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Piedmont • 2026-02-09 • TBD
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What Happened
  • Planning Commission Meeting met on 2026-02-09. 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 there was a total applications of 19 planning permits submitted and 18 approved..
Key Decisions
  • Resolution No. 04-PL-26 WHEREAS, the United States Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000emphasizing the need for pre-disaster mitigation of potential hazards; and WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act makes hazard mitigation grants available to states and local governments; and...
  • Resolution No. 012-VAR-25 and 019-DRPC-25 WHEREAS, the Property Owners are requesting to construct a new roof deck at the rear (south) of the main house, construct new stairs in the side (west) and rear (south) yards, make window and door modifications, expand the existing exterior wall to...
  • Resolution No. 014-VAR-25 WHEREAS, the Property Owners are requesting a variance from the requirements of Chapter 17, section 17.30.040 of the Piedmont City Code in order to locate a required parking space within the street yard setback; and WHEREAS, after reviewing the application, plans, and...
  • There was a total Applications of 19 planning permits submitted and 18 approved.
  • WHEREAS, regarding the design review permit, the Planning Commission finds that, as conditioned, the project is approved as it complies with General Plan policies and programs, and the proposal, as conditioned, partially conforms to the criteria and standards of Section 17.66.060 of the Piedmont...
  • The deck and exterior stairs are inconsistent with Design and Preservation Element Policies 28.1 Scale, Height, and Bulk Compatibility, 28.2 Style Compatibility, 28.3 Setback Consistency, 28.8 Acoustical and Visual Privacy based on the findings and facts set forth heretofore, the Piedmont...
  • 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: Frank Nowtath of 160 Moraga Avenue presented the modifications to their home for his young family.
What Happens Next
  • Housing Element and General Plan reporting continues through state-required submissions and future council updates.
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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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The Planning Commission welcomes you to its meeting which is regularly scheduled for the second Monday of each month.
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DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT 2058: 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 add...
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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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DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT 2058: 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. un...
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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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DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT 2058: 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 accommodation...
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PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT- TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE 2026 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN BY REFERENCE A Public Hearing of the Planning Commission to consider a
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DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT 2058: Resolution recommending City Council approval amendments to the Environmental Hazards Element of the General Plan to incorporate the 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). CEQA Determination: The proposed amendment of the Environm...
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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.
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DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT 2058: 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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