For the Planning Commission Meeting of October 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commissioners
APPROVAL: Christina Taylor, Community Development Director
REVIEWED BY: Daniel Casey, Community Development Manager
FROM: Jason Costa, Associate Planner
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Continued from the October 7, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
Conditional Development Permit No. 26-0009: A request to allow the establishment and operation of an adult mental health services clubhouse and community connections program that promotes wellness, independence, and community integration within an existing 2,700 square foot commercial lease space located at 2026 N. Riverside Avenue, Unit K, within the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) zone. This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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APPLICANT:
Pacific Clinics, 800 S. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006.
BACKGROUND:
On September 2, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered oral and written testimony for Conditional Development Permit No. 26-0009. After consideration, the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to close the public hearing and continue the item to the October 7, 2026 Planning Commission meeting. On October 7, 2026, the Planning Commission reconvened the discussion on Conditional Development Permit No. 26-0009. After consideration, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 (3 absences) to direct staff to prepare a formal Resolution of Denial for Conditional Development Permit No. 26-0009 to be presented at the October 21, 2026 Planning Commission meeting. The agenda reports from the September 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 Planning Commission meetings are attached as Exhibit A and Exhibit B, respectively.
In response to the Planning Commission action, the Planning Division prepared a Resolution of Denial for review and consideration by the Planning Commission (Exhibit C).
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Divis...
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