CITY OF SAUSALITO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
in the City Hall COUNCIL CHAMBERS at 420 Litho Street, SAUSALITO, CA 94965
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:30 PM
This meeting will be held at City of Sausalito Council Chambers at 420 Litho Street and will be open to the public.
Members of the public may participate over Zoom:
If you would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting remotely by joining from a PC, MAC, IPAD, iPhone, or Android device. Although your image will not be shown on the video conference, you will be able to listen and view the meeting on Zoom.
This meeting will be held at City of Sausalito Council Chambers at 420 Litho Street and will be open to the public.
Members of the public may also participate over Zoom:
If you would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting remotely by joining from a PC, MAC, IPAD, iPhone, or Android device. Although your image will not be shown on the video conference, you will be able to listen and view the meeting on Zoom.
To participate and provide public comment at a meeting, please use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4052952836
Topic: Planning Commission Meeting January 15, 2025
Time: January 15, 2025 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Members of the public may also participate over Zoom:
If you would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting remotely by joining from a PC, MAC, IPAD, iPhone, or Android device. Although your image will not be shown on the video conference, you will be able to listen and view the meeting on Zoom.
To participate and provide public comment at a meeting, please use this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4052952836
Topic: Planning Commission Meeting January 15, 2025
Time: January 15, 2025 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4052952836
Meeting ID: 405 295 2836
Passcode: 123456
Or join by digital phone or landline phone at:
1-669-900-6833, enter Meeting ID: 405295836#
1-346-248-7799, enter Meeting ID: 405295836#
1-253-215-8782, enter Meeting ID: 405295836#
1-312-626-6799, enter Meeting ID: 405295836#
Your phone number will appear on the screen unless you first dial *67 before dialing the numbers shown above.
If you want to comment during the public comment portion of the agenda, you can use the "Raise Hand" function in Zoom under Reactions (Make sure your Zoom is updated to the latest version) or you
can Press *9 if you are calling in.
If you do not want to speak during the public comment portion of the agenda, you are also encouraged to submit email correspondence to CDD@sausalito.gov. Email comments will be accepted up until 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
Your phone number will appear on the screen unless you first dial *67 before dialing the numbers shown above.
If you want to comment during the public comment portion of the agenda, you can use the "Raise Hand" function in Zoom under Reactions (Make sure your Zoom is updated to the latest version) or Press *9 if you are calling in.
If you do not want to speak during the public comment portion of the agenda, you are also encouraged to submit email correspondence to CDD@sausalito.gov. Emails will be accepted up until 12:00 PM the day of the meeting.
IF STARTING TIMES ARE LISTED FOR EACH AGENDA ITEM THEY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A GUIDELINE ONLY. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE ORDER OF DISCUSSION IN ORDER TO RUN AN EFFECTIVE MEETING. IF YOU WISH TO ASSURE YOURSELF OF HEARING A PARTICULAR DISCUSSION, PLEASE ATTEND THE ENTIRE MEETING. THE CITY VALUES AND INVITES WRITTEN COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS SET FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS AMPLE TIME TO REVIEW ALL CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE SUBMIT CORRESPONDENCE TO STAFF AT LEAST FIVE DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. ANY WRITTEN OR ORAL COMMENTS PROVIDED WILL BE A PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD.
To give everyone an opportunity to be heard and to ensure the presentation of different points of view, the Planning Commission requests that members of the audience who wish to speak, complete a Speakers' Card and when called on: 1) Always address the Chair; 2) State your name; 3) State views succinctly; and 4) Limit presentations to three (3) minutes. However, if there is a large group present to speak on the same issue, the Planning Commission has the discretion to limit speakers to less than three minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners:
Chair Jeffery Luxenberg
Vice Chair Nastassya Saad
Andrew Junius
Kristina Feller
David Marlatt
Chair Jeffery Luxenberg
Vice Chair Nastassya Saad
Andrew Junius
Kristina Feller
David Marlatt
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THIS AGENDA
This is the time for the Planning Commission to hear from citizens regarding matters that are not on the agenda. Except in very limited situations, state law precludes the Planning Commission from taking action on or engaging in discussions concerning items of business that are not on the agenda. However, the Planning Commission may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by a member of the public, ask clarifying questions, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. The Commission may also refer matters not on the agenda to City staff or direct that the subject be agendized for a future meeting. Please make sure you have completed a Speakers' Card and turned it in to City Staff.
4. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
4.A Sausalito Planning Commission Minutes from 12/11/2024
5. COMMUNICATIONS
6. STUDY SESSION
6.A Study Session and Presentation Regarding Draft Amended 2023-2031 Housing Element, Including Modifications to Housing Element Programs and Proposed Opportunity Sites | Neal Toft, Principal Planner
6.B Study Session for Municipal Code Amendment: Adoption of More Comprehensive Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) and Form-Based Code | Neal Toft, Principal Planner
SUMMARY: Study Session for Municipal Code Amendment: Adoption of More Comprehensive Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) and Form-Based Code
RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentations and accept public comment on the proposed draft Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS).
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.A Recommendation on Ordinance Amending Title 10 Chapter 10.44.240, Table 10.24-1, and Chapter 10.24.040 of the Sausalito Municipal Code, Formula Retail and Special Requirements | Matthew Mandich, Senior Planner
SUMMARY: Conduct a public hearing on proposed Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44.240 ‘Formula Retail’, Table 10.24-1 ‘Land Uses in Commercial Districts’, and Chapter 10.24.040 ‘Special Requirements’ and adopt a resolution making a recommendation to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution recommending City Council adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments, or direct staff to make changes to the resolution that reflect the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
7.B 303 Bridgeway Boulevard I Design Review Permit and Variance Application I Project ID: 2023-00086 I APN: 065-241-32 I Adam Blair, Assistant Planner
SUMMARY: Applicant, Austin Carrier, on behalf of owner, Brenda Wood, has submitted an application to construct a new 92-square-foot two-level rear addition, two 5-square-foot front additions, and to facilitate an exterior and interior remodel at 303 Bridgeway Boulevard (APN: 065-241-32).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve application 2023-00086 for 303 Bridgeway Boulevard and adopt the attached draft resolution approving the requested Design Review Permit and Variance application.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A Election of Chair / Vice Chair
9. ADJOURNMENT
LEAD DEPARTMENT
Community and Economic Development Department
City Hall, Main Floor
420 Litho Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 289-4128
cdd@sausalito.gov
STAFF
Brandon Phipps, Community & Economic Development Director
Kristin Teiche, Principal Planner
Neal Toft, Principal Planner
Matthew Mandich, Senior Planner
Katie Nelson, Associate Planner
Adam Blair, Assistant Planner
Maria Hernandez, Administrative Aide
City Hall, Main Floor
420 Litho Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 289-4128
cdd@sausalito.gov
STAFF
Brandon Phipps, Community & Economic Development Director
Kristin Teiche, Principal Planner
Neal Toft, Principal Planner
Matthew Mandich, Senior Planner
Katie Nelson, Associate Planner
Adam Blair, Assistant Planner
Maria Hernandez, Administrative Aide