02/04/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 04/01/2021Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Manny Bhandal Planning Commissioner Present
John Doyle Vice Chair Present
Reid Lerner Planning Commissioner Present
Joan Lewis Planning Commissioner Present
Fabian Morales Planning Commissioner Present
Andrew Ridley Planning Commissioner Present
Tom Fischer Chair Present
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. December 3, 2020 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Commissioner Morales Medina, seconded by Commissioner Bhandal to
consent the minutes from the Regular Meeting on December 3, 2020.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye's: Bhandal, Doyle, Lerner, Lewis, Morales Medina, Ridley, Fischer
No's: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion Passes 7-0-0-0
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit CUP 2 0-01 (20050042),
Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of an existing self -storage facility at 8900
Murray, subject to certain findings and conditions .
Adopt a resolution approving Architectural & Site Permit AS 20 -09 (20050041),
Architectural & Site Review for the expansion of an existing self-storage facility at
8900 Murray, subject to certain findings and conditions. (Roll Call Vote)
1. Staff Report: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner presented the report.
Comments were received by Commissioner Lerner, Doyle, and Fischer.
Chair Fischer opened public hearing.
Public comment was received by public member, Tom Muniz.
Chair Fischer closed public hearing.
Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications:
No Ex-Parte Communication by Commissioners.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bhandal, seconded by Commissioner Fischer to
adopt a resolution approving the Conditional Use Per mit CUP 20-01, Conditional Use
Permit for the expansion of an existing self-storage facility at 8900 Murray, subject to
certain findings and conditions.
Yes: Bhandal, Lewis, Morales Medina, Fischer
No: Doyle, Lerner, Ridley
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion passes 4-3-0-0
Motion was by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Bhandal to adopt
a resolution approving Architectural & Site Permit AS 20 -09, Architectural & Site Review
for the expansion of an existing self-storage facility at 8900 Murray, subject to certain
findings and conditions.
Yes: Bhandal, Lewis, Morales Medina, Fischer
No: Doyle, Lerner, Ridley
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion passes 4-3-0-0
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021
1. Staff Report: Christina Ruiz, Management Assistant
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
Commissioner Lerner nominates Chair Fischer for the position of Chair.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Le wis for Tom
Fischer to continue as Chair of the Planning Commission.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye's: Bhandal, Doyle, Lerner, Lewis, Morales Medina, Ridley, Fischer
No's: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Commissioner Lerner nominates John Doyle for the position of Vice Chair.
Motion was made by Lerner, seconded by Lewis for John Doyle as Vice Chair for the
Planning Commission.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye's: Bhandal, Doyle, Lerner, Lewis, Morales Medina, Ridley, Fischer
No's: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. 2021 Planning Commission Task Force/Committee Assignments
1. Staff Report: Christina Ruiz, Management Assistant
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review Planning Commission assignments and make adjustments as necessary.
The Commission determined new Committee and Task F orce Assignments.
Commissioner Manny Bhandal - South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
Commissioner John Doyle - Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
Commissioner Joan Lewis - Street Naming Committee
Commissioner Reid Lerner - High Speed Rail Advisory Committee
Commissioner Fabian Morales Medina- Historic Heritage Committee
Commissioner Andrew Ridley - Gilroy Downtown Business Association
Motion was made by Chair Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Doyle to accept the
new assignments discussed.
C. 2021 Gilroy City Council Meeting Planning Commission Presentation Schedule
1. Staff Report: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review the presentation meeting schedule and select dates.
Karen Garner, Community Development Directo r presented a brief report.
The Commission discussed and selected two dates in October to provide a presentation
to City Council to highlight accomplishments of the year and any work plan items they
like to address. The selected dates are: October 4th as first choice and October 18th
second choice.
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. January 28, 2021 Planning Division Current Project Log
Karen Garner, Community Development Director provided an update on the Housing
Element and advised the Commission a report will be presented to City Council in March.
VIII. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
No report.
IX. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner John Doyle - Bicycle Pedestrian Commission; No report.
Commissioner Fabian Morales Medina - Historic Heritage Committee; Meeting was held
on January 20, 2021 and two new members joined the committee.
X. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
No report.
XI. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
XII. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of March 11, 2021 at 6:30 P.M.
Christina Ruiz, Management Assistant