Planning Commission

Council to appoint new Planning commissioner

The resignation last week of Planning Commissioner Frank Kluber opened up a vacancy on the seven-member advisory board, with current alternate Rachel Ford elevating to full Commissioner status.

Mayor Rob Schroder has nominated Martinez native Paul Kelly to the alternate seat.more...

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Planning Commission reasserts denial of Cascara project

When Planning Commission members voted (four to three) in November to deny a developer’s request to build a 46-unit apartment complex on Shell Avenue, for some commissioners, a firm “no,” was insufficient.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the Commission voted to add more assertive and specific language to a recommendation that the City Council also reject the application, emphasizing Commissioners’ deep disapproval with the traffic study City staff had used to support the development.more...

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Planning Commission questions benefits of Alhambra Valley annexation

Lynette Tanner-Busby recused herself from meeting as her family owns property in affected area.

TUESDAY — In response to City staff’s assertion that a portion of Alhambra Valley (AV) must be annexed at the insistence of the Contra Costa County Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO), Commissioner Donna Allen floated a completely different solution at Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting.

“Why can’t the City form its own water district?” asked Allen. “Then we wouldn’t have out-of-area service agreement anymore.”more...

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Residents appeal Planning Commission’s approval of senior housing project

A special City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., during which the five-member council will preside over two official appeals over the Planning Commissions’ approval of conditional use permits for the proposed “Berrellesa Palms” senior housing project.more...

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Senior housing project approved by Planning Commission

Controversial project passes with a 6-1 vote with Donna Allen the sole dissenter; some residents are already planning to appeal decision with the City.

Four hours and a vote of six to one.

That’s what it took for the Planning Commission to approve a proposed senior housing development on Tuesday that has divided neighbors and consumed a great deal of time, energy and money on behalf of both City staff and the development team at Resources for Community Development (RCD).more...

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Planning Commission to discuss RCD's proposed 49-unit senior housing project

MEETING PREVIEW: Tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall Chambers.

The City’s seven-member Planning Commission takes up the gauntlet tonight on a highly contentious housing development project. more...

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Mixed reviews for proposed senior housing project

Planning Commission

Dozens of residents attended a nearly four hour Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday night to voice their support or opposition to a proposed 49-unit housing development designed for seniors aged 55-plus.more...

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Planning Commission discusses future of Sharkey Building

Proposed third-floor addition, with stucco exterior, meets with resistance.

TUESDAY — While Martinez Planning Commissioners had some tough questions this week for the team of developers and architects seeking to remodel the Sharkey Building at 630 Court Street, most expressed their support of the project. more...

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Planning Commission to hold workshop on Sharkey Building

MEETING PREVIEW

Tonight the Planning Commission, during its regular meeting, will hold a long-anticipated pre-application workshop on a proposed “rehabilitation and expansion” of 630 Court Street, otherwise known as the Sharkey Building.

According to a staff report prepared last week by Karen Majors, Assistant City Manager, topics of discussion will include the Sharkey as a historic resource and whether or not the proposed modifications and additions will violate the building’s inclusion on the State Office of Historical Preservation’s list. more...

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