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In response to a statement regarding notification of residents as to the changes
that are proposed, the City Attorney stated that individual noticing is not required
for a General Plan Amendment such as this. She stated the noticing is satisfied by
law, with publishing in the newspaper.
The Mayor explained the process for the General Plan hearings, noting that if
someone has already given testimony on an issue, they do not need to give the
same testimony, but rather a summary, as the Councilmembers have reviewed
Planning Commission testimony already received.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planning Division Manager
Faus regarding the new Residential Neighborhood designation.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on a General Plan Update and Amendment request. The proposed 1999
Update of the City of Gilroy's General Plan document is the first comprehensive
update of the General Plan since its initial adoption in November, 1979. The
proposed 1999 General Plan Update provides a guide for the physical development
of the City, and brings the Plan into conformance with changes in State law and
other legal requirements; reflects changes in the local population and economy
since 1979; incorporates the most recent projections and assumptions regarding
future growth; and responds to the issues, challenges and opportunities created by
recent trends and developments. The proposed 1999 General Plan includes goals,
policies and programs regarding State-mandated General Plan elements (Land Use,
Circulation, Housing, Open Space, Conservation, Safety, and Noise), and
"optional elements" (Agriculture, Air Quality, Cultural Facilities, Economic
Development, Growth Management, Historic Preservation, Parks and Recreation,
Scenic Highways, Schools, and Water Supply and Quality) to the year 2020. City
of Gilroy, applicant, GPA 99-01.
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Peter D. Arellano, Charles S.
Morales, Al Pinheiro, Anthony C. Sudol III, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W.
Springer - 7:01 p.m.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on January 27,2000
at 9:17 a.m.
The Mayor requested a moment of silence for those persons flying on Alaska
Airlines flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco that crash landed in the ocean
near Los Angeles this afternoon, as family members of Gilroy citizens possibly
were on that flight.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Special Meeting
January 31, 2000
Gilroy, California
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Pub. Hearing
GPA 99-01
Roll Call
Posting
Agenda
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The Mayor opened the Public comment period.
Jim Gailey, 7560 Hanna Street, requested two lots be rezoned near Fifth and
Eigleberry Streets to be R2 rather than C 1. The Mayor explained that this will be
reviewed at the meeting on March 27,2000.
Tom Houts, 8485 Burchell Road, recommended removing the Burchell Road
area from the General Plan, or at least not having it designated Rl.
John Donohoe, RJA Associates, on behalf of Glen Loma Group, noted positive
elements in the Neighborhood District, but negative elements as the District is
being proposed. He stated the District is too broad based. He recommended
changing the concept of the District to an overlay district, keeping land use
designations, and also keeping the target mix, but removing the minimum mix. He
stated that the City should establish minimum and maximum ranges for each of the
residential districts. He commented that the Neighborhood District should not be
applied to the Glen Loma Ranch, but rather a Specific Plan to that area. He noted
the RDO is an impediment to land use planning, and that the City should look for
ways for the RDO to work in tandem with a Specific Plan.
Owen Byrd, on behalf of Melissa Bruins, 8440 Burchell Road, noted the 20-
year line and the City limit line would be coterminous in the Burchell road area.
He stated that some golfers are requesting that this request be dropped. He stated
that he would like the Planning Commission recommendation followed.
Louise Conroy, 8525 Burchell Road, noted that this is one of the prettiest
areas in the County, and that she would hate to see development and a golf course
expanded in this area.
David Collier, 1495 East Hillview, stated that the Planning Commission felt
obligated to set minimum mix numbers. He noted a shift to an integrated base, to
have a range of densities. He questioned whether we really need this in the
document. He noted problems with small parcels being able to achieve the
densities. He suggested phasing areas to achieve this minimum. He stated that he
would like joint integrated proposals to be applied for together, and noted that
incentives could be allowed for joint proposals in the RDO.
Tim Filice, Glen Loma Ranch, stated his concern with setting minimums, and
how the implementation will occur. He noted that details need to be addressed for
the Neighborhood District.
Steve Rider questioned why the Neighborhood District is being created. He
stated problems will be presented in designing projects for this District.
(At 8:40 p.m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers, and returned at
8:42 p.m.)
Carolyn Tognetti, 820 Carignane Drive, read a portion of the vision of Gilroy,
page 3-3 of the General Plan, which discusses the diversity of housing
opportunities.
