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New community development director introduces priorities; staff outlines Barlow Hotel schedule and joint DRB–Planning Commission meeting
Summary
At the Dec. 17, 2024 Design Review Board meeting, the city introduced Emmy Theriault as the new Community Development Director. Staff outlined project updates including Canopy, Huntley Square, active transportation planning, and a planned February joint meeting on the Barlow Hotel development agreement and design review.
SEBASTOPOL, Calif. — Emmy Theriault, the City of Sebastopol’s new Community Development Director, introduced herself at the Design Review Board’s Dec. 17 special meeting and outlined priorities including earlier design review involvement and collaboration across boards.
Theriault said she grew up locally, has about 26 years of urban planning experience and has worked in design and historic review in Tiburon and Napa. “I have an understanding of Sebastopol’s unique community concerns and aesthetic,” she told the board, and said she intends to meet board members individually to hear their concerns and priorities.
Planning staff reported several project and staffing updates. A planning technician, Susie, recently left for a planner position elsewhere; staff said temporary support will be sought while the…
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