Planning Projects Status Report (2024)
TYPEPROJECT NO.STAFFAPPROVAL BODYDESCRIPTIONAPPLICANTLOCATIONWORKFLOWSTATUSAPPROVAL DATEAPPEAL DEADLINE
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1Changed Plan
CP 09-24-5734
Shea-Baker Ranch Parkway Trees
Ron SantosAdministrativeRemove, and remove and replace, parkway trees along Finch, Heron, Lilac, Laurel, and Plumeria streets in Shea-Baker Ranch neighborhoods.Corin Bemus - Bemus Landscape, Inc., on behalf of Baker Ranch Community Association.Finch, Heron, Calliope, Hyacinth, Cress, Lilac, Laurel, and Plumeria streets in Shea-Baker Ranch neighborhoodSubmitted 09-19-23. Resubmitted 10-31-24.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT11/04/2411/19/24
2Changed Plan
CP 10-24-5737
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeProposed modifications to the location, size and elevations for the Lake Pavilion building plans at the Sun and Sail Club. The building was originally approved by Site Development Permit 07-22-5552.Miles Folsom, Architect for Lake Forest II Master HOA24752 Toledo WaySubmitted on October 7, 2024. Incomplete letter sent on October 25, 2024. Resubmitted on December 11, 2024. Approved on January 21, 2025. Appeal Period to end on February 6, 2025.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT01/21/2502/06/25
3Changed Plan
CP 10-24-5739
Marie LunaAdministrativeRequest to install automatic security gate across a drivewayFreedom Village23442 El Toro RoadSubmitted on 10/10/24. Routed on 10/15/24. Responses due on 10/28/24.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT11/08/2411/22/24
4Changed Plan
CP 10-24-5743
Marie LunaAdministrativeConvert a playground area into a picnic area by removing the playground equipment, pouring concrete, installing benches and extending the fence around the picnic area.Amir Pakshir of Sunpeak Construction for Portola Hills II HOAPortola Hills II, 28612 Ridge LaneSubmitted on 10-17-5743. Routed on 10/23/24.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT11/08/2412/03/24
5Changed Plan
CP 10-24-5746
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeAddition of a fence around an existing battery storage system.Lauren Gomez, Power Flex80 IconSubmitted on October 24, 2024. Incomplete letter sent on November 14, 2024. Resubmitted on December 20, 2024. Approved on January 7, 2025. Appeal Period to end on January 22, 2025.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT01/07/2501/22/25
6Changed Plan
CP 11-23-5668
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeRequest to install an outdoor above ground propane tank and related equipmentPrimo/Sparkletts20712 Civic Center DriveSubmitted on November 13, 2023. Incomplete letter sent on December 6, 2023. Resubmitted January 19, 2024. Incomplete letter sent on February 14, 2024. , Applicant resubmitted o October 24, 2024. Incomplete Letter sent on November 12, 2024.INCOMPLETE
7Changed Plan
CP 11-24-5747
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeRemoval of 4 parking stalls in the Target parking lot to accommodate new Drive-Up service area.Jun Kim, Kimley-Horn & Associates26762 Portola ParkwaySubmitted on November 4. 2024. Incomplete letter sent on November 14, 2024. Approved by the Director of Community Development on January 16, 2025. Appeal Period to end on January 31, 2025.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT01/16/2501/31/25
8Changed Plan
CP 11-24-5753
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeExterior modifications to the roof line of the existing "America Tires" building.Steve Appel, Kinetic Design22765 Aspan StreetSubmitted on November 20, 2024. Incomplete letter sent on December 16, 2024.INCOMPLETE
9Changed Plan
CP 12-24-5759
Gabriela AguirreAdministrativeExterior façade modifications for the Chevron Extra Mile/Bake Express Wash to include paint color scheme changes and signage modificationsTho Nguyen, Expedite the Diehl24571 Trabuco RdSubmitted on December 5, 2024UNDER REVIEW
