include a non-exclusive public road easement of 25 feet (20 feet for the road and 5 feet for the sidewalk). Therefore, the project complies with the minimum access requirements.
Additionally, the City of Point Arena “Streets, Roads & Driveway Standards” includes driveway standards for subdivisions, with which the project must comply. In the Streets, Roads & Driveway Standards this road qualifies as a cul-de-sac street (page 2) the definition is included below:
“Cul-de-sac street” shall have the primary purpose of serving abutting land use and connecting to the nearest minor street or collector street. It is not intended to pass traffic through to another street and is a local street with only one outlet.
The minimum standards for a cul-de-sac street (Table 1VA page 5) are as follows:
Cul-de-sac Minimum standards Project Conformance
Width - 10 feet per travel lane with a
required curb lane width of 2 feet
10 foot travel lanes, no
curb lane on the east
side.
No, see special
condition 1
Radius - a curb radius of 43 feet (the
angle of the driveway as it curves
through the property).
43 feet Yes
Length - The maximum length of a culde-sac street is 500 feet.429 feet Yes Sidewalk width – 4 to 6 feet
Sidewalk easement – to back of sidewalk
5 feet
5 feet
No, see Special
Condition1
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Public Utility Easement – 5 feet in back
of property line or as required. The City
Engineer determined that a 3 foot wide
utility easement is sufficient.
3 feet on either side of
the road for 6 feet total
Yes as
determined by
City Engineer.
The proposed project includes sidewalk improvements on only one side of the new proposed cul-de-sac road. The City’s street standards require sidewalks on both sides of the road. Given that the road is not a through-road and traffic would be light and slow, the sidewalks on the east of the road may not be necessary from a safety perspective.
Special Condition 1: Parcel descriptions shall be submitted to the City Planner for review and approval prior to recordation by the Mendocino County Recorder. These new deeds, along with the below described maintenance agreements, shall be recorded prior to issuance of any building permits.
Required documentation includes:
a. Full description of each new parcel, to be recorded as part of the deeds; b. Any indemnification clauses needed, which shall become a part of the recorded deeds.
c. Permanent driveway, drainage, and utility easement clearly illustrated on a plat accompanying the deeds as a permanent exhibit. The easement shall illustrate a two-foot-wide curb lane on both sides of the road, a five-foot wide sidewalk easement on the west side of the private road, and two three foot wide utility easements on either side of the road.
d. A statement on the deeds that clearly indicates that the parcels are subject to all the conditions of CDP 2025-3, in perpetuity.
e. Permanent maintenance agreements between parcels for the maintenance of the private road, to be recorded prior to submittal of any building permit. f. Reference to all relevant documents deemed necessary by the City Engineer, including, but not limited to locations of sewer, water, and drainage infrastructure, and private easements.
OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The project is consistent with the various applicable development standards of the UR zoning district as follows:
Requirement Conformance
Setbacks: front
20 feet; rear 15
feet; side 10 feet.
The project does not comply with setback requirements, as the project includes the establishment of a road easement. Setback are measured from the back of sidewalk, and both ADUs of parcels 2 and 4 are located too close to the back of
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the hammerhead turn around. Therefore, Special Condition 2 is required.
Height: 35 feet All existing and proposed buildings are less than the maximum height.
Minimum lot area:
8,625 SF
Complies, as the lot sizes range from 11,136 to 25,213 SF Minimum lot
width: 60 feet.
Complies, as all lots are much wider than 60 feet.
Sidewalks are
Required
See special condition 1 (above).
Special Condition 2: Prior to submittal of any Building Permit for Lot 4 and Lot 2, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan for the approval of the City Planner which relocates the ADU on Lot 2 such that it is 20 feet from the edge of the culde-sac sidewalk (the front yard) and the ADU on Lot 4 such that it is 10 feet from the edge of the road on the eastern side of the parcel (the side yard).
Fencing. No fencing is proposed for the project.
Special Condition 3: If fencing is constructed at a later date it shall comply with the City’s fencing requirements of section 18.25.110 which limit fence height to 4’ for front yards and 8’ for rear yards.
Parking Standards. The project is consistent with zoning code parking requirements.
Per Sec. 18.25.280 the project is required to provide two parking spaces for each primary unit and one parking space for each ADU. There is one parking space in each garage and a paved area adjacent to the garage that can serve as parking for an additional two cars space for each Single-Family Home, and one parking space in the garage and one paved space in front of the garage which can serve as sufficient parking for two cars for each ADU.
Landscaping and Screening (18.25.140). The Project application did not include a project landscaping plan. Special Condition 4 has been added.
Special Condition 4: Prior to submittal of any building permit applications for any of the parcels, the applicant shall submit a landscaping plan for said parcel that conforms with the requirements of 18.25.140 for the review and approval of the City Planner.
Site Development and Architectural Review (18.25.150): The proposed project is consistent with most relevant Site Development and Architectural Review requirements as follows:
• Siting Criteria 18.25.150 3. The project is not located in a scenic area.
