Application Number 251180 - Vacation Rental Remodel

Application Number 251180, managed by the Santa Cruz County Planning Division, involves the remodeling of a two-story dwelling located at 204 Beach Drive, Aptos, California. The scope of work includes the demolition of an existing wall, decking, and trellis on the second floor that are located outside the property line, followed by the remodeling of the residence to establish a new four-bedroom vacation rental. The project is classified under NAICS code 236118. The project has been granted a California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption under Categorical Exemption Class 1 for existing facilities. This exemption is based on the determination that the demolition will not result in a larger structure or modify more than 65 percent of the existing building, and the conversion to a vacation rental is considered equivalent to residential use with no significant environmental impacts. Primary coordination is handled by Planner Alexandra Corvello and applicant Richard Brereton.