CITY OF FULLERTON
PLANNING COMMISSION/LANDMARKS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 10, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
CALIFORNIA 303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
6:53 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Valadez called the meeting to order at 6:53 p.m.
All present ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Valadez, Vice Chair Dino, Commissioners
Fleenor, Tutor, Wehn
Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Manager Chris Schaefer, Associate Planner Benjamin Koff, Deputy City Attorney Baron
Bettenhausen, Administrative Assistant Janet
Ragland
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Commissioner Fleenor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Deputy City Attorney Bettenhausen stated that a technical disruption was the reason for the delay in starting the meeting.
The following addressed the Planning Commission via Zoom:
• Jensen Hallstrom, Fullerton, spoke about adequate urban tree canopy for future developments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Wehn moved, seconded by Dino, to approve the March 11, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Approved 1. MINUTES - MARCH 11, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the March 11, 2026,
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE
None.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. PC- 2. ZONING AMENDMENT TO REZONE PROPERTIES IN 2026-10 adopted LOWER GOLDEN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD
Chair Valadez opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Ernie Kelsey, Fullerton Heritage, spoke about the neighbor's outreach efforts.
• Stephanie Howard, Placentia, spoke in opposition to the Preservation Zone.
• Elijah Manassero, Fullerton, spoke about property rights for those who are not in support of the item.
• Beth Dupont, Fullerton, spoke in support of the item. • Craig Barnes, Fullerton, spoke about obtaining an ADU permit. • Lynette Komisarski, Fullerton, spoke in opposition.
Mr. Kelsey responded to comments that arose during the public hearing and to questions from Commissioners.
Ms. Dupont clarified outreach to owners of rental properties and not tenants.
Chair Valadez closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Chair Valadez reopened the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m.
The following addressed the Planning Commission:
• Craig Barnes spoke about the Preservation Zone scaring off potential buyers.
• Jan Flory, Fullerton, spoke about purchasing her home in a Preservation Zone.
• Stephanie Howard spoke about future remodeling to the McCoy house.
• Lynette Komisarski spoke in opposition.
• Unidentified speaker, Fullerton, spoke in support.
Chair Valadez closed the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Wehn moved, seconded by Tutor, to adopt Resolution No. PC- 2026-10, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON,
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CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY
COUNCIL TO CHANGE THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION FROM "R-
1-7.2" TO "R-1-7.2P" ON PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE
LOWER GOLDEN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD, GENERALLY
DESCRIBED AS PROPERTIES BOUNDED BY RICHMAN
AVENUE, MALVERN AVENUE, AND WEST SIDE OF DRAKE
AVENUE, AS PER EXHIBIT A
Motion carried 4-1 (Opposed: Fleenor).
PLANNING COMMISSION / LANDMARKS COMMISSION /
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REVIEW OF CITY
COUNCIL ACTIONS
Commissioner Tutor asked for an update on the project at 111 West Hermosa Drive.
Vice Chair Dino inquired about protection for residents regarding hazardous materials, the hotel project at the train station, and development at the Target shopping center.
Chair Valadez asked about the effect of new Housing laws on Fullerton, complaints associated with queuing at Downtown restaurants, and weeds at Hub Fullerton student housing.
AGENDA FORECAST
The next Fullerton Planning Commission/Landmarks Commission neeting will be held on June 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California. 8:11 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Valadez adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
lanet Rooland
Jabet Ragland, Clerk of the Planning Commission
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