Opinions vary on Pala Mesa highlands project - Planning Commission recommends rezone

The county’s Planning Commission voted 6-1 March 9 to recommend approval of a Specific Plan Amendment, rezone, tentative map, and Major Use Permit for the Pala Mesa Highlands project.

Since a Specific Plan Amendment must be approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission hearing will be followed by a Board of Supervisors hearing at a future date. The recommended plan amendment would allow for 124 single-family residential lots, at least half of which would be single-story.

The Planning Commission, as well as public speakers on both sides, compared the new plan to...