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Approval of minutes for the January 12, 2026 and February 9, 2026, regular meetings of the Planning Commission.
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Piedmont • 2026-03-09 • TBD
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What Happened
- Planning Commission Meeting met on 2026-03-09. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on resolutions and council actions, general plan, zoning, and land-use implementation, and housing element and general plan reporting.
Key Decisions
- Resolution No. 05-PL-26 Planning Commission approves the January 12, 2026, and February 9, 2026, meeting minutes with the amendments to the February 9, 2026, minutes.
- Resolution No. 06-PL-26 Planning Commission approves the consent calendar as noted.
- Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 2026 2 Design Review Resolution No. 011-DRFW-25 Permit 421 WHEREAS, the Property Owner proposes to install new and replacement Wildwood Avenue fencing along the side (southeast) property line consisting of a six-foot tall metal DRFW2025-011 picket fence...
- to the Zoning Ordinance and There was no Public Testimony received.
- The provisions in this Resolution, as adopted, are consistent with General Plan Policies Housing Element Policy 4.1 Communicating Planning and Building Information and Design & Preservation Element Policy 28.11: Design Review and staff recommended updates to implement best and current practices;...
- based on the findings and facts set forth heretofore, the Piedmont Planning Commission approves the design review permit application for the construction at 421 Wildwood Avenue, Piedmont, California, in accordance with the plans and specifications on file with the City, with the following...
- 2 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes.
- 2 informational items are noted separately below.
Why It Matters
- This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action.
- These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up.
- Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities.
- Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation.
Topics Discussed
- There was no Public Testimony received.
- Public Testimony was received from: Yu On Lee, owner of 48 Ronada Avenue, shared that she and her husband have wanted to remodel their home since they first bought it.
What Happens Next
- Housing Element and General Plan reporting continues through state-required submissions and future council updates.
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The Planning Commission welcomes you to its meeting which is regularly scheduled for the second Monday of each month.
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VARIANCE PERMIT 84: Your interest and participation are encouraged and appreciated. Members of the public will have an opportunity to be heard during the public portion of a hearing. While it is not mandatory, you are requested to give your name and address, c...
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Removal of Applications from Regular Session to Consent Calendar.
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Applications that receive unanimous Planning Commission approval by consent will be placed on the Consent Calendar prior to consideration of the remaining applications on the Regular Session agenda.
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Applications are generally scheduled in the order in which they were submitted, but the Planning Commission reserves the right to change the order of applications on the agenda or change items from one calendar to the other without further
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VARIANCE PERMIT 84: notice. Each applicant is advised that if her or his representative is not present to speak to this application, her or his application may be acted upon and possibly denied. This meeting is required to end at or before 11:30 p.m. unless a...
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APPEAL – Any decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Piedmont City Code may be appealed by any interested party within ten (10) days to the City Council in accordance with the procedure set forth in Division
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VARIANCE PERMIT 84: 17.78, Appeals; Calls for review. Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the City Clerk at cityclerk@piedmont.ca.gov or call (510) 420- 3040 who will make their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to pr...
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PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE (PIEDMONT CITY CODE CHAPTER 17) AND PIEDMONT DESIGN GUIDELINES.
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VARIANCE PERMIT 84: A Public Hearing of the Planning Commission to consider a Resolution recommending City Council approval of an Ordinance amending several sections of the Piedmont City Code Chapter 17 Planning and Land Use and a resolution recommending City...
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Agenda Item Material The materials for the agenda items listed above are available for review upon request by contacting Planning & Building Director Kevin Jackson at kjackson@piedmont.ca.gov , or may be accessed directly online through
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VARIANCE PERMIT 84: the City’s website at https://piedmont.ca.gov/government/commissions___committees/planning_com mission . A response will be provided during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Procedural Notes
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