Planning Commission Meeting, 5/5/26

The City of Glendora Planning Commission held a meeting on May 5, 2026, focusing primarily on a proposed amendment to the General Plan Circulation Element. The amendment aims to establish a grid block road network in the area south of the Metro A Line station to guide future incremental infrastructure improvements and development. This update is intended as a temporary measure while a broader General Plan update is underway. The commission discussed the impact on emergency services, pedestrian and bicycle traffic, and the gradual nature of street construction at the developer's expense. The commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the amendment and deem it exempt from CEQA. Additionally, the commission reviewed an update to the Urban Forestry Manual, which included a canopy cover analysis showing a slight decline in tree coverage, community engagement efforts, and new tree care standards. The commission recommended forwarding the updated manual to the City Council for consideration. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were reported, but the discussions on development regulations and urban forestry may influence future procurement and development projects.