June 24, 2025 · Planning Commission Pc Regular Meeting
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This section of the agenda is provided for the public to express comments on items for which Planning Commission (PC) Agenda Page 1 06.24.25 there is no other opportunity for public comment on this agenda and for items which do not appear on the agenda. Comments should be restricted to items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Public comment offered during the public forum which are addressed to an agendized public hearing item will be considered by the Commission and made part of the public hearing record only if the comments are also offered at the time and place scheduled for the public hearing or submitted in writing prior to the close of the public hearing. Public speakers are encouraged to summarize their comments and limit presentations to three (3) minutes.
The Consent Calendar section of the agenda consists of items that are acted on in one motion; unless a Commissioner or a member of the public requests that the Commission remove an item from the consent calendar for discussion. By approval of the consent calendar, the Staff recommendation will be adopted. If this item is removed from the consent calendar, the Commission will follow the procedures described in the agenda for new public hearings. A. Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve Planning Commission Minutes of 5/27/2025
Following a project report by staff, interested members of the public are encouraged to comment. The project applicant will speak first and will be allocated up to ten (10) minutes to present the project, including any time he or she wishes to reserve for rebuttal. The applicant shall inform the Chair at the outset of his or her presentation of the amount of time to be allocated for rebuttal. Following the applicant’s presentation, speakers in favor of the project may speak, followed by speakers in opposition to the project. Speakers are asked to summarize their comments and limit their presentations to three (3) minutes. After all other speakers make their presentations; the applicant will be allowed to present a rebuttal in the amount of time he or she requested at the outset of his or her presentation. A. - At 14 Los Altos, Design Review, Special Design Review, and Elevated Deck Permit to construct a new 4,001 adjusted sq. ft. single-family residence (SFR) with a 559 sq. ft. elevated deck, within the Ridgeline Overlay. PROJECT SITE: 14 Los Altos Road APN: 263-151-026 APPLICATIONS: DRA-2025-001, EDP-2025-001 ZONING DESIGNATION: RL-20-R (Residential Low Density - 20,000 square feet, with Ridgeline Overlay) OWNER/APPLICANT: Jing Li/ Dustin Boyce, DBGCI PROJECT PLANNER: Celina Palmer, AICP, Associate Planner CEQA STATUS: Categorically Exempt, CEQA §15302 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Design Review, Special Design Review, and Elevated Deck Permit to construct a new 4,001 adjusted sq. ft. single-family residence (SFR) with a 559 sq. ft. elevated deck, subject to the conditions of approval included in the Draft Statement of Official Action. Planning Commission (PC) Agenda Page 2 06.24.25
Following a project report by staff, interested members of the public are encouraged to comment. The project applicant will speak first and will be allocated up to ten (10) minutes to present the project, including any time he or she wishes to reserve for rebuttal. The applicant shall inform the Chair at the outset of his or her presentation of the amount of time to be allocated for rebuttal. Following the applicant’s presentation, speakers in favor of the project may speak, followed by speakers in opposition to the project. Speakers are asked to summarize their comments and limit their presentations to three (3) minutes. After all other speakers make their presentations; the applicant will be allowed to present a rebuttal in the amount of time he or she requested at the outset of his or her presentation.
Planning Director’s announcements or brief updates and status of appealed projects.
I, Julie Tamayo, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that this agenda has been posted at least 72 hours in advance at the Orinda City Offices to include: Orinda City Hall, Orinda Community Center and Orinda Public Library. Additional copies of Agendas and Staff Reports, are available in the Orinda Planning Department, the Orinda Public Library (government section) and on the City’s website at www.cityoforinda.org. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Orinda will provide special assistance for disabled citizens. If you have a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Administrative Assistant, Julie Tamayo, at (925) 253-4261 or jtamayo@cityoforinda.org. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR 35.102-
APPEALS: A decision of the Planning Commission is final unless a written notice of appeal, specifying the grounds for appeal, is submitted to the Planning Department during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 5:00 PM) within ten (10) calendar days, with appropriate fees. The appeal will be considered by the City Council. If you challenge any actions on this agenda in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. The time to file action to challenge the decision is governed by the Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6. Planning Commission (PC) Agenda Page 3 06.24.25