HomeMy WebLinkAboutPH-1 - 26-205 - 7. Planning Commission Resolution - 5/5/2026RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA UPHOLDING THE
HEARING OFFICER'S APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT
PGSH-24-0002 TO ALLOW A SOBER LMNG HOME WITH SIX
OR FEWER PERSONS (NOT COUNTING THE HOUSE
MANAGER) TO BE LOCATED AT 1601 BAKER ST
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA FINDS
AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2024, Planning Application PGSH-24-0002 was filed by
George Vilagut, as applicant, property owner, and sole owner of Stephouse Recovery,
Inc., requesting approval of Planning Application PGSH-24-0002 for a Special Use Permit
(SUP) to allow the operation of a sober living home with six or few persons (not counting
the house manager) at 1601 Baker Street; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the application and supporting materials and determined
that the project satisfies the provisions and requirements of CMMC Section 13-311,
subsections (a) and (b). Based on this review, no disqualifying grounds have been
identified at this time; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2025, a duly noticed public hearing was held beTore a
Hearing Officer, acting as designee of the Director of Economic and Development
Services, to consider SUP Application No. PGSH-24-0002, with all persons having the
opportunity to submit written comments for and against the proposal, pursuant to Costa
Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-311, for the purpose of receiving information regarding
the Applicant's compliance with the applicable provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of
Section 13-311 ; and
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2025, the Director provided a written notice to the
applicant and the owners and occupants of all properties within 500 Feet of the location of
the sober !iving home that the SUP was going to be approved based on compliance with
Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-311, subject to conditions of approval and CMMC
requirements; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2026, the Hearing Officer issued SUP PGSH-24-0002;
and
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WHEREAS, on January 7, 2026, Mayor Stephens submitted a timely "Application
for Review" of the Hearing Officer's approval of SUP PGSH-24-0002 pursuant to CMMC
Title 2, Chapter IX; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
February 23, 2026, with all persons having the opportunity to speak for and against the
proposal; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is exempt from the provisions of the CEQA per Sections 15268 (Ministerial
Projects) 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
WHEREAS, the CEQA categorical exemption for this project reflects the
independent judgement of the City of Costa Mesa; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the application meets the criteria
for issuance or the SUP pursuant to CMMC Section 13-311.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the evidence in the record, the Planning
Commission hereby UPHOLDS THE HEARING OFFICER'S DECISION ON SUP PGSH-
24-0002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any section, division, sentence, clause, phrase
or portion or this resolution, or the document in the record in support of this resolution, are
for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 2026.
Je rlAn. 6h ir
Co Mesa Planning Commission
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ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
1, Carrie Tai, Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of Costa Mesa, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. PC-2026-06 was passed and adopted at
a regular meeting of the City of Costa Mesa Planning Commission held on February 23,
2026 by the following votes:
AYES:Harlan, Zich, Andrade, Dickson, Klepack, Martinez, Rojas
NOES:None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Carrie i 6retary
Costa Mesa Planning Commission
Resolution No. PC-2026-06
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