By a slim margin, the Planning Commission approved a use permit to modify a conventional billboard on Bayshore Road into a digital LED billboard at Thursday’s meeting. Associate Planner Charles Enchill presented a history of the project. In 2012, applicant Bruce Qualls of Clear Channel Outdoor proposed converting two static billboards— one on Park Road […]
Planning Commission to vote on proposed digital billboard at Bayshore Road
If you have ever stopped at the foot of the Interstate 680 offramp leading onto Bayshore Road, then you might have noticed a large billboard on the lefthand side— or on the righthand side when driving down the freeway. However, if the Planning Commission approves an application from Clear Channel Outdoor, then it could […]
Planning Commission OKs Accessory Dwelling Unit resolution, clears way for council
Following discussion of proposed draft text amendments for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations, the Planning Commission approved a resolution making recommendations to the City Council at its Thursday meeting. Discussions on ADUs, also called in-law or secondary units, have been held at city meetings since March, including a public hearing by the Planning Commission and […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of April 29, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Mayor Clyne Cuts Ribbon To Open Hiway (April 29, 1943) State, city and Army and Navy representatives responded to an invitation sent out by Paul J. Tyler and Parish Bros. Builders of the new Benicia-Vallejo military highway, to ceremonies Friday morning officially opening the new military highway between […]
Planning Commission approves Speakeasy use permit, commits to study session for zoning text amendment
The Planning Commission met Thursday for a discussion on approving a restaurant’s use permit and a study session for zoning text amendments. The Loft and the Speakeasy on 280 First St. requested a use permit to authorize the sale of full alcoholic beverages. The two restaurants are located in downtown Benicia’s Harbor Walk mixed-use development, […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Jan. 14, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Deadline For Tire Inspection Postponed (Jan. 14, 1943) The Office of Price Administration has postponed the deadline for tire inspection from January 31 to the end of March for holders of basic gasoline ration A coupons with a six month requirement for inspection instead of the former requirement […]
Planning Commission gives green light to car wash
Talkin’ about the car wash was what the planning commission did at their Thursday meeting. On the agenda was an approval of a use permit and variances for a gas station, convenience store and car wash at 505 Miltary East. In August of 2016, Sat Singh sent an application to the city of Benicia to […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of June 15, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Victory Pledge to Start Friday (June 18, 1942) Culminating preliminary plans whic have been already mapped out for the Victory Pledge Drive for War Bonds and Stamps, the final meeting will be held tonight at 8 o’clock in the City Hall to assign districts to the canvassers in […]
Planning Commission completes training, reporting requirements Thursday
At its regular meeting Thursday, the planning commission completed its annual open government training and heard reports on its municipal service review, planning commission annual report and planning commission work program, among other items. After completion of the open government training, presented by City Attorney Heather McLaughlin, the commission appointed Kari Birdseye as its new […]
Candidate Spotlight: Second Planning Commissioner, George Oakes, files for Benicia City Council race
2 incumbents, 3 newcomers in race Planning Commissioner George Oakes filed papers in July to appear on the November ballot as a candidate for Benicia’s city council, the second planning commissioner to do so this year. Steve Young filed his intent to run just a few months earlier. In an interview at the Herald on […]