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EAST PALO ALTO PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Monday, September 14, 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

Planning Commission July 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes 

 

Recommendation:

Accept the July 27, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT

 
5.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

 
6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

6.1

Conditional Use Permit Renewal for MEGA MART 1775 E Bayshore Rd

 

Recommendation:
  1. Adopt a resolution granting of a Conditional Use Permit for a three-year extension (CUP26-001) of a previously approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-001) for the Sale of Alcohol (Beer, Wine and Distilled Spirits) for off-site consumption at a grocery store (MEGA MART) located at 1775 East Bayshore Road, based on the findings and subject to the conditions proposed by staff, as may be subsequently amended by the Planning Commission; and
  2. Finding that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 Class 1, Existing Facilities.
7.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

 

7.1

Vista 2035 General Plan Chapter 7. Health and Equity (Environmental Justice) Element Update Study Session

 

Recommendation:

No formal action is required for the study session.

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

Upcoming meetings:

Regular Meeting September 28, 2026 7:00pm
Regular Meeting October 19, 2026 7:00pm
Regular Meeting November 2, 2026 7:00pm
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: (9/10/2026)

ATTEST:
 
Ruby Phillips
Secretary II

 

SEAT COMMISSIONER EXPIRES SEAT COMMISSIONER EXPIRES
1 Christopher Kao 5/31/2026 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 Isabel Lopez Ysmael 5/31/2027