07/07/2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 09/01/2022Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
JULY 7, 2022
I.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Tonight's meeting was called to order by Chair Bhandal at 6:03pm.
Chair Bhandal led the pledge of allegiance.
II.REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Tonight's agenda was posted by Planning Technician Romagnoli on Friday, 7/1/2022 at
3:39pm.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Manny Bhandal Chairperson Present
Annedore Kushner Vice Chair Present
John Doyle Planning Commissioner Present
Stefanie Elle Planning Commissioner Present
Adriana Leongardt Planning Commissioner Present
Joan Lewis Planning Commissioner Present
Adilene Jezabel Moreno Planning Commissioner Present
III.PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments for items not on the agenda.
IV.SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
No report.
V.CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Chair Bhandal, seconded by Vice Chair Kushner to approve the consent
agenda.
7-0-0-0
RESULT:APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:Bhandal, Kushner, Doyle, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Moreno
1.6/2/2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
VI.CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving a Planned Unit Development Zoning Amendment on property currently
located on Gurries Drive, identified as assessor parcel numbers 790-35-038, 039, and
054 (file number Z 21-04); and
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt a Resolution
approving a tentative map to adjust the lot lines and subdivide three (3) parcels on
Gurries Drive (APN: 790-35-038, 039, & 054) into a total of four (4) parcels (file
number TM 21-03); and
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve an Architectural and
Site Review Permit to allow construction of four (4) townhomes on the subject
property (file number AS 21-14), following approval of the associated PUD Zoning
Amendment and Tentative Map.
1.Staff Report: Cindy McCormick, Customer Service Manager
2.Public Comment
3.Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4.Possible Action:
Customer Services Manager McCormick presented the staff report.
Chair Bhandal opened the item for public comment.
Michael Davis, the project's designer, provided additional information about the project
to the Planning Commission.
Chair Bhandal closed the item for public comment.
Disclosure of ex-parte communications. None.
Motion made by Commissioner Doyle, seconded by Commissioner Elle to adopt a
resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving a Planned
Unit Development Zoning Amendment on property currently located on Gurries Drive,
identified as assessor parcel number 790-35-038, -039, and -054 (file number Z 21-24).
6-0-0-1
RESULT:APPROVE [6 TO 0]
AYES:Bhandal, Kushner, Doyle, Elle, Leongardt, Moreno
RECUSED:Lewis
Motion made by Vice Chair Kushner, seconded by Commissioner Leongardt to adopt a
resolution recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a tentative
map to adjust the lot lines and subdivide three (3) parcels on Gurries Drive (APN: 790-
35-038, -039, & -054) into a total of four (4) parcels (file number TM 21-03).
6-0-0-1
RESULT:APPROVE [6 TO 0]
AYES:Bhandal, Kushner, Doyle, Elle, Leongardt, Moreno
RECUSED:Lewis
Motion made by Chair Bhandal, seconded by Commissioner Elle to adopt a resolution
recommending that the City Council approve an Architectural and Site Review permit to
allow construction of four (4) townhomes on the subject property (file number AS 21-
14), following approval of the associated PUD Zoning Amendment and Tentative Map.
6-0-0-1
RESULT:APPROVE [6 TO 0]
AYES:Bhandal, Kushner, Doyle, Elle, Leongardt, Moreno
RECUSED:Lewis
VII.PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving CUP
22-03.
1.Staff Report: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
2.Public Comment
3.Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4.Possible Action:
Senior Planner Tambornini presented the staff report.
Chair Bhandal opened the item to public comments. None.
Chair Bhandal closed the item to public comments.
Disclosure of ex-parte communications. None.
Matthew Gallion, the project's applicant, answered questions from the Planning
Commission.
Motion made by Commissioner Jezabel Moreno, seconded by Chair Bhandal to adopt a
resolution approving conditional use permit CUP 22-03.
7-0-0-0
RESULT:APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:Bhandal, Kushner, Doyle, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Moreno
B.Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance to
rezone the property from PO to R1 District (Z 22-01); and
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the tentative map
creating a 19 lot residential subdivision (TM 22-01).
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.
Drew Walstrum, the project's applicant, provided additional information about the project
to the Planning Commission.
Marc Ziegler provided a public comment.
Barbara Zarka provided a public comment.
Chair Bhandal closed the item to public comments.
Disclosure of ex-parte communications.
Commissioner Elle and Vice Chair Kushner disclosed ex-parte communications with two
of the public commenters.
Motion made by Commissioner Elle to continue Item B to 8/4/2022 regular Planning
Commission meeting; no commissioners seconded this motion.
Motion made by Commissioner Doyle, seconded by Vice Chair Kushner to adopt a
resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance to rezone the
property from PO to R1 District (Z 22-01).
7-0-0-0
RESULT:APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:Bhandal, Kushner, Doyle, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Moreno
Motion was made by Chair Bhandal, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adopt a
resolution recommending that the City Council approve the tentative map creating a 19
lot residential subdivision (TM 22-01) with the recommendation of using a less invasive
species of tree than the currently proposed London Plane Tree and that staff approval
be required of the replacement tree species.
7-0-0-0
RESULT:APPROVE [6 TO 1]
AYES:Bhandal, Kushner, Doyle, Leongardt, Lewis, Moreno
NAYS:Elle
VIII.NEW BUSINESS
Staff reported on new business.
IX.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A.Current Projects Log
Staff provided to the Planning Commission.
X.PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
None.
XI.REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Bhandal - South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
Chair Bhandal reported.
Vice Chair Kushner - Gilroy Downtown Business Association
Vice Chair Kushner reported.
XII.PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
Interim Community Development Director Biggs reported.
XIII.ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Faber reported.
XIV.ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of August 4, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
Chair Bhandal adjourned the meeting at 7:31pm.
Marco Romagnoli, Planning Technician