09/04/2014 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 10/02/20141
Planning Commission Meeting
Minutes of
SEPTEMBER 04, 2014
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Fischer 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
Christina Villarreal reported that the agenda was posted on August 29, 2014 at 10:45 a.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul
Kloecker; Commissioner Susan Rodriguez; Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford; Chair Tom
Fischer
Tardy:
Commissioner Kai Lai (Arrived at 6:44 PM)
Staff Present:
Sue Martin, Planning Manager; William Ross, Special City Attorney; Christina Villarreal,
Office Assistant Community Development Department
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 7, 2014
Motion: Approve III.A.
Motion: to Approve the minutes of August 7, 2014.
Moved by Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford, seconded by Commissioner Susan Rodriguez.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul
Kloecker; Commissioner Susan Rodriguez; Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford; Chair Tom
Fischer
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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No comments or presentations were made.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. A request to reconsider the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, or revoke the
Conditional Use Permit that allowed for the establishment of an auto repair business
located at 8385 Monterey St. (assessor’s parcel number 790-36-032) (CUP 12-05);
Rolando Barroso, Applicant
Special Projects David Bischoff Presents
Commissioner Bannister stated he would like a Motion that sets a timeline to make sure
the applicant starts by a certain time and that there is compliance within six and a half
months. He also feels there are a lot of inappropriate colors on 1st Street.
Commissioner Kloecker asked about the process.
Special Projects Bischoff responds that the City has approval authority.
Commissioner Rodriguez states she would like to see that Phase 1 gets completed quickly.
Chair Fischer states he agrees with Mr. Bannister that a timeline needs to be put in place.
Planning Manager Martin explains that the Planning Commission does not need to put
timelines at this time since a CUP application has been filed and we expect to bring it to
the Planning Commission by December. If, at that time, Staff finds the applicant delaying
the processing, Staff could bring the item back to the Commission to revoke the CUP.
Commissioner Lai stated he would like to see some action done to take down the Gas
station sign as it is a false advertisement.
Motion: Approve Motion to take no action on Resolution No. 2014-16, revoking CUP 12-05
Moved by Vice Chair Richard Gullen, seconded by Commissioner Brad Bannister.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul
Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Susan Rodriguez; Commissioner
Elizabeth Sanford; Chair Tom Fischer
No: None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None
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VIII. CORRESPONDENCE
None
IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Current Planning Projects
B. Planning Staff Approvals
C. Planned Unit Development Considerations
Planning Manager Susan Martin Presents
Commissioner Sanford thanks Planning Manager; Sue Martin for her presentation and
states that it helps clarifies some things, she feels some of the language is ambiguous,
such as “better than” or “quality” and is sure staff has had many discussions with
developers in regards to what those terms means and it seems having a list of these
amenities may not work as it can become a grey area.
Planning Manager Sue Martin responds that having a list can be good or bad but not
having a list gives the decision makers some flexibility one way or another. It is important
that the process remain consistent; Staff is tasked to hold PUDs to a higher level and to
make each set of plans better.
X. PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
None
XI. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
A. City Council Meetings of August 11, 2014 and September 8 & 22, 2014
Commissioner Kloecker had no report, will report at next meeting.
B. Housing Advisory Committee
Vice Chair Gullen states that there was no meeting; next meeting is next Wednesday,
September 10, 2014.
C. Historic Heritage Committee
Commissioner Kloecker stated that there was no meeting
D. Arts & Culture Commission
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Commissioner Bannister states there was no meeting
E. South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
Commissioner Kloecker states that there was no meeting
F. Street Naming Committee
Commissioner Lai discusses the renaming of 10th street from Camino Arroyo to Chestnut
Street and then entire Southern part of Chestnut Street will be called Gilroy Auto Mall to
give some recondition to the auto dealerships. The side streets will have names such as
Auto Mall Lane, etc.
G. Development Standards Task Force
Chair Fischer states that there was no meeting
H. General Plan Advisory Committee - Chair Fischer and Commissioner Sanford
Commissioner Sanford states the General Plan Advisory members got together in groups
looking at future growth areas of the city and had preliminary discussions on various types
of developments appropriate for those areas. Commissioner Sanford also stated the
process is ahead of schedule and that the next public meeting is September 10, 2014.
XII. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
None
XIII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
XIV. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
None
XV. ADJOURNMENT at 07:32 PM
Christina Villarreal, Office Assistant I
Community Development Department