LA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Commissioners:
  • Chair Jerry Jones
  • Vice Chair Jonathan Frankel
  • Commissioner Lauren Cooper
  • Commissioner David Harris
  • Commissioner Andrew Torpey

The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:

 

Teleconference Meeting Webinar

 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84881824076

 

 

Telephone (Audio only)

 

(669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782  Webinar ID: 848 8182 4076

 

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PUBLIC COMMENTS

  • In-Person comments during the meeting: Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.

 

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PLEASE NOTE: Public Comment will be limited to 3 minutes per item. The timer begins when the participant begins speaking. Time cannot by combined or yielded to another speaker.

 

Citizens who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda, or during Public Comments, should contact the Community Development Department at 619.667.1176, no later than 12:00 p.m., the business day prior to the meeting day.  Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow Commission meeting presentations to progress smoothly and in a consistent and equitable manner. Please note that all presentations/digital materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.

 

Agenda reports for items on this agenda are available for public review at the Community Development Department, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours.

 

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Community Development Department, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours.

 

ACCESSIBILITY: The City of La Mesa encourages the participation of disabled individuals in the services, activities and programs provided by the City. Individuals with disabilities, who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the Commission meetings, should contact the Administrative Services Department 48 hours prior to the meeting at 619.667.1175, fax 619.667.1163, or [email protected].

 

Hearing assisted devices are available for the hearing impaired. A City staff member is available to provide these devices upon entry to City Council meetings, commission meetings or public hearings held in the City Council Chambers. A photo i.d. or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting.

1.
CALL TO ORDER

  

1.1
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  

1.2
INVOCATION

  

1.3
ROLL CALL

  

2.
ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

  

3.
PUBLIC COMMENT - (TOTAL TIME - 15 MINUTES)

  

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.

4.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

  

5.
CONSENT CALENDAR

  

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.

6.
STAFF REPORTS

  

7.
PROCEDURAL RULES FOR CONDUCT OF HEARINGS

  

8.
HEARINGS

  

8.1
PROJECT 2024-1915 (ESCOBEDO)

This item has attachments.  

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

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving the special permit subject to conditions of approval.

8.2
PROJECT 2024-2235; CUP 17-95 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (5- YEAR EXTENSION)

This item has attachments.  

THE 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.

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt the Resolution, approving Project 2024-2235, extension of an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP 17-95); subject to conditions of approval (Attachment 1).

8.3
PROJECT 2023-2859 (GATESIDE)

This item has attachments.  

CONSIDERATION 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.

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt a resolution approving the Special Permit, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1).

9.
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS

  

10.
ADJOURNMENT

  
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