Planning
Commission
Annual Report to
the City Council
May 28, 2024
TOPICS
Purpose of the Planning Commission
Commission Membership
Work Summary
Key Metrics
Major Policy Initiatives
Public Transparency & Participation Initiatives
Purpose of the
Planning
Commission
Established in PMCTitle 2, Chapter 2,Article 2
To recommend and advise the Council on matters related to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, Zoning, and other
development plans for future physical development and
conservation of the City, based upon geographic, social, economic, and environmental characteristics of the community. Also advises the Council on private development plans for the City in accordance with State Planning Law and the City’s established development review standards and processes.
Commission
Membership
Commission Members Term Expires
Samantha Hauser, Chair 2028
David Leal, Vice Chair1 2024
Lauren Berman 2027
Daniella Devine 2027
Alex Ferguson 2026
James Godwin 2026
Greg Wright 2025
Commissioner Leal ended his service on the Planning Commission in 2024. The City Council appointed Commissioner Chris Redfield to replace him in March 2024.
Work
Summary
17 regular meetings, 1 special meeting,
and 3 joint study sessions with City
Council
9 development proposals
Significant Items Heard by Commission:
Pacifica School District 70-unit
workforce housing project
NCCWD HQ Renovation project
Recommended to Council:
Housing Element items
Short-term Rental Cap
Emergency Shelter Ordinance
Cannabis Ordinance Amendments
2023
Key Metrics
New or
Continued
Public Hearings
Held
Speakers on
Topics Not
on Agenda
New
Residential
Dwelling
Units
Approved
New
Residential
Dwelling
Units Denied
New Commercial
Floor Area
Approved
(Sq. Ft.)
New Commercial
Floor Area
Denied
(Sq. Ft.)
13 15 71000
Key Metrics
Year Permits
Issued
Inspections
Residential
Valuation
Commercial
Valuation
2019 1,587 5,147 $19,793,920 $5,965,473
2020 1,416 3,419 $16,882,230 $1,308,107
2021 1,591 3,908 $40,720,764 $1,807,197
2022 1,521 4,250 $34,548,886 $11,788,746*
2023 1,742 3,319 $39,934,869 $2,101,931
Building Permit Activity - Overall
*Includes Civic Center renovation valued at
approximately $8,000,000
Key Metrics
ADUs Permits Issued
2021 40
2022 28
2023 17
Building Permit Activity – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Major Policy
Initiatives
Goal 1: Enhance organizational and fiscal stability
Strategy C: Prioritize implementation of the Economic Opportunities Study
Goal 3: Prioritize protection and development of
affordable housing
Strategy A: Complete the Housing Element Update.
Strategy B: Update the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.
Strategy C: Prioritize Housing Element program
implementation.
Goal 4: Pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation Strategy C: Update Pacifica’s Local Coastal Plan and improve communications and collaboration with the California Coastal Commission
2023
City Council Strategic Plan
Questions and Comments