(At 8:52 p.m., Councilman P. Arellano left the Council Chambers, and
returned at 8:53 p.m.)
The staff report on the three parcels to be redesignated was noted and further
explained by Planning Division Manager Faus.
(At 9:09 p.m., Councilman Sudol left the Council Chambers, and returned at
9:12 p.m.)
Eric Smith, 1657 EI Dorado Drive, thanked the Planning Division for their help
in providing options for this property on Westwood Drive.
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Planning Division Manager Faus noted a change on the map for the Burchell
Road area to include additional area.
Tim Filice noted that the southeast corner of Wren and First Streets area is
well served by grocery stores and therefore no further grocery stores are needed
here. He noted that a residential development will be a good mix for this area,
with hopefully about 25% for senior citizens.
Nancy Hilton, Trenton Place, questioned the trees on the Wren Avenue site,
and it was noted that all the trees will be saved.
At 9: 17 p.m., the Mayor closed the public comment period, which will be
reopened on March 13, and called for a five-minute break, after which he recalled
the meeting to order.
The Council was unanimous in their agreement to follow the Planning
Commission recommendation to approve the Wren Avenue/First Street and
Westwood Drive issues of changing the General Plan to High Density Residential.
Councilman Pinheiro noted that Denise DuffY's memo states that no further
environmental work will need to be done on this issue.
Regarding the Burchell Road issue of removing the municipal golf issue from
the General Plan, Councilwoman G. Arellano supported the Planning Commission
recommendation to remove that area, Councilman Sudol stated that he has come
to no conclusion, and Councilmembers P. Arellano, Morales, Pinheiro, Velasco
and Springer would like the area left in the General Plan.
Regarding the Residential Neighborhood designation, Councilmembers G.
Arellano, P. Arellano, Velasco, and Springer support it, Councilman Morales
reserved his decision, and Councilmen Pinheiro and Sudol stated that they could
not support it.
The City Administrator stated that staffwill create a map of the Neighborhood
District to show where development currently is located. He stated that he will get
with David Driscoll and talk to him about implementation plans of this concept
from other places.
Councilmembers G. Arellano, P. Arellano, Morales, and Sudol supported the
minimum mix wording in the General Plan being retained. Councilmen Pinheiro
and Velasco stated that the minimum mix wording should be modified to be used
as a flexible guideline. Mayor Springer stated the minimum mix wording should be
moved to the implementation strategy.
Councilmembers G. Arellano and Sudol stated that the target mix should be
removed, and Councilmembers P. Arellano, Morales, Pinheiro, and Velasco stated
that the target mix should be left in the General Plan (Mayor Springer did not
comment).
Councilmen P. Arellano and Sudol stated that no implementation task force is
needed. Councilmembers G. Arellano, Pinheiro, and Velasco stated that an
implementation strategy is needed. Councilman Morales reserved making a
decision regarding the task force and implementation strategy. Mayor Springer did
not comment on the issue of an implementation task force.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
item not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 34
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Adjournment
JANUARY 2000
31 Special Meeting - Joint with Gilroy Unified School District Board of
Education - Middle School Location/Siting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
31 * Special Meeting - General Plan Public Hearing - 7:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers
FEBRUARY 2000
7*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
8 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
9 Annual Retreat - 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (including dinner at 5:30 p.m. at
Harvest Time Restaurant), Temporary Environmental Education Center
(TEEC) building at the Ranch Site, Christmas Hill Park, 7049 Miller Avenue,
Gilroy, California
10 Annual Retreat - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Temporary Environmental Education
Center (TEEC) building at the Ranch Site, Christmas Hill Park, 7049 Miller
Avenue, Gilroy, California
22*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
22 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 SouthsideDrive, Gilroy
28*Joint Study Session with Planning Commission - CIB -7:00 p.m., Council
Chambers
MARCH 2000
6*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
8 Quarterly Meeting with School Board - 7:00 p.m., Temporary Environmental
Education Center (TEEC) building at the Ranch Site Christmas Hill Park, 7049
Miller Avenue, Gilroy
13 * Special Meeting - General Plan Public Hearing -7:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers
14 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
20*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
27* Special Meeting - General Plan Public Hearing - 7:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers
28 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
APRIL 2000
3* Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
11 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
17*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
25 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
At 11: 13 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk