About the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) Here you will find a brief overview of the Planning and Transportation Commission; its purpose, meeting schedule, and membership. For additional information, such as agendas, reports, and the Comprehensive Plan, please follow the link at the bottom of the page.
Planning and Transportation Commission Purpose The Planning & Transportation Commission's primary responsibilities include:
Preparing and making recommendations to the City Council on the City's Comprehensive Plan regarding development, public facilities and transportation in Palo Alto
Considering and making recommendations to the City Council on zoning map and zoning ordinance changes
Reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on subdivisions, on appeals on variances and use permits
Considering other policies and programs affecting development and land use in Palo Alto for final City Council action
The Commission is composed of seven members who are not Council Members, officers, or employees of the City, and who are residents of the City of Palo Alto. Terms are for four years and commence on August 1. See Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Sections 2.16 and 16.48. Palo Alto residency is a requirement. In order to be notified of vacancies and appointment procedures, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at 650-329-2571.
If you wish to send e-mail to the Planning and Transportation Commission, please use the following e-mail address: Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org.
Regular meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the second and last Wednesdays of each month and are cablecast live on Government Channel 16.
Chair: Karen Holman Vice Chair: Daniel Garber
Staff Liaisons: Curtis Williams, Assistant Director - 650-329-2321
Burt, Patrick 1249 Harriet Street 94301 650-324-8228 (h) 7/31/2008
Garber, Daniel 2201 Byron Street 94301 650-473-1870 (h) 7/31/2009
Holman, Karen 725 Homer Avenue 94301 650-321-6170 (h) 7/31/2008
Keller, Arthur 3881 Corina Way 94303 650-424-0202 (h) 7/31/2010
Lippert, Lee I. 580 Hawthorne Avenue 94301 650-323-5961 (h) 7/31/2011
Sandas, Paula 2140 Columbia Street 94306 650-494-8806 (h) 7/31/2009
