Community Workshops for Grand Avenue Commercial/Mixed Use Zone
Information in a declaration was provided by former Piedmont Mayor Alice Creason stating a (change of use) reclassification, such as for the Commercial Zone, without voter approval does not adhere to Piedmont’s City Charter. The declaration was sent to the City Council, Planning Commission, Planning Director, City Administrator, and City Attorney. Creason noted she was on the City Council when the Charter was drafted and approved by Piedmont voters. She states the intent and wording of the Charter require Piedmont voter approval prior to changing the use/reclassification of any Piedmont zone.
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Zoning rules – setbacks, building heights, parking, apartment units, etc. – for the Commercial Zone on Grand Avenue are in the development stage and two meetings are being held for public involvement. The zoning rules for Piedmont’s Civic Center Commercial Zone have already been approved by the City Council.
No recordings or broadcasts of the workshops are scheduled, however participants may make their own recordings of the proceedings.
Read the prior PCA article on zoning changes >here.
The City’s recommended revised changes to the Commercial Zone on Grand Avenue can be read here.
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The Piedmont Planning Department notice is below.
The City of Piedmont will hold two community workshops to consider the Planning Commission’s recommended revisions to the regulations for the thirteen properties along Grand Avenue that are in the City’s commercial/mixed-use zone (Zone D). The regulations under consideration are those related to structure and landscape coverage, building height, setback requirements, and parking. In addition, city staff will introduce a recommended revision to the density of multi-family dwelling units allowed in Zone D. The second workshop will be a follow-up to the first workshop. The schedule and location for the two community workshops are as follows:
First Community Workshop
Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 6:00 p.m.
Kehilla Community Synagogue, Fireside Room
1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94610
Follow-Up Community Workshop
Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 6:00 p.m.
Kehilla Community Synagogue, Fireside Room
1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94610
One can find more information on the recommended revisions to the regulations for the City’s commercial/mixed-use zone (Zone D) by visiting the City’s webpage on the topic.
You are encouraged to provide your comments by attending the workshop and/or by submitting written comments by Monday, April 17, 2017. You can submit your comments to: kjackson@ci.piedmont.ca.us or on paper to 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611
Kevin Jackson, AICP, Planning Director, City of Piedmont, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611
Tel: (510) 420-3039 Fax: (510) 658-3167
Read the full PCA article on zoning changes and declaration >here.
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Editors Note: A quorum of the Planning Commission is not expected at either workshop, as the workshops are not Planning Commission meetings. Planning staff members will be present at both workshops.
For other PCA reader’s information, comments may be submitted below.
