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: Daniel Garber
Vice Chair: Samir Tuma
Staff Liaison: Curtis Williams, Director - 650-329-2321
FINEBERG, Susan
3498 Janice Way, 94303
650-858-0888 (h)
7/31/2012
GARBER, Daniel 2201 Byron Street, 94301
650-473-1870 (h)
7/31/2009
HOLMAN, Karen 725 Homer Avenue, 94301
650-321-6170 (h)
7/31/2012
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
Comprehensive Plan and Amendment Learn more about the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process including the East Meadow and California Avenue Concept Plan Areas. [more]
September 26, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report September 26, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report - Item 3 - Study Session to Discuss ABAG's Regional Housing Needs Allocation for Palo Alto Housing Element Requirements Item Dated: 09/26/2007
September 19, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report September 19, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report - Item 1 - 1001 San Antonio Road: Request by Ciardella's Garden Supply for rezoning from Public Facilities District (PF) to General Manufacturing
District (GM) for 1.8 1 acres of land at 1001 San Antonio Road Item Dated: 09/19/2007
September 19, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report September 19, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report - Item 2 - 3401,3415, and 3445 Alma Street (Alma Plaza): Request for site and design review of Planned Community (PC) District No. 4956 for construction of a mixed use project Item Dated: 09/19/2007
April 11, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report April 11, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report - Item 1 - Initiation of Rezoning from Public Facilities (PF) to General Manufacturing (GM) District for approximately 1.1 acres of land at San Antonio Avenue and US 101 (Bayshore Freeway) Item Dated: 04/11/2007
March 28, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report March 28, 2007 Planning and Transportation Commission Staff Report - Alma Plaza Staff Report and Attachments; and Additional Materials Submittal by Applicant on Friday, March 22 Item Dated: 03/28/2007