AGENDA

Healdsburg Planning Commission

September 13, 2022  6:00 PM
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
City Hall - City Council Chamber

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE

Consistent with Government Code section 54953(e), Planning Commission Members will be participating in this meeting either via Zoom Webinar or in person, socially distanced in the Council Chamber at 401 Grove Street.

How to Observe the Meetings

To maximize public safety while maintaining transparency and public access, the Healdsburg Planning Commission will be using Zoom Webinar service to allow remote participation. Members of the public who only wish to watch the meeting live or recorded can do so by using the link http://healdsburgca.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx .

To Watch the Meeting and Submit Public Comment as Part of the Zoom Webinar:

To join by computer, tablet, or mobile device:

1. Go to https://zoom.us/join and type in the Webinar ID: 829 4915 7468 or follow this link: https://cityofhealdsburg-org.zoom.us/j/82949157468  (Pre-registration for the meeting is not required.)
2. Fill in your full name, verify you are not a robot (if required), and click “Join”.
3. If the meeting host has started the Webinar, you should join automatically. If the meeting host has not started the Webinar, remain in the Webinar and it will start shortly.

To join by phone:

1. Dial 669-900-9128 or 253-215-8782 or 346-248-7799.
2. Enter the meeting ID: 829 4915 7468 and press # #.
3. If the meeting host has started the meeting, you should join automatically. If the meeting host has not started the meeting, remain in the meeting and it will start shortly.

To Submit Public Comment

By computer, tablet, or mobile device:

1. In the bottom center of the screen is a hand icon, click on “Raise Hand”. The hand icon will place you in line to speak.
2. When it is your turn to comment, the meeting moderator will call upon you to comment. State your first name, last name, address, and comment. Each speaker will be given no more than three (3) minutes to make your comment.
3. When you are done commenting, please remember to lower hand.

By phone:

1. Press *9 to raise your hand.
2. When it is your turn to comment, the meeting moderator will call the last four digits of your phone number. Press *6 to speak at that time. State your first name, last name, address, and comment. Each speaker will be given no more than three (3) minutes to make your comment.
3. At the conclusion of your comments or when three minutes has passed, the meeting host will remove your ability to talk.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations

Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email staff at ssumpter@healdsburg.gov or by calling 707-431-3346.  Staff will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the city procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. All reasonable accommodations offered will be listed on the city website at https://www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/406/ada---public-accessibility .

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1. ROLL CALL 
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
   1. Approval of September 13, 2022 Agenda
   2. Approval of August 9, 2022 Minutes
   3. Acceptance of Communications and Correspondence
   4. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest
   5. Disclosures of Ex Parte Communications
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

This time is set aside to receive comments from the public regarding matters of general interest not on the agenda but related to Planning Commission business. Pursuant to the Brown Act, however, the Planning Commission cannot consider any issues or take action on any request during this comment period.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Item

Description:        Land Use Code Amendment LUA 2022-02

Project

Description:        Amendments to various sections of the Land Use Code will provide greater clarity to code sections related to in-lieu parking fees, permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the PR, CD and CS districts, exemptions for alcoholic beverage establishments, and the addition of a definition for a theater and auditorium. Land Use Code Amendment sections include: Healdsburg Municipal Code Section 20.16.150 (Number of required vehicular spaces); Section 20.08.145 (Permitted and conditionally permitted uses: PR, CD and CS Districts), Table 10; Section 20.20.075 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments); Section 20.28.310 (Definitions).

Location:             Citywide and Downtown In-Lieu Parking area

Applicant:            City of Healdsburg

Environmental

Determination:    The proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

5.  NEW BUSINESS

6.  COMMISSIONER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

7.  DIRECTOR’S REPORT

8.  ADJOURNMENT

Scott Duiven, Community Development Director, September 7, 2022

Posting: This agenda was posted on City bulletin boards and the City’s website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, in accordance with state law. 

Availability of Written Materials: All written materials (e.g., staff reports, conditions, resolutions) prepared for items on this agenda are available for public review at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at the Planning and Building Department at 401 Grove Street and on the City’s website at www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us. Written materials submitted after the posting of this agenda, but before the Commission meeting, will also be made available for public review in the Planning and Building Department. If written materials are presented to the Commission at the meeting, a copy will be made for public review at the meeting.

Disabled Accommodations: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, persons requiring special assistance to access, attend or participate in this public hearing should contact the Planning and Building Department at 401 Grove Street or by calling (707) 431-3346 during normal business hours at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure the necessary accommodations are made.

Public Comments: Persons speaking on items on this agenda are requested to provide their name, address and the subject of their comments. Comments are generally limited to three minutes, however additional time may be granted by the Commission Chair as appropriate, depending on the scope of the project.

Appeals: Anyone that does not agree with the Commission’s decision may appeal the decision to the City Council, provided that a written appeal is filed within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the Commission’s action