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Planning Commission Finds No Changes Needed After 12‑Month Review of Arena OC; Condition Satisfied

City of Costa Mesa Planning Commission · October 28, 2025
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Summary

After a required 12‑month review, the Costa Mesa Planning Commission determined Oct. 27 that Arena OC (2968 Randolph Ave.) did not produce a substantial increase in police calls or noise complaints attributable to its 2024 operational amendment allowing a Type 90 ABC license; commissioners voted 6-1 to accept staff's findings.

The Planning Commission on Oct. 27 received staff's 12‑month review of Arena OC (2968 Randolph Avenue) and determined no modifications to the approved operating conditions are needed at this time.

Assistant Planner Gabriel Villalobos told the commission the minor conditional use permit amendment approved in August 2024 expanded hours and permitted a Type 90 ABC license (allowing alcohol service in a music-venue setting where minors may attend). As part of that approval, the commission required both a six‑month and a 12‑month review to evaluate impacts on city resources, including police and emergency services. Villalobos said staff reviewed calls-for-service…

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