Calabasas Planning Commission 8-6-2026

The City of Calabasas Planning Commission held a meeting on August 6, 2026, primarily focused on the approval of a residential development project involving 135 units, including 27 low-income affordable units, on a 30.5-acre site. The commission discussed various aspects of the project, including environmental impacts, fire risk in a high fire severity area, parking waivers, scenic corridor preservation, water quality and watershed management, and cultural resource protection. Public comments raised concerns about wildfire risks and evacuation safety. The commission approved the project with a 4-1 vote, despite some opposition citing parking and safety issues. The meeting also included updates on local water management initiatives and upcoming planning commission hearings.