RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA UPHOLDING THE
HEARING OFFICER'S APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT
PGSH-24-0002 TO ALLOW A SOBER LMNG HOME WITH SIX
OR FEWER PERSONS (NOT COUNTING THE HOUSE
MANAGER) TO BE LOCATED AT 1601 BAKER ST
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA FINDS AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2024, Planning Application PGSH-24-0002 was filed by George Vilagut, as applicant, property owner, and sole owner of Stephouse Recovery, Inc., requesting approval of Planning Application PGSH-24-0002 for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the operation of a sober living home with six or few persons (not counting the house manager) at 1601 Baker Street; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the application and supporting materials and determined that the project satisfies the provisions and requirements of CMMC Section 13-311, subsections (a) and (b). Based on this review, no disqualifying grounds have been identified at this time; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2025, a duly noticed public hearing was held beTore a Hearing Officer, acting as designee of the Director of Economic and Development Services, to consider SUP Application No. PGSH-24-0002, with all persons having the opportunity to submit written comments for and against the proposal, pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-311, for the purpose of receiving information regarding the Applicant's compliance with the applicable provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of Section 13-311 ; and
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2025, the Director provided a written notice to the applicant and the owners and occupants of all properties within 500 Feet of the location of the sober !iving home that the SUP was going to be approved based on compliance with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-311, subject to conditions of approval and CMMC requirements; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2026, the Hearing Officer issued SUP PGSH-24-0002; and
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WHEREAS, on January 7, 2026, Mayor Stephens submitted a timely "Application for Review" of the Hearing Officer's approval of SUP PGSH-24-0002 pursuant to CMMC Title 2, Chapter IX; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on February 23, 2026, with all persons having the opportunity to speak for and against the proposal; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from the provisions of the CEQA per Sections 15268 (Ministerial Projects) 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
WHEREAS, the CEQA categorical exemption for this project reflects the independent judgement of the City of Costa Mesa; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the application meets the criteria for issuance or the SUP pursuant to CMMC Section 13-311.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the evidence in the record, the Planning Commission hereby UPHOLDS THE HEARING OFFICER'S DECISION ON SUP PGSH- 24-0002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any section, division, sentence, clause, phrase or portion or this resolution, or the document in the record in support of this resolution, are for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 2026.
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Co Mesa Planning Commission
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
1, Carrie Tai, Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of Costa Mesa, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. PC-2026-06 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City of Costa Mesa Planning Commission held on February 23, 2026 by the following votes:
AYES: Harlan, Zich, Andrade, Dickson, Klepack, Martinez, Rojas NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Carrie i 6retary
Costa Mesa Planning Commission
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