Title
FIRE STATION NO. 1 AND BALBOA BRANCH LIBRARY LANDSCAPE CHANGES APPEAL (PA2025-0130)
Site Location: 100 East Balboa Boulevard
Recommendation
Summary:
An appeal of the Community Development Director’s July 3, 2025, decision to approve minor changes to Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. PA2024-0140. The proposed changes include replacement tree plantings to further support nesting birds, such as great blue herons. Additionally, the revised landscape changes will alter the parking layout and result in the loss of one surplus parking space. No alterations to the CDP’s approved floor area, height, or land use are being requested.
Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a de novo public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15302 under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2025-021 denying the appeal and affirming the Community Development Director’s approval for Staff Approval filed as PA2025-0130.