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

Action Minutes of: November 21, 2000, December 5, 2000, December 19, 2000,

January 2, 2001.

6.    STUDY SESSION

7.    PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. Public Hearing – 780 El Camino Real

To consider a Conditional Use Permit, Grading Plan, and Design Review to construct a 3,100 square foot retail commercial building on a triangularly-shaped 4,793 square foot lot located at the corner of El Camino Real and Middle Road. The proposed building includes landscaping improvements and 11 on-site parking spaces which are accessed from a two-way driveway entrance on Middle Road. (Appl. No. 99-1122)

APN: 044-222-018, Zoned: C-3 (Service Commercial)

CEQA Status: Exempt

Frank Papadopolous (Applicant/Owner)

B. Public Hearing – 2304 Casa Bona Avenue

To consider a Single Family Design Review to allow a 583 square foot addition to the upper and lower levels and garage of an existing 2,373 square foot two-story home for a total of 2,956 square feet of floor area where a maximum of 3,006 square feet is allowed. (Appl. No. 00-1088)

APN: 044-042-100, Zoned: R-1C

CEQA Status: Exempt

George Belden & Kristen Tolomeo (Applicant/Owner)

C. Public Hearing - 2020 Alden Street

To consider a Single Family Design Review and Setback Variance to add 701 square feet to an existing 2,239 square foot single story residence for a total of 2,940 square feet. The remodel will add 52 square feet to the existing one-car garage to accommodate two cars, add 209 square feet on the first floor to accommodate a new family room and add a new 440 square foot second story addition to allow a master bedroom, walk-in closet and bath.

(Appl.) No. 00-1089

APN: 040-290-430, Zoned: R-1C

CEQA Status: Exempt

Reza Khosh - Applicant

Mr. And Mrs. Tognani - Owners

D. Public Hearing – 1905 Hillman Ave

To consider a Single Family Design Review to expand an existing bedroom, kitchen and dining room/add a laundry room and bath/closet area. The remodel will add 462 square feet to the existing 936 square foot residence for a total of 1,298 square feet in a zoning district that permits 3,500 square feet. (Appl. No. 00-0037)

APN: 044-064-360, Zoned R-1B

CEQA Status: Exempt

Charles Tehauno – (Applicant)

Craig and Miriam Newton – (Owners)

E. Public Hearing - 1513 Escondido Way

To consider a Single Family Design Review to remodel two existing bedrooms and one bathroom, add a combination living room / dining room and one bedroom, and expand the garage from one-car to a two-car garage. The remodel will add 1,083 square feet to the existing 1,792 square foot residence for a total of 2,875 square feet in a zoning district that permits 4,500 square feet. (Appl. No. 00-1098)

APN: 045-102-040, Zoned R-1H

CEQA Status: Exempt

Charles and Marie Rinaldi – (Applicant/Owners) 

F. Public Hearing – 313 Chesterton Avenue

To consider a Single Family Design Review to expand an existing kitchen, garage and family room and add a second story that includes two bedrooms and one bathroom to an existing single-story residence. The remodel will add 1,289 square feet to an existing 1,464 square foot residence for a total of 2,753 square feet in a zoning district that permits 3,500 square feet. (Appl. No. 00-1090)

APN: 040-245-040, Zoned R-1C

CEQA Status: Exempt

Daniel Biermann (Applicant)

Yukie Calhoun (Owner)

G. Public Hearing – 100 El Camino Real

To consider a Conditional Use Permit, Height Variance, and Design Review to locate a Planet Granite rock climbing gym/workout facility within the existing vacant Belmont Theatre. The proposed interior building modifications include installation of various climbing walls, yoga studio, weight/fitness area, men’s/women’s changing areas, main lobby and retail sales area. Proposed exterior modifications include removal of the existing roof (41 feet in height) with a taller roof (45 feet in height) to accommodate the height of the interior climbing walls. (Appl. No. 00-0040)

APN: 044-151-080, Zoned: C-3 (Highway Commercial)

CEQA Status: Exempt

Mark Lloyd (Applicant)

West Side Valley Theatres (Owner)

8.     NEW BUSINESS Joint City Council / Planning Commission Meeting

9.     REPORTS, STUDIES, UPDATES, AND COMMENTS

10.   PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,        FEBRUARY 27, 2001

Liaison: Commissioner Petersen

Alternate Liaison: Commissioner Wiecha 

11. ADJOURNMENT:

To Wednesday, March 7, 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.