10Changed Plan
CP 12-24-5761
Bella Palermo On-Private-Street Parallel Parking
Ron SantosAdministrativeStripe 4 curb-adjacent/parallel parking spaces on a private street within a condominium complex.David CruzOcampo - Du Mont EngineeringCortona Way, approx. 100 ft. south of Malabar (Portola Hills)Submitted 12-18-24.UNDER REVIEW
11General Plan Amendment
GPA 10-24-5745
Jennifer MansurPlanning Commission / City CouncilAmendment to General Plan Mobility Element to modify Figure M-1: Mobility Network to change classification of a portion of Santiago Canyon Road/El Toro Road to be consistent with Orange County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways.City InitiatedBeing Drafted by City Staff.UNDER REVIEW
12Minor Planned Sign Program
Minor PSP 08-24-5729
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeProposed parking lot signage for Target's Drive-Up service.Jun Kim, Kimley-Horn & Associates26762 Portola ParkwaySubmitted on August 28, 2024. Incomplete letter sent on September 23, 2024. Resubmitted on October 29, 2024. Incomplete letter sent on November 14, 2024. Resubmitted on December 11, 2024. Approved by the Director of Community Development on January 16, 2025. Appeal Period to end on January 31, 2025.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT01/16/2501/31/25
13Pre-Application
PA 01-25-5764
Connor MuslerAdministrativeProposed demolition of the former movie theater and construction of a new wholesale membership warehouse and fueling stationKimberly Coronel, Kimley-Horn26602 Towne Centre DriveSubmitted on January 10, 2025
1/10/25: Routed for interdepartmental review
1/24/25: Letter sent to applicant
COMPLETED
14Pre-Application
PA 03-24-5686
Connor MuslerN/AProposed demolition of existing building and construction of a new +- 1,000 square foot drive-through only restaurant with no interior seating or on-site food preparation.Francisco Hernandez, Kimley-Horn22401 El Toro RdSubmitted March 5, 2024
3/12/24: Routed for Department Review
4/3/24: Pre-application response letter sent to applicant
COMPLETED
15Pre-Application
PA 06-24-5716
BluFig Hookah Beer & Wine
Ron SantosAdministrativeAdd beer and wine sales to existing hookah lounge.Gus Wahid - Blufig LLC20672 Lake Forest DriveSubmitted 06-14-24. Comment letter transmitted 06-24-24. REVIEW COMPLETE. WAITING FOR ANY FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS.COMPLETED
16Pre-Application
PA 10-24-5744
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeProposed expansion of Irvine Subaru DealershipKirk Nelson, Design Intervention, Inc.23663 Rockfield Blvd, 22865 Lake Forest Drive, 22861 Lake Forest Drive, 22859 Lake Forest DriveSubmitted on October 21, 2024. Pre-Application letter sent to applicant on November 21, 2024.COMPLETED
17Pre-Application
PA 11-24-5749
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeProposed development of a new 50-unit affordable housing apartment complex withLuis Rodriguez, National CORE22471 Aspan DriveSubmitted on November 8, 2024. Pre-Application letter sent to applicant on December 5, 2024.COMPLETED
18Planned Sign Program
PSP 06-21-5439 Enterprise Warehouse #1
Marie LunaPlanning CommissionSign Program for new warehouse building - includes tenant wall signage, addressing and directional signsGary Edwards26110 EnterpriseSubmitted 6/22/21. Routed for screencheck review on 6/28/21. 1st screencheck letter sent to Applicant on 7/21/21. 2nd submittal 9/10/21. 2nd SC comments 10/11/21. 3rd submittal on 12/7/21. 3rd screencheck comments sent to applicant on 1/7/22. Additional comments sent 1/19/23 based on plan redesign. Resubmitted on 4/4/23. 5th Screencheck letter sent on 5/4/23. Resubmitted on 7/18/24. Routed on 7/19/24. 12 submittal plans were received from the applicant on 10/2/24, and routed on 10/3/24. Responses are due on 10/18/24.

PSP is under review but is tied to SDP 08-23-5643 for industrial building project which is incomplete.
UNDER REVIEW
19Site Development Permit
SDP 04-24-5698
Ron SantosPlanning CommissionConstruction of a single-story (27,324 sq. ft. manufacturing, 19,848 sq. ft. office, 7,480 sq. ft. warehouse)building, parking, landscaping and associated site improvements on an undeveloped 3.7 ac. parcelGinger Shulman - LPA Design Studios19712, 19722 PaulingSubmitted April 23, 2024. Deemed incomplete May 14, 2024. Resubmittal received 8/9/24. Incomplete August 29, 2024. Resubmittal received 10-01-24.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION01/09/2501/24/25
20Site Development Permit
SDP 06-21-5437
Jennifer MansurPlanning CommissionSite Development Permit for demolition of existing 144,906 square foot building and construction of new 165, 803 square foot industrial building on a 8.83 ac site (previously occupied by Panasonic).Chris Sanford, IPT Enterprise Business Center, LLC26200 Enterprise WaySubmitted June 17, 2021. Deemed incomplete on July 15, 2021. Resubmitted on September 23, 2021. Deemed incomplete on October 20, 2021. Resubmitted on December 21, 2021. Deemed incomplete on January 20, 2021. Resubmitted on February 9, 2022. Deemed incomplete on March 7, 2022. Resubmitted on December 6, 2022. Deemed incomplete on January 5, 2022. Resubmitted on March 9, 2023. Deemed incomplete on April 6, 2023. Resubmitted on May 8, 2023. Deemed incomplete on June 6, 2023. Resubmitted on June 9, 2023. Deemed Complete on July 5, 2023. Environmental Impact Report being prepared. Applicant submitted revised plans on August 29, 2024. City comment letter on revised plans was sent to applicant on September 25, 2024. The applicant resubmitted plans on October 24, 2024. City comment letter on revised plans was sent to applicant on November 21, 2024.The applicant resubmitted plans on January 15, 2024. On January 21, 2025, the City had no further comments on the revised plans.PENDING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
21Site Development Permit
SDP 07-24-5722 Tolerance Foundation
Ron SantosAdministrativeEstablish religious institution use in an existing 26,086 sq. ft. office building.Gang Li - ACEMD Corp.25351 Commercentre DriveSubmitted 07-09-24. Notice of Filing Status sent August 1, 2024.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT11/20/2412/05/24
22Site Development Permit
SDP 07-24-5724 Chase Mixed-Use
Connor MuslerPlanning CommissionDemolition of the existing Arby's/The Pub Restaurant building to construct a new 5-level residential building with 165 units, approximately 3,275 square-feet of retail, and a 5-level parking garage. Conversion of the existing Chase Bank building into a hotel with surface parking and construction of a four-story hotel connected via a passageway/patio to the existing Chase Bank building.Bryan Tessner, Architects Orange23861 El Toro RoadSubmitted 7/30/24.
8/1/24: Routed for Interdepartmental Review
8/29/24: First Screencheck Letter Sent to Applicant
10/31/24: Resubmittal Received
11/1/24: Routed for Interdepartmental Review
11/26/24: Second Screencheck Letter Sent to Applicant
INCOMPLETE
23Site Development Permit
SDP 09-23-5658 (Formerly Use Permit 07-21-5447)
Enterprise Warehouse
Ron SantosPlanning CommissionDemolition of a 76,978 square foot two-story office building and construction of a 77,000 square foot single-story + mezzanine building for warehouse and office use.Tina Prater - T&B Planning, Inc.26250 Enterprise WaySubmitted 07-20-21. Deemed incomplete 08-19-21. Resubmitted plans 10-05-21, 11-15-21. Truck tracking exhibits submitted 11-18-21, 11-23-21. Select revised tech. studies submitted 01-06-22. Revised Noise, AQ & GHG studies submitted 03-08-22. Revised plans/docs submitted 04-06-23. Deemed incomplete 05-03-23. Plans resubmitted September 8, 2023. Deemed complete 12-13-23.

Environmental Review and application processing pending submittal of info. corresponding to separate but related project.
COMPLETED
24Use Permit
UP 09-24-5735
Connor MuslerPlanning CommissionA request to establish a new massage establishment in a tenant suite within The Orchard shopping centerScott Ryan Kibler23628 El Toro Road, Suite 4DSubmitted on September 24, 2024
10/2/24: Routed for interdepartmental review
10/15/24: First screencheck letter sent to applicant
INCOMPLETE
25Use Permit
UP 10-24-5738
Connor MuslerPlanning CommissionA request to establish a new massage establishment in a tenant suite within The Foothill Retail CenterWen Hua Goo20651 Lake Forest Drive, Suite A111Submitted on October 10, 2024
10/17/24: Routed for interdepartmental review
11/7/24: First screencheck letter sent to applicant
12/5/24: Resubmittal Received
Tentatively Scheduled for February 6, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting
INCOMPLETE
26Use Permit
UP 10-24-5738
Connor Musler
Ron Santos
Planning CommissionA request to establish a new massage establishment in a tenant suite within The Foothill Retail CenterWen Hua Goo20651 Lake Forest Drive, Suite A111Submitted on October 10, 2024
10/17/24: Routed for interdepartmental review
11/7/24: First screencheck letter sent to applicant
12/5/24: Resubmittal Received
Tentatively Scheduled for February 6, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting
INCOMPLETE
27Use Permit
UP 10-24-5738
Ron SantosPlanning CommissionA request to establish a new massage establishment in a tenant suite within The Foothill Retail CenterWen Hua Goo20651 Lake Forest Drive, Suite A111Submitted on October 10, 2024
10/17/24: Routed for interdepartmental review
11/7/24: First screencheck letter sent to applicant
