Planning Commission - 2026-04-16
Approves Plan amendment initiation at Meenlee Drive, Scripps Miramar Ranch, unanimous
What happened
The San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved the Collection at Cactus project (item 4), a 985-unit multi-dwelling development by JPI at 7020 Airway Road in Otay Mesa, including 88 affordable units, 10 waivers, and a future 3.62-acre public park.
- Jurisdiction
- San Diego, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Meeting Summary
The San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved the Collection at Cactus project (item 4), a 985-unit multi-dwelling development by JPI at 7020 Airway Road in Otay Mesa, including 88 affordable units, 10 waivers, and a future 3.62-acre public park.
Key Decisions (4)
Consent agenda items 1, 2, and 3
Collection at Cactus at 7020 Airway Road, Otay Mesa
Plan amendment initiation at Meenlee Drive, Scripps Miramar Ranch
SB 79 phased implementation ordinance recommendation
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (2)
Collection at Cactus
Residential
Meritage Homes residential redesignation at Meenlee Drive
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Miramar/Scripps Ranch industrial and office markets are weakening: industrial vacancy…
Housing Demand
Multiple discretionary and ministerial residential projects near Scripps Ranch High…
Sentiment
Community groups cite fire evacuation risk (very high fire hazard…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: 6 staff members, an attorney, 3 applicants, and 6 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 1 of 1 land-use forecast on this agenda.
## **ITEM 5: SCRIPPS MIRAMAR RANCH COMMUNITY PLAN AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT INITIATION –…
## **City Council District:** 5 **Plan Area** : Scripps Miramar Ranch A request to… plan amendment
## **ITEM 6: SENATE BILL 79 PHASED IMPLEMENTATION AND EXEMPTING SPECIFIED AREAS**… request
## **Items Marked with Asterisks:** Those items with an asterisk ( ***** ) will include… request
4864 Lila Drive conditional use permit
3875 Swift Ave site plan
12227 Spring Canyon Road conditional use permit
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