Welcome to the St. Helena City Planning Commission

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Peter McCrea - Chairperson
Sandy Ericson - Vice Chairperson
Reuben Katz
Alan Galbraith
Peter White
Phone: (707) 968-2659
Email: cynthiac@ci.st-helena.ca.us
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Duties:
The Planning Commission conducts public meetings and makes decisions on various project applications including use permits, variances, parcel maps and design review for residential, commercial and industrial development. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on Amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and subdivision maps. All new construction in the City is generally subject to Planning Commission review with the exception of minor expansion of residential structures and interior remodels.
Membership:
The Planning Commission consists of five (5) members appointed by the City Council. The terms of the members of the Planning Commission are four (4) years.
Meeting Schedule:
The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. in the Vintage Hall Board Room located on the St. Helena High School Campus, at 465 Main Street.
Parking is located in front of Vintage Hall with access off of Main Street.
The Board Room is located on the second floor.
Stair access is at the central entrance to the building and a ramp is located on the north side of the building.
An elevator is located on the west side near the middle of Vintage Hall.
Public bathrooms are located on the first floor of the building.
The Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Channel 28 and replayed on Thursdays at 7:00pm and Saturdays at 4:00pm.
Planning Commission Staff:
The following staff members provide staff assistance to the Planning Commission and conduct business related to Planning matters: Carol Poole Planning Director, Greg Desmond Senior Planner, Shelley Mills Associate Planner, Cindy Carpenter Administrative Asst.
Planning Commission Terms Of Office
Reuben Katz - End of Term: 6/2012
Sandra Ericson - End of Term: 6/2010
Alan Galbraith - End of Term: 6/2013
Peter White - End of Term: 6/2013
Peter McCrea - End of Term: 6/2013
For further information on the Planning Commission,
please contact the Planning Department at 707-968-2659
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