Audio - Planning Commission - November 10, 2026

The City of Escondido Planning Commission met on November 10, 2026. The commission approved the October 27 meeting minutes, 3–0 with one abstention, then considered the Broadway Condominium Homes project at 1325 North Broadway: a proposed 17-unit residential development seeking a tentative subdivision map, condominium permit, and major plot plan. Staff recommended approval with a Class 32 infill development CEQA exemption. The applicant proposed 29 parking spaces and two deed-restricted very-low-income units, subject to a 55-year affordability term, and requested a density-bonus waiver. After discussion of traffic safety, environmental review, open space, and housing-element calculations, the commission approved Resolution 2026-13, 4–0, with an added condition requiring traffic-control devices to prohibit left turns into and out of the property. Staff also corrected two typographical errors in the housing-capacity tables; the corrections did not change its findings.

Public comments raised concerns about driveway safety, tree canopy and heat, stormwater runoff, and traffic effects. The commission continued other agenda items, including one at a later date specified during the meeting. No procurement activity, contract awards, vendor selections, or spending approvals were identified.