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• Design Criteria 18.25.150 4 a & b. The project does not include alterations of natural landforms and is not adjacent to open space.
• Design Criteria 18.25.150 4h. The scale, bulk, orientation, architectural character of the proposed single family homes and ADUs are diminutive and are compatible with the rural, uncrowded, rustic, unsophisticated, small, casual, open character of the community.
• Design Criteria 18.25.150 4o. The lengths of the six on-site driveways are minimal.
• Land Division Criteria 18.25.150 4t. The project complies with these criteria as the Lot Line Adjustment would result in clustered buildings on short driveways.
The length of the access road cannot be minimized more.
The project does not comply with the following Site Development and Architectural Review requirements and special conditions have been added to achieve compliance. • Design Criteria 18.25.150 4 c. The applicant has not proposed building materials or colors for the project.
Special Condition 5: The applicant shall submit color swatches and material choices with the building permit application for approval by the City Planner. Selected colors shall be natural colors.
• Design Criteria 18.25.150 4f. The applicant has not proposed to install underground utility service connection. The Special Condition below is included to require that the utilities are undergrounded.
Special Condition 6: All project utilities shall be undergrounded. • Design Criteria 18.25.150 4k. The developments has not been planned to avoid removing trees. A stand of Monterey Pines would have to be removed to construct the SFH and the ADU on Lot 3. Therefore, the applicant will need to replace these trees on a 2 to 1 ratio. See special Condition below.
Special Condition 7: The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan that includes the replacement of all tree removed to accommodate new development on parcels 2, 3 and 4 on a 2 to 1 ratio. Native trees species, such as bishop pine and sargent cypress are preferred.
Additionally, the installation of the road has the potential to destabilize the large Monterey Cypress trees that are on the neighbor’s property line. The code requires that at least two trees be planted for every one removed. City Council can choose to require the Special Condition below:
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Special Condition 8: The applicant shall either: 1) relocate the road access 5 feet to the north along the south property line to avoid impacting the neighbor’s trees; or 2) submit a report by an arborist detailing that the installation of the road will not result in tree death.
PROJECT UTILITIES
The applicant proposes to retain an existing well and connect each property to the City water treatment system. Therefore, the project will require a backflow device to prohibit well water from flowing into the City’s water system. Special Condition 9 is included below. As noted above the project is required to underground all utilities and establish a 5 foot wide utility easement through all three parcels with new proposed development.
Special Condition 9. Prior to final of the building permit, the applicant shall install a backflow devise.
PUBLIC ACCESS
The City’s LCP does not identify any public access trail routes through these properties and none are required.
HAZARDS
Flooding: The property is located outside the 100-Year Flood Zone, according to the FEMA flood map (Flood Insurance Rate Map 060185-1740-G). Flood hazards are not anticipated to be an issue for this project.
Geology: The project is located in an area more than 100 feet from a bluff edge.
According to the General Plan’s Natural Hazards Map the project is not located on areas with steep slopes. The project will include grading and construction of new foundations and as such a soils report is required for the project.
Special Condition 10: The applicant shall submit a soils report prepared by a Civil Engineer as part of the building permit application. The engineering and construction shall comply with all requirements of the soils report.
Fire. The proposed project will not result in new fire risks as the project would be required to sprinkler all new residential buildings.
VISUAL RESOURCES
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The proposed project is not located within the City’s mapped viewshed, as depicted on the Point Arena Scenic Corridors map. Therefore, a visual analysis of the project is not required.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Section 18.25.220 provides standards for development to protect natural resources. This section includes regulations that prohibit/regulate new development (including vegetation removal) within or adjacent to environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHAs), and ESHA buffer zones are required between proposed development and identified ESHA.
The applicant submitted a Biological Survey Report, authored by Wynn Coastal Planning. The report identified an ESHA on a neighboring site which is within 100 feet of the proposed development. The ESHA is Coastal brambles (Rubus spectabilis - Rubus ursinus Shrubland Association) and illustrated in the figure below with the 50 foot and 100 buffer (red and yellow line).
“The study area is vegetated primarily with non-native invasive and ornamental plants. (Figure 4). Tall stands of planted Monterey cypress trees are present along the southern boundary of the parcels and along the eastern boundary primarily west of Windy Hollow Road, but also east of the road in some locations. The primary vegetation within the interior of the parcels is non-native grasses and forbs and overgrown landscaping plants. Two small stands of young Monterey pines are present near the center of the study area. No areas of vegetation within the boundaries of the parcel are dominated by native plants, with the exception of some small patches of California blackberry….At the southeast corner of the study area, on the opposite side of the road from the subject parcels, is a patch of coastal brambles that is dominated by shrubby native plants that was determined to have the potential to support Point Arena mountain beaver, although it is somewhat isolated from other potential habitat.” Special Status Wildlife Species
Per the Biological Survey Report the site has been reviewed for the presence of Point Arena Mountain Beaver, nesting birds, northwestern pond turtle, Western Bumblebee, Obscure bumblebee Behren's silverspot butterfly, lotis blue butterfly, and California redlegged frog. However, no special-status wildlife was observed during the field biological surveys but suitable habitat for special status wildlife species above was identified.
