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City of Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission

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Address:   250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Planning and Transportation Commission

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• Phone: (650) 329-2167

The Planning & Transportation Commission's primary responsibilities include making recommendations to the City Council on the city's comprehensive plan regarding development, public facilities and transportation in Palo Alto. The seven members are local residents who are not employed by the city. They make recommendations to the City Council on zoning map and zoning ordinance changes, on appeals on variances and use permits, and on individual projects such as planned community zones or open space development. The commission also considers other policies and programs affecting development and land use in Palo Alto.

Meetings are broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26 and can be accessed on the Midpen Media Center website.

Meetings are held on the second and last Wednesdays of the month at 6 p.m. During the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings are held by virtual teleconference.

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Commissioner Bart Hechtman

TERM ENDS: Dec. 15, 2023

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Chair Ed Lauing

TERM ENDS: Dec. 15, 2024

Vice Chair Doria Summa

TERM ENDS: Dec. 15, 2024

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Commissioner Giselle Roohparver

TERM ENDS: March 31, 2023

Commissioner Keith Reckdahl

TERM ENDS: March 31, 2026

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Commissioner Bryna Chang

TERM ENDS: March 31, 2026

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Commissioner Carolyn Templeton

TERM ENDS: March 31, 2023

Past Members

Rachael Tanner
Term ended: Jan. 31, 2021
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Carolyn Templeton
Term ended: Dec. 15, 2022
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Giselle Roohparvar
Term ended: Dec. 15, 2022
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Michael Alcheck
Term ended: Dec. 15, 2021
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William Riggs
Term ended: Jan. 31, 2021
Bryna Chang
Term ended: Dec. 15, 2021
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Giselle Roohparver
Term ended: March 31, 2023
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Carolyn Templeton
Term ended: March 31, 2023