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Planning Commission postpones hearing on coastal development permit after Coastal Commission letter
Summary
The National City Planning Commission on June 2 paused its review of a proposed coastal development permit after staff disclosed a 21-page letter from the California Coastal Commission raising concerns about wetlands, sea-level rise and environmental justice; staff recommended continuing the item to a date uncertain.
The National City Planning Commission on June 2 postponed a scheduled public hearing on a proposed coastal development permit after staff received a 21-page letter from the California Coastal Commission.
"We did receive comment today from the California Coastal Commission, which requested a postponement of a decision on the proposed coastal development permit for the project," David Welch of the City of National City Planning Division told the commission, saying the Coastal Commission raised inconsistencies with the city's local coastal program related to wetland resources, sea-level rise and environmental justice. Staff said the agenda item also includes a Conditional Use Permit and certification of an environmental impact report and recommended continuing the matter to a date uncertain while the concerns are addressed.
Chair Miller announced, "Based on this new information, I've determined that there will be no public hearing this evening. Therefore, there will be no public comments taken." The chair added the Coastal Commission letter and related materials will be part of the public record and staff will re-notice the future hearing.
Martin Reeder, assistant director of community development, said staff would aim for the next available Planning Commission meeting on July 21, 2025, and would post notices on the city website and mail notices to properties within 100 feet of the project and to registrants who expressed interest. "We will be very transparent in the process of the public noticing," Reeder said.
Commissioner Foreman sought to discuss the substance of the incoming letters during the meeting and questioned the timing of their inclusion in the packet; the deputy city attorney advised that discussing the removed item would be inappropriate until it is properly agendized and noticed.
Next steps: staff will work with the Coastal Commission and the applicant to address the identified issues and will publish a notice for a new public hearing when the materials and schedule are set.
