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Council affirms two-lot small-lot subdivision at 2308 Santa Ana Avenue over neighbor appeal, 5-1

5906402 · October 8, 2025
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Summary

The City Council upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of a two-lot small-lot subdivision at 2308 Santa Ana Avenue, rejecting an appeal that raised notice, grading, and drainage concerns. The council vote was 5-1, with Council Member Lauren Gamaros dissenting.

The Costa Mesa City Council voted 5-1 on Oct. 7 to uphold the Planning Commission’s conditional approval of a small-lot subdivision at 2308 Santa Ana Avenue, rejecting an appeal from an adjacent neighbor who raised concerns about noticing, grading, drainage and property-line survey work.

The project calls for subdividing an existing parcel and replacing the existing house and garage with two two-story detached single-family homes, each with three bedrooms, a two-car garage and two open parking spaces. The Planning Commission approved the project 7-0 on Aug. 11 with conditions requiring additional landscaping to screen second-story windows and replacement of rear palm trees.

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