Rezones, permits, subdivisions and plan amendments before Imperial Beach's City Council, Design Review Board and Planning Commission, with each fact linked to the
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4.a.De Bartolo Rimanic Design Studio Seeks Approval to Construct Two New Three-Story Residential Detached Triplexes and 12 Off-Street Parking Spaces Located at 620-630 Seacoast Drive, and a California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption.
De Bartolo Rimanic Design Studio seeks design approval to build two three-story detached residential triplexes with 12 off-street parking spaces at 620-630 Seacoast Drive, with a CEQA categorical exemption. The Board is asked to give input on a request to increase maximum lot coverage and recommend approval to the City Council.
Staff recommendation: That the Design Review Board consider the design of the proposed residential development; provide staff with input regarding the request to increase the maximum lot coverage requirement; and recommend approval of the Project design to the City Council.
4.b.Stars and Stripes Seeks Approval of Modifications to the Exterior FaÇAde of the Existing Convenience Store and New Signage Associated with the Fuel Station Canopy Located at 681 Highway 75 (Apn: 626-250-12-00).
Stars and Stripes seeks approval of exterior façade modifications to the existing convenience store and new signage for the fuel station canopy at 681 Highway 75. The Board is asked to consider the modifications and recommend approval of the project design.
Staff recommendation: That the Design Review Board consider the proposed modifications to the existing convenience store and new signage associated with the fuel station canopy and recommend approval of the proposed Project design.
10.a.El Tapatio Catering Seeks Approval of a Time Extension for Use Permit No. 23-0045, to Construct a Two-Story Addition to an Existing Building Located at 667 Silver Strand Blvd, and a California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption. (0600-20)
El Tapatio Catering requests a six-month time extension for its conditional use permit, coastal permit, design review and site plan review for a two-story addition to an existing commercial building at 667 Silver Strand Boulevard in the C/MU-2 zone. The Council is asked to hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-089, including a CEQA Class 32 in-fill exemption.
Staff recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-089, approving a six (6)-month time extension for the permits and a CEQA Class 32 categorical exemption, subject to the conditions in the resolution.
8.d.Dion Naimi Seeks the Approval of a Final Map (TM 190062) for Six New Residential Condominium Units Located at 730–740 11TH Street, and a California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption. (0600-20)
Dion Naimi seeks approval of a final map (TM 190062) for six new residential condominium units at 730–740 11th Street, with a CEQA categorical exemption. The item is on the consent calendar; staff recommends the Council approve the final map for recordation.
Staff recommendation: That the City Council approve the Final Map for recordation.
10.a.Far West Industries Seeks Approval to Construct One New, Three-Story, Mixed-Used Building with 1,847 Sq. Ft. of Commercial Space, Six Dwelling Units, and 14 Parking Spaces Located at 829 Seacoast Dr., & CEQA Exemption Pursuant to Section 15332. (0600-20)
Far West Industries seeks approval for a three-story mixed-use building with 1,847 sq. ft. of commercial space, six dwelling units and 14 parking spaces at 829 Seacoast Drive, with a CEQA exemption under Section 15332. Council is asked to adopt Resolution 2026-076 approving a coastal permit, design review, site plan review and tentative map.
Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-076, approving Regular Coastal Permit CP-25-0005, Design Review Case DRC-25-0004, Site Plan Review SPR-25-0004, Tentative Map TM-25-0002, subject to conditions.
10.b.T-Mobile Seeks Approval of the Continued Operation of an Existing, Previously Approved, Wireless Communications Facility at 800 Seacoast Drive and CEQA Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301. (0600-20)
T-Mobile seeks approval for continued operation of an existing, previously approved wireless communications facility at 800 Seacoast Drive, with a CEQA exemption under Section 15301. Council is asked to adopt Resolution 2026-074 approving a coastal permit, conditional use permit, design review and site plan review.
Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-074, approving Regular Coastal Permit (CP-25-0006), Conditional Use Permit (CUP-25-0004), Design Review Case (DRC-25-0005), and Site Plan Review (SPR-25-0005), subject to conditions.
Continued operation of an existing T-Mobile wireless communications facility at 1471 Grove Avenue in the R-2000 zone. Council is asked to adopt Resolution 2026-075 approving a conditional use permit, design review and site plan review.
Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-075, approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP-26-0001), Design Review Case (DRC-26-0001), and Site Plan Review (SPR-26-0001), subject to conditions.