12/5/24: Resubmittal Received
Tentatively Scheduled for February 6, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting
UNDER REVIEW
28Use Permit
UP 10-24-5742
Connor MuslerPlanning CommissionA request to upgrade from a Type 20 ABC License to a Type 21 License at the existing 7-Eleven Convenience StoreR. Bruce Evans, SSJ Law24386 Muirlands BoulevardSubmitted on October 15, 2024
10/21/24: Routed for interdepartmental review
11/13/24: First screencheck letter sent to applicant
INCOMPLETE
29Use Permit
UP 11-24-5751
Connor MuslerPlanning CommissionA request to operate a minor recycling collection facility at a property previously occupied by a single-family residence in the El Toro Light Industrial AreaNallely Zuiga, Pink Recycling California24953 Whisler DriveSubmitted on November 27, 2024
12/3/24: Routed for interdepartmental review
UNDER REVIEW
30Use Permit
UP 11-24-5754
Hypnotiq Wellness
Ron SantosPlanning CommissionEstablish a massage establishment in an existing commercial tenant spaceYeping Deng - Hypnotiq Wellness23811 Bridger Road, #100Submitted November 25, 2024UNDER REVIEW
31Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 06-24-64110
Ron SantosAdministrativeInstallation of a Class 7 wireless communication facility (WCF) consisting of antennas behind screen walls on the roof of an existing self-storage building (that serves as a base station for other previously approved WCFs) and associated equipment inside a storage unit .Peter J. Blied, Plancom, Inc., for Dish Wireless26390 Forest Ridge DriveSubmitted June 6, 2024. Deemed incomplete June 12, 2024. Resubmitted October 31, 2024.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT11/01/2411/19/24
32Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 06-24-64181
Ron SantosAdministrativeModification of an existing wireless communication facility.Tom Williams - Mastec Network Solutions for AT&T27855 Glenn Ranch RoadSubmitted 06-24-24. Notice of Filing Status transmitted 06-17-24. Resubmitted 10-31-24.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT11/01/2411/19/24
33Zoning Code Amendment
Zoning Code Amendment
Connor Musler and Jennifer MansurPlanning Commission / City CouncilCity initiated Zoning Code Amendment that includes anmendments to 23 different Zoning Code Sections.City InitiatedCitywideScheduled for the December 5, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting.
12/5/24: PC Recommend Approval to City Council
SCHEDULED FOR January 21, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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63Changed Plan
CP 11-23-5668
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeRequest to install an outdoor above ground propane tank and related equipmentPrimo/Sparkletts20712 Civic Center DriveSubmitted on November 13, 2023. Incomplete letter sent on December 6, 2023. Resubmitted January 19, 2024. Incomplete letter sent on February 14, 2024. , Applicant resubmitted on October 24, 2024. Incomplete Letter sent on November 12, 2024.INCOMPLETE
64Changed Plan
CP 10-24-5737
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeProposed modifications to the location, size and elevations for the Lake Pavilion building plans at the Sun and Sail Club. The building was originally approved by Site Development Permit 07-22-5552.Miles Folsom, Architect for Lake Forest II Master HOA24752 Toledo WaySubmitted on October 7, 2024. Incomplete letter sent on October 25, 2024. Resubmitted on December 11, 2024. Approved on January 21, 2025. Appeal Period to end on February 6, 2025.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT01/21/2502/06/25
65General Plan Amendment
GPA 03-18-5145
ZC 03-18-5144
UP 03-18-5146
TPM 2023-169
Development Agreement
Great Scott
Marie LunaPlanning Commission / City CouncilRehabilitate one existing single-family residence to be used as an office for the Great Scott Tree Care (GSTC) administrative functions, create parking areas for the tree service vehicles and equipment, and create a concrete pad for drying wood chips associated with GSTC tree cutting operations. Tentative Parcel Map (“TPM”) 2023-169 to merge three parcels.Brian Prock on behalf of Great Scott Tree CareGreat Scott Tree Service located at 20865 Canada Road.Submitted March 22, 2018. Incomplete on April 19, 2018. Resubmitted December 18, 2019. Screencheck sent January 16, 2020. Resubmitted plans on June 15, 2020. Screencheck sent July 8, 2020. Project description revised to include an additional parcel. 3rd submittal (1st with revised project) submitted on 11-6-20. Screencheck sent on 12-4-20. 4th applicant submittal (2nd with revised project) on 3-12-21. Screencheck sent on 4-6-21. 5th resubmittal on 5-25-21 (revised noise study only). 6th resubmittal on 7-9-21. Correction submittal included WQMP and drainage study sent on 7/23/21; clean site plan sent on 7/30/21.7th resubmittal on 9-3-21. 7th screencheck on 10-5-21. Applicant resubmitted revised plans (9th submittal) on October 2, 2023. Incomplete sent on 11-2-23. Resubmittal (10th) 12/21/23. 10th Screencheck comments sent to Applicant on 1/19/24. 11th submittal on 1/26/24. Routed on 2/1/24. Incomplete sent on 2/22/24. Applicant submitted revised building plans to building (described as the 12th submittal) on 2/6/24. Letter of Incomplete sent on 3-5-24. Applicant submitted revised plans on 3/22/24. Plans were routed on 3/25/24. Comments are due back to planning on 4/8/24. 13th Screencheck comments sent to Applicant on 4/17/24. Resubmittal (14th) on 5/9/24. Routed on 5/9/24. Applicant resubmittal (15th) on 5/28.

ON AUGUST 8, 2024, PC RECOMMENDED STAFF RECOMMENDATION WITH CONDITIONS. CC Approved the Project on 10/15/24.
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION10/15/24
66Pre-Application
PA 03-24-5686
Connor MuslerAdministrativeProposed demolition of existing building and construction of a new +- 1,000 square foot drive-through only restaurant with no interior seating or on-site food preparation.Francisco Hernandez, Kimley-Horn22401 El Toro RdSubmitted March 5, 2024
3/12/24: Routed for Department Review
4/3/24: Pre-application response letter sent to applicant
COMPLETED
67Site Development Permit
SDP 01-25-5765 (Irvine Lake Forest Animal Hospital)
Ron SantosAdministrativeEstablish a veterinary clinic in an existing 2,670 sq. ft. commercial tenant space.Brianna Kim - ICNC23600 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 2F-GSubmitted 01-14-25.UNDER REVIEW
68Site Development Permit
SDP 01-25-5765 (Irvine Lake Forest Animal Hospital)
Ron SantosAdministrativeEstablish a veterinary clinic in an existing 2,670 sq. ft. commercial tenant space.Brianna Kim - ICNC23600 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 2F-GSubmitted 01-14-25.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT01/29/2502/13/25
69Streamline Housing Permit
SHP 01-25-5767 (Aspan Street Affordable Housing)
Jennifer MansurMinisterialDemolition of existing office building and replace with 50-unit affordable housing apartment complex with 15 supportive housing units.Luis Rodriguez, National Community Renaissance of California22471 Aspan StSubmitted January 30, 2025.SUBMITTED
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PA 02-25-5772
Connor MuslerAdministrativeProposed residential community with 197 attached homes at the southeast corner of Commercentre and Civic Center Drive.Andrew Han, Great Lawn Analytics LLC for Lennar Homes26000 Commercentre DriveSubmitted on February 6, 2025UNDER REVIEW
71Changed Plan
CP 12-24-5759
Gabriela AguirreAdministrativeExterior façade modifications for the Chevron Extra Mile/Bake Express Wash to include paint color scheme changes and signage modificationsTho Nguyen, Expedite the Diehl24571 Trabuco RdSubmitted on December 5, 2024APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT01/16/2501/31/25
72Entertainment Permit
EP 02-25-5768
Gabriela AguirreAdministrativeEntertainment permit renewal for Center Bar & GrillHuong Khau26612 Towne Centre Dr.02/03/25 - SubmittedUNDER REVIEW
73Changed Plan
CP 12-24-5759
Gabriela AguirreAdministrativeExterior façade modifications for the Chevron Extra Mile/Bake Express Wash to include paint color scheme changes and signage modificationsTho Nguyen, Expedite the Diehl24571 Trabuco RdSubmitted on December 5, 2024
Approved on 1/16/25.
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT01/16/2501/31/25
74Entertainment Permit
EP 02-25-5769
Connor MuslerAdministrativeRenewal of Entertainment Permit for "M Cafe and Grill"Martin Karimi, M Cafe and Grill22611 Lake Forest Dr, Suite C2Submitted on February 4, 2025UNDER REVIEW
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PA 02-25-5772
Connor MuslerAdministrativeProposed residential community with 197 attached homes at the southeast corner of Commercentre and Civic Center Drive.Andrew Han, Great Lawn Analytics LLC for Lennar Homes26000 Commercentre DriveSubmitted on February 6, 2025
2/7/25: Routed for interdepartmental review
UNDER REVIEW