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.
Chair: Ed Lauing
Vice Chair: Susan Monk
Staff Liaison: Jonathan Lait, Assistant Director - 650-329-2679
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ALCHECK, Michael |
| 650-260-8451 |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2021 |
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GARDIAS, Przemek |
| 650-323-1238 |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2018 |
| Biography |
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LAUING, Ed |
| 650-327-8890 (H) |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2020 |
| Biography |
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MONK, Susan |
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| Term Expires: 12/15/2018 |
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RIGGS, William |
| Term Expires: 12/15/2021 |
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SUMMA, Doria |
| 650-867-7544 |
Term Expires: 12/15/2020
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WALDFOGEL, Asher |
| 650-329-2603 |
| 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
2018
| November 14, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Public Comment |
| October 31, 2018 |
Cancelled |
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| October 10, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Draft Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| September 26, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Draft Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| September 12, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Video |
Public Comment |
| January 17, 2018 |
PTC Retreat |
Minutes |
Audio |
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| January 10, 2018 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
2017
| December 13, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| November 29, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| November 8, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Video |
Public Comment
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| October 25, 2017 |
Cancelled |
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| October 11, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
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Public Comment |
| September 27, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| September 13, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| August 30, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| August 9, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Video |
Public Comment |
| July 26, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| July 12, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Video |
Public Comment |
| June 28, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
Minutes |
Video |
Public Comment |
| June 14, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Video |
Public Comment |
| May 31, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Public Comment |
| May 10, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Public Comment |
| April 26, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Public Comment |
| April 12, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Video |
Public Comment |
| March 29, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Public Comment |
| March 8, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Public Comment |
| February 22, 2017 |
Cancelled |
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Public Comment |
| February 8, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Public Comment |
| January 25, 2017 |
Cancelled |
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Public Comment |
| January 11, 2017 |
Agenda and Packet |
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Public Comment |
Past Agendas and Minutes
