04/04/2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 06/20/2019Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
APRIL 4, 2019
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Rebeca Armendariz Planning Commissioner Present 6:25 PM
Peter Fleming Planning Commissioner Present 6:20 PM
Amanda Rudeen Planning Commissioner Present 6:08 PM
Casey Estorga Vice Chair Present 6:23 PM
Sam Kim Planning Commissioner Present 6:13 PM
Susan Rodriguez Planning Commissioner Present 6:25 PM
Tom Fischer Chair Present 6:18 PM
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. February 7, 2019 Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes of February 7, 2019 were approved.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
1. Staff Report: Trevin Barber, Senior Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Recommend City Council consideration and approval of the proposed ordinance
amendment.
Senior Management Analyst Trevin Barber presented the report.
Several commissioners had concerns on outreach and enforcement of the deed
notifications.
Chair Fischer opened public comment.
Gary Walton spoke.
Chair Fischer closed public comment.
Disclosure Ex-Parte Communication:
Chair Fischer had a brief conversation with Gary Walton on this topic prior to the
meeting.
RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 1]
MOVER: Susan Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Armendariz, Fleming, Rudeen, Kim, Rodriguez, Fischer
NAYS: Estorga
B. Architectural and Site Review Permit AS18-27 (#18100043) requests approval to
construct an 11,769 gross square foot single-story, 26-foot tall, metal building for
speculative industrial uses located on a 0.93 acre rectangular corner parcel at 8885
Forest Street and Yamane Drive (APN #: 835-31-026).
1. Staff Report: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
2) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Architectural and Site Review
Permit AS18-27 (#18100043), as requested, subject to certain findings and conditions.
(Roll Call Vote)
Senior Planner Kraig Tambornini presented the report.
Comments were received by Commissioner Armendariz and Chair Fischer.
Chair Fischer opened public comment.
Applicant James Vergara spoke.
Chair Fischer closed public comment.
Disclosure of Ex-parte communication:
None.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Peter Fleming, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Armendariz, Fleming, Rudeen, Estorga, Kim, Rodriguez, Fischer
C. CUP 18-05 (#1810024) (Conditional Use Permit) request for approval to allow
Sumano’s Bakery to renovate an existing +/-23,000 square foot building on a 1.33
acre site for a commercial bakery use, including ancillary offices and a 317 square
foot retail sales area. The bakery will receive and deliver products daily from 1:45 am
to 5:30 am. The retail use will operate Tuesday-Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The
property is located at 7050 Monterey Street in the Downtown Expansion District
(DED) commercial zone (APNs 841-14-001, -002, & -056).
1. Staff Report: Miguel Contreras, Planner I
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
2) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 18-05
(#1810024) subject to certain findings and conditions. (Roll Call Vote)
Planner I Miguel Contreras presented the report.
Several commissioners had concerns with the use of wording in the ordinance.
Chair Fischer opened public comment.
Applicant Raymundo Sumano and architect Irina Brauzman spoke and clarified the days
of operations.
Chair Fischer closed public comment.
Disclosure of Ex-Parte communication:
None.
The Commission adopted the resolution and made changes to the recomm ended
conditions; number one (1) to read as, " Approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUPA)
18-05 (#18100024) (hereinafter "the permit") is granted for a commercial bakery with a
minimum 317 square foot ancillary retail use operated at a minimum of forty (40)
hours per week, during normal daytime business hours, contingent on approval
of the plans (hereinafter "the plans") submitted with Architectural and Site Review
application AS 18-26 on file with the Planning Division.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Sam Kim, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Armendariz, Fleming, Rudeen, Estorga, Kim, Rodriguez, Fischer
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A.
1. Staff Report:
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Chair Fischer presented the report.
Commissioner Rudeen requested to take Chair Fischer's place as the appointed
representative for Bicycle Pedestrian Commission.
(Roll Call Vote)
Result: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Mover: Tom Fischer, Chair
Seconder: Susan Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner
Ayes: Rebeca Armendariz, Casey Estorga, Peter Fleming, Sam Kim, Susan Rodriguez,
Amanda Rudeen, and Tom Fischer
Absent: None
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Current Planning Projects (reports attached)
B. Planning Staff Approvals (reports attached)
VIII. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
IX. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Tom Fischer - Provided a brief report on the General Plan Advisory Committee and
Historic Heritage Committee.
Vice Chair Casey Estorga - Street Naming Committee - no meeting; no report.
Commissioner Armendariz - Provided a brief report on the Housing Advisory Committee
and City Council Meetings for February 4, 2019 and February 25, 2019
Commissioner Sue Rodriguez - Provided a brief report on City Council Meetings for
March 4, 2019 and March 18, 2019. No meeting and no report for South County Joint
Planning Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Peter Fleming - Gilroy Downtown Business Association - no meeting; no
report.
Commissioner Amanda Rudeen - Provided a brief report on High Speed Rail Authority
and Bicycle Pedestrian Commission.
Commissioner Sam Kim - Added to Chair Fischer's report on the General Plan Advisory
Committee.
X. PLANNING MANAGER REPORT
Deputy Director Sue O'Strander provided a brief report on the annual Affordable Housing
Week program and events sponsored by SV@home and upcoming Special Planning
Commission meeting being held on Thursday, April 18.
XI. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
XII. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of April 18, 2019 at 6:30 P.M.
Christina Ruiz, Management Assistant