CALISTOGA PLANNING COMMISSION 
                                                       Regular Meeting Agenda 
                                                           December 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 November 13, 2013 Planning Commission meeting

G. NEW BUSINESS

    G1. White Parcel Map (PM 2013-1): Conceptual review of a parcel map application submitted by Ross and Andrea White requesting the division of their property into 3 lots on Mora Avenue APN 011-351-007.

    Staff Report

   
    G2. Residential Zoning Districts and Definitions (ZO 2013-9): Consideration of text amendments to the Calistoga Municipal Code amending the residential zoning districts (Chapters 17.14 - 17.19), including permitted and conditionally-permitted uses, and development standards, and Chapter 17.04, Definitions
    Staff Report

    Attachments:

    1. Draft resolution recommending City Council approval of amendments to CMC Title 17, Zoning, Chapters 17.14-17.19 and Chapter 17.04

    2. Summary of Proposed Amendments to Residential Zoning Districts
    3. Proposed Amendments to Residential Zoning Districts
    4. Proposed Amendments to Residential-Related Zoning Code Definitions
    5. Zoning Map with Residential Zoning Districts

H. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSIONERS

I. DIRECTOR REPORT

J. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 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, December 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.