Neighborhoods Where We All Belong Zoning & General Plan Update

Argued that the zoning updates prioritize developer profits over community character, lack adequate infrastructure and traffic studies, and urged the Commission to adopt Alternative B (housing element sites only).

Expressed concern that the plan would add 40,000 residents without a clear plan for open space or infrastructure, warning against turning Costa Mesa into a high-rise city.

Supported staff recommendations, emphasizing that high land costs require buildings taller than four stories and that objective design standards are necessary to streamline housing production.

Thanked staff and the Commission for years of hard work on the project and encouraged moving the suite of documents forward to the City Council.

Criticized the planning process as a gift to developers and billionaires, arguing it betrays taxpayers and fails to secure adequate affordable housing and open space.

Expressed faith in city staff and the planning process, noting that state mandates require housing and that zoning reforms on commercial corridors will create necessary development options.