Planning Commission, July 16, 2026
Approves Initiation of Mission Valley Community Plan and General Plan amendment at 1975 Hotel Circle South, unanimous
What happened
The San Diego Planning Commission denied the appeal of the 1250 Grand Avenue project (Project 1250 Grand Avenue), upholding the Development Services Department's approval of a 17-unit affordable infill housing project in Pacific Beach, on a unanimous vote.
- Jurisdiction
- San Diego, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsInitiation of Mission Valley Community Plan and General Plan
RecommendedFree sample: decision 1 of 3
Appeal of 1250 Grand Avenue project denied, project approval upheld
Commission denied the appeal (filed by Yuri Buzalev) and upheld the Development Services Department approval of a coastal development permit for demolition of two duplexes and construction of a three-story 10,102 sq ft multi-dwelling building with 17 units (2 affordable to very low income households at no more than 30% of 50% AMI for 55 years) on a 0.14-acre site at 1250 Grand Avenue in the RM25 zone, Pacific Beach. Project used 3 incentives and 2 waivers. Motion included the staff memo correcting the incentives/waivers table. Passed unanimously.
- Incorporation of staff memo correcting incentives and waivers table
- dedicate additional right-of-way along Grand Avenue
- upgrade adjacent curb, gutter, and sidewalk to city standards
- pay fee into neighborhood enhancement/infrastructure fund
- provide wayfinding sign, ADA van parking space, two EV parking spaces
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The San Diego Planning Commission denied the appeal of the 1250 Grand Avenue project (Project 1250 Grand Avenue), upholding the Development Services Department's approval of a 17-unit affordable infill housing project in Pacific Beach, on a unanimous vote.
Key Decisions (3)
Appeal of 1250 Grand Avenue project denied, project approval upheld
Recommendation to approve 2020 SeaWorld Master Plan with fireworks phase-out condition
Initiation of Mission Valley Community Plan and General Plan amendment at 1975 Hotel Circle South
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (3)
1250 Grand Avenue project
Residential
2020 SeaWorld Master Plan
Other
Community plan amendment site at 1975 Hotel Circle South
Commercial
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Mission Valley's housing stock grew 39% between 2010 and 2024…
Infrastructure
Parking scarcity in Pacific Beach has intensified due to new…
Sentiment
Neighborhood opposition to dense infill (17 units on 0.14 acres)…
Commercial Demand
SeaWorld positions itself as the city's biggest lessee generating millions…
Who Spoke (19)
On the record: a commissioner, 4 staff members, the applicant, the applicant's representative, and 6 members of the public.
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