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.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes for November 7, 2001
2. STUDY SESSION
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7A. Public Hearing - 2646 Ponce Avenue

To consider a Conditional Use Permit and Floor Area Exception to allow legalization of an existing secondary dwelling unit. The existing secondary dwelling unit located on the lower floor will be reduced in square footage to meet maximum size requirements. Legalization of the improvements will increase the size of the building to 3,929 square feet in a zoning district that permits 2,826 square feet for this building.

(Appl. No. 01-0361)

APN: 044-241-590; Zoned: R1-B (Single Family Residential)

CEQA Status: Exempt

Peter and Sylvia Kentera – Applicant/Owner

7B. Public Hearing – 1870 Ralston Avenue

To consider a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review application to install a Metro PCS Wireless communication facility within Barrett Community Park. The proposal consists of the installation of a 40 foot high stealth flag pole with three panel antennas and an equipment cabinet area to accommodate a Metro PCS equipment/base transceiver station (BTS). (Appl. No. 01-0129)

APN 044-312-310; Zoned: SC (Schools and Compatible Uses)

CEQA Status: Exempt

Tetra Tech, for Metro PCS – Applicant

City of Belmont – Owner

7C. Public Hearing - 192 Oxford Way

To consider a Conditional Use Permit and Single Family Design Review application to remodel and add a 1,068 square foot second story to the existing 2,131 square foot residence for a total of 3,199 square feet in a zoning district that permits 3,500 square feet. (Appl. No. 01-0122)

Zoning: PD (Planned Development)

APN: 040-381-010

CEQA Status: Exempt

Sunil and Ulka Mohan – Applicant/Owner

7D. Public Hearing - 917 Anita Avenue

To consider a Single Family Design Review to remodel and add 125 square feet to the first floor and a new 795 square foot second story to the existing 2,508 square foot residence for a total of 3,428 square feet in a zoning district that permits 3,500 square feet. (Appl. No. 01-0354)

Zoning: R-1B (Single Family Residential)

APN: 044-142-390

CEQA Status: Exempt

Michael Yantos – Applicant

Cheryl Novak and Danny Cox – Owners

7E. Public Hearing - 1832 Oak Knoll Drive

To consider a Single Family Design Review and Tree Removal Permit application to remove portions of an existing carport and rear deck that encroach onto adjoining private property. The proposal also includes removal of two protected trees adjacent to the carport and construction of a new 1,150 square foot garage that will increase the size of the residence to 3,413 square feet in a zoning district that permits 3,500 square feet.

(Appl. No. 01-0355)

Zoning: R-1B (Single Family Residential)

APN: 044-064-170

CEQA Status: Exempt

Mitchell and Pavla Thurston – Applicant/Owne

1. NEW BUSINESS
2. REPORTS, STUDIES, UPDATES, AND COMMENTS
3. PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,

DECEMBER 11, 2001.

Liaison: Commissioner Feierbach

Alternate Liaison: Commissioner Torre

11.    ADJOURNMENT:

To Tuesday December 18, 2001 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.

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