Portola Station (41st & Portola) The building permit continues to move through the review process. The project proposes converting the existing auto garage and café (Cliff Café) into a full‑service restaurant with a bar, interior seating, a 238‑sq.-ft. patio, and a fire pit. The permit also includes construction of a second‑story one‑bedroom/one‑bath residential unit with two decks. Once the permit is issued, additional construction may begin.
Pleasure Point Plaza (former storage yard across from SUDA) This 1.2-acre project was initially permitted in 2019 for 33 rental units, including four lower-income units, along with commercial space. Save Pleasure Point (SPPt) endorsed this 2019 project. Currently it appears the project has been modified to include 50 rental units, still with only four lower-income units, but with reduced commercial space.
More detailed plans are expected by the end of January. SPPt is concerned about the project’s density relative to lot size and the reduction in setbacks – a key factor in avoiding overcrowding and ensuring adequate privacy, light, and air flow between buildings.
The Lumberyard (38th & Portola) This project is proposed as a three‑story development with 22 for-sale condominiums including four lower-income units and ground‑floor retail. The developer (Pietro) is reportedly making design adjustments; however, no revised plans have been resubmitted to date, and no Planning Commission hearing has been scheduled.
40 Moran Parcel (& East Cliff Drive) All trees were removed following a 2024 storm that caused significant damage to nearby properties. A newly installed fence along East Cliff Dr is currently outside this parcel’s lot line. We have contacted Parks staff to request it be located to the correct boundary.
There are also reports that only parallel parking may be allowed along this fence. Given that Moran’s parking lot frequently overflows, we have notified Parks that perpendicular parking is necessary to accommodate beachgoers. Reducing on‑street parking by roughly 50% would push traffic into nearby avenues—an unnecessary and negative impact on the neighborhood.
East Cliff Walking & Bike Path Major design changes are planned for 2026 to reduce congestion between pedestrians and bicyclists. County staff have been on site measuring and evaluating the area, though a construction start date has not yet been announced.
A sincere thank you to everyone helping maintain the flower beds and green spaces—your efforts are truly appreciated.
Save Pleasure Point Steering Committee (SPPt) Listed in alpha order: Jo Ann Allen, Kimber Blackburn, Patti Brady, Alyson Butler, Kevin Butler, Paige Gordon, Carin Hanna, Glenn Hanna, Lowell Marcus, Matt McMillan, Padi Romero, Deb Still, Jerry Still, Marika Strauss, Kevin Walter, Vanessa Young (All Pleasure Point residents and business owners)
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