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Staff updates, vacancy notice and a commissioner announces resignation

Westminster Planning Commission · January 22, 2026
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Summary

Planning staff reported one vacancy on the commission and an upcoming general‑plan/zoning code update; a commissioner named Eric announced his resignation, saying Jan. 21 would be his last meeting.

City staff told the commission that Principal Planner Ken Fichtelman will be out of the office through the end of the month and that applications for one planning‑commission vacancy are being accepted through Feb. 18 for council consideration Feb. 25. Staff also previewed a citywide general plan and zoning code update with a project website expected to go live next week.

During matters from the commission, one member announced that the Jan. 21 meeting would be his last and that he is resigning; colleagues offered thanks and best wishes. Commissioners also requested a written report on administrative development approvals after noting a recently administratively approved 11,000‑square‑foot structure on Beach Boulevard, and discussed code enforcement referrals for an indoor pickleball facility.