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
- Reviewing and making recommendations on individual projects such as Planned Community Zones, Open Space development, and those other projects as are directed by the zoning code, staff and City Council
Board and Commission Recruitment
The City continuously accepts applications for boards and commissions.
The Commission is composed of seven members who are current residents of the City of Palo Alto and are not Council Members, officers, or employees of the City. Terms are for four years and commence on November 1. See Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Sections 2.20 for more information. You may contact the City Clerk's Office at 650-329-2571 to be notified of vacancies and appointment procedures.
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 6:00 p.m. on the second and last Wednesdays of each month and are cablecast live on Government Channel 26.
Commission Members
Chair: William Riggs
Vice Chair: Michael Alcheck
Staff Liaison: Rachael Tanner, Assistant Director - 650-329- 2167
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ALCHECK, Michael |
| 650-260-8451 |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2021 |
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LAUING, Ed |
| 650-327-8890 (H) |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2020 |
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RIGGS, William |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2021 |
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ROOHPARVAR, Giselle |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2022 |
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SUMMA, Doria |
| 650-867-7544 |
Term Expires: 12/15/2020
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TEMPLETON, Carolyn |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2022 |
| PTC@Caritempleton.com |
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WALDFOGEL, Asher |
| 650-329-2218 |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2019 |
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Planning and Transportation Commission Report to Council, October 20, 2014
Planning and Transportation Commission Procedural Rules
Planning and Transportation Commission By-laws
2019 Agendas and Minutes
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Public Comment |
| December 11, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Public Comment |
| November 13, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Video |
Public Comment |
| October 30, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
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| October 9, 2019 |
Cancelled |
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| September 25, 2019 |
Cancelled |
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Public Comment |
| September 11, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| August 28, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| August 14, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| July 31, 2019 |
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| July 10, 2019 |
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| June 26, 2019 |
Cancelled |
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| June 12, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| May 29, 2019 |
Cancelled |
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| May 8, 2019 |
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Minutes |
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April 24, 2019
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| April 10, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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| March 27, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| March 13, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| March 4, 2019 |
Retreat |
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| February 27, 2019 |
Cancelled |
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| February 13, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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| January 30, 2019 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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| January 9, 2019 |
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2018 Agendas and Minutes
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Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| December 12, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| November 28, 2018 |
CANCELLED |
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| November 14, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| October 31, 2018 |
Cancelled |
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| October 10, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| September 26, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| September 12, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| August 29, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| August 8, 2018 |
Cancelled |
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| July 25, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| July 11, 2018 |
Cancelled |
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| June 27, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| June 13, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| May 30, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| May 22, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| May 9, 2018 |
Cancelled |
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| April 25, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| April 11, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| March 28, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| March 14, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| February 28, 2018 |
Cancelled |
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| February 14, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| January 31, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| January 17, 2018 |
PTC Retreat |
Minutes |
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| January 10, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
Past Agendas and Minutes