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EAST PALO ALTO PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Monday, March 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
East Palo Alto City Hall
2415 University Ave.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

NOTICE
This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this Planning Commission meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 
2.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 
3.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 

3.1

February 9, 2026 and February 23, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

 
4.

PUBLIC COMMENT

 
5.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

 
6.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

 
7.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

7.1

Development Code Text Amendment (ZTA25-002) to amend various Chapters and Sections of Title 18 (Development Code) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code

 

Recommendation:
  1. Consider Development Code Text Amendment, ZTA25-002, and
  2. Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) recommending that the East Palo Alto City Council adopt an ordinance to approve Development Code Text Amendment, ZTA25-002 that repeals, replaces and amends various sections of Chapter 18 (Development Code) regarding site design, architectural standards, definitions, typographical errors, corner lot standards, refueling and service stations, front setbacks, trees, accessory structures, Temporary Use Permits (TUPs), alcohol sales at bonafide eating establishments, Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for public and private schools, Home Occupations, and other areas as set forth therein.
  3. Find the proposed Zoning Text Amendments to be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), and 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

     

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

Upcoming meetings:

Regular Meeting April 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting April 27, 2026 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting May 11, 2026 7:00 PM
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a)

This Notice of Availability of Public Records: All public records relating to an open session item which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act, that are distributed to the majority of the Planning Commission will be available for public inspection at 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the Planning Commission. Such documents may also be available on the East Palo Alto website www.cityofepa.org subject to staff’s ability to post the documents prior to the meeting. Information may be obtained by calling (650) 853-3189.

The Planning Commission meeting packet may be reviewed by the public at 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto 94303. Any writings or documents pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the Planning Commission less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, shall be made available for public inspection at CED office, 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, California 94303 during normal business hours. Information distributed to the Commission at the meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose.

East Palo Alto City Council Chambers is ADA compliant. Requests for disability related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made by a person with a disability to the City Clerk's office at (650) 853-3127 no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.
DECLARATION OF POSTING

This Notice is posted in accordance with Government Code §54954.2(a) or §54956. Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the City website. Under penalty of perjury, this Agenda was posted to the public at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

POSTED: (3/19/2026)

ATTEST:
 
Ruby Phillips
Secretary II

 

SEAT COMMISSIONER EXPIRES SEAT COMMISSIONER EXPIRES
1 Uriel Hernandez 5/16/2026 5 Robert Sherrard 5/31/2027
2 Juan Mendez 5/31/2027 6 Javanni Brown-Austin 5/31/2027
3 Robert Allen Fisk 5/31/2028 7 Curtis Monette 5/31/2027
4 Michael Mashack 5/31/2028 8 Christopher Kao 5/31/2026