MEETING DATE:
NOVEMBER 10, 2026
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-9676 & 2026-9677 - SAN ELIJO HILLS TOWN CENTER MULTIFAMILY – APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY ENTITLEMENTS FOR A 31-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DENSITY BONUS PROJECT
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT AND APPROVE the following in the order set forth below:
ADOPT Notice of Exemption (EX25-034);
APPROVE Resolution No. 2026-9676 (Site Development Plan SDP24-0009) GRANTING the appeal (AA26-0005) to reverse the Planning Commission’s denial and allow the construction of a 31-unit residential condominium project and find the Site Development Plan is exempt from CEQA (EX25-034); and
APPROVE Resolution No. 2026-9677 (Tentative Subdivision Map TSM26-0001) GRANTING the appeal (AA26-0005) to reverse the Planning Commission’s denial and allow up to 31 residential condominium units, including six density bonus units, on one lot and find the Site Development Plan is exempt from CEQA (EX25-034).
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Board or Commission Action
On October 5, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 4 (Saulsberry, Carroll, Cavenaugh, Marcinko) -2 (Barnett, Guerrero) to deny the proposed project. One Commissioner recused (Smith) and did not participate in the vote, and two Commissioners were absent. The Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from that date are provided as Attachment K. Additional discussion regarding the meeting is provided in the public comment section below.
Introduction
On October 5, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 4-2 to deny the proposed Site Development Plan (SDP24-0009) and Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM26-0001) for the construction of a 31-unit residential condominium project. On October 15, 2026, an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision was filed with the City (Attachment N). In accordance with San Marcos Municipal Code (“SMMC”) Chapter 20.545, the City Council shall hold a hearing on the appeal, and the decision of the City Council shall be the final determination ...
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