10/06/2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 01/19/2023Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
OCTOBER 6, 2022
I. OPENING
Tonight's meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Kushner.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Elle led the pledge of allegiance.
III. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Tonight's agenda was posted on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 3:26 pm.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Manny Bhandal Chairperson Absent
Annedore Kushner Vice Chair Present 5:54 PM
Stefanie Elle Planning Commissioner Present 5:46 PM
Adriana Leongardt Planning Commissioner Present 5:51 PM
Joan Lewis Planning Commissioner Present 5:48 PM
Adilene Jezabel Moreno Planning Commissioner Present 5:53 PM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice Chair Kushner opened public comment for items not on the agenda.
Alberto Lustre spoke about labor standards as a requirement for future developments in the
City of Gilroy supporting and benefiting local workers while balancing inflation.
There being no further speakers, Vice Chair Kushner closed public comment for items not
on the agenda.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Lewis; seconded by Commissioner Elle to approve the
consent agenda.
5-0-0-1
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joan Lewis, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Stefanie Elle, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Moreno
VI. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Items.
VII. SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
No report.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Zone Change
request Z 21-05; and
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Vesting
Tentative Map request TM 21-04; and
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Architectural
and Site Review Permit AS 21-17.
1. Staff Report: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Zone
Change request Z 21-05
Senior Planner Tambornini presented the staff report.
Vice Chair Kushner opened Public Comment.
The following speakers spoke:
Mae Valentino Pickett
Rodney Valentino Pickett
Blanca Ramirez
Renee Rocca
Vice Chair Kushner closed Public Comment.
Motion made by Vice Chair Kushner; seconded by Commissioner Elle to adopt a
resolution recommending the City Council approve Z 21-05 Zone Change request.
4-1-0-1
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Annedore Kushner
SECONDER: Stefanie Elle
AYES: Moreno, Lewis, Elle, Kushner
NAYS: Leongardt
b) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City of Council approve the Vesting
Tentative Map request TM 21-04
Motion made by Commissioner Lewis; seconded by Vice Chair Kushner to adopt a
resolution recommending the City Council approve the Vesting Tentative Map request
TM 21-04
4-1-0-1
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Joan Lewis, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Annedore Kushner, Vice Chair
AYES: Elle, Moreno, Lewis, Kushner
NAYS: Leongardt
c) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the
Architectural and Site Review Permit AS 21-17.
Motion made by Vice Chair Kushner; seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve AS
21-17 with the following recommendations; explore temporary fencing to control dust,
planting privacy trees on the east border line of the single-family homes along the
development, add windows to garage doors, and changing to a lighter color palette,
adding detail to the windows of the units, and consider adding a barrier such as a water
curtain between development and the creek.
5-0-0-1
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Annedore Kushner, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Joan Lewis, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Moreno, Elle, Lewis, Kushner, Leongardt
B. Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution, included with this agenda report, recommending
that the City Council approve the proposed tentative map to divide 778 First Street
into two parcels.
1. Staff Report: Jon Biggs, Special Assistant to City Administration
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Senior Planner Tambornini presented the staff report.
Vice Chair Kushner opened Public Comment.
Public member James Polo spoke.
Vice Chair Kushner closed Public Comment.
The applicant Amanda Musy-Verdel spoke.
Motion made by Vice Chair Kushner; seconded by Commissioner Moreno.
5-0-0-1
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Annedore Kushner, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Adilene Jezabel Moreno, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Elle, Moreno, Lewis, Kushner, Leongardt
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Annual Presentation to Council
1. Staff Report: Cindy McCormick, Customer Service Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept report and provide feedback on any final edits to the presentation.
Customer Service Manager McCormick presented the staff report, including future
training opportunities.
Commissioner Elle Suggested adding language about the green building features of the
cold storage building. Staff agreed to update the slide with this information.
Motion made by Commissioner Elle; seconded by Commissioner Moreno to accept the
report.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Stefanie Elle, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Adilene Jezabel Moreno, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Elle, Lewis, Kushner, Leongardt, Moreno
X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no comments or questions from the Planning Commission regarding the project
log.
A. Planning Current Project Log
XI. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
None.
XII. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Bhandal - South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
No report.
Vice Chair Kushner - Gilroy Downtown Business Association
No report.
XIII. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
A discussion occurred amongst the Commissioners and Community Development Director
Goei regarding the agenda layout.
Goei reminded the Commissioners of the upcoming Special Planning Commission meeting
scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Customer Service Manager McCormick spoke about starting mini training sessions at
Planning Commission meetings.
XIV. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Assistant Attorney Houston suggested conducting training during the Planning Commission
meetings to include existing and new bills, with a broad overview training on housing bills.
Customer Service Manager suggested conducting a mini-training at each meeting,
depending on the number of items on agenda.
XV. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of October 20, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
Vice Chair Kushner adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Lisa Hernandez, Office Assistant