PLANNING COMMISSION

CITY OF COSTA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda Monday, February 24, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 77 Fair Drive The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person. TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make arrangements. Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo 48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios. Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV (SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at youtube.com/costamesatv. Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish. Page 1 of 7 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda February 24, 2025 Zoom Webinar: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/96060379921?pwd=N2lvbzhJM2hWU3puZkk1T3VYTXhoQT09 Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting” Enter Webinar ID: 960 6037 9921 / Password: 595958 • If Zoom is not already installed on your computer, click “Download & Run Zoom” on the launch page and press “Run” when prompted by your browser. If Zoom has previously been installed on your computer, please allow a few moments for the application to launch automatically. • Select “Join Audio via Computer.” • The virtual conference room will open. If you receive a message reading, “Please wait for the host to start this meeting,” simply remain in the room until the meeting begins. • During the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” feature located in the participants ’ window and wait for city staff to announce your name and unmute your line when it is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed. Participate via telephone: Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 960 6037 9921 / Password: : 595958 During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to add yourself to the queue and wait for city staff to announce your name/phone number and press *6 to unmute your line when it is your turn to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise directed. 4. Additionally, members of the public who wish to make a written comment on a specific agenda item, may submit a written comment via email to the PCPublicComments@costamesaca.gov. Comments received by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be provided to the Commission, made available to the public, and will be part of the meeting record. 5. Please know that it is important for the City to allow public participation at this meeting. If you are unable to participate in the meeting via the processes set forth above, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 or cityclerk@costamesaca.gov and staff will attempt to accommodate you. While the City does not expect there to be any changes to the above process for participating in this meeting, if there is a change, the City will post the information as soon as possible to the City’s website. Page 2 of 7 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda February 24, 2025 Note that records submitted by the public will not be redacted in any way and will be posted online as submitted, including any personal contact information. 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Such documents will be posted on the city’s website and will be available at the City Clerk's office, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. All cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to conduct a phone conversation. Free Wi-Fi is available in the Council Chambers during the meetings. The network username available is: CM_Council. The password is: cmcouncil1953. As a LEED Gold Certified City, Costa Mesa is fully committed to environmental sustainability. A minimum number of hard copies of the agenda will be available in the Council Chambers. For your convenience, a binder of the entire agenda packet will be at the table in the foyer of the Council Chambers for viewing. Agendas and reports can be viewed on the City website at https://costamesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Assistive Listening headphones are available and can be checked out from the City Clerk. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II]. En conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), aparatos de asistencia están disponibles y podrán ser prestados notificando a la Secretaria Municipal. Si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta junta, comuníquese con la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225. Se pide dar notificación a la Ciudad por lo mínimo 48 horas de anticipación para garantizar accesibilidad razonable a la junta. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II]. Page 3 of 7 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda February 24, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. JEFFREY HARLAN CHAIR JON ZICH ANGELY ANDRADE VICE CHAIR PLANNING COMMISSIONER ROBERT DICKSON KAREN KLEPACK PLANNING COMMISSIONER PLANNING COMMISSIONER DAVID MARTINEZ JOHNNY ROJAS PLANNING COMMISSIONER PLANNING COMMISSIONER TARQUIN PREZIOSI SCOTT DRAPKIN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Comments are limited to three (3) minutes, or as otherwise directed. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted upon in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Planning Commission, staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. The public can make this request via email at PCPublicComments@costamesaca.gov and should include the item number to be addressed. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be discussed and voted upon immediately following Planning Commission action on the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Page 4 of 7 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda February 24, 2025 1. JULY 24, 2023 UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES 25-198 RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission approve the regular meeting minutes of July 24, 2023 Attachments: July 24, 2023 Unofficial Meeting Minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GIVE 25-195 FIRST READING TO AN ORDINANCE TO AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO CONFORM TO RECENT REVISIONS TO STATE LAW (CODE AMENDMENT PCTY-24-0002) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution to: 1. Find that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.174 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h), and 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving Code Amendment PCTY-24-0002, amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code (Zoning Code) pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units. Attachments: Agenda Report 1. Draft Resolution 2. Draft Ordinance 12725 3. Tracked Changes Ordinance (Exhibit A to Ordinance) 4. September 11, 2024 HCD Letter 5. October 10, 2024 Response Letter to HCD 6. Costa Mesa ADU Ordinance Letter - 27 Jan 2025 Page 5 of 7 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda February 24, 2025 2. APPEAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 25-196 DETERMINATION THAT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PA-21-23 TO ESTABLISH A CANNABIS STOREFRONT LOCATED AT 1687 ORANGE AVENUE (KING’S CREW) HAS EXPIRED RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution to: 1. Find that the appeal is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act per California Public Resources Code Section 15268; and 2. Uphold the Director of Development Services determination that Conditional Use Permit PA-21-23 has expired pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Sections 13-29(k)(2) and Conditional Use Permit Condition of Approval No. 2. Attachments: Agenda Report 1. Planning Commission Draft Resolution 2. Appeal Application 3. Notice of Expiration of CUP 4. Request for Continuation 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCUP-24-0011 FOR A RETAIL 25-197 CANNABIS STOREFRONT BUSINESS WITH DELIVERY (“GREEN MART”) LOCATED AT 1912 HARBOR BOULEVARD RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission: 1. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1) Existing Facilities; and 2. Approve Conditional Use Permit PCUP-24-0011 based on findings of fact and subject to the conditions of approval as contained in the Resolution. Attachments: Agenda Report 1. Planning Commission Draft Resolution 2. Applicant Letter 3. Aerial Map 4. Zoning Map 5. Site Photos 6. Project Plans OLD BUSINESS: NONE. NEW BUSINESS: NONE. Page 6 of 7 PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda February 24, 2025 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: 1. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Costa Mesa Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. APPEAL PROCEDURE: Unless otherwise indicated, the decision of the Planning Commission is final at 5:00 p.m., seven (7) days following the action, unless an affected party files an appeal to the City Council, or a member of City Council requests a review. Applications for appeals are available through the City Clerk’s Office; please call (714) 754-5225 for additional information. CONTACT CITY STAFF: 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Planning Division (714) 754-5245 planninginfo@costamesaca.gov Page 7 of 7