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The project was designed to avoid all
presumed special status resources by
greater than 100ft. The proposed
development is not expected to have
any significant negative impact on any
of the special status natural resources
present.
The biological report includes a number
of protective measures to ensure that no
resources are impacted by the project
and these are included in the Special
Condition below.
Special Condition 11: The
applicant shall comply with the
following:
a) Birds. If vegetation removal
occurs during the bird
breeding season (February to
August), a pre-construction
bird survey is recommended
within 14 days of the onset of
vegetation removal or
construction to ensure that no
nesting birds will be disturbed
during development. No
nesting bird surveys are recommended if activity occurs in the nonbreeding season (September to January). If active native bird nests are observed, no vegetation removal or construction activities with the potential to disrupt nesting shall occur within a 100-foot exclusion zone. These exclusion zones may vary depending on species, habitat and level of disturbance. The exclusion zone shall remain in place around the active nest until all young are no longer dependent upon the nest. b) Bats. To minimize impacts on bats, construction may only occur during daylight hours to limit disturbing construction noise and minimize artificial lights. Pre-construction bat surveys should be performed by a qualified biologist 14 days prior to the onset of development activities, unless trees are removed between November 1 and August 31.
c) Amphibians. Prior to the start of construction, a biologist shall train project contractors in the identification of the frogs and salamanders that occur along the Mendocino County coast. Workers will be trained to differentiate between special status and common species and instructed on actions and communications required to be conducted in the event that special status STAFF REPORT CDP 2025-03, Boundary Line Adjustment 2025-01 December 16, 2025
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amphibians are observed during construction. During ground disturbing activities, construction crews will begin each day with a visual search around the staging and impact area to detect the presence of amphibians.
During construction and debris removal, any wood stockpiles shall be moved carefully by hand in order to avoid accidental crushing or other damage to amphibians.
d) Native Landscaping. Within 100’ of the Sensitive Natural Community (coastal brambles, as identified during the biological surveys and described in the biological report), all proposed landscaping shall be comprised of locally, appropriate native species within the buffer area.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
No cultural resources inventory was conducted for this infill site. The following Special Conditions are required.
Special Condition 12. Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources. If previously unidentified cultural resources are encountered during project implementation, avoid altering the materials and their stratigraphic context. A qualified professional archaeologist shall be contacted to evaluate the situation.
Project personnel should not collect cultural resources. Prehistoric resources include, but are not limited to, chert or obsidian flakes, projectile points, mortars, pestles, and dark friable soil containing shell and bone dietary debris, heataffected rock, or human burials. Historic resources include stone or abode foundations or walls; structures and remains with square nails; and refuse deposits or bottle dumps, often located in old wells or privies.
Special Condition 13. Encountering Native American Remains. Although unlikely, if human remains are encountered, all work must stop in the immediate vicinity of the discovered remains and the County Coroner and a qualified archaeologist must be notified immediately so that an evaluation can be performed. If the remains are deemed to be Native American and prehistoric, the Native American Heritage Commission must be contacted by the Coroner so that a “Most Likely Descendant” can be designated and further recommendations regarding treatment of the remains is provided.
Staff Report prepared by:
________________________________ _Sep 2, 2025_______________ Marie Jones, City Planner Date
ATTACHMENTS
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1. Resolution of the Point Arena City Council
2. Location Map
3. Site Plan
4. Project Elevations & Floor Plans
5. Site Photos
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21
RESOLUTION OF THE POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL APPROVING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (2025-3) to:
1) Complete a Lot Line Adjustment to create a more even distribution of acreage and to achieve correct rear yard setback from property line to existing accessory structure on 405 Main Street/Lot 1 as follows:
• Lot 1 = 027-092-03 will change from 0.16 acre to 0.25 acre • Lot 2 = 027-092-04 will change from 0.11 acre to 0.40 acre • Lot 3 = 027-092-22 will change from 0.45 acre to 0.33 acre • Lot 4 = 027-092-24 will change from 0.83 acre to 0.57 acre 2) Construct one 361 sq ft single family residence and one 361 sq ft accessory dwelling unit and two detached 320 sq ft detached garages (one for each dwelling unit) on each of Lots 2, 3 and 4. The project also proposes to construct a private street, driveways and parking; and connect all three undeveloped lots to City utilities.
