03/01/2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 04/19/2018Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
MARCH 1, 2018
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
Zinnia Navarro reported the agenda was posted on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 4:45 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Stat
us
Arriv
ed
Rebeca
Armendariz
Planning
Commissioner
Pres
ent
6:20
PM
Steve Ashford Planning
Commissioner
Pres
ent
6:32
PM
Casey Estorga VIce Chair Pres
ent
6:24
PM
Sam Kim Planning
Commissioner
Pres
ent
6:19
PM
Susan Rodriguez Planning
Commissioner
Pres
ent
6:29
PM
Rebecca Scheel Planning
Commissioner
Pres
ent
6:19
PM
Tom Fischer Chair Pres
ent
6:20
PM
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Meeting Minutes February 1, 2018
IV.PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
V.PUBLIC HEARINGS
Melissa Durkin Planner II provided a presentation on the Tentative Map application request
subdivision of approximately 103 acres for build out of the Town Center area of the Glen
Loma Ranch Specific Plan. A revised condition of approval addressing technical details for
the resolution was requested by the applicant. It was reviewed and acceptable by Planning,
Public Works and the applicant.
Commissioner Fischer asked for clarification on the changes to the resolution. Melissa
Durkin Planner II stated they were minor changes to the wording and clarifications, some
conditions were deleted as they were not applicable to the project and/or city standards. He
also asked if there were parking requirements; Melissa Durkin stated the quantity of parking
will be reviewed at the Architectural and Site application process following the city
standards as set in the zoning ordinance for multi-units.
Several Commissioners asked if the trails will be going to the schools, Melissa stated they
will use the sidewalks.
Commissoner Scheel asked about the realignment, and Miller Avenue. Drive from
Christmas Hill Park to Santa Teresa.
Commissioner Rodriguez asked how the fire trucks do with the roundabouts. Melissa
Durkin stated the roundabouts were designed to allow for the trucks to go around them.
Chair Fischer opened the public hearing for public comments, and seeing none, he closed
the public hearing.
A.Tentative Map TM 17-01 (#17030055) application requests subdivision of
approximately 103 acres for build-out of the Town Center area of the Glen Loma
Ranch Specific Plan. The subject site is located north of Santa Teresa Boulevard,
between West Tenth Street and Miller Avenue, and comprises APN # 808-18-003
(portion), 808-19-010 (portion), 808-19-022, 808-19-023, and 808-19-024 (portion). The
approved Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan anticipates a variety of land uses in this
area, including residential, commercial, and public services. As such, the requested
map proposes to create 23 residential condominium lots,; three parcels for public
facilities (a fire station and two public trails); seven lots for private open space (five
of which are specific to the condominium development); four lots for future
development; and associated public and private streets on property. This request is
for mapping purposes only, and details of the individual development of these lots
are not a part of this proposal. Future build-out of these lots will be in accordance
with the specific plan. The project site is located within the Glen Loma Ranch
Specific Plan area and is commonly known as Town Center at Glen Loma Ranch.
Application filed by Tim Filice representing the Glen Loma Group, 7888 Wren
Avenue, Suite D143, Gilroy, CA 95020.
1.Staff Report: Melissa Durkin, Planner II
2.Public Comment
3.Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4.Possible Action:
a)Motion to recommend that the City Council approve TM 17-01 (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT:APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:Rebeca Armendariz, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER:Steve Ashford, Planning Commissioner
AYES:Armendariz, Ashford, Estorga, Kim, Rodriguez, Scheel, Fischer
VI.OLD BUSINESS
None.
VII.NEW BUSINESS
None.
VIII.CORRESPONDENCE
None.
IX.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A.Current Planning Projects (report attached)
B.Planning Staff Approvals (report attached)
X.PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
None.
XI.ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
City Council Meetings of February 5, 2018 and February 26, 2018: Commissioner Scheel
provided a brief summary on the February 5, 2018 and February 26, 2018 meetings.
Chair Tom Fischer provided a brief summary on the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee, and
Gilroy Downtown Business Association; a General Plan Advisory Committee meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2018. No meeting to report on High Speed Rail
Authority
Vice Chair Casey Estorga - Street Naming: Vice Chair Estorga stated there was no
meeting to report.
Commissioner Armendariz - Housing Advisory Committee: Commissioner Armendariz
stated there was no meeting to report.
Commissioner Steve Ashford - Historic Heritage Committee: Commissioner Ashford
provided a brief summary.
Commissioner Sue Rodriguez - South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee:
Commissioner Rodriguez no meeting to report
Commissioner Rebecca Scheel - General Plan Advisory Committee: Commissioner
Scheel stated there is a meeting on April 26, 2018.
XII.PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
Sue O'Strander Planning Manager provided an update.
XIII.ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Nothing to report.
XIV.PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
Chair Fischer would like to move our next meeting to April 19, 2018.
XV.ADJOURNMENT to the Next Regular Meeting of March 15, 2018 at 6:30 P.M.
Chair Fischer adjourned the meeting to the next meeting of April 19, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Zinnia Navarro, Office Assistant