Planning Commissioner

Michael Polhamus

Santa Cruz

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Term ending Jan 31, 2027 · Planning Commission.

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Voting record (16)

12 yes0 no4 abstained

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Voted yesOct 15, 2026

2000 Soquel Avenue Wireless Monopole Extension (CP26-0070)

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

approve the minutes of September 17, 2026

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

1) Acknowledge that the required Planning Commission findings for recommending approval of Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program amendments can be made, as detailed in the staff report; 2) Recomm

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

to 1) Acknowledge that the required Planning Commission findings for recommending approval of Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program amendments can be made, as detailed in the staff report; 2) Rec

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

to approve the Minutes of August 20, 2026.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

to acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Major Modification to a previously approved project and Density Bonus request (CP25-0156) based on the Findings listed below and the atta

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

approve the minutes of June 4, 2026, and the special meeting minutes of July 23, 2026

AbstainedAug 20, 2026

acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Coastal Permit, Design Permit and Variance based on the Findings listed below and the attached Conditions of Approval in Exhibit “A” of the

AbstainedAug 20, 2026

acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Design Permit and Variance based on the Findings listed below and the attached Conditions of Approval in Exhibit “A” of the staff report dat

AbstainedAug 20, 2026

acknowledge the environmental determination, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approve the Design Permit and Variance to Slope Regula

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Consent agenda: 407-415 Pacific Avenue affordable housing project (CP25-0156)

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Michael Polhamus

Voting record (16)

2000 Soquel Avenue Wireless Monopole Extension (CP26-0070)

approve the minutes of September 17, 2026

1) Acknowledge that the required Planning Commission findings for recommending approval of Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program amendments can be made, as detailed in the staff report; 2) Recomm

to 1) Acknowledge that the required Planning Commission findings for recommending approval of Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program amendments can be made, as detailed in the staff report; 2) Rec

to approve the Minutes of August 20, 2026.

to acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Major Modification to a previously approved project and Density Bonus request (CP25-0156) based on the Findings listed below and the atta

Approval of the Minutes of August 20, 2026

Re-Adopt Extension of Life of Commercial Use Permits (FP26-0007)

405-417 Pacific Avenue Major Modification (CP26-0076)

Municipal Code Housing Amendments and General Plan Climate Adaptation Changes

approve the minutes of June 4, 2026, and the special meeting minutes of July 23, 2026

acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Coastal Permit, Design Permit and Variance based on the Findings listed below and the attached Conditions of Approval in Exhibit “A” of the

acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Design Permit and Variance based on the Findings listed below and the attached Conditions of Approval in Exhibit “A” of the staff report dat

acknowledge the environmental determination, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approve the Design Permit and Variance to Slope Regula

Consent agenda: 407-415 Pacific Avenue affordable housing project (CP25-0156)

Local preference policy for affordable housing — recommendation to City Council