Calabasas Planning Commission 7-16-2026

The City of Calabasas Planning Commission held a meeting on July 16, 2026, primarily to review a significant housing development project at 3831 Orchid Lane. The project proposes adding 135 new residential units to an existing 600-unit apartment complex, including 27 affordable units for low-income households, and requests various density bonuses, incentives, and waivers from standard development requirements. Extensive discussion covered environmental impact assessments, wildfire safety, parking provisions, and community concerns, with public comments both supporting and opposing the project. The commission also considered a request to remove story poles installed for the project due to safety concerns. After deliberation, the commission voted to direct staff to prepare a resolution for project approval with additional conditions, including accommodating a potential shuttle stop, tenant parking restrictions in nearby neighborhoods, and landscaping adjustments. The meeting concluded with recognition of the retiring city planner and announcements about upcoming meetings.