Planning Commission Meeting: June 3rd, 2026

The City of San Clemente Planning Commission held a regular meeting on June 3, 2026, focusing primarily on updates related to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and a geological hazards report. The discussion centered on a consultant-prepared draft report addressing coastal bluff erosion rates, sea level rise assumptions, and the impact of the railroad's presence on bluff stability. Key points included debates over the baseline erosion rate formula, the assumption of railroad relocation by 2055, and the need for site-specific geotechnical studies for development projects in the coastal zone. The commission emphasized that the report remains a working draft, not yet policy, and highlighted the importance of ongoing negotiations with the California Coastal Commission to finalize the LCP. No formal votes were taken on the report, but the commission agreed to maintain regular updates and dialogue with staff and consultants as the program progresses toward a public review draft expected by the end of 2026.