September 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 09.24.25 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 Meeting Schedule for 2026 Recommendation: Review, amend and approve the Planning Commission Meeting schedule for calendar year 2026. B. Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of 8/12/2025
A. Citywide Objective Design Standards (ODS) Study Session, an Implementing Action of the Housing Element RECOMMENDATION: Participate in a presentation and facilitated discussion of the Draft Citywide Objective Design Standards (ODS) for Orinda. Provide direction on the site design standards, building design standards, and overall Administration standards of the document.
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 Commission (PC) Agenda Page 2 09.24.25 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 09.24.25