Planning Commission denies Rancho Heights Road parcel map

The county’s Planning Commission voted unanimously March 13 to deny a tentative parcel map for a subdivision off Rancho Heights Road in Pala, but the Planning Commission will discuss the issue of alternatives to secondary access requirements at an April 24 workshop.

The lack of an acceptable fire protection plan caused the Planning Commission to vote against granting a tentative map which would have subdivided 73.8 acres into four residential parcels and one remainder parcel. “It’s not even close,” said Planning Commissioner Adam Day.

“It’s in compliance with CEQA,” Commissioner John Riess sai...