02/02/2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 03/16/2017Planning Regular Meeting
of
FEBRUARY 02, 2017
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Roll Call
Present: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford;
Commissioner Tom Fischer; Commissioner Kai Lai; Chair Sue Rodriguez; Assistant City
Attorney Jolie Houston; Interim Planning Manager Tolentino; Commissioner Casey
Estorga
Absent/Excused: Commissioner Rebecca Scheel
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Commissioner Estorga presented himself to the public and Planning Commission
The Agenda was posted on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 4:25 p.m.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. December, 1 2016
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
B. January 5, 2017
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion: Approve Motion to approve minutes of January 5, 2017
Moved by Commissioner Tom Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Steve Ashford.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner
Tom Fischer; Commissioner Kai Lai; Chair Sue Rodriguez; Commissioner Casey
Estorga
Absent: Commissioner Rebecca Scheel
Motion: Approve III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Steve Ashford, seconded by Commissioner Tom Fischer.
Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner
Tom Fischer; Commissioner Kai Lai; Chair Sue Rodriguez
Absent: Commissioner Casey Estorga; Commissioner Rebecca Scheel
IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC:
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CUP 16-04 (#16080006) Conditional Use Permit requests approval to bring the
existing non-permitted ATT wireless telecommunications facility into conformance with
the City of Gilroy Zoning Ordinance Chapter 30.35 and construct modifications to the
existing equipment. The project site is located at 2256 Coral Bell Ct. on the site of the
City of Gilroy Reservoir D (APN 783-46-081). The proposed scope of work includes
replacement of one panel antenna on an existing 26-foot tall monopole, addition of
two Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMAs) below the antenna, replacement of one
Remote Radio Unit (RRU) and installation of associated equipment in the existing
equipment shelter. The proposed project is exempt from environmental review under
Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the State CEQA Guidelines. Application filed by
Paul Strom, SAC Wireless.
CUP 16-04 PC Staff Report
Motion: Approve Motion to continue the public hearing to the March 2, 2017 Planning
Commission meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Tom Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Steve Ashford.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner
Tom Fischer; Commissioner Kai Lai; Chair Sue Rodriguez; Commissioner Casey
Estorga
Absent: Commissioner Rebecca Scheel
Wendy Gong was called to speak.
Ron Gong was called to speak.
VI. OLD BUSINESS: None
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Elect Planning Commission Chairperson for 2017
B. Elect Planning Commission Vice Chairperson for 2017
Commissioner Lai nominated Commissioner Armendariz
Motion: Approve Motion to Elect a Planning Commission Vice Chairperson for 2017
Moved by Commissioner Tom Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Rebeca
Armendariz.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner
Tom Fischer; Commissioner Kai Lai; Chair Sue Rodriguez; Commissioner Casey
Estorga
Absent: Commissioner Rebecca Scheel
C. Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
D. Taskforce/Committee Assignments
Motion: Approve Motion to Establish Planning Commission Taskforce/Committee
Assignments for 2017
Moved by Commissioner Tom Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Rebeca
Armendariz.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0.
Yes: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner
Tom Fischer; Commissioner Kai Lai; Chair Sue Rodriguez; Commissioner Casey
Estorga
Absent: Commissioner Rebecca Scheel
E. City Council Meeting Attendance
VII. New Business
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE: None
IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. Current Planning Projects
B. Planning Staff Approvals
X. PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Commissioner Ashford stated there was a barn on Wed 2/1/17 meeting June will be
another night for fundraising with dance and music. More information to come
XI. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS:
A. City Council Meetings of January 9, 2017: Fischer
January 23, 2017: Fischer
Commissioner Fisher spoke about provided a summary
B. Housing Advisory Committee: Vacant
C. Historic Heritage Committee: Commissioner Ashford
D. Arts & Culture Commission: Vacant
E. South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee: Vacant
F. Street Naming Committee: Commissioner Kai Lai
G. Development Standards Task Force: Commissioner Fischer
H. General Plan Advisory Committee: Commissioner Fischer
I. High Speed Rail Advisory Committee: Commissioner Fischer
Fischer commented on General Plan process. They will be moving forward with the
meetings
XII. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT:
No Report
XIII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
No Report
XIV. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT:
A. Recognition of Appreciation for outgoing Commissioner Gullen
B. Introduction of incoming Commissioners Estorga and Scheel
XV. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Special Meeting of February 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Zinnia Navarro, Office Assistant