Planning Commission

October 21, 2026 Final

Agenda — 11 items

Consideration of Revisions to Planning Commission Rules of Procedure Relating to Quorums and Voting Thresholds.
DR 26317 (Pine Inn): 613 Lincoln Street and 325 Ocean Avenue (NE Corner of Monte Verde and Ocean)
UP 26173 (Sagin): Consideration of a Use Permit, UP 26173 (Sagin), to convert a portion of existing first floor office space to two apartments at a total site density of 33 dwelling units per acre at Villa Carmel located at 470 4th Avenue in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District. APN: 010-131-027-000 Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines and that none of the exceptions to the exemptions contained in section 15300.2 can be made in this case.
Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Consideration of the public review draft of the Objective Design and Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units. Proposed CEQA Action: Find the consideration of the Objective Design and Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units is not a project under CEQA as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378
Draft Residential Design Guidelines Update: Consideration of Local Coastal Program amendment for the draft Residential Design Guidelines Update and recommendations to City Council. Proposed CEQA Action: Find the consideration of the draft Residential Design Guidelines is not a project under CEQA as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378
DR 26317 (Pine Inn): Perform flatscape and landscaping work within the public right-of-way and property entries, including repaving existing sidewalks, replacing some planter walls with new antique brick paving, rebuilding steps to the main entrance in-kind, relocating some planter beds installing new plantings, removal of some trees, repairing some landscape walls, and repairing steel handrailing for the entire length of the Monte Verde sidewalk. Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines and that none of the exceptions to the exemptions contained in section 15300.2 can be made in this case.
Draft Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance: Consideration of a draft Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance. Proposed CEQA Action: Find the consideration of the draft Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance is not a project under CEQA as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378
DS 26268 (EW Real Estate LLC): Consideration of a Combined Concept and Final Design Study, DS 26268 (EW Real Estate LLC), and Coastal Development Permit for substantial alterations to a Single-family residence at 1311 Monte Verde Street located in the Single-family Residential (R-1) District. APN: 010-176-018-000 Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines and that none of the exceptions to the exemptions contained in section 15300.2 can be made in this case.
DR 25288 (Cypress Inn): Consideration of a Track 1 Design Review, DR 25288 (Cypress Inn), for exterior alterations and site improvements at the historic "La Ribera Hotel" located at 684 Lincoln Street in the Residential Commercial (RC) Zoning District and Downtown Conservation District (DC) Overlay. APN: 010-147-008-000. Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines and that none of the exceptions to the exemptions contained in section 15300.2 can be made in this case.
DS 24325 (A&C Properties): Consideration of a Track 1 Design Study Referral and Coastal Development Permit, DS 24325 (A&C Properties), for conversion of a carport, and site alterations located at 315 2nd Avenue in the Single-family Residential (R-1) District, Archaeological Significance (AS) Overlay District, and Beach and Riparian (BR) Overlay District. APN: 009-122-008-000 Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines and that none of the exceptions to the exemptions contained in section 15300.2 can be made in this case.Continue to November 4, 2026 Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) for Multifamily and Mixed Use Buildings: Consideration of architectural styles for multifamily and mixed use buildings in the commercial and multifamily districts. Proposed CEQA Action: Find the consideration of architectural styles for multifamily and mixed-use buildings in the commercial and multifamily districts not a project under CEQA as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378

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