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Planning commission approves Westin Residence coastal permit after questions on EIR mitigation and ADU setbacks

City of Encinitas Planning Commission · March 6, 2026
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Summary

The Encinitas Planning Commission approved a coastal development permit for a single‑family home and detached ADU at 2087 West Pearl Street, after staff explained CEQA bases and commissioners sought clarity on how prior EIR mitigation is enforced; vote was 5‑0.

The Encinitas Planning Commission on Feb. 18 approved a coastal development permit for the Westin Residence at 2087 West Pearl Street, a 2,050‑square‑foot single‑story house with a 400‑square‑foot detached accessory dwelling unit. The commission voted 5‑0 to adopt the draft resolution and the staff environmental determination.

Planner Megan McKeilfish presented the proposal and told the commission the project is consistent with prior approvals tied to the La Costa 48 subdivision and that the construction of a single‑family home and ADU is exempt from CEQA under section 15303(a). "The project request is for the construction of a new 2,050 square foot, one‑story single family residence ... and a 400 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit," McKeilfish said.

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