10/03/2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 11/21/20131
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
OCTOBER 03, 2013
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Sanford called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Knerr report the agenda for the regular Planning Commission meeting
of October 3, 2013 had been posted on September 27, 2013 at 9:00 am.
Roll Call:
Present: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Tom Fischer; Commissioner Christi
Garcia; Commissioner Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Kai
Lai; Chair Elizabeth Sanford
Staff Present:
Terri Wissler Adam, Planner; Jolie Houston, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Knerr,
Deputy City Clerk; Teresa Mack, Senior Civil Engineer (Development); Susan Martin,
Planning Manager; Henry Servin, City Traffic Engineer
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. September 5, 2013
Motion on Item III.A.
Motion: to approve the minutes of September 5, 2013
Moved by Commissioner Christi Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Paul Kloecker
Vote: Motion carried 7-0-0-0
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Tom Fischer; Commissioner Christi
Garcia; Commissioner Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Kai
Lai; Chair Elizabeth Sanford
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Libby Lai read a letter from the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission regarding the complete
streets resolution. A copy of the letter was presented to Deputy City Clerk Knerr.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Tentative Map TM 13-02: A Tentative Map proposal to create 186 single-family
residential lots, one 8-acre park with detention basin, three Uvas Creek parcels and
three agricultural production parcels on approximately 112 acres located in the east
cluster of the Hecker Pass Specific Plan area, south of Hecker Pass Highway (Hwy
152) and west of the Third Street and Santa Teresa Boulevard intersection. Assessor’s
Parcel Numbers 810-21-001, 810-21-003 and 810-21-007. An Environmental Impact
Report "Hecker Pass Specific Plan EIR was certified in 2004 for this project.
10-3-13 Item VI.A.&B. - TM 13-02 & AS 13-06
Planner Terri Wissler Adam presented the staff report.
Vice Chair Fischer stated in the staff report, to the Commission, changes were noted on
the project he asked for details on the changes.
Planner Wissler Adam explained that staff had worked with the applicant to clarify minor
modifications to conditions. She also stated that staff had met with neighbors regarding
the intersection of Third Street and Isabella.
Commissioner Lai asked about condition 66 and the $60,000.00 for traffic
improvements.
Henry Servin City Traffic Engineer, explained that the money covers the cost related to
safety and operational overviews. It could also cover the cost of warning signals such
as stop signs for vehicles or pedestrians.
Chair Sanford thanked staff for addressing the traffic issue and safety of the existing
neighbors.
Chair Sanford read a last minute public comment that came in before the meeting.
Chair Sanford opened the public hearing.
Dawn Tuckwood spoke recommending signage for Village Green residents about traffic
that will be coming from the west.
Skip Spiering spoke on the added condition and recreational areas of the development.
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Jacqueline Sutherland, Village Green resident, asked whether public comment had
been received.
Chair Sanford stated public comments were received and the Commissioners had
copies.
Vice Chair Fischer stated he had spoken to the applicant regarding the project.
Commissioner Bannister stated he too had spoken to the applicant.
Commissioner Bannister asked about the roundabout at Third and Santa Teresa and is
there discussion with the County.
Engineer Servin stated the City is in dialogue with the County but nothing has been set.
Commissioner Lai asked about stop signs at the intersection of Isabella and Third.
Engineer Servin stated they would look at the traffic situation and vehicle counts before
stop signs are installed.
Chair Sanford asked about the dust and spot checking construction after hours to
minimize inconvenience to the neighbors.
Planner Wissler Adam stated there are mitigation measures regarding dust,
construction noise and hours of construction.
Commissioner Bannister asked about the park with the detention pond.
Planner Wissler Adam stated the park is a total of 8 acres including the detention pond.
Commissioner Bannister asked the applicant about the exterior elevations and
stonework on the homes.
Skip Spiering stated that condition 9 in the Arch and Site was modified to include
additional stonework and minor architectural elements to the exterior of the homes.
Motion on Item VI.A.
Motion: to adopt a resolution recommending approvals of TM 13-02, subject to certain
findings and conditions.
Moved by Commissioner Richard Gullen, seconded by Commissioner Christi Garcia
Vote: Motion carried 7-0-0-0
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Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Tom Fischer; Commissioner Christi
Garcia; Commissioner Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Kai
Lai; Chair Elizabeth Sanford
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. Architectural & Site A/S 13-06: A request for Architectural and Site review for
planned unit development review of the 186-lot residential subdivision located in the
east cluster of the Hecker Pass Specific Plan area, south of Hecker Pass Highway (Hwy
152) and west of the Third Street and Santa Teresa Boulevard intersection. Assessor’s
Parcel Numbers 810-21-001, 810-21-003 and 810-21-007. An Environmental Impact
Report "Hecker Pass Specific Plan EIR was certified in 2004.
10-3-13 Item VI.A.&B. - TM 13-02 & AS 13-06
Motion on Item VI.B.
Motion: to adopt a resolution recommending approvals of A/S 13-06, subject to certain
findings and conditions.
Moved by Vice Chair Tom Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Richard Gullen
Vote: Motion carried 7-0-0-0
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Tom Fischer; Commissioner Christi
Garcia; Commissioner Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Kai
Lai; Chair Elizabeth Sanford
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Street Naming Policy
Planning Manager Martin presented the staff report.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE
IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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A. Current Planning Projects
B. Planning Staff Approvals
Planning Manager Martin stated Harbor Freight appealed to the City Council regarding
signage and the City Council wanted to see more freeway signage for economic
development.
X. PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
XI. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
A. City Council Meeting of September 9 & 16 meetings and October 7 & 21 meetings.
Chair Sanford gave a brief summary of the September 9 and 16 meetings.
B. Housing Advisory Committee
Chair Sanford stated that there was no meeting.
C. Historic Heritage Committee
Commissioner Garcia stated that there was no meeting.
D. Arts & Culture Commission
Commissioner Bannister gave a brief summary of the meeting.
E. South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
Commissioner Kloecker stated that the meeting was cancelled and the next meeting will
be in February of 2014.
F. Street Naming Committee
Commissioner Kai Lai stated that there was no meeting.
G. Development Standards Task Force
Commissioner Bannister gave a brief summary of the meeting.
H. Sign Ordinance Review Task Force
Chair Sanford stated that the Sign Ordinance is with the City Council and it will be
several months until it comes before the Planning Commission.
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I. General Plan Advisory Committee
Chair Sanford stated the first meeting will be October 9, 2013.
XII. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
None
XIII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
XIV. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
None
XV. ADJOURNMENT at 7:19 p.m.
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/s/ Susan Johnson, Deputy City Clerk