Planning Commission Live Stream 11/20/25

The City of Encinitas Planning Commission held a meeting on November 20, 2025, primarily focused on two major agenda items: the approval of a new AT&T wireless telecommunications facility and the review of the Ocean Bluff residential subdivision project. The AT&T project involved a roof-mounted wireless facility with nine antennas, designed to blend architecturally with an existing commercial building. Staff recommended approval after confirming compliance with FCC standards and local codes, and the commission appeared supportive with no significant opposition. The Ocean Bluff project proposed subdividing a 7.2-acre site into 27 single-family homes, including three very low-income affordable units, with multiple waivers requested under state density bonus law. Extensive public comment raised concerns about traffic impacts, parking shortages, environmental and biological impacts, stormwater management, and the compatibility and quality of affordable housing units compared to market-rate homes. Commissioners discussed these issues in detail, including design waivers, grading, and infrastructure capacity. The commission debated whether to approve, deny, or continue the project to allow the applicant to address concerns, with some members favoring continuation for further revisions. No final vote on the Ocean Bluff project was recorded during this meeting. The discussion highlighted challenges in balancing housing development goals with community and environmental considerations.