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All: I don't know anything about a ticket, but I would like to offer- for what its worth- a personal observation and request that the citizens of American Canyon strongly consider Don Callison for City Council. Since I was appointed to the Planning Commission about a year-and-a-half ago, Don has bee...

This is really more an observation that may (or may not) be helpful for the candidates. The other day I got a call from a resident who had some questions about planning applications. This resident lives in the La Vigne development. After talking through her questions we got in to a general discussio...

ac94503: Thank you very much for your kind words and encouragement. You're right: we're living in some rapidly changing times- as a city and as a nation- and it can help alot when we slow down and talk to eachother as neighbors instead of, it seems, often just yelling at eachother. To my way of thin...

This was interesting timing based on our recent discussion. This article was the headline of a monthly publication I get for my work. Although not w/out its controversies it gives an example of a better, more innovative, direction the TSA is looking at for passenger security screening. http://gsnmag...

Wow, what a great story: seems like we can all take great comfort and pride in Megan West and her prize lamb "Semper Fi". It gives me a lot of hope to know we have young people out there still so knowleable about our country's, and our community's rural roots- and who are so humble and res...

Thanks all for your kind words. There is no doubt that the TSA has some serious procedural issues which is incredibly frustrating. I have had my share of experiences including a screener who went through my bags for an unimaginable amount of time until I realized he was looking for a two inch pair o...

May I offer a contrary opinion? And not from the stand-point of, as-you-say "political correctness- don't hurt anyone's feelings" but rather as a former law enforcement officer, a security consultant, someone who has taught college classes and written books on homeland security and whose b...

Hey Issa? Maybe you could get a link going for the planning commission like you have for the police department. So they could answer these questions for us. -Sounds like a good idea to me. FYI- the PG&E substation has been an ongoing topic of conversation at the last few Planning Commission meet...

Thanks for your feedback... Actually it is funny you make that observation at this time. As the planning commission and department evolve there is some agreement on the notion that there should really be more running dialouge and discussion between the two. In my brief tenure it does feel like we do...

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Just a follow-up, it seems that b/c there are no additional zoning issues being looked at this issue is not likely to go before city council.

Thanks,
Matt

Guest: This may be one of those times when my new-ness to the Planning Commission shows through. I'm not immediately sure if any process has been started on having the Palby's design review brought before city council, or if that is something that is triggered automatically. Thank you for bringing i...

Thank you for your kind words. In a nutshell, my vote was based on two things: 1) Currently built, or in development in and around that whole area, is the Town Center Project; Napa Junction/Main Street Project; Vintage Ranch; Napa-Sonoma Marketplace; as well as amenities such as hotels. Couple these...

Guest: Thanks for your question. Yes, by the time a proposed project comes before the Planning Commission the applicant has spoken with, submitted a proposal to, and filed an application with the city Planning Dept where it has been reviewed by staff for a number of essentials. The best way to get t...

Hello All, thanks for your interest in this issue. Just FYI I recently joined this online community and thought I would just throw it out there that if anyone would like to ask a member of the Planning Commission any direct question about the Palby's issue (or any other) please let me know. Thank yo...