Planning Commission

Regular Meetings


  • 6:00 PM
  • 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
  • Tenth Street Place, Basement Chambers

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes.

Members

Name Organization Term Expires
Ameet Birring Appointed by Modesto City Council January 1, 2021
Rosa Escutia-Braaton Appointed by Modesto City Council January 1, 2021
Sandra Lucas Appointed by Modesto City Council January 1, 2020
Carmen Morad Appointed by Modesto City Council April 14, 2019
Dennis Smith Appointed by Modesto City Council January 1, 2022
Amin Vohra Appointed by Modesto City Council January 1, 2020
Hank Pollard Appointed by Modesto City Council January 1, 2021

Responsibilities

The Planning Commission is responsible for making decisions and recommendations regarding the development of the community. The Planning Commission has final authority regarding subdivision maps and parcel maps, certain zoning matters and development plans, and occasionally matters appealed either from the staff level or Board of Zoning Adjustment. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding annexations, rezonings, code amendments and most General Plan-related matters.

Membership Requirements 

Commissioners must be a registered voter in the City of Modesto. Please note that application for this committee requires a financial disclosure statement (Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700) under State law.