Napa Planning Commission Meeting – March 16, 2023: Item Continued Due to Agenda Error
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Napa Planning Commission Meeting – March 16, 2023
The Planning Commission met on March 16, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was brief due to a noticing error on the main agenda item. Commissioners approved the consent calendar minutes and continued the Devlin Bed & Breakfast public hearing to a future date. One member of the public spoke during general public comment.
Consent Calendar
- Minutes Approval: The Commission unanimously approved the Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes for March 2, 2023. (Motion carried 5-0).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Harold Leggett (neighbor at Adrian Street): Expressed general support for the applicant (Robert Devlin) and the proposed bed and breakfast, but raised concerns about potential social events and parking. He recommended that parking be limited to Jackson Street and that no weddings or large events be allowed. He noted the property is on a busy street and that the applicant has been a good neighbor. The Commission clarified that no action would be taken on the item that evening.
Discussion Items
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Devlin Bed & Breakfast – 962 Jackson Street (PL22-0080): The item was agendized as a public hearing for a Use Permit to convert a historic three-bedroom home into a two-guest-room bed and breakfast with manager’s quarters. Staff presented a recommendation for denial, citing inconsistency with the bed and breakfast ordinance’s intent to preserve large, deteriorated historic homes. The applicant, Robert Devlin, testified in favor, noting the home’s small size and his plan to start small and expand. During the hearing, Commissioner Shotwell noted that the agenda and public notice listed an incorrect address (741 Seminary Street instead of 962 Jackson Street). Staff confirmed the error and advised that proceeding would violate the Brown Act. The Commission agreed to continue the item without discussion or action. The item will be re-noticed for the April 6, 2023 meeting.
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Pueblo Self Storage Modification Preliminary Review (PL23-0020): This administrative report was continued from the agenda to the April 6, 2023 meeting as requested by the applicant.
Key Outcomes
- Continuance of Devlin B&B Hearing: The Commission continued the public hearing to a future meeting due to an incorrect property address in the agenda and public notice, ensuring proper noticing under the Brown Act. No vote was taken. The item is expected to be re-noticed for the April 6, 2023 Planning Commission meeting.
- Next Meeting: The next regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2023, with a heavy agenda including the Devlin B&B (re-noticed), Pueblo Self Storage, and the Old Sonoma Road project.
Meeting Transcript
Okay, we're good. I'd like to call this meeting to order and ask staff to conduct roll call. Commissioner Healer. Present. Commissioner Urtello. Present. Commissioner Kelly. Present. Vice Chair Shatwell. Present. Chair Masaro. Here. I'm allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. The Planning Commission conducts all meetings in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. And pursuant to the city's rules of order for the Planning Commission meetings. Staff, are there any changing to this evening's agenda? Yes, there was one. The Pueblo self-storage modification preliminary application review has been continued to the April 6th, 2020 2023 Planning Commission meeting. Thank you. Acknowledged. Commissioners, are there any additions or changes to the agenda? Nope. Seeing none. Public comment. This is the part of the meeting where the public can come to the podium and comment on anything that is not on today's agenda, not on today's agenda. Would anyone like to do that? Not on today's agenda. Would you like to? I'm sorry. I I I was saying I have a Robert. I should have been waiting. My apology. What was the question? We'll start all over. Let's start with the Pledge of Allegiance. Let's start with roll call. Are you here for you here for an agenda item? Yes. Okay, then we'll just hold it at that. Thank you. Okay. Do we uh okay? We talked about members of the consent calendar. These routine items may be approved by a single vote. However, any member of the public or commissioner may remove. We have nothing on consent today.
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