Calistoga Planning Commission 
                                                                   Meeting Agenda

                                                              September 11, 2013

5:30 PM - Calistoga Community Center                                         Chairman Jeff Manfredi
1307 Washington St., Calistoga, CA                                         Vice Chairman Paul Coates 
                                                                                         Commissioner Carol Bush 
                                                                                  Commissioner Walter Kusener 
                                                                                      Commissioner Scott Cooper

    “California Courts have consistently upheld that development is a privilege, not a right.” 
                         Printable Agenda    Meeting Video    Approved Minutes
A. ROLL CALL

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments is an opportunity to address the Planning Commission on items of interest to the public that do not appear on the agenda. Comments should be limited to three minutes. The Commission may not take action on items raised during Public Comments.

D. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA

E. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

F. CONSENT CALENDAR

    F1. Draft minutes for the August 28, 2013 Planning Commission meeting

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    G1. Poggi-LeStrange Setback Variance (VA 2013-06): Consideration of a variance to replace an existing dwelling unit 4 feet from the side property line and to construct a carport 2 feet from the side and rear property lines at 1332½ Berry Street. 

    Staff Report
    Attachments: 
    1. Aerial Vicinity Map
    2. Draft Resolution
    3. Map of Topography prepared by Albion Surveys, Inc.
    4. Site and Floor Plans prepared by Mary Sikes & Associates 

    G2. Zoning Map Amendments ZOA 2013-5: Consideration of a recommendation to the Calistoga City Council on amendments to the Calistoga Zoning Map to rezone certain properties. These rezonings were initiated by the City of Calistoga in order to provide consistency with the Calistoga General Plan Land Use Map.

    Staff Report
    Attachments:
    1. Draft Resolution 
    2. Proposed Rezonings Inventory
    3. Map of Properties to be Rezoned 

    G3. Municipal Code Amendment MCA 2013-1: Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council regarding proposed amendments to the Calistoga Municipal Code that were initiated by the City of Calistoga. The amendments would add regulations for parking in required front yards to Chapter 17.36 Off-Street Parking and Loading (Title17, Zoning) and add regulations on materials that may not be stored in a required front or street side yard to Chapter 8.24 Property Maintenance Standards (Title 8, Health and Safety).

    Staff Report
    Attachments:

    1. Draft resolution
    2. Driveway and parking pad exhibit

H. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSIONERS

I. DIRECTOR REPORT

J. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m.

I declare that a copy of this Planning Commission agenda was posted at City Hall, 1232 Washington Street, among other locations within the Calistoga city limits, on Friday, September 6, 2013 no later than 4:30 p.m.

Lynn Goldberg
Planning Commission Secretary

REPORTS: Planning Commission reports for items on this agenda are available online at www.ci.calistoga.ca.us. For additional information, please call the Planning and Building Department at 707-942-2827.

DECISION: For applications that require review by the City Council, the Commission’s action is a recommendation to the Council. In cases where no other action is required, the action of the Commission is final unless appealed.

APPEALS: Anyone who does not agree with the Planning Commission’s decision or the conditions that have been imposed by the Commission in approving an agenda item may appeal the Commission’s action to the City Council. Appeals must be filed within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the Commission’s action. Appeals may be limited to those issues raised at the public meeting. For additional information concerning the requirements for filing an appeal, please contact the Planning & Building Department, 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga or call (707) 942-2827.

NOTICE: If you challenge the City’s decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judicial review of any City administrative decision may be heard only if a petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a shorter time period for litigation, in certain cases 30 days following the date of final decision.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (28 DFR 35.102-35-104 ADA Title II), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning and Building Department at (707) 942-2827. Notification forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: All speakers are asked to provide their name and subject of discussion. Presentations to the Commission are generally limited to three minutes. Additional time may be granted by the Commission Chair as appropriate to the scope of the project.