WHEREAS, Klaus Kernback & Phillip Starshak (“Applicant”) submitted an application for:
Coastal Development Permit 2025-3 to complete a 4 parcel lot line adjustment and construct three single-family residences and three accessory dwelling units and associated garages at 405 & 395 N Main Street; and
WHEREAS, 405 & 395 N Main Street, Point Arena, California (Assessor Parcel Numbers:
(027-092-03, 027-092-04, 027-092-22 & 027-092-24) is in the Urban Residential (UR) zoning district and no changes to the site’s current zoning designation are proposed under the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project is subject to the Point Arena General Plan and zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State guidelines and City environmental regulations, require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and WHEREAS, staff determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA and Title 14, California Code of Regulations, per Class 4, Section 15303 new construction of small structures (a, d, e): 15315 Minor Land Divisions and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, a public hearing was held by the City Council to receive comments on the project in accordance with the provisions of the Point Arena Zoning Ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Point Arena City Council, based on the entirety of the record before it, which includes without limitation, CEQA, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations §15000, et
seq.; the Point Arena General Plan; the Point Arena zoning code; the Project applications; all site plans, and all reports and public testimony submitted as part of the City Council meeting of December 16, 2025 and City Council deliberations; and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the City Council of the City of Point Arena does hereby make the following findings and determinations:
Section 1. General Findings
1. The Project is also subject to the following general findings and determinations, based on analysis and testimony presented at the December 16, 2025 hearing, incorporated herein:
2. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution;
3. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the Planning Department;
4. The proposed project is consistent with the purpose and intent of the zoning district, as well as all other provisions of the General Plan, the Zoning Code and the Certified LCP;
5. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity;
6. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access and public services and utilities (e.g., fire protection, police protection, potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.), to ensure that the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed would not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or be materially injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located.
Section 2. Findings for approval of a Coastal Development Permit
1. The proposed development as described in the application and accompanying materials, if constructed as modified by any conditions of approval, is in conformity with the city of Point Arena’s certified local coastal program, will not adversely affect coastal resources; and
2. Feasible mitigation measures and/or alternatives have been incorporated to substantially lessen any significant adverse effects of the development on the environment and will not have any significant adverse impacts on the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
3. The proposed use is consistent with the purposes of the zone in which the site is located; and
4. The proposed development is in conformance with the City of Point Arena’s general plan; and
5. The project, as proposed, will have no significant adverse scenic or visual impacts due to project design, location on the site or other reasons; and
6. The project, as conditioned, will not have significant adverse scenic or visual impacts due to required project modifications, landscaping or other conditions; and
7. The project, as proposed or as conditioned, is the least environmentally damaging alternative;
8. The proposed location of the use and conditions under which it may be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
9. Services, including, but not limited to, water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste, and public roadway capacity have been considered and are adequate to serve the proposed development.
Findings for Development Located within ESHA and ESHA Buffers Sec. 5.22
1. The proposed development has been sited, designed and conditioned to prevent significant impacts to the habitat values, functional capacity, and species diversity of the adjacent riparian habitat area, and
2. The proposed development is compatible with the continuance of such habitat areas; and
3. Soils and vegetation removal and disturbances shall be minimized; and
4. Non-native vegetation shall not be planted except for the continuance of existing agricultural practices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Point Arena City Council does hereby approve the Coastal Development Permit (2025-3) to allow:
A Lot Line Adjustment as follows:
• Lot 1 = 027-092-03 will change from 0.16 acre to 0.25 acre • Lot 2 = 027-092-04 will change from 0.11 acre to 0.40 acre • Lot 3 = 027-092-22 will change from 0.45 acre to 0.33 acre • Lot 4 = 027-092-24 will change from 0.83 acre to 0.57 acre Construction of one 361 sq ft single family residence and one 361 sq ft accessory dwelling unit and two detached 320 sq ft detached garages (one for each dwelling unit) on each of Lots 2, 3 and 4. Construction of a private street, driveways and parking; and connection of all three undeveloped lots to City utilities. This permit is subject to the following standard and special conditions:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
a) Parcel descriptions shall be submitted to the City Planner for review and approval prior to recordation by the Mendocino County Recorder. These new deeds, along with the below described maintenance agreements, shall be recorded prior to issuance of any building permits. Required documentation includes:
b) Full description of each new parcel, to be recorded as part of the deeds; c) Any indemnification clauses needed, which shall become a part of the recorded deeds.
d) Permanent driveway, drainage, and utility easement clearly illustrated on a plat
accompanying the deeds as a permanent exhibit. The easement shall illustrate a twofoot-wide curb lane on both sides of the road, a five-foot wide sidewalk easement on the west side of the private road, and two three foot wide utility easements on either side of the road.
e) A statement on the deeds that clearly indicates that the parcels are subject to all the conditions of CDP 2025-3, in perpetuity.
f) Permanent maintenance agreements between parcels for the maintenance of the private road, to be recorded prior to submittal of any building permit. g) Reference to all relevant documents deemed necessary by the City Engineer, including, but not limited to locations of sewer, water, and drainage infrastructure, and private easements.
2. Prior to submittal of any Building Permit for Lot 4 and Lot 2, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan for the approval of the City Planner which relocates the ADU on Lot 2 such that it is 20 feet from the back of the cul-de-sac sidewalk (the side yard) and the ADU on Lot 4 such that it is 10 feet from the back of the road on the eastern side of the parcel (the side yard).
