Encinitas Planning Commission delays Sage Canyon Apartments project review to September 4

The City of Encinitas Planning Commission convened on August 6, 2025, to address several agenda items, including a significant discussion regarding the Sage Canyon Apartments and a presentation for a new California Pizza Kitchen.

The meeting began with the removal of item 6b from the consent calendar at the request of the applicant, who sought to allow public comment on the Sage Canyon Apartments project. The applicant expressed frustration over the delays in the project’s review process, noting that the community had been prepared to discuss the project for six months. The applicant emphasized the importance of transparency from city staff regarding the reasons for the delay, which they felt was burdensome for both the project and the community.

In response, city staff acknowledged the ongoing review of the project and confirmed that a staff report was not available for the meeting. They indicated that the item would be moved to the September 4 meeting for further discussion, allowing for a more comprehensive presentation of the project details.

Following this discussion, the commission moved on to item 8a, which involved a proposal for a California Pizza Kitchen at the Encinitas Village Square Shopping Center. Staff member Charlotte Brenner presented the project, detailing its location and surrounding commercial environment. The commission did not have any disclosures regarding this item, and the discussion proceeded without any objections.

The meeting concluded with the decision to continue the Sage Canyon Apartments discussion to the next scheduled meeting, ensuring that both the commission and the community would have the opportunity to engage with the project in a more informed manner. The commission looks forward to addressing these topics further in September.