Planning staff: specific‑plan amendment, city review and 2040 general plan will guide any future application

Sep 2, 2026

City staff told the commission that converting the site from a house of worship to residential will require a specific‑plan amendment and additional discretionary approvals; the project will be reviewed under the current 2040 general plan when an application is filed.

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City planning staff said the proposal is a concept review only; any formal project would need an amendment to the Northwest Specific Plan and likely additional development and subdivision entitlements. Ryan Driscoll told commissioners the specific‑plan amendment is a legislative action requiring a Planning Commission recommendation and City Council approval, and that the city will apply the 2040 general plan policies to any future submittal.

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