الرئيسية Departments Community Development Planning Planning and Development Current Projects and Recent Decisions CURRENT PROJECTS AND RECENT DECISIONS Updated May 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: 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 03-24-5692 Jennifer Mansur, Senior Planner Admin Replace the Bocce ball courts with 2 pickleball courts at The Meadows Senior Apartments 101 Lopala Debra Perber, Meadows Senior LP Approved by the Director of Community Development on May 2, 2024. Appeal Period Ends May 17, 2024. Changed Plan 03-24-5694 Connor Musler, Assistant Planner Gabriela Aguirre, Planning Aide Admin Removal and replacement of an existing canopy and sunscreen shade for two walk-up ATM's at Bank of America 26660 Portola Parkway Doreen Nicosia Approved by the Director of Community Development on May 6, 2024. Appeal Period Ends May 22, 2024. Minor Planned Sign Program 03-24-5690 Gabriela Aguirre, Planning Aide Admin Amendment to the existing Planned Sign Program to allow for a monument sign along Serrano Rd for the shopping center for a total of four monument signs on the property. 22477 El Toro Road Edgar Aceituno, Express Sign & Neon Approved by the Director of Community Development on May 6, 2024. Appeal Period Ends May 22, 2024. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Opportunities Study - Maps - Opportunities Study Timeline - Program Environmental Impact Report Current Projects and Recent Decisions Redevelopment