Nishi Developer Responds to Process Complaint
Yesterday’s commentary highlighted a letter from local resident Roberta Millstein, who wrote believing that the “commission process…
Commentary: Responding to Letter Writer’s Concerns about Commission Process and Nishi
Roberta Millstein wrote a letter to the local paper complaining that the “commission process favors developers.” She…
Student Voices Once Again Come through Loud and Clear on Nishi
Once again, a large number of people came to speak on the issue of the Nishi project…
Nishi Project Will Move to Council in Two Weeks to Determine if It Will Be Placed on the Ballot
It was a long evening at the Planning Commission on Wednesday night, but ultimately the commission was…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Should Council Move Forward with Nishi as It Stands?
When the Nishi project goes to the Planning Commission this week, it is doing so without a…
My View: What We Learned of the Student Housing Crisis on Wednesday
The discussion on student housing has really advanced to the point where no one disputes the fact…
Students Speak Out on Lincoln40 Student Housing Project
The Planning Commission on Wednesday evening unanimously recommended approval of the Lincoln40 student housing project. The project…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Lincoln40 and Density, the General Plan, Infill and the Need for Student Housing
The Planning Commission staff report for Lincoln40 provides for some interesting discussion. Staff gets its opportunity to…
Trackside Pushed Back to October 24
The council hearing on Trackside has been pushed back once again, this time to October 24. According…
Commentary: Planning Commission Meeting Shows the Mess We Are In
The Vanguard has been an equal opportunity critic lately of the planning process. The Vanguard was very…
Planning Commission Unable to Act on Key Provisions of Trackside Proposal
Confused over the requirements under the Design Guidelines and frustrated at the lack of access to staff…
Trackside Goes Back to Planning Commission
Back in July, the Davis Planning Commission was set to hear and make a recommendation on the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Responding to Comments by a Planning Commissioner
On Wednesday of last week, the Davis Planning Commission was tasked with holding a public hearing and…
Are We Underestimating Housing Needs?
A few weeks ago, the city council had a joint discussion with the Planning Commission which, among…
My View: What Will Certification Mean for MRIC?
The Vanguard was very critical of the efforts of the Planning Commission in the 4-3 vote to…
Lincoln40 Draft EIR Will Be Heard by Planning Commission
On Wednesday evening, the Davis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive a presentation on…
Planning Commission Votes 6-0 to Recommend Certification of Mace EIR
In what turned out to be a fairly simple and straightforward vote, the Davis Planning Commission unanimously…
Trackside Hearing Was Postponed, Reset for August
The Old East Davis Neighborhood Association in mid-afternoon requested a rescheduling of the Trackside Center Mixed Use…
Council Approves B Street Infill Project
The Davis City Council was not happy to have to weigh in on the B Street infill…
Sunday Commentary: Did the Planning Commission Abuse Their Discretion in Rejecting the B St Project?
As the Vanguard reported on Friday, city staff is recommending that the Davis City Council reverse the…