Planning Projects Status Report (Public)
TYPEPROJECT NO.STAFFAPPROVAL BODYDESCRIPTIONAPPLICANTLOCATIONWORKFLOWSTATUSAPPROVAL DATEAPPEAL DEADLINE
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1Site 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
2Changed 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
3Site 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
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 10-24-5739
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
6Changed 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
7Wireless 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
8Wireless 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
9Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 09-24-65199
Connor Musler and Gabriela AguirreAdministrativeModification of an existing wireless communication facility.Tyne Allaman, Smartlink LLC for AT&T Mobility23122 El Toro RoadSubmitted September 26, 2024
10/10/24: First Screencheck Letter Sent to Applicant
10/18/24: Resubmittal Received.
10/28/24: Approved
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT10/28/2411/08/24
10Changed Plan
CP 09-24-5730
Connor MuslerAdministrativeExterior modifications to the existing Lamppost Pizza restaurant and neighboring tenant space to combine the two tenant suites and create a new patio dinng areaTim Barro, Lamppost Pizza and Brewery22421 El Toro Road, Suite MSubmitted on September 3, 2024
9/10/24: Routed for interdepartmental review
9/26/24: First Screencheck Letter sent to Applicant
9/30/24: Resubmittal Received
10/4/24: Routed for interdepartmental review
10/22/24: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal Period Ends November 6, 2024.
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT10/22/2411/06/24
11Changed Plan
CP 08-24-5728
Connor MuslerAdministrativeExterior modifications to the existing office building at 25550 Commercentre to include removal and replacement of windows with bifolding doors and landscape modificationsJames Bucknam, PJHM Architects25550 Commercentre DriveSubmitted on August 25, 2024
9/11/24: First Screencheck Letter sent to Applicant
9/16/24: Resubmittal Received
10/1/24: Second Screencheck Letter sent to Applicant
10/1/24: Resubmittal Received
10/10/24: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal Period Ends October 25, 2024.
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT10/10/2410/25/24
12Use Permit
UP 08-24-5726
Jennifer MansurPlanning CommissionA request to obtain a Type 85 Alcohol Beverage Control license to sell alcohol on-line from an existing office space.Xiaochen Wang, Sakezen, LLC22772 Centre Drive, Suite 110Submitted on August 15, 2024. Incomplete letter sent on September 11, 2024. Resubmitted on September 11, 2024. Approved by Planning Commission on October 3, 2024. Appeal Period to end on October 21, 2024.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION10/03/2410/21/24
13Use Permit
UP 06-24-5718
Marie LunaPlanning CommissionNew Massage Establishment in a tenant suite at the Lake Forest MarketplaceVincent Jiang23805 El Toro RoadSubmitted June 21, 2024 Routed on 7/26/24. Deemed complete on 7/19/24.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION10/03/2410/18/24
14Use Permit
UP 08-24-5725 Pickleball Haven
Ron SantosPlanning CommissionEstablish a commercial pickleball use in an existing 33,565 sq. ft. industrial building.Chris Huaracha - Ware Malcomb25871 Atlantic Ocean DriveSubmitted August 14. 2024.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION10/03/2410/21/24
15Site Development Permit
SDP 09-24-5731
Jennifer MansurPlanning CommissionRequest for the operation of a retail automobile sales business (with 2 or fewer vehicles on-site) in an existing office building.Moe Zohrehvand, Carmoe22471 Aspan St., Suite 239Submitted on September 5, 2024. Approved by Director of Community Development on September 17, 2024. Appeal period to end on October 2, 2024.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT09/17/2410/02/24
16Site Development Permit
SDP 08-24-5727 Rivian Auto Sales
Ron SantosAdministrativeEstablish automobile retails sales with two or fewer for-sale vehicles on site at an existing light auto repair facility.Caitlin Swann - Arcadis (on behalf of Rivian)26845 Vista TerraceSubmitted 08-23-24.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT09/12/2409/27/24
17Minor Planned Sign Program
Minor PSP 07-24-5723
Gabriela AguirreAdministrativeMinor amendment to an existing plannd sign program for "The Campus" to modify the maximum number of lines of sign copy allowed.Per Asberg, Cogent Signs/Epic Signs27051 Towne Centre DrSubmitted on July 24, 2024.
