Planning Commission approves two projects

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Draft Minutes - May 28, 2026 .

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARING - PHAM ASSISTED LIVING - PLANNING RECORD - 631 BENJAMINS RD - PLN25-0206 BACKGROUND: Appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a 15-bed Community Care Facility at 635 Benjamins Road. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PRESENTED BY: Hana Michaelson, Senior Planner RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Zoning Administrator and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission, by resolution, deny the Appeal, and uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator approving a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a 15-bed Community Care Facility for the property located at 631 Benjamins Road.

PUBLIC HEARING - MD MARKET - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 1995 SEBASTOPOL RD - PLN25-0495 BACKGROUND: The project proposes approval of a Major Conditional Use Permit to allow a neighborhood-serving retail market with alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption and extended hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days per week, within an existing commercial building located at 1995 Sebastopol Road. The project includes minor interior tenant improvements. No expansion of the existing building footprint is proposed. The application has been filed by Harman Dhillon (MD Market). File No.PLN25-0495. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Sheila Wolski, Senior Planner. RECOMMENDATION: The project proposes approval of a Major Conditional Use Permit to allow a neighborhood-serving retail market with alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption and extended hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days per week, within an existing commercial building located at 1995 Sebastopol Road. The project includes minor interior tenant improvements. No expansion of the existing building footprint is proposed. The application has been filed by Harman Dhillon (MD Market). File No. PLN25-0495. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

ADJOURNMENT

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