Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Statement of Planning Commission's Proceedings

Roll Call

Statement of need to appear remotely by a Commissioner, if applicable

Public Communication: Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction, but not an item on today's Agenda.

Announcement of Handout Materials Related to Today's Agenda Items

Requests for Continuance

Formation of Consent Calendar

Montiel Tentative Map; PDS2022-TM-5648, PDS2022-ER-22-08-008; Proposed conformance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Notice of Exemption (15183); North County Metropolitan Subregional Plan Area (B. Cereceres)

The applicant requests a Tentative Map (TM) application to subdivide an approximately 1.98-acre parcel into 10 single-family residential lots. The site was previously developed with a single-family residence, which has since been demolished, and the parcel is currently vacant. The site is subject to the General Plan Regional Category Village, Land Use Designation Village Residential (VR-7.3). Zoning for the site is Single Family Residential (RS), both of which permit the proposed residential development. The VR-7.3 designation permits a density of up to 7.3 dwelling units per gross acre, and the proposed 10-lot subdivision is consistent with the density and use characteristics established for the site. Access to the Project would be provided by a new private road and cul-de-sac extending from Via Teramo, which connects to Montiel Road. The Project also includes grading, utility installation, drainage and stormwater improvements, retaining walls, landscaping, frontage improvements, and construction of curb and sidewalk improvements along Via Teramo extending toward Montiel Road and connecting to the existing sidewalk directly to the north of the project. A Notice of Exemption (NOE) has been prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and is on file with PDS. The Planning Commission will determine whether to approve or deny the TM and whether to adopt the NOE. (APN: 228-171-16-00)

Kitchen Creek Wireless Telecommunications Facility; PDS2025-MUP-25-014; PDS2025-ER-25-16-001; Proposed conformance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Notice of Exemption (15303); Central Mountain Subregional Planning Area (Pine Valley Community) (A. Holtz)

The applicant requests a Major Use Permit (MUP) for the removal of an existing monopole wireless telecommunication facility and associated equipment enclosure, and construction of an approximately 56-foot tall faux monopine and a new equipment enclosure on an approximately 19.2-acre property. The project site is located at 30763 Old Highway 80 in the Pine Valley Community of the Central Mountain Subregional Planning Area. The project is subject to the Public/Semi-Public Facilities (P/SP) General Plan Land Use Designation and zoning for the site is General Agriculture (A72) which permits Wireless Telecommunications facilities under the Tier 4 Classification upon the approval of a MUP for previously approved facilities pursuant to Section 6985(A) of the Zoning Ordinance. Access to the site is provided by driveway that ultimately connects to Old Highway 80, a County-maintained Road. A Notice of Exemption (NOE) has been prepared for this project pursuant to CEQA and is on file with the Department of Planning & Development Services. The Planning Commission will determine whether to approve, approve with modifications, or deny the MUP and whether to adopt the NOE. (APN: 527-080-12-00).

Tiered Wineries Ordinance Update; PDS2025-POD-25-004; PDS2025-ER-00-001; Proposed conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Addendum to that 2010 Tiered Winery EIR; Countywide (A. Rivero)

This is a request for the Planning Commission to provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors (Board) on the proposed Tiered Winery Rural Residential Expansion project including draft Zoning Ordinance amendments and the Addendum to the previously certified 2010 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15162 – 15164. The County proposes amendments to Section 6910 of the Zoning Ordinance (Tiered Wineries Ordinance) to expand allowances for Wholesale Limited, Boutique, and Small Wineries within Rural Residential (RR) zones; revise existing tasting/retail sales area calculations; clarify occupancy and dispersed seating standards; update setback requirements for outdoor amplified music; provide temporary flexibility for fruit-source compliance during crop loss; allow private, closed-to-the-public agricultural related events; and allow vehicles with capacity greater than 15 passengers provided site occupancy limits are met and wineries are closed for private activities. No physical development is proposed; the amendments refine operational standards and expand by-right allowances consistent with the 2010 Tiered Winery EIR.

2026 Zoning Ordinance Cleanup; POD-26-005; Proposed conformance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Notice of Exemption (15061(b)(3)); (K. Melton)

This is a request for the Planning Commission to evaluate proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Regulatory Code, and Administrative Code which are intended to make minor clarifications, revisions, and additions to the code. A 15061(b)(3) commonsense exemption has been prepared for the project on file with PDS. The Planning Commission will provide recommendations for the project to the Board of Supervisors.

Rancho Sierra Time Extension Revised Tentative Map; PDS2024-TM-5601TER, PDS2024-ER-15-14-004B; Proposed conformance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – 15183 Exemption; (M. Sanchez)

The purpose of this informational item is to provide the Planning Commission notice of a decision of the Director of Planning & Development Services (Director) to extend the period of time for six years (Time Extension) for the Rancho Sierra Tentative Map (TM 5601TER) to allow completion of the Final Map. The applicant is also requesting a Revised Map which includes the addition of approximately 14,000 cubic yards of cut, 15,000 cubic yards of fill, and 1,000 cubic yards of import, revision of lot lines, and an adjustment to pad elevations to balance earthwork due to an updated stormwater design. Earthwork for the Revised Map includes 21,906 cubic yards of cut, 22,805 cubic yards of fill, and 899 cubic yards of import. The Director's decision approving the Time Extension and Revised Tentative Map will become final and effective unless the Planning Commission takes action to schedule the Time Extension and Revised Tentative Map for the Planning Commission's consideration at a noticed hearing. In the event that the Planning Commission does not take action to schedule the project for the Planning Commission's consideration, the Time Extension and Revised Map will be approved by the Director, and the expiration date will be extended to January 20, 2029. The project is located at the intersection of Rancho Sierra and South Grade Road, south of Alpine Boulevard and Interstate 8 in the Alpine Community Plan area. The project site is zoned Limited Agriculture (A70) and is subject to the Village Residential (VR-2.9) General Plan Land Use Designation. A 15183 – General Plan Consistent Exemption has been prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and is on file with PDS (APN 404-430-45-00).

Department Report

Next Scheduled Meeting: December 04, 2026 Regular Meeting, 9:00 a.m., COC Conference Center Hearing Room 5520 Overland Ave, San Diego, CA 92123

Adjournment