7/25/24: Routed for Interdepartmental Review
08/29/24: Approved by Director
09/03/2024: Mailed NOE and Memo
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT08/29/2409/13/24
18Changed Plan
CP 06-24-5720
Connor MuslerAdministrativeExteior color scheme and material modifications to previously approved Changed Plan (CP 02-23-5607) for Heavenly Plastic Surgery CenterKevin Akrami, Armin Corp26572 Towne Centre DriveSubmitted on June 25, 2024
7/12/24: First Screencheck Letter sent to Applicant
8/2/24: Resubmittal Received
8/28/24: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal Period Ends September 12, 2024.
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT08/28/2409/12/24
19Changed Plan
CP 06-24-5710
Marie LunaAdministrativeParking lot improvements including the addition of solar panels, and a fenced parking space enclosureJennifer Walton, Symmetry 8 Studio25520 Commercentre DriveSubmitted on June 3, 2025. Screencheck 1 letter to applicant on 7/2/24. Applicant resubmitted plans on 7/17. Plans were routed on 7/19/24.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT08/27/2409/10/24
20Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 07-24-64518
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeModification of an existing wireless communication facility on the roof the of Courtyard MarriotTyne Allaman, Smartlink LLC for AT&T Mobility27492 Portola ParkwaySubmitted on July 22, 2024. Deemed incomplete on July 25, 2024. Resubmitted on August 19, 2024. Approved on August 26, 2024. Appeal period ends on September 10, 2024.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT08/26/2409/10/24
21Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 06-24-64324
Connor MuslerAdministrativeClass 7 modification to an existing wireless communication facility consisting of antennas and ground equipmentKate Hanstrom, Crown Castle for T-Mobile25751 Trabuco RoadSubmitted on July 24, 2024
8/12/24: Approved. Appeal Period Ends August 27, 2024.
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT08/12/2408/27/24
22Changed Plan
CP 05-24-5708
Connor MuslerAdministrativeLandscape renovation for the Carlen Plaza Shopping CenterLaurie Martz, Site Design Studio23501 El Toro RoadSubmitted on May 24, 2024
6/3/24: Routed for Interdepartmental Review
6/20/24: Screencheck Letter Sent to Applicant
7/10/24: Resubmittal received
7/11/24: Routed for Interdepartmental Review
7/29/24: Application deemed complete
8/7/24: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal Period Ends August 22, 2024.
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT08/07/2408/22/24
23Changed Plan
CP 06-24-5714
Connor MuslerAdministrativeExterior façade modifications for Del Taco, including paint and new sidingDrisa Dolin, SMS Architects22349 El Toro RoadSubmitted on June 11, 2024
6/14/24: Routed for Interdepartmental Review
6/27/24: Screencheck letter sent to applicant
7/8/24: Resubmittal Received
7/26/24: Application deemed complete
7/30/24: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal Period Ends August 14, 2024.
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT07/30/2408/06/24
24Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 07-24-64360
Connor MuslerAdministrativeClass 7 wireless communication facility consisting of a new emergency generator and modifications to the existing equipment enclosure areaBrian de La Ree of Butler America24251 Los Alisos BlvdSubmitted on July 2, 2024
7/23/24: Approved. Appeal Period Ends August 7
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT07/23/2408/07/24
25Changed Plan
CP 05-24-5703
Connor MuslerAdministrativeExterior modifications for Chevron Extra Mile convenience store, including paint and signageNichole Evans, Expedite the Dhiel, LLC.20731 Lake Forest DriveSubmitted on May 13, 2024
5/29/24: First Screencheck Letter sent to the Applicant
7/3/24: Resubmittal received
7/18/24: Application deemed complete
7/22/24: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal Period Ends August 6, 2024
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT07/22/2408/06/24
26Minor Planned Sign Program
Minor PSP 06-24-5709
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeProposal for a 7-foot tall apartment complex project identification monument sign for the Meadows Senior Apartments.Debra Pember and Ramon Acuna, Meadows Seniors LP101 LopalaSubmitted on June 3, 2024. Incomplete lettter sent on June 17, 2024. Resubmitted on July 3, 2024. Approved on July 11, 2024.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION07/11/2407/26/24
27Use Permit
UP 05-24-5702
Gabriela Aguirre
Jennifer Mansur
Planning CommissionA request to operate an indoor golf training studioLeslie Bai26834 Vista Terrace04/5/24 - Submitted/Received
05/07/24 - Deposit processed from Finance
05/07/24 - Routed for department review
05/22/24 - Screencheck letter sent to applicant
05/30/24 - Resubmittal Received
Tentatively scheduled for July 11, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION07/11/2407/26/24
28Site Development Permit
SDP 04-24-5696
Marie LunaAdministrativeInstall a temporary fuel generator and tube trailer within an existing enclosed private parking yardDean Walker25111 Arctic Ocean DriveSubmitted 4/12/24. First Screencheck Comments mailed to Applicant on 4/26/24. 2nd Submittal on 6/9/24. Routed to OCFA on 6/12/24; requested OCFA response by 6/26. Received OCFA response on 7/2/23. Approval letter sent to applicant on 7/11/24.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION07/11/2407/26/24
29Site Development Permit
SDP 04-24-5699
Connor MuslerAdministrativeRenovation of an existing 9,958 commercial/retail space into a new veterinary clinic for Mission Veterinary dba Lake Forest Animal Clinic.Ryan McNutt, FMD Architects24270 Muirlands BlvdSubmitted April 25, 2024
5/17/24: First Screencheck Letter sent to Applicant
6/11/24: Resubmittal Received
6/25/24: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal period ends on July 10, 2024.
