02/07/2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 04/04/2019Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Rebeca Armendariz Planning Commissioner Present 6:22 PM
Peter Fleming Planning Commissioner Present 6:19 PM
Amanda Rudeen Planning Commissioner Present 6:20 PM
Casey Estorga Vice Chair Present 6:22 PM
Sam Kim Planning Commissioner Present 6:19 PM
Susan Rodriguez Planning Commissioner Present 6:29 PM
Tom Fischer Chair Present 6:24 PM
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Three-minute time limit)
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. December 20, 2018 Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes of December 20, 2018 were approved.
RESULT: ANNOUNCED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Casey Estorga, Vice Chair
AYES: Armendariz, Fleming, Rudeen, Estorga, Kim, Rodriguez, Fischer
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CUP 18-02 (#18070065) requests a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Child Care
Facility within an existing institutional building on a 4.32 acre property at 8455 Wren
Avenue (APN 790-20-076), in the Single Family Residential (R1) zone. The site is
currently developed with a 344 seat church sanctuary and two adjacent two-story
buildings totaling 17,600 square feet (i.e., Building A is 9,200 square feet and
Building B is 8,400 square feet), primarily used for Sunday school and storage). The
site has 105 on-site parking spaces. The daycare proposes to operate within the first
floor of Building B, 4,200 square feet. The proposal would replace six Sunday School
classrooms with a Day Care facility for a maximum of sixty (60) children ages 2
through 6-years, and seven (7) staff, between the hours of 6:30 am through 6:30 pm,
Monday through Friday. The daycare includes a new 5,500 square foot playground
area with accessory structures in the existing outdoor yard area behind the
buildings (to the west). Ingress and egress to the facility is provided from Wren Ave
via a one-way driveway around the building. Drop off and pick up times are varied
and based on individual family schedules.
1. Staff Report: Miguel Contreras, Planner I
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
2) Recommendation: Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 18-02
(#18070065) subject to certain findings and conditions.
Planner I Miguel Contreras presented the report.
Several commissioners had concerns on affordability, safety features of the playground
during operation of hours and the visibility of bike racks at the vicinity.
Applicant Mike Stewart and Brian Maciaszek provided a brief presentation and
clarification on the Planning Commission concerns.
Chair Fischer opened public comment.
Grant Bennett, Zachary Hilton, Jackie Elardo, Carlos Barajas and Diane McGinty spoke.
Chair Fischer closed public comment.
Disclosure of Ex-parte communication:
None.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Sam Kim, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Armendariz, Fleming, Rudeen, Estorga, Kim, Rodriguez, Fischer
B. Z 18-08 (zone change) requests approval of a zoning map amendment from Open
Space (OS) to Commercial Industrial (CM) for a 103+/- acre site commonly known as
the Barberi and Denice/Filice properties. The property is located northeast of Bolsa
Road (APN 841-31-003, 019 and 022). No development is proposed at this time. The
City Council certified an EIR for this site as part of the Gilroy 2020 General Plan on
June 13, 2002 via application GPA 99-01 [State Clearinghouse number 99052046].
Application filed by George Renz of Renz & Renz on behalf of the property owners,
7500 Arroyo Circle, Suite 170, Gilroy, CA 95020.
1. Staff Report: Melissa Durkin, Planner II
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
2) Recommendation: Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the
Planning Commission:
a) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Zone Change
application Z 18-08 as requested, subject to certain findings.
Planner II Melissa Durkin presented the report.
Chair Fischer opened public comment.
None.
Chair Fischer closed public comment.
Disclosure of Ex-parte communication:
None.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sam Kim, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Susan Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Armendariz, Fleming, Rudeen, Estorga, Kim, Rodriguez, Fischer
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Deputy Director of Community Development
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Commissioner Fischer was re-elected as Chair.
(Roll Call Vote)
Result: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Mover: Susan Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner
Seconder: Sam Kim, Planning Commissioner
Ayes: Rebeca Armendariz, Casey Estorga, Peter Fleming, Sam Kim, Sue Rodriguez,
Amanda Rudeen, Tom Fischer
Absent: None
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Deputy Director of Community Development
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Commissioner Estorga was re-elected as Vice Chair.
(Roll Call Vote)
Result: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Mover: Sam Kim, Planning Commissioner
Seconder: Susan Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner
Ayes: Rebeca Armendariz, Casey Estorga, Peter Fleming, Sam Kim, Sue Rodriguez,
Amanda Rudeen, Tom Fischer
Absent: None
B. The Planning Commission is requested to review Planning Commission
assignments to various task forces and committees, and to make adjustments, as
necessary.
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Deputy Director of Community Development
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
A summary of appointed representative seats on various commissions is listed below:
Task Force/Committee Commissioner
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Fischer
General Plan Advisory Committee Fischer and Kim
Gilroy Downtown Business Association Fleming
High Speed Rail Advisory Committee Rudeen
Historic Heritage Committee Fischer
Housing Advisory Committee Armendariz
South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee Rodriguez
Street Naming Committee Estorga
C.
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Deputy Director of Community Development
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
a) Receive report.
Deputy Director O'Strander shared the updated changes to the City Council calendar
assignments.
D.
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Deputy Director of Community Development
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
a) Motion to Accept the Planning Approval Chart
Deputy Director O'Strander briefly reported on the Planning Approval Chart.
E.
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Deputy Director of Community Development
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
a) Motion to Receive Report.
Finance Manager Bryce Atkins presented the report.
Several commissioners requested Finance Manager Atkins to comment on the allocated
funds for each Commission and Committee, if funds are not used, and suggested using
funds for training's.
Chair Fischer opened public comment.
No speakers.
Chair Fischer closed public comment.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sam Kim, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Casey Estorga, Vice Chair
AYES: Armendariz, Fleming, Rudeen, Estorga, Kim, Rodriguez, Fischer
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Current Planning Projects (reports attached)
B. Planning Staff Approvals (report attached)
VIII. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
IX. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Tom Fischer - Provided a brief report on the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission and
Gilroy Downtown Business Association. No meeting and no report for the General Plan
Advisory Committee and High Speed Rail Authority.
Vice Chair Casey Estorga - Provided a brief report on City Council Meetings for January
7, 2019 and January 28, 2019. No meeting and no report for Street Naming Committee.
Commissioner Armendariz - Housing Advisory Committee - provided a brief report on the
2019 policy issues.
Commissioner Sue Rodriguez - South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee - no
meeting; no report.
X. PLANNING MANAGER REPORT
Deputy Director Sue O'Strander provided a brief report on training opportunities for the
Planning Commission and tentative items for discussion at the next meeting of March 14,
2019.
XI. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Assistant Attorney Jolie Houston had no report for the Planning Commission.
XII. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of March 14, 2019 at 6:30 P.M.
Christina Ruiz, Management Assistant