City of HemetNotice of Public Hearing
The City of Hemet is providing alternative measures for the public to attend/view this public hearing. If you have a comment, please visit hemetca.civicweb.net/Portal/CitizenEngagement.aspx to create a Public Comment Form.” The meeting will be livestreamed online at hemetca.gov/388/Agendas-Minutes . Residents may also speak on an item during Public Comment by using the following zoom link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1611098944 or calling the teleconference line 1 669 216 1590, Webinar ID: 161 109 8944, Passcode: 688013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY OF HEMET PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Project: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 25-005 and Lot Merger (LM) No. 25-004 Devonshire Skilled Nursing Facility – For the operation of a 2-story existing building for a 100 bed State licensed Skilled Nursing Facility for 65+ and older licensed by the California Department of Public Health The project site will include updated landscaping, parking lot restriping, 20 lift parking stalls allowing for 40 on-site parking spaces, new trash enclosure, merging of two parcels, the addition of a new drive approach to the south of the site location at the corner of Laurel Lane and Calhoun Court, and meet the 2025 California Building and Fire Code requirements.
Environmental Determination: The project is exempt from CEQA in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15301, Class 1(a) (Existing Facilities), which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use beyond that existed at the time of the lead agency's determination. The site was constructed in 1970 for an assisted living facility and has been used since and renovated over time to accommodate an assisted living facility. This proposed project further continues the use and modernizes the facility per the 2025 California State Building and Fire Code with minor alterations.
Location of Property: The project property is located near the southeast corner of San Jacinto Street and Devonshire Avenue at 1353 E. Devonshire Avenue (APNs 445-191-010 & 445-191-025).Applicant: Blue Water One, LLCDate of Hearing: May 19, 2026Time of Hearing: 6:00 PMPlace of Hearing: City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, California 92543
Should you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Nathan Morin, Assistant Planner at (951) 765-2329 NMorin@hemetca.gov .
ANY INTERESTED PARTY MAY SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS PRIOR TO THE HEARING OR APPEAR AND PRESENT ANY INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE PROJECT APPLICATION(S) AND RELATED DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. AS A RESULT OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENTS, THE PROPOSED PROJECT MAY BE EITHER ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED OR DENIED. IF YOU CHALLENGE THE NATURE OF THE ABOVE LISTED ITEM IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY OFFICES, AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed, in writing, within ten calendar days to the City Council. The appeal must be filed with the Community Development Director and accompanied by the required fee .
Posted on: May 9, 2026The Press-EnterprisePublished: 5/9/26
