Planning and Transportation Commission 10/5/26 Regular Meeting

The City of San Carlos Planning and Transportation Commission held its regular meeting on October 5, 2026. The commission approved the August 17 and September 21 meeting minutes and granted a conditional use permit for Live Dance Arts to operate an instructional dance studio at 1200 Industrial Road, Suite 14. The proposal involves interior improvements to create four studios; staff noted there would be no exterior changes, and the applicant described plans for staggered class schedules and drop-off procedures. Commissioners discussed parking, traffic circulation, noise, lighting, and rooftop HVAC units. The action may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending approvals were identified.

During public comment, a resident raised concerns about the city’s tree-removal permitting process and the partial cutting of a large valley oak with an active hawk nest. Staff also reported that the City Council had introduced a tobacco retail sales ordinance, with adoption anticipated at its October 13 meeting. Other updates covered commissioner training and planning the commission’s 2027 meeting calendar.