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Costa Mesa
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Robert Dickson

Planning Commissioner

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Term ending Jan 31, 2029 · Planning Commission.

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11
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2:36:58
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14:16
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Voting record (32)

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Voted noSep 28, 2026

Recommendation on 'Neighborhoods Where We All Belong' Zoning Code, General Plan, and Specific Plan Amendments

I think we should move it forward for the housing element sites but we're also talking about looping in every other site in the city that's in measure k... and I completely disagree with the characterization that they're flexible.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Continuance of 'Neighborhoods Where We All Belong' Zoning and General Plan Package

Proposed the substitute motion to continue the item for thorough analysis.

Voted noAug 17, 2026

Housing Element Update Recommendation (PCTY-26-0030)

Believed the city was moving forward too quickly with an unfinished and internally inconsistent document.

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Move the item.

Voted noAug 17, 2026

Move staff's recommendation with two friendly amendments; first clarifying that staff be directed to incorporate only minor revisions in response to HCD and public comments and secondly, directing sta

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Receive the presentation, request staff incorporate feedback, and file the report.

Voted noAug 10, 2026

Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan Recommendation

Stated the Specific Plan contained unresolved issues and potential vulnerabilities regarding affordability, access, and cumulative impacts.

Voted noAug 10, 2026

Safety Element, Climate Action Plan, and Environmental Justice Policy Update

Expressed concern regarding potential regulatory burdens and costs associated with CAAP policies.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Approval of July 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Tentative Parcel Map 2026-129 and Development Review for 215-223 Mesa Drive

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Development Review PDVR-25-0013, Tentative Tract Map No. 19458, and Density Bonus for 2075 Harbor Boulevard

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), Safety Element Update, and Environmental Justice Policy Update

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan Study Session

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Approval of April 13 and April 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Conditional Use Permit PCUP-26-0005 (Three Eyed Tiger)

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Conditional Use Permit PCUP-26-0003 (Naisho Omakase and Highball Bar)

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Continuation of Title 13 Zoning Code Amendments (PCTY-26-0001)

Voted yesApr 27, 2026

Conditional Use Permit PCUP-25-0015 for 932 West 17th Street

Voted yesApr 27, 2026

General Plan Conformity Resolution for Capital Improvement Programs

Voted yesApr 13, 2026

March 9, 2026 Unofficial Meeting Minutes Approval

Voted yesApr 13, 2026

Wireless Communication Facility at 2065 Placentia Avenue (PAPL-25-0004 / PMCP-24-0029)

Voted yesApr 13, 2026

ABC License Modification for 7-Eleven at 675 Paularino Avenue (PCUP-25-0023)

Voted yesApr 13, 2026

Overview of Proposed Zoning Code Amendments (PCTY-26-0001)

Voted yesMar 9, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesMar 9, 2026

Master Plan PA-22-30 Time Extension (1711-1719 Pomona Avenue)

Voted yesMar 9, 2026

Design Review, Parcel Map, and Development Review for 121 Cecil Place

Voted yesFeb 23, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesFeb 23, 2026

420 Native Garden Cannabis Storefront Amendment

Voted yesFeb 23, 2026

Sober Living Home at 1601 Baker Street

Voted yesFeb 23, 2026

Housing Element Sites Inventory Amendment Recommendation

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Approval of January 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Housing Element Site Rezoning and Specific Plan Amendments