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT06/25/2407/10/24
30Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 05-24-63877
Connor MuslerAdministrativeA request to modify an existing wireless communication facility for T-Mobile to: remove 9 antennas and install 6 new antennas; remove 3 RRU's and install 6 new RRU's; install 6 new HCS cables; install 2 new cabinets; and install a 150 amp breaker.Damien Pichardo, Coastal Business Group, Inc. for T-Mobile23011 El Toro RoadSubmitted May 13, 2024
5/20/24: Screencheck Letter sent to Applicant
5/31/24: Resubmittal Received
6/14/24: Approved ministerially
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT06/14/2407/01/24
31Site Development Permit
SDP 05-24-5707
Marie LunaAdministrativeClass 1 Wireless Facility, including the installation of 6 panel antennae, 12 RRUs, and 1 cabinet.Brian de La Ree of Butler America19432 Bake ParkwaySubmitted on May 22, 2024. Approved on June 12, 2024. Appeal period over on June 27, 2024.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT06/12/2406/27/24
32Entertainment Permit
EP 05-24-5706
Connor MuslerAdministrativeEntertainment Permit Renewal for Bigshots BilliardsChance Betor, Bigshots Billiards23512 El Toro RoadSubmitted May 14, 2024.
5/29/24: Routed to OCSD for Review
6/11/24: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal Period Ends June 26, 2024
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT06/11/2406/26/24
33Changed Plan
CP 10-23-5665
Connor MuslerAdministrativeInstallation of back up generator with 9ft enclosure and operable gates.Michael Parr, PSSC Labs20432 N Sea Circle DriveSubmitted October 23, 2023 11/13/23: First Screencheck Letter sent to applicant 12/22/23: Resubmittal Received 1/10/24: 2nd Screncheck comments sent to applicant/ architect
1/28/24: 3rd Submittal Received
2/2/24: 3rd Screencheck Letter sent to applicant
3/7/2024: 4th Submittal Received
3/12/2024: Routed for Department Review
4/1/2024: 4th Screencheck Letter Send to Applicant
4/22/2024: Resubmittal Received
5/16/2024: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal Period Ends June 3, 2024
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT05/16/2406/03/24
34Use Permit
UP 11-23-5672
Connor MuslerPlanning CommissionVerizon Wireless Modification and Sector Addition at an IRWD Water TankPeter J. Blied, Plancom, Inc.20696 Regency LaneSubmitted November 17, 2023
11/21/23: Project Routed for Department Review
12/12/23: Screencheck letter sent to applicant
3/6/24: Resubmittal Received
Scheduled for May 9, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION05/09/2405/28/24
35Use Permit
UP 02-24-5684
Jennifer MansurPlanning CommissionAmendment to Use Permit 12-12-3025 to add a self-contained live fire range to the Artemis Defense Institute.Sandy Sunu-Liberman, Artemis Defense Institute11 Spectrum DriveSubmitted on February 15, 2024. Deemed incomplete on 3/12/24. Resubmitted on 4/3/24. Approved at the 5/9/24 Planning Commission meeting. Appeal period ends on 5/28/24APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION05/09/2405/28/24
36Use Permit
UP 04-24-5695
Jennifer MansurPlanning CommissionA request to operate a new baseball training facility in an existing tenant space at the Spectrum Pointe Business ParkBenjamin Oh, ADV Baseball21098 Bake Parkway, Suite 106Submitted on 4/1/24. Incomplete Letter sent on 4/29/24. Resubmitted on 5/13/24. Approved at the 6/6/24 Planning Commission meeting.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION05/09/2405/28/24
37Changed Plan
CP 03-24-5694
Connor Musler
Gabriela Aguirre
AdministrativeInstallation of a canopy and sunscreen for Bank of America ATMDoreen Nicosia26660 Portola ParkwaySubmitted March 28, 2024
4/28/2024: Deemed Complete
5/6/2024: Approved by the Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT05/06/2405/22/24
38Minor Planned Sign Program
Minor PSP 03-24-5690
Gabriela AguirreAdministrativeMinor Planned Sign Program for shopping center on El Toro Rd. and Trabuco Rd. They are proposing to amend the current PSP to allow for a fourth monument sign to be added to the property.Edgar Aceituno22477 El Toro Rd.Submitted on March 11, 2024.
Routed for screencheck review on 3/14/24. 1st screencheck letter sent to Applicant on 04/01/24.
2nd submittal on 04/18/24. Comments back from Traffic Engineering on 05/02/24.
Notice of Decision complete on 05/06/24.
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT05/06/2405/22/24
39Changed Plan
CP 03-24-5692
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeReplace the Bocce ball courts with 2 pickleball courts at the Meadows Senior ApartmentsDebra Perber, Meadows Senior LP101 LopalaSubmitted on March 19, 2023. Approved by the Director of Community Development on May 2, 2024. Appeal period to end on May 17, 2024APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT05/02/2405/17/24
40Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 05-24-63769
Marie LunaAdministrativeA request to revise Changed Plan 12-18-5239, and install a Class 7 AT&T Wireless Facility on an SCE Lattice Tower.Alessandro Scolastra/AT&T, Eukon Group27855 Glenn Ranch RoadSubmitted 5/1/24: Approval letter sent on 5-2-24APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT05/02/2405/17/24
41Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 02-24-63052
Connor MuslerAdministrativeA request to install a new standby generator enclosed by a 6 foot tall chain link fence immediately adjacent to an existing AT&T equipment shelterBryan Tran, Brius Telecom Solutions26001.75 DimensionSubmitted February 15, 2024
2/21/2024: Screencheck letter sent to applicant
4/18/2024: Resubmittal Received
4/30/2024: Approved administratively. Appeal period ends May 15, 2024
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT04/30/2405/15/24
42Changed Plan
CP 03-24-5691
Jennifer MansurAdministrativeConstruction of a carport surrounded by a 8-foot tall fence with a gate at the Baker Ranch Avalon Apartments.Bernardo Rodriguez, GB Architecture1000 LupineSubmitted on March 12, 2024. Approved by the Director of Community Development on April 11, 2024. Appeal period ends on April 26, 2024.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT04/11/2404/26/24
43Use Permit
UP 12-23-5677
Jennifer MansurPlanning CommissionA request to operate a massage establishment (King's 2 Spa Relax)Mai Thi Dang25411 Trabuco Rd, Suite 223Submitted November 15, 2023. Incomplete letter sent on January 4, 2023. Resubmitted on February 7, 2024. Approved at April 4, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting. Appeal Period ends on April 22, 2024.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION04/04/2404/22/24
44Changed Plan
CP 03-24-5693
Marie LunaAdministrativeRequest to construct a central plan that includes pumps and cooling towers outside of the north side of the building resulting in the removal of 32 Parking SpacesDillon Rankin of ACCO Engineered Systems for Oakley1 IconSubmitted on March 21, 2023APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT04/04/2404/19/24
45Changed Plan
CP 11-23-5669
Connor MuslerAdministrativeRequest to install a 250 kwh generator surrounded by a 12 ft tall chain link with privacy slatsBrandan Leach, West Coast Lighting & Energy20021 Lake Forest DriveSubmitted November 14, 2023.
11/21/23: Project routed for review
12/11/23: Screencheck letter sent to applicant
3/5/24: Resubmittal Received
3/14/24: Routed for Department Review
3/28/24: Approved by the Director of Community Development. Appeal period ends April 15, 2024
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT03/28/2404/15/24
46Site Development Permit
SDP 07-22-5549
Best Western Plus Suites Façade Remodel
Ron SantosAdministrativeFaçade remodel of an existing hotelShiv Talwar - Design Concepts23192 Lake Center DriveSubmitted July 8, 2022. Incomplete letter sent July 27, 2022. Informal resubmittal March 3, 2023. Deemed incomplete March 20, 2023. Resubmitted February 1, 2024. Deemed incomplete February 5, 2024. Resubmitted March 6, 2024. Approved March 13, 2024.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT03/14/2403/28/24
47Wireless Communication Facility
WCF 01-24-62800
Connor MuslerAdministrativeA request to modify an existing wireless communication facility for AT&T consisting of removing an existing 2' microwave antennaat 11' and installing a new 3' microwave antenna at 14', along with other associated cable and equipment modificationsLinda Williams, MasTec Network Solutions26001.5 DimensionSubmitted January 18, 2024
1/29/2024: Screencheck letter sent to applicant
2/21/24: Resubmittal received
3/11/23: Approved administratively. Appeal period ends March 26, 2024
APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT03/11/2403/26/24
48Site Development Permit
SDP 10-23-5661
The Sequoias at The Meadows Residential Community
Marie LunaPlanning CommissionSite Development Permit for 57 new single-family homes ranging in size from 3,400 to 4,000 square-feet on lots 55' x 80' located at the former Meadows School Site.Josh Dean on behalf of Toll BrothersHomes to be located south of Bake Parkway, west of Emy Way, North of Lasen Street and east of Rancho Parkway, in the newly proposed Neighborhood 6.Submitted October 6, 2023. Routed for 1st Screencheck Review on October 11, 2023. Staff comments due back on October 24, 2023. Notice of Decision (incomplete) sent to applicant on 11/6/23. Applicant to resubmit corrected plans. 2nd Submittal on 12-12-23. Second submittal routing on 12-14-23. 2nd Submittal on 12/12/23. 2nd Screencheck comments sent to Applicant on 1/9/24. 3rd submittal on 1/30. Routed on 2/6/24. Deemed Complete 2/12/24.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION03/07/2403/25/24
49Tentative Parcel Map
TPM 19191 (09-23-5660) for Neighborhood 6 at The Meadows Residential Community
Marie LunaPlanning CommissionSequoias - Subdivide an 11-acre site into 57 single-family residential lots, each 55 feet x 80 feet.Josh Dean on behalf of Toll BrothersLots to be located south of Bake Parkway, east of Emy Way, north of Lasen Street and west of Rancho Parkway, in the newly proposed Neighborhood 6.Submitted on 10/6/23. Routed for 1st screencheck review on 10/13/23. Staff comments due back on 10/27/23. Notice of Incomplete sent to Applicant on 11/6/23. Applicant to resubmit corrected plans. 2nd Submittal on 12/12/23. 2nd Screencheck comments sent to Applicant on 1/9/24. 3rd Submittal on 1/30/24. Routed on 2/6/24. Deemed complete on 2/10/24.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION03/07/2403/25/24
50Changed Plan
CP 01-24-5682
Onyx Golf
Ron SantosAdministrativeAdd wine service to existing beer service at existing indoor golf commercial recreation use / change ABC Type 40 license (on-sale beer - bar) to Type 41 (on-sale beer & wine - eating place)Jonathan Lee - Onyx Golf20996 Bake Parkway, #100-106Submitted January 24, 2024. On hold through March 5, 2024 pending property owner authorization.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT03/05/2403/20/24
51Planned Sign Program
PSP 10-23-5662
Jennifer MansurPlanning CommissionPlanned Sign Program to allow secondary signage and window graphics at the Island Pacific Grocery StoreFrancis Rivera, Award Sign Company23811 El Toro Road, Suite CSubmitted on October 9, 2023. Deemed incomplete on November 8, 2023. Resubmitted on December 4, 2023. Approved by Planning Commission on February 8, 2024. Appeal Period to end on February 26, 2024.APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION02/08/2402/26/24
52Site Development Permit
SDP 09-23-5654 Rahma Center Modifications
Ron SantosAdministrativeRevision to floor plan and parking tabulation approved in conjunction with SDP 06-22-5547 and SDP 10-21-5464 for a religious assembly/community center use.David Bailey, architect27121 Towne Centre Dr.Submitted 09-07-23. Deemed incomplete 09-28-23. Resubmitted 10-16-23. Deemed incomplete 12-19-23 (per OCFA memo). Resubmitted 01-24-24. Approved January 29, 2024.APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT01/29/2402/13/24
53Changed 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.UNDER REVIEW
54Changed 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
55Changed 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.INCOMPLETE
56Changed 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
57Changed 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
58Changed 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
59Site 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
60Site 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.PENDING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
61Site 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.INCOMPLETE
62Site 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
63Use 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
64Use 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
INCOMPLETE
65Use 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
66Use 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
67Use 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
68Minor 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.UNDER REVIEW
69Planned 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
70Pre-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
71Pre-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
72Pre-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
73Pre-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
74Zoning 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
75General 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
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