Planning Commission approves one‑year extension for Lady Face Vista office project

The Agoura Hills Planning Commission on Feb. 19 approved a one‑year time extension for the Lady Face Vista office project, a previously authorized development at 29541–29555 Canwood Street that would add five one‑story office buildings totaling about 20,000 square feet.

Assistant Planning Director Robbie Nesovich told commissioners the original application was filed on June 2, 2021, and that resolutions approving the project and environmental document (Res. Nos. 1274, 1275 and 1276) were adopted on Nov. 17, 2022. He said the applicant had received an administrative extension to Nov. 17, 2025 and is requesting an additional one‑year extension under the municipal code. “The planning commission may grant two, one‑year time extensions for the conditional use permit and tentative map,” Nesovich said.

Developer Martin Teitelbaum, who identified himself as a longtime local resident and project applicant, told the commission he has an approved set of building plans and a final map ready to record but that a subsequent code cycle and lapses in financing have created uncertainty about whether plans must be updated. “We might have to update our plans to the current code,” Teitelbaum said, adding that regional medical tenants have expressed interest but the market remains quiet.

Commissioners asked whether the commission can grant a two‑year extension in a single action (staff: the municipal code and conditions of approval require separate one‑year extensions), what happens if the property is sold (staff: entitlements run with the land), and whether tree protections remain in place (staff: a prior oak‑tree report identified encroachments but the project does not remove oak trees and includes planting 15 oaks; pre‑construction surveys and protective measures would apply).

After deliberation, Commissioner Roth moved to approve staff’s recommendation; the motion carried on a 4–0 roll‑call vote (Commissioner Plattzer: Aye; Commissioner Roth: Aye; Commissioner Stein: Aye; Chair Reinhardt: Aye). Staff noted the commission’s decision is final within 15 days unless an appeal is filed with the City Council. The approval authorizes a one‑year extension; the applicant must obtain building permits or apply for the second one‑year extension by Nov. 17, 2026.