Planning and Transportation Commission

The City Clerk's Office continuously accepts applications for the Planning and Transportation Commission Apply here.

The Planning & Transportation Commission's primary responsibilities include:

• Preparing and making recommendations to the City Council on the City's Comprehensive Plan regarding development, public facilities and transportation in Palo Alto
• Considering and making recommendations to the City Council on zoning map and zoning ordinance changes
• Reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on subdivisions, on appeals on variances and use permits
• Considering other policies and programs affecting development and land use in Palo Alto for final City Council action
• Reviewing and making recommendations on individual projects such as Planned Community Zones, Open Space development, and those other projects as are directed by the zoning code, staff and City Council

Board and Commission Recruitment

The Commission is composed of seven members who are current residents of the City of Palo Alto and are not Council Members, officers, or employees of the City. Terms are for four years and commence on November 1. See Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Sections 2.20 for more information. You may contact the City Clerk's Office at 650-329-2571 to be notified of vacancies and appointment procedures.

If you wish to send e-mail to the Planning and Transportation Commission, please use the following e-mail address: Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org

Regular meetings are at 6:00 p.m. on the second and last Wednesdays of each month and are cablecast live on Government Channel 26.

Chair: Greg Tanaka
Vice Chair: Adrian Fine
Staff Liaison: Jonathan Lait, Assistant Director - 650-329-2679

	ALCHECK, Michael
	250 Hamilton Avenue, 94301
	650-260-8451
	Term Expires: 12/15/2017
	Biography

	DOWNING, Kate
	Term Expires: 12/15/2018
	Biography

	FINE, Adrian
	2002 Columbia St, 94306
	Term Expires: 12/15/2018
	Biography

	GARDIAS, Przemek
	1252 Cedar Street, 94301
	650-323-1238
	Term Expires: 12/15/2016
	Biography

	ROSENBLUM, Eric
	154 Bryant Street, 94301
	206-604-0443
	Term Expires: 12/15/2017
	Biography

	TANAKA, Greg
	250 Hamilon Ave., 94301
	415-968-9436 (w)
	Term Expires: 12/15/2016
	Biography

	WALDFOGEL, Asher
	250 Hamilton Ave., 94301
	650-329-2603
	Term Expires: 12/15/2019
	Biography