Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
Planning Commission
Meeting Type
Planning Commission
Location
Atherton, CA
Meeting Date
September 23, 2026

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

9 items on the agenda.

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ROLL CALL

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTESItem 1

DRAFT MINUTES FOR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON AUGUST 26, 2026

This is a routine item to approve draft minutes for the August 26, 2026, Planning Commission meeting.

PUBLIC HEARINGItem 2

CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPEAL (APL26-001) OF NOTICE OF VIOLATION/PENALTY (CE-26-202) FOR THE REMOVAL OF A HERITAGE CEDAR TREE AT 41 RIDGEVIEW DR (APN 073-203-210)

The applicant is appealing a Notice of Violation/Penalty for the removal of a Heritage Tree without obtaining a permit to remove the tree.

PUBLIC HEARINGItem 3

CONSIDERATION OF A TREE PROTECTION ZONE EXCEPTION (PTPZ26-00005) TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1,225-SQUARE FOOT DETACHED GARAGE AND A NEW 1,200-SQUARE FOOT DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) ON 80 COGHLAN LANE (APN 070-040-600).

The applicant has submitted a request for two Tree Protection Zone exceptions that would accommodate a new detached garage and new attached ADU. This item is Continued from the August 26, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

PUBLIC HEARINGItem 4

Consideration of amendments to the Town's Heritage Tree Ordinance (HTO) (Atherton Municipal Code Chapters 8.06 and 8.10) and the adopted Heritage Tree Preservation Standards and Specifications.

The item summarizes changes to the Town’s heritage tree policies, as recommended by staff, and provides an opportunity for the Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing, modify recommendations, and advance discussion to the City Council.

STAFF REPORTS

STAFF REPORTS

COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS

COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS

ADJOURN

ADJOURN