A noise regulation and permit for storage were on the agenda for the Planning Commission at its Thursday meeting, and both were approved by the Commission. Michael Robirds, a Benicia industrialist, wanted to use 2.3 acres of land north of Interstate 780 and west of Park Road as a site to store construction equipment and […]
Planning Commission to tackle noise regulations, permit storage at Thursday’s meeting
The City Council is not the only Benicia board discussing business this week. On the agenda for Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting is a proposed an amendment to the noise regulations and a permit for nonconforming outdoor storage of construction equipment. In 1999, the Benicia City Council passed a General Plan that gave city officials a […]
Planning Commission chair added to Solano County Fair Board of Directors
Planning Commission Chair Kari Birdseye was recently appointed to the Solano County Fair Association’s Board of Directors. The announcement came in a press release which revealed Solano County Supervisor Monica Brown’s appointment of Birdseye to the board. “Kari will do a great job for District 2 on the Fair Board of Directors just like she […]
School board adopts resolution providing input to council on cannabis
Ever since the passage of Proposition 64 in November, the city of Benicia has had many discussions at various meetings over how the statewide legalization of cannabis should be treated within the city. On Sept. 19, the Benicia City Council reviewed a draft ordinance making recommendations for cannabis activities. Among these suggestions were allowing up […]
Letter: City meetings are the real Comedy Central
Comedy central at its best What am I talking about? One guess could get you the answer. It was the Planning Commission’s Oct. 12 meeting and the City Council’s Oct. 17 meeting. The first two-thirds of the Planning Commission meeting went as usual, but when it got to the cannabis issue, it all fell apart. […]
Planning Commission gives direction to council on cannabis
Cannabis has been on the minds of Benicians since California residents voted to legalize the substance back in November. There have been numerous City Council meetings on the subject, and it has been a source of debate amongst city officials and representatives. The Planning Commission decided where cannabis business could be located and use at […]
Planning Commission sends sphere of influence decision to council
At the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, the board members discussed and voted on the retention and affirmation of Benicia’s sphere of influence. State law and the Solano Local Agency Formation Commission requires updates to spheres of influence and associated municipal service reviews every five years. The Benicia Municipal Review was adopted by the Solano […]
Planning Commission to discuss updates on Great California Delta Trail
This might be the start of a big change for walkers, joggers and bikers alike in Benicia. Tonight, the Planning Commission will discuss the updates regarding the Great California Delta Trail that will run through Benicia. The Delta Protection Commission was mandated to develop and implement a plan for a walking and biking trail in […]
Planning Commission selects members for meditation group, cannabis committee
During the Planning Commission’s meeting Thursday, commissioners selected members for a meditation group, a representative for a cannabis committee and went over business from the city. Selection of commission member The first agenda item the Planning Commission discussed was the selection of a commission member to the Foundry and Office building meditation group. The two […]
City council to hear appeal for proposed hot dog restaurant
Request for use permit previously denied by Planning Commission Raglan Tuttle had hoped to open a hot dog restaurant on 2995 Bayshore Road. He brought this idea up to the Planning Commission and they voted against him 6-0 at their April 13 meeting. On April 27, Tuttle filed an appeal of the commission’s decision. The […]