الرئيسية Departments Community Development Planning Planning and Development Current Projects and Recent Decisions CURRENT PROJECTS AND RECENT DECISIONS Updated June 2024 Most decisions are effective 15 days after the date of the City’s Notice of Decision unless an appeal is filed. Administrative approvals by the Director of Community Development may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission decisions may be appealed to the City Council. Any appeal must set forth in writing the specific grounds for the appeal and be directed to the City Clerk. Refer to the Municipal Code for more information regarding the appeals process, or contact the City Clerk at (949) 461-3420. For information on a specific project, please contact the planner assigned to that project. Planner Title Phone Email Gayle Ackerman, AICP Director of Community Development (949) 461-3463 gackerman@lakeforestca.gov Amy Stonich, AICP Assistant Director of Community Development (949) 461-3479 astonich@lakeforestca.gov Ron Santos Senior Planner (949) 461-3449 rsantos@lakeforestca.gov Marie Luna Senior Planner (949) 461-3466 mluna@lakeforestca.gov Jennifer Mansur, AICP Senior Planner (949) 461-3472 jmansur@lakeforestca.gov Connor Musler Assistant Planner (949) 461-3491 cmusler@lakeforestca.gov Gabriela Aguirre Planning Aide (Part-Time) (949) 461-3573 gaguirre@lakeforestca.gov Vacant Planning Intern (Part-Time) (949) 461-3496 planning@lakeforestca.gov General Planning General Planning (949) 461-3535 planning@lakeforestca.gov Current Projects View a list of projects (PDF) that the Planning Division is processing. Environmental Documents for Public Review Below is a listing of current environmental documents for public review: Great Scott Tree Care Project, Recirculated MND Great Scott Tree Care Project Technical Studies: Appendices A - I Appendix A - Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, & Energy Impact Appendix B - Biological Resources Assessment Appendix C - Cultural Resources Studies Appendix D - Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Appendix E - Hazardous Materials Documentation Appendix F - Hydrology and Water Quality Studies Appendix G - Noise Impact Study Appendix H - Project Trip Generation Appendix I - Tribal Consultation Communication IPT Business Center LLC Notice Update of Extended Comment Period & Public Participation IPT Enterprise Business Center LLC Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) IPT Enterprise Business Center LLC Environmental Scoping Meeting (PowerPoint Presentation) 2024 CEQA Statute and Guidelines Handbook Noise Policies and Standards Update The City is in the process of updating its noise policies and standards to align with the community's vision for the future, and provide clear, comprehensive, and consistent policies, standards, and thresholds to regulate mobile, stationary, and construction noise sources within the City. Draft documents and information will be posted on this page for review and comment as they become available. View FAQ's pertaining to the Noise Policies and Standards Update. Recent Decisions The following table is a list of recent decisions and corresponding appeal periods, when applicable. Project Number Planner Decision Body Description Location Applicant Decision Date Changed Plan 10-23-5665 Connor Musler, Assistant Planner Admin A request to install a diesel emergency generator, 8-foot-tall block wall enclosure with roof trellis, electrical transformer with 8-foot-tall block screen wall, and associated electrical equipment for PSSC Labs. 20432 North Sea Circle Michael Parr, Tis By Design Approved by the Director of Community Development on May 16, 2024. Appeal Period Ends June 3, 2024. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Opportunities Study - Maps - Opportunities Study Timeline - Program Environmental Impact Report Current Projects and Recent Decisions Redevelopment