06/03/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
June 3, 2021
6:30 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair: Tom Fischer: tom.fischer@cityofgilroy.org Andrew Ridley: andrew.ridley@cityofgilroy.org
Joan Lewis: joan.lewis@cityofgilroy.org Fabian Morales Medina: fabian.morales@cityofgilroy.org
Vice Chair: John Doyle: john.doyle@cityofgilroy.org Manny Bhandal: manny.bhandal@cityofgilroy.org
Adilene Jezabel Moreno: adilene.moreno@cityofgilroy.org
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THE JUNE 3, 2021 MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
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only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing held at this meeting, or in written
correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Please take notice
that the time within which to seek judicial review of any final administrative determination reached at this
meeting is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
A Closed Session may be called during this meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) if a
point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the City on the advice of its legal
counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the
agenda packet are available for public inspection on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Three-minute time limit). This portion of the meeting is reserved for
persons desiring to address the Planning Commission on matters not on the agenda. The
law does not permit the Planning Commission action or extended discussion of any item
not on the agenda except under special c ircumstances. If Planning Commission action is
requested, the Planning Commission may place the matter on a future agenda. All
statements that require a response will be referred to staff for reply in writing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR RELATED PROJECT APPLICATIONS WILL BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY AND
ACTION WILL BE TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY. COMPANION PROJECTS UNDER NEW BUSINESS WILL BE
TAKEN UP FOR ACTION PRIOR TO, OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RELATED PUBLIC HEARING.
THIS REQUIRES DEVIATION IN THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AS NOTED WITHIN THE AGENDA.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. May 13, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
V. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Conditional Use Permit CUP 21-01 (#21020013) to allow an outdoor farmer's
market in the Gilroy Outlets Parking Lot
1. Staff Report: Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission a dopt a resolution approving
Conditional Use Permit CUP 21-01 (21020013), to operate an outdoor farmers
market within a 14,980 square foot portion of the Gilroy Premium Outlets, Building C
parking lot, located at 681 Leavesley Road (APN 835 30 012), subject to certain
findings and conditions, provided in the Resolution of Approval. (Roll Call Vote)
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Tentative Map TM 20-08 (#20120015) requests approval to subdivide 8.95-acres
into three parcels, for property located in the Commercial Industrial (CM) zoning
district at 6605 Automall Parkway (formerly Chestnut St.) (APN 841-16-117).
1. Staff Report: Miguel Contreras, Planner I
2. Open Public Hearing
3. Close Public Hearing
4. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
5. Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Map
application TM 20-08. (Roll Call Vote)
VII. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Student Presentation: Energizing the Downtown Core of Gilroy
1. Staff Report: Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Receive the presentation and provide feedback to the Cal Poly graduate students in
the City and Regional. Planning Graduate Design Studio .
B. Planning Project Log
IX. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
X. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Manny Bhandal - South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
Commissioner John Doyle - Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
Commissioner Joan Lewis - Street Naming Committee
Commissioner Fabian Morales Medina- Historic Heritage Committee
Commissioner Andrew Ridley - Gilroy Downtown Business Association
XI. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
1. Commission Budget Input
XII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
XIII. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of July 8, 2021 at 6:30 P.M.