Planning Commission Meeting
                                                               April 22, 2015

 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 March 25, 2015 Planning Commission meeting

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
   
    G1. George Caravas Setback Variance VA 2015-2: Consideration of a variance to enlarge and replace an existing pump house 5 feet 6 inches of the front property line at 2309 Grant Street.
    Staff Report
    Attachments:
    1. Aerial Vicinity Map
    2. Applicant’s Written Statements in Support of the Variance
    3.Site Plans and Elevations prepared by Paul M. Hastings 

    G2. Rancho de Calistoga Setback Variance VA 2015-1 & Design Review DR 2015-1: Consideration of a variance to construct a new clubhouse office and social hall within the required 30-foot front yard setback at 2412 Foothill Boulevard, and a design review request for the construction of the new structures.
    Staff Report
    Attachments: 
    1. Aerial Vicinity Map
    2. Draft Resolution
    3. Applicant’s Written Statements in Support of the Variance
    4. Arborist Report prepared by Deva Braden dated January 25, 2015
    5. Topographic Map prepared by CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering
    6. Site Plans and Elevations prepared by Nir Pearlson Architect, Inc.

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, April 17, 2015 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.