PALO ALTO PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION:
2009 On-Demand Webcast Archives

October 28th, 2009

A. ROLL CALL/NEW BUSINESS

New Business-Public Hearing:
1. 164 Hamilton Avenue: Request by Ryan Amaya of Kier & Wright on behalf of SPI 164 Hamilton, LP for a recommendation of approval for a Tentative Map to create six commercial condominium units within an existing office building. Environmental Assessment: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (k) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Zone District: CD-C(P).

B. NEW BUSINESS (cont.)

New Business-Public Hearing:
2. California Avenue Streetscape Improvements (Phase I): Request by Public Works Engineering on behalf of the City of Palo Alto for California Avenue streetscape modifications from El Camino Real to the Caltrain Depot, focusing on tree replacement. The street improvement project involves various upgrades to the public right of way along California Avenue. The overall project includes replacement and addition of street trees, replacement of street benches, news racks, waste receptacles, replacement and addition of bicycle racks, crosswalk improvements and restriping of road and automobile parking spaces. An Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements for Phase I of the project, the replacement and addition of street trees within the project area. The other components of the project as described above are Phase II and will undergo a separate environmental analysis when the details have been more fully developed.

C. OTHER ITEMS

Other Items:
3. Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Discussion of Land Use and Community Design Chapter, Vision, Policies and Programs.

D. COMMISSION MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT

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