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OB Planning Board New Postal Mailing Address

By General Announcements

In an effort to reduce operating costs and support local business, the Ocean Beach Planning Board has a new postal mailing address, hosted by the OB Business Center. The new address is:

4876 Santa Monica Ave #133
San Diego CA 92107

This address will be used primarily for official mailings from the City of San Diego. For members of the public, the best way to contact the OB Planning Board is to attend our public meetings on the first Wednesday of each month (see Meetings for details).

 

OB Special Meeting on Short-Term Vacation Rentals, Monday 9/21

By Agendas-2015

The Ocean Beach Planning Board will convene a special meeting on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Beach Woman’s Club. The purpose is to discuss the City of San Diego’s draft regulations on Short-Term Vacation Rentals, which will be considered by the Planning Commission on September 22, and eventually by the City Council. (The draft regulations are attached to the agenda below.)

The Ocean Beach Town Council will be a co-participant in the meeting. Download the agenda and draft regulations below:

Meeting location:

Ocean Beach Woman’s Club
2160 Bacon St
Ocean Beach CA 92107
(map/directions)

All are welcome.

 

OB Planning Board Lends Support to Naming Park for Ruth Varney Held

By General Announcements

At its meeting on September 2, 2015, the Ocean Beach Planning Board voted to support the efforts of the Ocean Beach Community Development Corporation to name a portion of Ocean Beach Park (near Saratoga Avenue) for noted community volunteer Ruth Varney Held, as noted in the following letter:

More resolutions and letters by the Ocean Beach Planning Board can be found at oceanbeachplanning.org/resolutions.

 

 

OB Planning Board Special Meeting Agenda for September 16, 2015

By Agendas-2015

The Ocean Beach Planning Board will convene a special meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at 6 p.m. The purpose is to discuss and take action as necessary on a) bylaws revisions and b) a policy for deviations under the Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program. Download the agenda below:

Meeting location:

Ocean Beach Recreation Center
4726 Santa Monica Ave
Ocean Beach CA 92107
(map/directions)

All are welcome.

 

 

Coastal Commission Approves OB Community Plan; One Hurdle Remains

By Community Plan Update

The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the Ocean Beach Community Plan, with modifications, on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Members of community came out in force to show support, and the City of San Diego and the Coastal Commission were able to reach amicable compromises on most of their policy disagreements (see the Community Plan page for details).

However, some sticking points still remain between the City and the Coastal Commission, and before the new plan actually goes into effect, the San Diego City Council must decide whether to accept the Coastal Commission’s modified version of the Community Plan. It is possible that the plan could remain in its current state of “limbo” while the remaining points of contention are negotiated. City staff say they hope to bring the plan to the City Council in October.

Overall it was another successful day for Ocean Beach and the OB Community Plan, and we thank everyone who pitched in their support. Stay tuned for more updates as we cross the finish line.

 

Bus to Coastal Commission Hearing on OB Community Plan, Thu 8/13

By Community Plan Update

On Thursday, August 13, the California Coastal Commission will consider the Ocean Beach Community Plan at its meeting in Chula Vista. OB’s community groups have organized bus transportation for supporters. The first 40 people to show up will get a seat on the bus. The itinerary is below:

Bus Itinerary: Thursday, August 13, 2015

Departure: Ocean Beach to Chula Vista
Time: 10:00 am
Pick Up: OB Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego CA 92107
Drop Off: Chula Vista Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista CA 91910

Return: Chula Vista to Ocean Beach
Time: Approximately 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pick Up: Chula Vista Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista CA 91910
Drop Off: OB Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego CA 92107

If you are interested in riding the bus, please RSVP to communityplan@oceanbeachplanning.org. Bus riders are encouraged to pack a lunch.

The Coastal Commission’s larger hearing begins begins at 9am, but the Community Plan is item #22c on the agenda, so the actual time it will be heard is unknown.

The hearing location is:

Chula Vista Council Chambers
276 Fourth Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(map/directions)

Stay tuned for updates on the Coastal Commision hearing as they become available. Details on the OB Community Plan can be found at oceanbeachplanning.org/communityplan.

 

Come Support the OB Community Plan, Thurs 8/13!

By Community Plan Update

On Thursday, August 13, the California Coastal Commission will consider the Ocean Beach Community Plan at their meeting in Chula Vista. The larger hearing begins begins at 9am, but the Community Plan is item #22c on the agenda, so the actual time it will be heard is currently unknown.

OB’s community groups are in the early stages of organizing bus transportation to Chula Vista. If you would be interested in bus transportation, please email communityplan@oceanbeachplanning.org.

The hearing location is:

Chula Vista Council Chambers
276 Fourth Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(map/directions)

Stay tuned for updates on the Coastal Commision hearing as they become available. Details on the OB Community Plan can be found at oceanbeachplanning.org/communityplan.