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Carlsbad planning commissioner urges more time, public review for CEQA infill exemptions after Smart & Final project

2146551 · January 24, 2025
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Summary

A commissioner reported that the Planning Commission is seeking greater transparency and review time for CEQA infill exemptions, citing community concerns about large infill projects that may qualify for the state’s infill exemption for parcels under five acres.

At the Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission’s Jan. 23 special meeting, Commissioner Lafferty reported that the Planning Commission is reviewing procedures for projects that qualify for CEQA infill exemptions and is seeking ways to increase public review time and transparency for large infill developments.

Lafferty said the Planning Commission’s review was prompted in part by the Smart & Final project, which community members said did not receive adequate time…

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