Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Monday, March 23, 2026
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Government Body
Planning Commission
Meeting Type
Planning Commission
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Meeting Date
March 23, 2026

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Monday, March 23, 2026

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CONSENT CALENDARItem 1

MARCH 9, 2026 UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES 26-203

Planning Commission approve the regular meeting minutes of March 9, 2026. Attachments: March 9, 2026 Unofficial Meeting Minutes

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 1

CALL TO REVIEW (PAPL-25-0004) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 26-201 APPROVAL OF A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PMCP-24-0029) FOR A NEW WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY AT 2065 PLACENTIA AVENUE

Staff recommends the Planning Commission: 1. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and 2. Approve Minor Conditional Use Permit (PMCP-24-0029) for a new wireless communication facility at 2065 Placentia Avenue by adopting the attached Resolution. Attachments: Agenda Report 1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 2. Filed Application for Review 3. September 8, 2025 PC Report 4. Applicant Letter 6. Plans 5. Photosims 7. Alternative Sites Analysis 8. EME Report 9. July 17, 2025 ZA Public Comments 10. September 8, 2025 PC Public Comments

OLD BUSINESSItem 1

OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE (TITLE 13 - ZONING CODE) TO UPDATE LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR PERSONAL SERVICES, ARTISAN STUDIO AND RETAIL USES, ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT USES, EVENT CENTERS AND ASSEMBLY USES, SPECIALIZED FITNESS STUDIOS, AND RELATED COMMERCIAL USES - PCTY-26-0001.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1. Receive a presentation regarding proposed updates to the Costa Mesa Zoning Code related to emerging commercial uses and zoning implementation issues; and 2. Provide feedback and policy direction regarding the proposed amendments. If the Planning Commission is supportive of the proposed approach, staff will return with a formal Zoning Code Amendment for consideration at a future public hearing. Attachments: Agenda Report

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSItem 1

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSItem 2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT