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Votes at a glance: Murrieta Planning Commission (July 6, 2026)
Summary
The commission approved a right-of-way vacation for the Downtown Marketplace unanimously (4-0) and forwarded the Hillside Ordinance updates (DCA 2021-2396) to city council by a 3-1 vote; dissenters requested stronger homeowner exemptions and more analysis.
Summary of recorded actions taken by the Murrieta Planning Commission on July 6, 2026:
1) Vacation of portion of Washington Avenue (Downtown Marketplace) - Action: Adopted resolution determining vacation consistent with the general plan. - Motion: Adopt resolution as listed in staff report. - Outcome: Approved unanimously, 4-0. - Key details: Staff stated the vacation affects 3,181 sq ft of right-of-way; remaining 40-foot half-width retained; utilities relocated.
2) Hillside Development Code amendments (DCA 2021-2396) - Action: Reopen public hearing, accept testimony, and adopt resolution recommending City Council authorize an environmental determination and approve the development-code amendments. - Motion: Staff-recommended action read into the record and moved for a vote. - Outcome: Motion carried, recorded 3-1. Commissioners recorded one dissent against forwarding without further changes; the commission requested staff track implementation and bring back refinements as needed.
The items will proceed to City Council for consideration; staff will prepare the environmental determination and supporting materials for council review.
