Sacramento Planning and Design Commission Meeting – October 8, 2026

The Sacramento Planning and Design Commission held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:34 p.m. at City Hall. Commissioners voted unanimously on a consent calendar item and a public hearing car wash project, and reviewed the 2027 Planning and Zoning Work Program and the Commission’s 2026 Annual Report. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes (September 24, 2026): Passed unanimously (8‑0) with no discussion or public comment.

Public Hearings

• Delta Shores Quick Quack Carwash (P26‑005): The Commission conducted a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Design Review for a car wash on a vacant 1.2‑acre site at 8112 Delta Shores Circle South. Staff recommended approval, noting the site is within an existing commercial center and the applicant agreed to use cool pavements. One public speaker, Matt Anderson (District 4), requested the Commission remove condition of approval B65F requiring video surveillance of the adjoining public right‑of‑way, citing concerns about privacy and federal enforcement actions. The Commission discussed the condition: staff confirmed it was a police department recommendation intended for employee safety after dark (the business is open until 9 p.m.), and a police sergeant indicated a willingness to remove it if viewed as overburdensome. The applicant stated the cameras would be a closed‑loop system and would not stream in real‑time. Commissioners also discussed a related condition (B65i) allowing real‑time access for law enforcement. Commissioner Ortiz noted the city’s policy not to cooperate with ICE on footage requests. The motion passed unanimously (8‑0) to close the public hearing and approve the project with all recommended conditions, including the surveillance requirements as presented.

Discussion Items

• 2027 Planning and Zoning Work Program: Planning Director Greg Sandlund presented the initial draft work program, highlighting accomplishments from 2026 (e.g., cannabis lounge ordinance, 2040 General Plan consistency project, streamlined Sacramento initiatives) and proposed priorities for 2027 (e.g., Title 17 consistency update, five‑year General Plan update, ADU condominium ordinance AB 1033, design review district repeals, sign code amendments, subdivision ordinance updates, housing element update, and climate action plan updates). The Commission reviewed and commented on the draft, with Vice Chair Kadin emphasizing the importance of completing the zoning code update and the ADU condominium ordinance. Commissioner Ortiz raised concerns about staffing vacancies and code enforcement equity. No action was taken; the work program will return for final adjustments in November.
• City of Sacramento Planning and Design Commission 2026 Annual Report: Principal Planner Stacia Cosgrove presented the draft annual report, summarizing the Commission’s activities: 13 meetings held, 32 agenda items heard (a 25% decrease from 2025), with 59% private projects and 41% policy items. Average meeting length was 1 hour 45 minutes. The report also noted a 22% decrease in meeting costs. The Commission offered no additional comments; the final report will be brought back for recommendation to the PMPE committee on November 12, 2026.

Director’s Report

• Stacia Cosgrove announced her departure as Commission Coordinator after 12 years, having accepted a position as Assistant Director of the Community Development Department. Commissioners expressed gratitude for her service.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar (Item 1): Approved unanimously (8‑0).
• Delta Shores Quick Quack Carwash (Item 2): Approved unanimously (8‑0) with conditions, including video surveillance of the adjoining public right‑of‑way (B65F).
• 2027 Work Program (Item 3): Reviewed and commented on; no vote taken.
• 2026 Annual Report (Item 4): Reviewed and commented on; final report to be presented November 12, 2026.
• Adjournment: 6:51 p.m.