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Commission splits on plan to combine Design Review Board and Planning Commission; motion fails
Summary
City staff proposed merging the Design Review Board and Planning Commission to streamline project review; the boards and public split over membership and process changes, and a motion to forward three recommended bullet points to the city manager failed due to absences and opposing votes.
Sebastopol planning staff presented a proposal on Oct. 22 to combine the Design Review Board (DRB) and Planning Commission into a single, expanded body intended to streamline project review and reduce duplicate hearings.
Staff outlined a recommended structure with expanded membership (seven members) including at least one architect, one landscape architect and one allied construction industry member; continuing in‑person plus streamed meetings; and keeping the existing schedule of two meetings per month. The proposal would require a code/ordinance…
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