Coastal permit appealed
The Malibu Planning Division received word March 7 that coastal development approval of an application for a 10,953-square-foot home on Sea View Drive was appealed by Malibu Park Homeowners Association President Marshall Thompson.
The project had received administrative approval, which meant that it was approved by the Planning Department without needing further approval by the Planning Commission. The item was placed on the commission’s agenda on March 7, only so the commission could receive and file the administrative approval. According to the Local Coastal Program, applications receiving administrative approval are appealed to the Planning Commission for a hearing. The commission’s decision can be further appealed to the City Council, and some projects can be put before the California Coastal Commission for a final decision.
At Monday’s meeting, the Planning Commission received and filed an administrative coastal development permit approval for an application to build a 16-foot by 40-foot swimming pool at a home on Pacific Coast Highway
Three dollars for gas!
Making national headlines on network television and various other news sources, the 76 Union station at the intersection of Corral Canyon Drive and Pacific Coast Highway was recently selling regular unleaded gasoline at $3.06 per gallon. The price has since decreased.
Be wary of rattlesnakes
The city of Malibu recently posted an emergency preparedness warning for rattlesnakes on its Web site. According to the Web site, rattlesnakes have recently been spotted in creek debris throughout the northern beach areas. These snakes pose obvious risks to residents and visitors alike. For information on snakebites and prevention, contact the American Red Cross at 213.739.5200.
Hasselquist goes out in style
On March 24, the Malibu Chamber of Commerce will be honoring outgoing president Chris Hasselquist and welcoming incoming president Christine Rodgerson at Granita Restaurant. Cocktails will start at 6:30 p.m. and the cost of the event is $75. Reservations are required. The incoming Board of Directors will also be welcomed at the event.
Lucky dogs
The city will hold a meeting at City Hall on April 11 at 4 p.m. regarding raising funds for recreational projects, including dog parks. All interested parties are invited to attend. The meeting will last only one hour.