Planning Commission approves hillside home project
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The Planning Commission approved a Precise Plan of Design for a new single-family home at 1283 Granada Drive after finding the project qualifies for a California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemption.
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What this means
The commission approved tearing down a 3,348-square-foot home and building a new 6,063-square-foot single-family residence at 1283 Granada Drive. The project also includes an attached garage, covered porch, patio, and related site improvements. No public speakers commented on the item, and the vote was 5-0.
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- Approved the March 23, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote.
- Confirmed the Planning Commission’s February 23, 2026 action on the Latigo Project at 2150 Hillcrest Drive, with a correction to the approval date, by a 4-1 vote.
- Approved PPD-2025-70042 for 1283 Granada Drive and found it categorically exempt from CEQA by a 5-0 vote.
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
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- Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 23, 2026. RECOMMENDATION: ApproveA.Decision: 6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Resolution confirming the Planning Commission’s action of February 23, 2026 regarding the Multifamily Mixed-Use Project at 2150 W. Hillcrest Drive (Latigo LLC). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and find the project consistent with a previously-certified Environmental Impact Report published pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the same project.B.Decision: 6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Subject: Precise Plan of Design (PPD) 2025-70042 Applicant: DAF Trust Location: 1283 Granada Drive Request : To allow the demolition of an existing 3,348 square-foot one-story single-family dwelling and the construction of a new 6,023 square-foot one-story single-family dwelling with an attached garage, covered porch, patio, and associated hardscape improvements in the Single-Family Estate (R-O) zone; and find the project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301(l)(1): Existing Facilities, and Section 15303(a): New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Hearing continued from April 13, 2026. Recommendation : Adopt a Resolution, based on the findings and subject to the conditions therein to : 1. F ind the project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301(l)(1): Existing Facilities, and Section 15303(a): New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and 2. Approve PPD-2025-70042 Planner: Assistant Planner Nicole KatzA.Decision: 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
- Follow-up items, announcements and upcoming issues.A.Decision: 10. STAFF UPDATE:
- Upcoming Planning Commission MeetingsB.Decision: 10. STAFF UPDATE:
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