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PLANNING COMMISSION

August 10, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

City Council Chambers 77 Fair Drive

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Agenda — 30 items

  1. 1 Announcement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 Commissioner Martinez will be attending the meeting remotely via Zoom webinar from: Quality Inn Sacramento Convention Center 818 15th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 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. Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish. Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 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. Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Chair opens the floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment card. When it's time to comment, line up at one of the two podiums in the room and wait for your turn. Each speaker will have up to 3 minutes (or as directed) to address the Commission. All attendees must remain seated while in the chamber until instructed by the Presiding Officer to approach and line up for public comment. To ensure safety and maintain order during the proceedings, standing or congregating in the aisles or foyer is strictly prohibited. To maintain a respectful and orderly atmosphere during the meeting, attendees shall refrain from using horns or amplified speakers. Signs and props may be brought into the Chamber, provided they do not exceed 11 inches by 18 inches in size and do not hinder the visibility of other attendees. The possession of poles, sticks, or stakes is strictly prohibited.
  4. 4 The public may participate via the Zoom option. Zoom Webinar: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86422176808?pwd=nFRjaWbk7dsFBgtjUVVBC3q20aKlp2.1 Or sign into Zoom.com and “Join a Meeting” Enter Webinar ID: 864 2217 6808 / Password: 526582 • 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.
  5. 5 Participate via telephone: Call: 1 669 900 6833 Enter Webinar ID: 864 2217 6808 / Password: 526582 During the Public Comment Period, press *9 to "raise your hand" and to be added to the queue to speak 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. 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. Any written communications, photos, or other materials for copying and distribution to the Commission that are 10 pages or less, can be e-mailed to PCPublicComments@costamesaca.gov, submitted to the Planning Office on a flash drive, or mailed to the Planning Office. 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. Comments received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the Commission, made available to the public, and will be part of the meeting record. All pictures, PowerPoints, and videos submitted for display at a public meeting must be previously reviewed by staff to verify appropriateness for general audiences. No links to YouTube videos or other streaming services will be accepted, a direct video file will need to be emailed to staff prior to each meeting in order to minimize complications and to play the video without delay. The video must be one of the following formats, .mp4, .mov or .wmv. Only one file may be included per speaker for public comments, for both videos and pictures. Please e-mail to staff at PCPublicComments@costamesaca.gov NO LATER THAN 12:00 Noon on the date of the meeting. If you do not receive confirmation from the city prior to the meeting, please call the Planning office at 714-754-5000. 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.
  6. 6 Note regarding agenda-related documents provided to a majority of the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet (GC §54957.5): Any related documents provided to a majority of the Commission after distribution of the Agenda Packets will be made available for public inspection. 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.
  7. 7 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. Las agendas y los informes se pueden ver en español en el sitio web de la Ciudad en https://www.costamesaca.gov/trending/current-agendas/spanish-city-council-agendas.
  8. 8 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].
  9. 9 PAGE BREAK
  10. 10 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 2026 – 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 CARRIE TAI TARQUIN PREZIOSI DIRECTOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
  11. 11 CALL TO ORDER
  12. 12 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  13. 13 ROLL CALL
  14. 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
  15. 15 PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Comments are limited to three (3) minutes, or as otherwise directed.
  16. 16 PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
  17. 17 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.
  18. 1. JULY 27, 2026 UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES 26-371
  19. 19 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (SEE NEXT PAGE)
  20. 1. FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN (PCTY-25-0003) 26-374
  21. 2. CITY OF COSTA MESA SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (PCTY-25-0002), CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN (PCTY-25-0009), AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICY REVIEW (PCTY-26-0002) 26-373
  22. 22 OLD BUSINESS: None.
  23. 23 NEW BUSINESS: None.
  24. 24 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
  25. 25 1. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
  26. 26 2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT
  27. 27 CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
  28. 28 1. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
  29. 29 ADJOURNMENT
  30. 30 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