Planning Commission Meeting
                                                               September 10, 2014  

5:30 PM                                                                                            Chair Jeff Manfredi
Calistoga Community Center                                                                 Vice Chair Carol Bush
1307 Washington St., Calistoga, CA                                                 Commissioner Paul Coates 
                                                                                              Commissioner Scott Cooper 
                                                                                                Commissioner Tim Wilkes 

                        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. Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    G1. Della Maggiora Setback Variance VA 2014-1: Consideration of a variance to replace an existing dwelling unit 6 feet from the front property line and 2 feet of the side property line at 1520 Park Street.
    Staff Report
    Attachments: 
    1. Aerial Vicinity Map
    2. Draft Resolution
    3. Applicant’s Written Statements in Support of the Variance
    4. Site Plans, Floor Plans and Elevations prepared by Fred Flynn Architect 

    G2. Housing Element Update General Plan Amendment GPA 2014-3: Consideration of the draft 2014 Housing Element Update of the Calistoga General Plan.
    Staff Report
    Attachments:
    1. Draft resolution
    2. Draft 2014 Housing Element Update dated August 22, 2014 (transmitted under separate cover)
    3. Message from David Grabill dated June 30, 2014
    4. Comments from Doug Cook dated August 4, 2014
    5. Letter from Jerry Jackson dated August 3, 2014

H. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSIONERS

I. DIRECTOR REPORT

J. ADJOURNMENT

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 5, 2014, 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 707-942-2763.

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) 942-2763.

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) 942-2763. 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.