La Mesa Planning CommissionMeeting MinutesMeeting #:Date:Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.Location:City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison AvenueLa Mesa, CaliforniaPresent:Chair Jerry JonesVice Chair Jonathan FrankelCommissioner Lauren CooperCommissioner David HarrisCommissioner Andrew TorpeyStaff:Director of Community Development SantosAssistant Director of Community Development Jared ChavezAssistant City Attorney LacyAssociate Planner KinnardAssistant Planner Patrick MacphersonAssociate Planner TraffenstedtAdministrative Coordinator Julia Carrillo1.CALL TO ORDER Public Comments: Chair Jones called meeting to order at 6:00 pm1.1PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Comments: 1.2INVOCATION Public Comments: 1.3ROLL CALL Public Comments: 2.ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA Public Comments: No additions or deletions.3.PUBLIC COMMENT - (TOTAL TIME - 15 MINUTES) Public Comments: Note: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for discussion; however, the Commission will not be able to take any action at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to staff or placed on a future agenda.No public comment.4.CONFLICT DISCLOSURES Public Comments: No conflict disclosures.5.CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comments: The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Commission or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.5.1APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 5, 2025 Attachments | Public Comments1.Post-Meeting Minutes - PC_Feb05_2025 - English.pdfMoved byCommissioner CooperSeconded byCommissioner HarrisYes (3)Commissioner Cooper, Chair Jones, and Commissioner HarrisAbsent (2)Commissioner Torpey, and Commissioner FrankelMotion Approved (3 to 0)6.STAFF REPORTS Public Comments: No staff reports.7.PROCEDURAL RULES FOR CONDUCT OF HEARINGS Public Comments: 8.HEARINGS Public Comments: 8.1PROJECT 2024-1915 (ESCOBEDO) Attachments | Public Comments1.2024-1915 (8020 Eastridge Dr) Special Permit.pdf2.Attachment A - Draft Resolution .pdf3.Attachment B - Project Plans.pdf4.Attachment C - Photographs.pdfChristinei VanekThe fence installed is beautiful and complements both of the homes' architectural styles. We understand the taller structure as the one property is a single story and the next is a double story. We approve this project!A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A FENCE TO EXCEED THE 4 FOOT MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHT THAT IS ALLOWED WITHIN A FRONT YARD SETBACK BY 3 FEET 8 INCHES AND TO EXCEED THE 6 FOOT MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHT ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF A FRONT SETBACK BY 1 FOOT 8 INCHES (FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHT OF 7 FEET 8 INCHES), AT 8020 EASTRIDGE DRIVE, APN 475-554-09-00 IN THE SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (R1S) ZONE Moved byCommissioner HarrisSeconded byChair JonesAdopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving the special permit subject to conditions of approval.Yes (3)Commissioner Cooper, Chair Jones, and Commissioner HarrisAbsent (2)Commissioner Torpey, and Commissioner FrankelMotion Approved (3 to 0)8.2PROJECT 2024-2235; CUP 17-95 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (5- YEAR EXTENSION) Attachments | Public Comments1.7935 El Cajon Blvd Conditional Use Permit CUP 17-95 (Extension) Project 2024-2235.pdf2.Attachment 1 CUP 17-95 5 Year Extension Reso.pdf3.Attachment 2 pc-2019-03 CUP 17-95 .pdfTHE APPLICANT, THE LISCUM TRUST, REQUESTS FOR A 5-YEAR EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING CUP FOR AN ADULT USE CANNABIS RETAIL USE LOCATED AT 7935 EL CAJON BOULEVARD IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL-DESIGN-MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE.Moved byChair JonesSeconded byCommissioner Cooper Adopt the Resolution, approving Project 2024-2235, extension of an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP 17-95); subject to conditions of approval (Attachment 1). Yes (3)Commissioner Cooper, Chair Jones, and Commissioner HarrisAbsent (2)Commissioner Torpey, and Commissioner FrankelMotion Approved (3 to 0)8.3PROJECT 2023-2859 (GATESIDE) Attachments | Public Comments1.PC 2023-2859 (Gateside).pdf2.Attachment A. Special Permit Resolution.pdf3.Attachment B. Plan Set.pdf4.Attachment C. Site Photos.pdfCONSIDERATION BY THE CITY OF LA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION OF PROJECT NO. 2023-2859 (GATESIDE) – A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A SIX-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALL WITH CUT THAT EXCEEDS SIX FEET WITHIN THE SIDE YARD SETBACK ON A VACANT LOT LOCATED ON GATESIDE ROAD (499-030-49-00) IN THE R1S (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) ZONE.Moved byCommissioner HarrisSeconded byChair Jones Adopt a resolution approving the Special Permit, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1). Yes (3)Commissioner Cooper, Chair Jones, and Commissioner HarrisAbsent (2)Commissioner Torpey, and Commissioner FrankelMotion Approved (3 to 0)9.STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Comments: No announcements.10.ADJOURNMENT Public Comments: Chair Jones adjourned meeting at 6:39pm.No Item Selected Attachments (0) | Public Comments (0)This item has no attachments.1.7935 El Cajon Blvd Conditional Use Permit CUP 17-95 (Extension) Project 2024-2235.pdf2.Attachment 1 CUP 17-95 5 Year Extension Reso.pdf3.Attachment 2 pc-2019-03 CUP 17-95 .pdf1.2024-1915 (8020 Eastridge Dr) Special Permit.pdf2.Attachment A - Draft Resolution .pdf3.Attachment B - Project Plans.pdf4.Attachment C - Photographs.pdf1.PC 2023-2859 (Gateside).pdf2.Attachment A. Special Permit Resolution.pdf3.Attachment B. Plan Set.pdf4.Attachment C. Site Photos.pdf1.Post-Meeting Minutes - PC_Feb05_2025 - English.pdfThis item has no public commentChristinei VanekThe fence installed is beautiful and complements both of the homes' architectural styles. We understand the taller structure as the one property is a single story and the next is a double story. We approve this project!