WWW.LIVEINMARINA.COM WEEK OF AUG. 21 NEWSLETTER
New ADU Plans Released
Marina’s Accessory Dwelling Unit plans have been released and the Marina Planning Commission will review them Thursday. You can view the plans here. The meeting will take place in the City Council chambers at 6:30 p.m. You can also view the meeting through Zoom. Details are below.
In addition to a prevention of the new ADU rules, the commission will discuss a few issues in the Sea Haven and Dunes developments.
At the Dunes Development, the commission will consider approving a variance to develop rear yard retaining walls that are taller than normally allowed under Marina’s municipal code. Normally, the walls could only be 9-feet high, however, the developer is asking for a variance allowing walls up to over 13 feet high.
The change is deemed necessary because of some changes made to preserve trees and the variance is set for approval.
Over at Sea Haven, developers have asked for variances for setbacks on 15 properties. These are irregularly shaped lots and and builders want to increase the maximum front yard set back from 20 feet to 32 feet. The change is needed so that the houses can be configured with 20-feet parking pads that don’t block a fire lane.
You can view the meeting through Zoom at URL: HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/84287578704. Zoom Meeting Telephone Only Participation: 1-669-900-9128 – Webinar ID: 842 8757 8704
City Council Stuff
The Aug. 21 City Council meeting was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled Sept. 4. No agenda has been released yet and isn’t due for more than a week.
Imjin Parkway Update
Unfortunately, PG&E is behind in installing utility poles and that will delay work to reopen Preston Drive. Preston Drive now isn’t expected to be reopened until late September.
Homes for Sale
Several homes have come on the market this week. A home on Abrams Drive for $1,125,000; another on Telegraph Boulevard for $895,000 and a small, entry-level home on Eddy Street for $709,000. See them here.
POLICE REPORTS
Aug. 13
• A burglary/break-in reported on Seacrest Avenue
• Somebody was apparently arrested for DUI at the intersection of Beacon Drive and California Avenue, and it wasn’t their first offense, as they were also charged with a probation violation
Aug. 14
• Robbery reported on Vista Del Camino. A suspect was arrested after attempting to rob the Well Fargo bank downtown. Olson Elementary was temporarily locked down during the incident.
• Disorderly conduct on Del Monte Boulevard
• Petty theft on Reservation Road
Aug. 15
• Nothing of real note today
Aug. 16
• In addition to the usual shoplifting on General Stillwell Drive (possibly at Target?) there was an incident where police pulled a car over because it did not have a license plate, resulting in that charge, along with disorderly conduct, driving on a suspended license, failure to have proof of insurance and a probation violation
Aunt. 17
• Possession of a controlled substance near Dunes Drive and Dunes Court, and a probation violation.
• A DUI on 9th Street that resulted in a hit-and-run. The driver had a prior conviction as well
Aug. 18
• Near Reservation and Beach roads, an arrest for possession of a controlled substance, along with burglary tools. The suspect was also wanted on four warrants from other jurisdictions
• A DUI on Reservation Road
Aug. 19
• An arrest for threatening a crime with intent to terrorize on Cypress Avenue
Aug. 20
• Shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance on Beach Road