CITY OF FULLERTON
PLANNING COMMISSION/LANDMARKS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 25, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
CALIFORNIA 303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
6:31 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Valadez called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
All present ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Valadez, Vice Chair Dino, Commissioners
Fleenor, Tutor, Wehn
Absent: None
Staff Present: Director of Community and Economic Development Sunayana Thomas, Planning Manager Chris
Schaefer, Senior Planner David Lopez, City Traffic
Engineer Michael Plotnik, Deputy City Attorney Lisa
Kranitz, Administrative Assistant Janet Ragland
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chair Valadez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Wehn, seconded by Dino, to approve the February 11, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Approved 1. MINUTES - FEBRUARY 11, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the February 11, 2026,
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
None.
ullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Minute -ebruary 25, 2026, Page
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution Nos. PC- 2. PRJ2024-00009 - ZON-2024-0097 - SUB-2024-0004. 2025-10 and PC- APPLICANT: CITY VENTURES; PROPERTY OWNER:
2025-11 denied
THE NICK & MARIA CALLAS FAMILY TRUST.
Senior Planner Lopez provided a staff report and presentation on a request for a Major Site Plan and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19342 for condominium purposes for the construction of 32 residential townhomes on property located at 111 West Hermosa Drive.
Chair Valadez opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
Michael You, City Ventures (Applicant), provided a
presentation about the project including sustainability features, concept options, architectural style, design
features, and landscaping.
The following spoke in opposition to the project:
• Laurie Stoops
• Jose Ulloa
• Bill Redden
• Catherine Tolley
• Raylyn Pacheco
• Don Smith
• William Sin
• Olga Hart
• Omar Siddiqui
• Janene Ottaiano
The following spoke in support of the project:
• Elizabeth Hansburg
• Elijah Manassero
Chair Valadez closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Chair Valadez reopened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m.
Morgan Gallagher, legal counsel for City Ventures,
responded to concerns that arose during the public
hearing.
Chair Valadez closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m.
Moved by Valadez, seconded by Wehn, to deny the Major Site Plan and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19342 based on direction Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Minutes February 25. 2026, Page 2
that there are safety impacts at the intersection of Hermosa Drive and Harbor Boulevard.
Motion carried 4-1 (Opposed: Fleenor).
The Planning Commission directed staff to return with a resolution denying the project.
PLANNING COMMISSION / LANDMARKS COMMISSION /
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REVIEW OF CITY
COUNCIL ACTIONS
laming Manager Seated stated at to rea
days.
AGENDA FORECAST
The next Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Chamber 303 Nest Commonwealt Avenue, rulerton, Call launcil The March 25, 2026, Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled.
Future agenda items include:
• Open Space Element
• Environmental Justice Element
• Adult Daycare Facility
8:33 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Valadez adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
Sanet Radand
Janet Ragland Clerk of the Planning Commission
Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission Minutes February 25, 2026, Page 3