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Planning commission unanimously extends permits for Talbot Avenue single-family project to April 2026
Summary
The Pacifica Planning Commission approved a 12-month extension for development permits (SP-16918, PV-526-18, PE-191-21) for a single-family residence at 715 Talbot Avenue; staff cited unchanged circumstances and the applicant noted a pending PG&E gas-main replacement.
The Pacifica Planning Commission voted unanimously to grant a 12-month extension of three development permits for a proposed single-family residence at 715 Talbot Avenue, extending the permits’ expiration to April 11, 2026.
Staff described the request as an extension of an approved specific plan (SP-16918), variance (PV-526-18) and parking exception (PE-191-21). The permits were originally approved in 2022 after the City Council redesignated the site to very low density residential and rezoned it to planned development. Staff reported the applicant submitted a building permit in 2022 and the building-permit status is currently “permit ready to be issued,” though fees remain due.
Deputy Director of Community Development Brianna Hakushia told the commission that staff analyzed the extension request and found that the circumstances considered during the initial approval have not materially changed. The director had previously granted a one-year administrative extension that set the permits to expire April 11, 2025; the commission vote established the new expiration date of April 11, 2026.
An obstacle cited by the applicant and discussed in questions from commissioners is a PG&E gas-main easement that crosses the lot. The applicant told the commission they have been in communication with PG&E about replacing the gas line but do not have a timeline; the utility’s scheduling and a change in PG&E staff assigned to the project were described as causes of delay. Staff confirmed the project will be required to complete the gas-main work and other items required for final inspection and that fees for additional review are collected through extension and permit application requirements.
Neighbor Kurt Keist spoke during public comment in support of the extension, saying he and nearby residents back the project and want the family to build on the site. The applicant identified in the record as Brandon Murphy was present and answered procedural clarifying questions.
Commissioner Berman moved to extend SP-16918, PV-526-18 and PE-191-21 by 12 months to establish a new expiration date of April 11, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The commission did not record a roll-call tally in the meeting transcript; staff recorded the outcome as unanimous.
