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VIDEO. From the HMB Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at 7:00pm, as a hybrid meeting, with remote comment. Agenda and attachments. Director’s Report by HMB Community Development Director, Leslie Lacko. HCD = California Department of Housing and Community Development.
3/24/2026: Press Release from HCD listing Half Moon Bay as one 15 cities out of compliance with State Housing Element Law.
Notice of Violation from HCD threatening referral to the State Attorney General if City feils to comply. In Feb. HCD said Element was in compliance with State law, but hold HMB out-of-compliance until we complete rezoning LCP amendment. HCD said to fast track rezoning as City puts out RFP (Request for Proposals) for the Implementation Plan (IP)
4/10/2026: Met with HCD Accountability Staff to discuss Notice of Violation letter and walk thorough schedule for rezoning LCP amendment.
Staff is also preparing a response letter to HCD’s Notice of Violation letter, correcting errors in their notice and a provides a path forward. Written response due on April 23rd, 2026.
HCD now has a draft of the rezoning and is conducting a preliminary review.
4/9/2026: City Council and Staff received a strongly worded letter from HCD regarding the project at 555 Kelly. They expressed strong support and if the current entitlements are not approved, they will hold the City out of Compliance with the Housing Element because 555 Kelly is a “pipeline” project within our Housing Element.
4/17/2026: City Staff will meet with HCD to discuss the letter.
HCD also sent letter notifying the City that the ADU Ordinance is out of compliance with State law and must be updated. The ADU Ordinance is already part of the Implementation Plan update. And informed City ADU Ordinance is out of compliance, the City may not be able to apply the existing ordinance. Will meet with HCD staff 4/15/2026 to discuss their letter. City has until May 9th to respond.
Attorney General my assess fines which local governemnt to set aside monies for affordable housing proje
Because HMB’s Housing Element is out of compliance HMB may not be able to qualify for major transportation grants.
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The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, long-range General Plan and Local Coastal Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.
CONTACT: Comments to the Commission and to Staff can be submitted by emailing BJett@hmbcity.com.
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Planning Commission meetings are held at 7 pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 537 Kelly Avenue.
- David Gorn, Chair
- Rick Hernandez, Vice Chair
- Christopher DelNagro, Planning Commissioner
- Jacob (Jim) Rems, Planning Commissioner
- Steve Ruddock, Planning Commissioner
Leslie Lacko: Community Development Director
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Bridget Jett: Consultant – Planning Analyst
BJett@hmbcity.com
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