Planning Commission Meeting Info

City of Lemon Grove

Planning Commission Meetings and Agendas

Meeting Information, Commission Membership, Agenda Materials, and Public Participation Resources

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The Planning Commission serves an important role in guiding land use, development, and long-range planning within the City of Lemon Grove.

Through public hearings, recommendations, and quasi-judicial decision-making, the Commission helps ensure that growth and development align with adopted City policies, standards, and community values.

Planning Commission Responsibilities

Reviews development requests such as conditional use permits, subdivisions and parcel maps, site plans, and variances, and takes action when authorized by the Lemon Grove Municipal Code.
Conducts public hearings, receives public input, and applies adopted standards and design guidelines consistently and fairly.
Makes recommendations to the City Council on updates to the General Plan, zoning code, and zoning map.
Hears certain planning and land use matters in a quasi-judicial role, as authorized by law.
Promotes safe, orderly, and well-designed development aligned with City policies and community goals.

Established by Ordinance No. 448 and codified in Chapter 2.36 of the Lemon Grove Municipal Code.

Meeting Information

Regular Planning Commission meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, unless otherwise noted on the agenda. Special meetings may be called when necessary and will be noticed in accordance with applicable open meeting requirements.

Members of the public may subscribe for Planning Commission agenda email notifications here: Agenda Subscription Service

Planning Commission Meetings	Agenda and Calendar Access
Fourth Monday at 6:00 p.m. Lemon Grove Community Center 3146 School Lane Lemon Grove, CA 91945	Open Calendar

Commission Membership

The Planning Commission consists of five members who are residents of the City. Members are appointed by the City Council to four-year terms. Terms are staggered so that no more than two terms expire in any given year. Vacancies are filled by City Council appointment.

Commissioner	Term Type	Term Start	Term End
Acting Chair Jacquelyn Clark	Four-Year Term	July 1, 2022	June 30, 2026
Minola Clark Manson	Four-Year Term	July 1, 2024	June 30, 2028
Brianna Bearce	Four-Year Term	July 1, 2025	June 30, 2029
David Eckler	Partial Term	February 17, 2026	June 30, 2027
Jennifer Morrissey	Partial Term	February 17, 2026	June 30, 2026

Public Comment and Participation

Members of the public are encouraged to attend Planning Commission meetings and provide public comment on agenda items and other matters within the Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction.

Public Comment Time Limit	Those wishing to address the Commission during public comment are encouraged, but not required, to complete a speaker slip and provide it to the Planning Commission Clerk at the meeting. Speaker slips will be available at the meeting. Public comment is generally limited to three minutes per speaker, unless otherwise directed by the Chair.
Submit Written Comment in Advance	Written public comments may be submitted in advance by email to jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please indicate in the subject line the agenda item number you wish to comment on, or note that your comment is for General Public Comment.
Comments Received After 12:00 p.m.	For written comments received after 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, members of the public are encouraged to bring 15 copies for distribution at the meeting. Providing paper copies assists staff in distributing late-submitted materials to the Commission, staff, and the public when there may not be sufficient time to process and circulate them electronically.
Why Advance Submission Helps	Advance submission promotes an orderly meeting process, allows materials to be shared more efficiently, and supports timely distribution for the official meeting record. Bringing copies of late comments helps ensure decision-makers and attendees have access to the same information at the time of consideration.

Agenda Materials and Meeting Resources

Agendas and related meeting materials are posted in accordance with applicable open meeting requirements. Regular meeting agendas are generally posted at least 72 hours in advance, and special meeting agendas are generally posted at least 24 hours in advance. A physical copy is also posted near the front entrance of City Hall.

Resource	Description	Access
Current Agendas	View upcoming and recently posted Planning Commission meeting agendas, staff reports, and supporting agenda packet materials.	View Agendas
Archived Agendas	Access prior Planning Commission agendas and historical meeting materials provided for public reference and research.	View Archives
Public Notices	Review public notices related to Planning Commission meetings, hearings, and other legally required postings made available by the City.	View Notices
Meeting Audio	Listen to available audio recordings of Planning Commission meetings. The official record of the meeting remains the approved minutes and agenda materials.	Listen to Audio

Planning Commission Staff and Contacts

Community Development Manager	Michael Fellows, AICP
Planning Commission Attorney	Tim Campen
Planning Commission Clerk	Joel G. Pablo Email: jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov Phone: (619) 825-3841

Formation Documents

Ordinance No. 448 added Chapter 2.36, Planning Commission, to the Lemon Grove Municipal Code and was adopted on March 6, 2018.

State and Local Government Resources

Institute for Local Government — Planning Commissioner Handbook
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research — General Plan Guidelines
League of California Cities — Planning Commissioners Academy
APA California — Planning Commissioner Resources