3. If fencing is constructed at a later date it shall comply with the City’s fencing requirements of section 18.25.110 which limit fence height to 4’ for front yards and 8’ for rear yards.
4. Prior to submittal of any building permit applications for any of the parcels, the applicant shall submit a landscaping plan for said parcel that conforms with the requirements of 18.25.140 for the review and approval of the City Planner.
5. The applicant shall submit color swatches and material choices with the building permit application for approval by the City Planner. Selected colors shall be natural colors.
6. All project utilities shall be undergrounded.
7. The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan that includes the replacement of all tree removed to accommodate new development on parcels 2, 3 and 4 on a 2 to 1 ratio. Native trees species, such as bishop pine and sargent cypress are preferred.
8. The applicant shall either: 1) relocate the road access 5 feet to the north along the south property line to avoid impacting the neighbor’s trees; or 2) submit a report by an arborist detailing that the installation of the road will not result in tree death.
9. Prior to final of the building permit, the applicant shall install a backflow device.
10.The applicant shall submit a soils report prepared by a Civil Engineer as part of the building permit application. The engineering and construction shall comply with all requirements of the soils report.
11.The applicant shall comply with the following:
a) Birds. If vegetation removal occurs during the bird breeding season (February to August), a pre-construction bird survey is recommended within 14 days of the onset of vegetation removal or construction to ensure that no nesting birds will be disturbed during development. No nesting bird surveys are recommended if activity occurs in the non-breeding season (September to January). If active native bird nests are observed, no vegetation removal or construction activities with the potential to disrupt nesting shall occur within a 100-foot exclusion zone. These exclusion zones may vary depending on
species, habitat and level of disturbance. The exclusion zone shall remain in place around the active nest until all young are no longer dependent upon the nest. b) Bats. To minimize impacts on bats, construction may only occur during daylight hours to limit disturbing construction noise and minimize artificial lights. Pre-construction bat surveys should be performed by a qualified biologist 14 days prior to the onset of development activities, unless trees are removed between November 1 and August 31. c) Amphibians. Prior to the start of construction, a biologist shall train project contractors in the identification of the frogs and salamanders that occur along the Mendocino County coast. Workers will be trained to differentiate between special status and common species and instructed on actions and communications required to be conducted in the event that special status amphibians are observed during construction.
During ground disturbing activities, construction crews will begin each day with a visual search around the staging and impact area to detect the presence of amphibians.
During construction and debris removal, any wood stockpiles shall be moved carefully by hand in order to avoid accidental crushing or other damage to amphibians. d) Native Landscaping. Within 100’ of the Sensitive Natural Community (coastal brambles, as identified during the biological surveys and described in the biological report), all proposed landscaping shall be comprised of locally, appropriate native species within the buffer area.
12.Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources. If previously unidentified cultural resources are encountered during project implementation, avoid altering the materials and their stratigraphic context. A qualified professional archaeologist shall be contacted to evaluate the situation. Project personnel should not collect cultural resources. Prehistoric resources include, but are not limited to, chert or obsidian flakes, projectile points, mortars, pestles, and dark friable soil containing shell and bone dietary debris, heat-affected rock, or human burials. Historic resources include stone or adobe foundations or walls; structures and remains with square nails; and refuse deposits or bottle dumps, often located in old wells or privies.
13.Encountering Native American Remains. Although unlikely, if human remains are encountered, all work must stop in the immediate vicinity of the discovered remains and the County Coroner and a qualified archaeologist must be notified immediately so that an evaluation can be performed. If the remains are deemed to be Native American and prehistoric, the Native American Heritage Commission must be contacted by the Coroner so that a “Most Likely Descendant” can be designated and further recommendations regarding treatment of the remains is provided.
STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. This action shall become final on the date of approval. No appeal periods apply. The permit shall expire and become null and void at the expiration of two years after the effective date, except where construction and use of the property in reliance on such permit has been initiated prior to its expiration.
To remain valid, progress towards completion of the project must be continuous. The applicant has sole responsibility for renewing this application before the expiration date.
The City will not provide a notice prior to the expiration date.
2. The use and occupancy of the premises shall be established and maintained in conformance with the provisions of Title 18 of the Point Arena Municipal Code.
3. The application, along with supplemental exhibits and related material, shall be considered elements of this permit, and that compliance therewith is mandatory, unless an amendment has been approved by the City of Point Arena Planning Commission or its successor agency.
4. This permit shall be subject to the securing of all necessary permits for the proposed development from City, State and Federal agencies having jurisdiction.
5. The applicant shall secure all required building permits for the proposed project as required by the Building Inspection Division of the Mendocino County Department of Planning and Building Services.
6. This permit shall be subject to revocation or modification upon a finding of any one or more of the following:
a. The permit was obtained or extended by fraud.
b. One or more of the conditions upon which the permit was granted have been violated. c. The use for which the permit was granted is conducted so as to be detrimental to the public health, welfare or safety, or to be a nuisance.
d. A final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction has declared one or more conditions to be void or ineffective or has enjoined or otherwise prohibited the enforcement or operation of one or more such conditions.
7. This permit is issued without a legal determination having been made upon the number, size or shape of parcels encompassed within the permit described boundaries. Should, at any time, a legal determination be made that the number, size or shape of parcels within the permit described boundaries are different than that which is legally required by this permit, this permit shall become null and void.
8. A two-year limitation applies to all coastal development, variance, conditional use, design review, planned residential development, or comprehensive development plan permits. If development has not commenced within two years from the granting of a permit, the permit shall be void, except where construction and/or use of the property in reliance on such permit has been initiated prior to its expiration. To remain valid, progress toward completion of the project must be continuous. On or before the date of expiration of a coastal development permit, variance, conditional use permit, design review, planned residential development, or comprehensive development plan, the person holding the permit shall apply for a renewal of said permit if the use is to be continued beyond the date of expiration or the development cannot be initiated prior to expiration. A renewal could be processed under Administrative review by the City, on a cost-recovery basis, for a renewal period of two years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED The foregoing Resolution No. 2024-21 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Point Arena City Council on the 16th day of ___ 2025 by the following vote: Motion by _______, Seconded by ________.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Barbara Burkey
Mayor
ATTEST:
Paul Andersen
City Clerk
Parcel Locations
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0 0.2 0.4 Miles
Map created 1/13/2022
Asa B. Spade
CLIENT: Kernbach
APN: 027-092-03, -04, -22, -24
ADDRESS: 405 & 395 Main St
Point Arena, CA
Subject Parcels
C
MAIN STREET L CL L C NW COR LOT 4 BLK 7 L CL WINDY HOLLOW ROAD MAIN STREET C CL W W W W 333.46' 58.02' 69.07' 281.51' 100.00' 100.00' 100.00'
50.00' 70.00' 75.00'
70.00' 50.00' 41.20' 17.80' E CL 60' COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY 25.74' 145.05' 202.53'
33.00' 20' PER MC.2, DR. 10, PG. 6 M.C.R. 60' COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY PER MC.2, DR. 10, PG. 6 M.C.R. CL 26' NON-EXCLUSIVE PUBLIC UTILITY AND ROAD EASEMENT 281.51' 100.00'
75.00' 333.45'
262.36'
167.23' 95.13' 196.15' 137.30' 22' NON-EXCLUSIVE PUBLIC UTILITY 15' 11' 60' 23' 11' 11' AND ROAD EASEMENT 0' 50' 100' 150'
26.02' 195.28'
94.00' 18.50'
58.98' 77.87' 117.41'
94.00' 94.06' 33.02' 20.00' 281.51'
10.00' 15.13'
195.00' NW COR LOT 4 BLK 7 WINDY HOLLOW ROAD NO SCALE (707) 964-2537 FORT BRAGG, CA 95437 703 N. MAIN STREET MAP PREPARED BY: WYNN COASTAL PLANNING & BIOLOGY VICINITY MAP JULY, 2025 MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA OWNERS: AP# 027-292-03 027-292-04 027-292-22 027-292-24 EXISTING PROPOSED OF PROPOSED BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT OF A.P. NO.'S 027-292-03, 04, 22 & 24 BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7 IN THE TOWN OF POINT ARENA SE 14 OF THE SE 14 OF SECTION 12 TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH RANGE 17 WEST, M.D.B.M. AGENT: OWNERS: KLAUS KERNBACH 151 PERSIMMON DR. VALLEJO, CA 94589 &PHIL STARSHAK PO BOX 214 DAVENPORT, CA 95017 (707) 964-2537 FORT BRAGG, CA 95437 703 N. MAIN STREET WYNN COASTAL PLANNING & BIOLOGY 0' 20' 40' 60'
Lands of Kernbach - StarshakBlock 7 of the City of Point ArenaPortion of Section 12, Township 12 North,Range 17 West, Mount Diablo MeridianMendocino County, CA General Notes
Zoning District: Urban Residential
Highly Scenic Area: NoProposed Land Use: BLA; SFRs; ADUs Appealable to Coastal Commission: BLA = Yes; Dwellings = No Entitlement Permit Type: CDP
Yard Setbacks: 20' front, 15' rear & 10' sides
Height Limit: 35'Environmental Constraints: Yes, ESHAPotential Geologic Hazards: NoLandscaping: No Water Source: Existing Well; All lots will connect to PAWWWastewater Disposal: All lots will connect to City of Point Arena Sewer Lot Coverage Tabulation Gross Site Area:
Gross Site Area:
AP #027-092-03: 0.16 ac (7,000.00 sf)AP #027-092-04: 0.11 ac (5,000.00 sf)AP #027-092-22: 0.45 ac (19,777.99 sf)AP #027-092-24: 0.83 ac (36,273.12 sf) Maximum allowable lot coverage: n/aLot Coverage:
AP #027-092-03:
(E) SFR: 1,485 sf(E) Garage/Detached Bedroom: 650 sf(E) Deck: 25 sf(E) Concrete Slab: 1,656 sf Total Building Footprint: 3,816 sf
AP #027-092-04:
(E) Garage/Detached Bedroom: 243 sf(E) Concrete Slab: 471 sf Total Building Footprint: 714 sf
AP #027-092-22:
(E) Workshop/Studio: 86 sf(E) Concrete Slab: 133 sf
Total Building Footprint: 219 sf
Sensitive Resources:
Legend Type Distance from Development
Berry brambles 266'
LEGEND:
(E) CONCRETE
50' BUFFER
100' BUFFER
(E) FENCE(E) WATER LINE(E) ELECTRICAL LINE
TREE LINE
50' B100' B
x x x
AP #027-092-03
0.16 ACRES
AP #027-092-04
0.11 ACRES
AP #027-092-22
0.45 ACRES
AP #027-092-24
0.83 ACRES
30'
30'
W
(E) WELL
E
(E) PG&E METER
EXISTING SITE PLAN 1 : 20 1
395 & 405 Main Street
Point Arena, CA 95468
Kernbach - Starshak
SHEET
1 REVISION BY DATE APN: 027-092-03-00,
-04-00, -22-00
& -24-00
DRAWN BY: TH
SCALE: AS SHOWN
APPROVED BY:
OF 2 SHEETS
DATE: 7/21/2025
Design review, not meant
for construction.
Base on a map prepared by:
Mendocino Surveyors, Inc.
P.O. Box 1162
Mendocino, California 95460
Phone: (707) 937-9900
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.mendocinosurveyor.com
30'
30'
LOT 3
14,261.70 SF
LOT 4
25,213.48 SF
LOT 2
17,436.68 SF
LEGEND:
(E) CONCRETE(P) CONCRETE(P) ASPHALT(P) WATER LINE(P) SEWER LINE 50' BUFFER
100' BUFFER
#' YARD SETBACK
50' B100' B
#' 0' 20' 40' 60'
Lands of Kernbach - StarshakBlock 7 of the City of Point ArenaPortion of Section 12, Township 12 North, Range 17 West, Mount Diablo Meridian
Mendocino County, CA
General Notes
Zoning District: Urban Residential
Highly Scenic Area: No
Proposed Land Use: BLA; SFRs; ADUs
Appealable to Coastal Commission: BLA = Yes; Dwellings = No Entitlement Permit Type: CDP
Yard Setbacks: 20' front, 15' rear & 10' sides
Height Limit: 35'Environmental Constraints: Yes, ESHA
Potential Geologic Hazards: NoLandscaping: No
Water Source: Existing Well; All lots will connect to PAWWWastewater Disposal: All lots will connect to City of Point Arena Sewer Lot Coverage Tabulation Gross Site Area:
Gross Site Area:
Lot 1: 0.26 ac (11,139.29 sf)Lot 2: 0.40 ac (17,436.68 sf)Lot 3: 0.33 ac (14,261.70 sf)Lot 4: 0.58 ac (25,213.48 sf)Maximum allowable lot coverage: n/aLot Coverage:Lot 1:
(E) SFR: 1,485 sf(E) Garage/Detached Bedroom: 979 sf(E) Deck: 25 sf(E) Concrete: 2,260 sf Total Building Footprint: 4,749 sf
Lot 2:
(P) SFR: 361 sf(P) Attached Garage: 320 sf(P) ADU: 361 sf(P) Attached Garage: 320 sf(P) Pump House: 16 sf(P) Concrete Walkways: 1,135 sf Total Building Footprint: 2,513 sf
Lot 3:
(P) SFR: 361 sf(P) Attached Garage: 320 sf(P) ADU: 361 sf(P) Attached Garage: 320 sf(P) Concrete Walkways: 389 sf Total Building Footprint: 1,751 sf
Lot 4:
(P) SFR: 361 sf(P) Attached Garage: 320 sf(P) ADU: 361 sf(P) Attached Garage: 320 sf(P) Concrete Walkways: 184 sf Total Building Footprint: 1,546 sfTotal Lot Coverage (Footprint): 9,420 sf (P) Driveway & Parking: 13,106 sf
Total Driveway & Parking: 13,106 sf
Sensitive Resources:
Legend Type Distance from Development
Berry brambles
(E) WELL
ADU
ADU
Garage
SFR
(P) NON-EXCLUSIVE PUBLIC
UTILITY AND ROAD EASEMENT
Garage
Garage
R = 50'
SFR
Garage
W
W
S
(P) CONNECTION TO WATER
& WASTEWATER TBD (P) PUMP HOUSE 4'x4'
PROPOSED SITE PLAN w/ ADJUSTED BOUNDARY LINES 1 : 20 1
395 & 405 Main Street
Point Arena, CA 95468
Kernbach - Starshak
SHEET
2 REVISION BY DATE APN: 027-092-03-00,
-04-00, -22-00
& -24-00
DRAWN BY: TH
SCALE: AS SHOWN
APPROVED BY:
OF 2 SHEETS
DATE: 7/21/2025
Design review, not meant
for construction.
