AGENDA

1. ROLL CALL

2. AGENDA STUDY SESSION

3. AGENDA AMENDMENTS

4. COMMUNITY FORUM (Public Comments)

This agenda category is limited to 15 minutes to be allocated as determined by the Planning Commission Chair. If you wish to address the hearing body, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the Secretary. If your subject is not on the agenda, the Planning Commission Chair will recognize you at this time.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Resolution Denying a Rear Yard Setback Variance at 1814 Oak Knoll Drive Consistent with Action Taken by the Planning Commission on February 5, 2002.

6. STUDY SESSION

A. Traffic Calming Plan for Chula Vista Drive – Presentation by Assistant Director, Duncan Jones – Department of Public Works.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7A. PUBLIC HEARING - 2518 RALSTON AVENUE

To consider a Variance, Single Family Design Review and a Tree Removal Permit to allow construction of a new 2,322 square foot single family residence in a zoning district that permits 2,100 square feet.

(Appl. No. 01-0128)

Zoning: HRO-2

APN: 043-322-070 and 043-322-080

CEQA Status: Exempt

Ahmad Abdel-Rahman and Reem Faddah – Owner/Applicant

7B. PUBLIC HEARING – 1405 SOLANA

To consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow an increase of enrollment in an existing school from 220 students to 260 students. No building construction is proposed with this application.

(Appl. No. 01-0106)

APN: 045-122-190

Zoned: PD (Planned Development)

CEQA Status: Categorically Exempt

Applicant: Mary Lou Orr

Owner: Charles Armstrong School - Continued to April 2, 2002

7C. PUBLIC HEARING - 522 CHESTERTON AVENUE

To consider a Single Family Design Review for an addition of 735 square feet to an existing 1,732 square foot single family residence in a zoning district that permits 3,500 square feet.

(Appl. No. 01-0371)

APN: 040-282-120 Zoning: R-1C

CEQA Status: Exempt

Applicant: Chris Ridgeway, Architect

Owner: Paul & Alisia Bergholm

8. OLD BUSINESS

A. Review of Final Landscape Irrigation Plan for Single Family Dwelling at 2710 Allview Way Consistent with Action Taken by the Planning Commission on November 20, 2001.

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. Hillside Development Policy Program Update

10. REPORTS, STUDIES, UPDATES, AND COMMENTS

11. PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,

FEBRUARY 26, 2002.

Liaison: Commissioner Peterson

Alternate Liaison: Commissioner Wiecha

12. ADJOURNMENT:

To Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. for a Regular Meeting at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center.

Information on the applications to be considered at this meeting may be obtained from the City of Belmont Planning Division, 1070 Sixth Avenue, Suite 302, Belmont, CA 94002, 650/595-7416.