04/07/2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 06/02/2022Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
APRIL 7, 2022
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Bhandal called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
Chair Bhandal led the pledge of allegiance.
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Planning Technician Romagnoli posted tonight's meeting agenda on Friday, 4/1/2022 at
4:15pm.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Manny Bhandal Chairperson Present 4:45 PM
Annedore Kushner Vice Chair Present
John Doyle Planning Commissioner Present 6:01 PM
Stefanie Elle Planning Commissioner Present 5:43 PM
Adriana Leongardt Planning Commissioner Present 4:31 PM
Joan Lewis Planning Commissioner Present
Adilene Jezabel Moreno Planning Commissioner Present
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Doyle, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Moreno
1. 3/10/2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Elle, seconded by Commissioner Leongardt to approve
the 3/10/2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as amended.
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 22-01),
based upon findings and subject to certain conditions.
1. Staff Report: Miguel Contreras, Planner I
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Planner I Contreras presented the staff report.
Chair Bhandal opened the item to public comments.
Ron Gurries, owner of the subject property, left a public comment.
Sophia P left a public comment by email, which was distributed to the Planning
Commission prior to the meeting.
Dhruba Upreti left a public comment.
Waid Ghasim left a public comment.
Chair Bhandal closed the item to public comment.
Disclosure of ex-parte communications.
Commissioner Lewis had visited the store and spoken to its manager regarding the
application.
No other ex-parte communications were disclosed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Doyle, seconded by Chair Bhandal.
7-0-0-0
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Doyle, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Moreno
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Planning Commissioner Training - An overview of the role of the Planning
Commissioner and the various rules, policies, and procedures that are components
of a Planning Commission meeting.
1. Staff Report: Marco Romagnoli, Planning Technician
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Planning Commission receive the presentation.
Assistant City Attorney Houston presented the training.
Chair Bhandal opened the item to public comments. None.
Chair Bhandal closed the item to public comments.
VII. INFORMATIONAL
1. Planning Division - Current Projects Log
VIII. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Vice Chair Kushner and Interim Community Development Director Biggs updated the
Planning Commission on the most recent Gilroy Downtown Business Association meeting.
Commissioner Lewis informed the Planning Commission on the upcoming Gilroy Historical
Society Annual Heritage Luncheon.
IX. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
Community Development Interim Director Biggs updated the Planning Commission about
upcoming items for future Planning Commission meetings.
X. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
XI. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of May 5, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
Chair Bhandal adjourned the meeting at 8:42pm.
Marco Romagnoli, Planning Technician