Base on a map prepared by:
Mendocino Surveyors, Inc.
P.O. Box 1162
Mendocino, California 95460
Phone: (707) 937-9900
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.mendocinosurveyor.com
SFRs SIDING TRIM DOORS WINDOW FRAMES LIGHTING ROOFING ADUs SIDING TRIM DOORS WINDOW FRAMES LIGHTING ROOFING GARAGES TO MATCH NEARBY SFR OR ADU SIDING TRIM DOORS WINDOW FRAMES LIGHTING ROOFING MATERIALS BM WEDGEWOOD GRAY COLORS GALVANIZED STEEL MATERIALS COLORS BM WHITE DOVE BM WHITE DOVE WHITE MATTE BLACK GRAY BM WEDGEWOOD GRAY BM WHITE DOVE BM PALE OAK WHITE MATTE BLACK GRAY WOOD COMPOSITE SOLID CORE FIBERGLASS DUAL PANE VINYL SHIELDED DOWNCAST LIGHTING COMPOSITE ROOF SHINGLE GALVANIZED STEEL WOOD COMPOSITE SOLID CORE FIBERGLASS DUAL PANE VINYL SHIELDED DOWNCAST LIGHTING COMPOSITE ROOF SHINGLE MATERIALS COLORS BM WHITE DOVE OR WEDGEWOOD GRAY BM WHITE DOVE BM WEDGEWOOD GRAY OR PALE OAK WHITE MATTE BLACK GRAY LP SMARTSIDE HARDI TRIM PLYWOOD & HARDI TRIM DUAL PANE VINYL SHIELDED DOWNCAST LIGHTING COMPOSITE ROOF SHINGLE SHEETA1
REVISION BY DATE
DRAWN BY: TH
SCALE: AS SHOWN OF 1 SHEETS GARAGE- FLOOR PLAN 2 14" =1'-0" STANDARD DOWNCAST & SHEILDED EXTERIOR LIGHT DETAIL 395 & 405 Main Street
Point Arena, CA 95468
Kernbach - Starshak
APN: 027-092-03-00,
-04-00, -22-00
& -24-00
DATE: 7/21/2025 SFR/ADU- FLOOR PLAN 1 14" =1'-0" FRONT ELEVATION 3 14" =1'-0" LEFT ELEVATION 4 14" =1'-0" RIGHT ELEVATION 8 1 REAR ELEVATION 7 4" =1'-0" 14" =1'-0" FRONT ELEV. 5 14" =1'-0" LEFT ELEV. 6 14" =1'-0" RIGHT ELEV. 10 1 REAR ELEV. 9 4" =1'-0" 14" =1'-0" SFR, ADU & Garage
Floor Plans & Elevations
Attachment 6 - Site Photos
Existing House
Cypress Trees on southern boarder of parcel
View of parcel from Windy Hollow Road.
On site view of parcel from south parcel line.
CITY OF POINT ARENA
451 School Street
P.O. Box 67
Point Arena CA 95468
(707) 882-2122
https://pointarena.ca.gov/
Mayor Anna Barbara Burkey
Vice-Mayor Dan Doyle
Councilmember Anna Dobbins
Councilmember Jim Koogle
Councilmember Jeff Hansen
Molly Haviland, City Manager
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing via teleconference on December 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:
Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:
CASE: CDP# 2025-03
DATE FILED: July 25, 2025
OWNER: Klaus Kernbach, Phillip Starshak
APPLICANTS: Klaus Kernbach, Phillip Starshak
AGENTS: Meghan Durbin, Wynn Coastal Planning & Biology
ZONING: Urban Residential (UR)
REQUEST: A Lot Line Adjustment to change 4 lots as follows:
• Lot 1 (027-092-03) from 0.16 acre to 0.25 acre
• Lot 2 (027-092-04) from 0.11 acre to 0.40 acre
• Lot 3 (027-092-22) from 0.45 acre to 0.33 acre
• Lot 4 (027-092-24) from 0.83 acre to 0.57 acre
On each of Lots 2, 3 and 4, construct one 361 sq ft single family residence and one 361 sq ft accessory dwelling unit ADU) and two 320 sq ft detached garages (one for each dwelling unit) for a total of three single family homes and three ADUs.
Construct a private street, driveways and parking; and connection of all three undeveloped lots to City utilities.
APN: 027-092-03, 027-092-04, 027-092-22 & 027-092-24
LOCATION: 405 & 395 N Main Street, Point Arena, CA
PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time. Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings. If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission.
Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.
For further information contact the City of Point Arena:
Mailing Address: PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468 City Hall Location: 451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468 Telephone: 707 882-2122
Website: https://pointarena.ca.gov/
Paul Andersen
City Clerk
Date: November 28, 2025