Planning Commission

October 14, 2026 Final

Agenda — 11 items

Adoption of the 2027 Planning Commission Calendar
DS 26065 (Ohana): Consideration of a Concept Design Study, DS 26065 (Ohana), for the demolition of an existing 1,460-square-foot Single-family residence, and the construction of a new 1,943-square-foot Single-family dwelling inclusive of a 200-square-foot detached garage located at 590 Casanova Street in the Single-family Residential (R-1) District. APN: 010-214-018-000 Proposed CEQA Action: Find the consideration of a Concept Review is not a project under CEQA as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
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.
UP 25316 (Haifa Coffeehouse): Consideration of Use Permit, UP 25316 (Haifa Coffeehouse), for the creation of a special food restaurant located at 556 Dolores Street in the Central Commercial (CC) District. APN 010-135-012-000 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.Continue to October 21, 2026 Special Planning Commission Meeting
UP 26154 (A.W. Shucks): Consideration of Use Permit Amendment, UP 26154 (A.W. Shucks), application in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2026-023 amending UP 93-45, updating the ancillary use from limited food service to full line restaurant as an ancillary use greater than 10% located at 436 Ocean Avenue in the Central Commercial (CC) District. APN 010-146-017-000 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 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.
APP 26256 (Logan): Consideration of an Appeal of the director's decision to deny the Application for a Use Permit for a Drinking Place, UP 25231 (Esperanza Carmel Commercial, LLC) located at 653 Lincoln Street. APN 010-191-001-000Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project statutorily exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15270.
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 October 21, 2026 Special Planning Commission Meeting
UP 26315 (Small Batch Jam Co.): Consideration of a Use Permit, UP 26315 (Small Batch Jam Co), to open a Specialty Food Store with no on-site food preparation or consumption, operating from 10:00am to 5:00pm, seven days per week in an existing 350-square-foot retail space in Hampton Court located at 438 7th Avenue in the Service Commercial (SC) District. APN: 010-145-001-000 Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15303 (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.
Design Traditions 1.5: Receive an update and discuss the draft for the Residential Design Guidelines. Proposed CEQA Action: Find the consideration of a Concept Review is not a project under CEQA as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378

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