[SCE] Re. CCC Public Hearing Notice Update Jurisdiction maps

Tue Apr 22 20:29:26 PDT 2025

I sent my support on behalf of my organizations for this project to the CC email contact.

Larry

On Apr 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM, Rue <rmf at sonic.net> wrote:

Hallo All,
You may have received the California Coastal Commission’s Public Hearing Notice regarding Action on Sonoma County’s local coastal zone.  (see below inside the blue box)  There is a simple way to comment through link if you have concerns and/or questions.

As is often the case, the professionals at the Coastal Commission let us know what this entails - and frankly - I hope we all get the benefit of user friendly, accessible, up to date data sets on-line so we can interact effectively in many more arenas.  I think what Commission staff is doing is a terrific service.  Full disclosure:  I haven’t tried digging around in the website - but as described, it’s a huge step forward.  And all those who know me - know I love maps.

Thanks again to Luke Henningsen, Esther Essoudry, the Mapping Program Manager for the CCC, and Chris Ladan, a GIS Specialist on this project.  

An aside; If you feel moved to write a letter in support of the Coastal Commission - you know it is under attack. so support would be welcome.

The particulars as described are that the Sonoma "mapping update" on the CCC's May hearing agenda (item Th10a) has a very simple purpose: to update and digitize the existing certified maps and jurisdictional boundaries for Sonoma's coastal zone.

Luke explained that virtually nothing of substance is changing, other than the technology being used. Currently, County staff and CCC staff have to use old paper maps.  The update on the hearing agenda will use GIS/digitization technology to input the old paper maps into a digital system which will be much easier for CCC staff, County staff, and for the public to get accurate jurisdictional determinations quickly.  The update also incorporates the most up-to-date wetlands data from NWI (National Wetlands Inventory), which are currently not entirely reflected on the old paper maps.  I love this part.

This update will make it easier to identify sensitive coastal resources, such as streams and wetlands, which help to determine which projects are appealable to the CCC and get additional scrutiny as a result.  These digital mapping updates are generally initiated by CCC staff and require approval only by the Commission (but not by the local BoS, since virtually nothing is changing other than a technology upgrade).  CCC staff has worked with the County staff to ensure no mistakes were made, and I’m told that County staff are excited about getting access to the new system.

Take good care Everyone - the times we’re in are not a sprint.
Rue

IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Updated County of Sonoma Post LCP Certification Permit and Appeal Jurisdiction Map

 HEARING DATE AND LOCATION:

Public hearing and action on updated maps that depict areas within the County of Sonoma that are subject to the Commission’s permit and appeal jurisdiction.

ITEM NO: 10a

DATE: Thursday, May 8th, 2025

TIME: 9:00 AM

PLACE: Oceano Hotel & Spa
280 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

If you would like to submit comments or participate at the hearing, please see the Commission's hearing procedures <https://rqtulbdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001poYEUHIlrATgaswQ3TCuniHT5blo3nacCAg-RFRJAcqpPg7nf6UlxDNThXy42d7WarlEwNbeCNegGAdf89NkdCkl-bswmYIxVpH4iW_z9peEnPwsDnEd5Qazf49SmGvv-jnJx7v_ePRX79XcgXoJPzaV9Xjd2sjiCvreiSk45vro7fMxFOR6yxClo39c89tsVIJyCZG2GJjt7Y-BPWdK04UD9zkjzYcrtQ1NC3eTur9yMsug8G5m1w==&c=oNPWJVnhFMMsCwZ59F9kACfGvxRtXnEp5jehFNAJVYiyINYGtF8iXA==&ch=VHtXbUgS1kkeYww4-YqlhxJ3Tbsy4mykZoEzReUzO-4FJGFob8FGkw==>

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