12/04/2014 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 02/05/2015Preliminary Minutes
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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
DECEMBER 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
Kelsey Heyd reported the agenda was posted on November 26, 2014 at 9:57 a.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Richard Gullen; Commissioner Kai
Lai; Commissioner Susan Rodriguez; Chair Tom Fischer
Absent/Excused: Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford
Staff Present:
David Bischoff, Special Projects Planner; Kelsey Heyd, Planning Technician; Jolie
Houston, Assistant City Attorney; Sue Martin, Planning Manager; Valerie Negrete,
Planner I; Henry Servin, Senior Civil Engineer
Chair Fischer stated that Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford had called in to report her
absence.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 6, 2014
Motion on Item III.A.
Motion: to approve the minutes of November 6, 2014.
Moved by Commissioner Susan Rodriguez; seconded by Commissioner Brad Bannister
Vote: Motion carried 5-0-0-2
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Richard Gullen; Commissioner Kai Lai;
Commissioner Susan Rodriguez; Chair Tom Fischer
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford
IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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No comments or presentations were made.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. An Urban Service Area Amendment request for the inclusion of Assessor Parcel
Numbers 790-09-006, 008, 009, 010, 011; 790-17-001, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009,
010, generally located west of Wren Avenue, south of Vickery Avenue, and north and
south of Tatum Avenue, into the city of Gilroy Urban Service Area. This request is
commonly known as the Wren Investors Urban Service Area Amendment. The property
is mostly undeveloped, although some single-family homes and the Gilroy Unified
School District Farm Site are included within the subject site. This request proposes a
change to the urban service area boundary to include approximately 50 acres,
comprising the subject parcels, and does not include any development at this time. An
environmental impact report (EIR) has been prepared for the proposed project and will
also be considered. (USA 12-01 urban service area amendment); Wren Investors, LLC
c/o Dick Oliver, Applicant
Commissioner Paul Kloecker joined the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Planning Manager Martin stated the applicant has requested the item be continued to
the February 5, 2015 meeting.
Chair Fischer opened the public hearing.
Victor Akylas commented on the staff’s recommendation for denial and he urged the
Commission to consider this application soon.
Chair Fischer closed the public hearing.
Motion on Item V.A.
Motion: to continue public hearing for this request to the February 5, 2015 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Paul Kloecker; seconded by Commissioner Brad Bannister
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul
Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Susan Rodriguez; Chair Tom Fischer
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford
B. A Conditional Use Permit request to utilize 13,600 square feet of space for children’s
gymnastics classes. The subject site is located at 7800 Arroyo Circle, Suite C (assessor
parcel number 841-69-024), was previously used by CET (Center for Employment
Training) and is currently vacant. Classes will be held between the hours of 9am to
8pm, Monday through Friday and 9am to 1:30pm Saturdays with no more than 25
students at any given time. Competitions are not planned at this time but would occur
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on Saturdays. The proposed project is exempt from environmental review under Section
15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines. (CUP 14-05 conditional use permit); USA Sports,
c/o Melinda Lawrence, Applicant
Planner I Negrete presented the staff report.
Chair Fischer opened the public hearing.
Christine West spoke about USA Sports and being part of the Gilroy community. She
urged the Commission to approve the CUP.
Chair Fischer closed the public hearing.
Motion on Item V.B.
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2014-19 approving CUP 14-05.
Moved by Commissioner Brad Bannister; seconded by Commissioner Kai Lai
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Vice Chair Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul
Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Susan Rodriguez; Chair Tom Fischer
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of status of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14-04) processing for auto service
and repair business at 8385 Monterey Street (assessor parcel number 790 -36-032).
The uses at this location were last discussed at the September 4, 2014 Planning
Commission Meeting regarding CUP 12-05. Rolando Barroso, Applicant
Special Projects Planner Bischoff presented the staff report.
Commissioner Lai asked about the status of the underground fuel storage tanks.
Special Projects Planner Bischoff stated the applicant has a permit to maintain the tanks
until April 11, 2015. After April 11, 2015 if the tanks are not removed then the City can
initiate enforcement.
Vice Chair Gullen asked about the prior use of the property as a gas station and repair
shop.
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Special Projects Planner Bischoff stated the original CUP allowed for the gas station
use, but the applicant never re-opened it as a gas station.
Commissioner Rodriguez questioned the painting and other conditions that have not yet
been completed.
Special Projects Planner Bischoff stated that paint samples have been submitted and
some landscaping has been installed, but the applicant has not submitted the landscape
plans and not much else has been completed on site.
Commissioner Kloecker asked who issued the permit for the tanks and why the permit
can’t be extended beyond April 11, 2015.
Special Projects Planner Bischoff stated the City Fire Marshal issued the permit and
State law allows only 2 extensions for tank permits.
Commissioner Bannister asked if the paint colors and landscaping both needs to be
approved by the City.
Special Projects Planner Bischoff answered both paint colors and landscaping needs
staff approval.
Commissioner Lai asked about the closure of the driveway.
Special Projects Planner Bischoff stated the new CUP application proposes the closure
of the two driveways closest to the intersection.
Chair Fischer opened the public hearing, seeing no comments; he closed the public
hearing.
Motion on Item VII.A.
Motion: to received report on CUP 14-04 progress and take no action at this time.
Moved by Vice Chair Richard Gullen; seconded by Commissioner Kai Lai
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Commissioner Brad Bannister; Commissioner Richard Gullen; Commissioner Paul
Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Susan Rodriguez; Chair Tom Fischer
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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A. Current Planning Projects
B. Planning Staff Approvals
Planning Manager Martin stated she is available to answer any questions the
Commissioner might have about the reports in there packets.
X. PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
None.
XI. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
A. City Council Meeting of November 17, 2014 and December 1, 2014.
Commissioner Bannister stated he has no report.
B. Housing Advisory Committee
Vice Chair Gullen stated that there was no meeting.
C. Historic Heritage Committee
Commissioner Kloecker stated that there was no meeting.
D. Arts & Culture Commission
Commissioner Bannister stated that there was no quorum and the meeting was re-
scheduled.
E. South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
Commissioner Kloecker stated that there was no meeting.
F. Street Naming Committee
Commissioner Lai asked about the re-naming of Chestnut Street to Gilroy Auto Mall and
when is it going to the City Council.
G. Development Standards Task Force
Chair Fischer stated that there was no meeting.
H. General Plan Advisory Committee
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Chair Fischer gave a brief summary of the meeting.
XII. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
Planning Manager Martin gave a brief summary of the December 1, 2014 City Council
meeting. She spoke about the North Gilroy USA (750 acres) that staff had policy
questions that needed to be clarified by Council. The project will be processed
accordingly and will be presented before the Commission at a later date for
recommendation to City Council.
Commissioner Paul Kloecker asked for clarification on the number of USA’s that can be
presented to LAFCO within a year.
Planning Manager Martin stated that only one request will be considered, but it can be
one bundle of applications as long as it is presented all at the same time.
XIII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
XIV. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
None.
XV. ADJOURNMENT at 7:16 p.m.
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Susan Johnson, Deputy City Clerk