Special Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 27, 2026 (Agenda)

NOTICE AND CALL OF A SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission is hereby called to be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Azusa Auditorium, located at 213 E. Foothill Blvd, Azusa, California 91702.

Said Special Meeting shall be for discussing, hearing and taking action on the items listed below:

AGENDA

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULAR MEETING.

A)

CALL TO ORDER

B)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C)

ROLL CALL

D)

MINUTES

E)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - (Person/Group shall be allowed to speak without interruption for up to five (5) minutes in compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or responses to questions or comments shall be handled after the speaker has completed his/her comments).

F)

PUBLIC HEARING

1.

General Plan Amendment No. GPA-2025-01, Zone Change No. Z-2025-01, Tentative Tract Map No. TTM-84887, Variance No. V-2025-021, and Design Review No. DR-2025-19 – 1035 East Mauna Loa Avenue (Delaney Square Project) The Planning Commission will consider adopting resolutions making a recommendation to the City Council related to the Delaney Square Project, located at 1035 East Mauna Loa Avenue (APN 8628-004-900). The Project proposes redevelopment of approximately 9.77 acres, formerly occupied by W.R. Powell Elementary School, to construct 128 residential units consisting of two-story detached single-family cluster homes and attached townhomes. The proposed development includes private and common open space, residential parking, a tot lot, barbecue area, shaded gathering space, and butterfly garden. Existing school buildings and surface parking areas would be demolished to accommodate the Project. Requested entitlements include a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change (Institutional/School to Neighborhood General 3 – Medium Density), Tentative Tract Map, Design Review, and Variance. The Planning Commission will also consider recommending City Council certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2025110727) and adoption of the associated CEQA Findings and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

1035 E. Mauna Loa Avenue Staff Report

Attachment 1.A: Resolution recommending Certification of the Final EIR, adoption of Findings of Fact, MMRP

Attachment 1.B: Resolution recommending approval of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change

Attachment 1.C: Resolution recommending approval of the Tentative Tract Map, Design Review and Variances along with Conditions of Approval

Attachment 2: Project Plans

Attachment 3: Link to Final EIR, including Response to Comments and Errata, Findings of Fact, MMRP, Draft EIR, and Associated Technical Studies

G)

NEW BUSINESS

H)

REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF

I)

DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS

J)

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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In compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5, agenda materials are available for inspection by members of the public at the following locations: Azusa City Clerk’s Office - 213 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa City Library - 729 N. Dalton Avenue, and Azusa Police Department Lobby - 725 N. Alameda, Azusa, California.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a city meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) working days prior to the meeting when special services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting.