Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is a separate and distinct body charged with the implementation of the City's General Plan, the implementation of the City's zoning ordinance and land use policies, and other duties as prescribed by law or the Council. The Planning Commission is both and advisory and decision-making body, appointed by the City Council, tasked with guiding both the short-term and long-term growth and development of the City of Calistoga. Comprising five members from the community, the Commission's primary responsibility is to evaluate the implications of land use decisions on the City. In fulfilling this role, the Commission possesses review and approval authority over design reviews, use permits, variances, zoning amendments, and planned developments.

The Planning Commission is integral to the planning process in three significant ways. First, it functions as an advisory board to the City Council on all matters pertaining to planning and development. Second, the Commission ensures that all land use decisions, including individual projects, align with the policies and plans established by the City. In this manner, the implementation of community vision is achieved incrementally, project by project. Third, the Commission advocates for the collective interests of community members concerning land use and development policies and initiatives.

 

Meetings: The second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:30 P.M. in regular session at the Calistoga Community Center located at 1307 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515

 

Planning Commission Roster

INCUMBANT	ROLE	APPOINTED	2 YR TERM EXPIRATION	EMAIL
Steven Pinsky	Chair	12/9/2025	12/31/2027	stevenpinsky@gmail.com
Emily Bucchianeri	Vice Chair	01/01/2025	12/31/2026	emily.bucchianeri@yahoo.com
Richard Kaiser	Commissioner	01/01/2025	12/31/2026	rick@upvalleytaxservices.com
Molly Towey	Commissioner	12/9/2025	12/31/2027	mpt551963@gmail.com
Eugene Gorman	Commissioner	12/9/2025	12/31/2027	calistoga@gorman.com