04/01/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 05/13/2021Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
APRIL 1, 2021
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Manny Bhandal Planning Commissioner Remote
John Doyle Planning Commissioner Absent
Joan Lewis Planning Commissioner Remote
Fabian Morales Planning Commissioner Remote
Andrew Ridley Planning Commissioner Remote
Tom Fischer Chair Remote
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. February 4, 2021 - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Chair Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Morales Medina.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye's: Lewis, Ridley, Morales Medina, Bhandal, Fischer
No's: None
Absent: Doyle
Abstain: None
Motion passes 5-0-1-0
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
a) adopt a resolution approving the Architectural and Site Review Permit AS 21-01
(#2102005), as requested, subject to certain findings and conditions. (Roll Call Vote)
1. Staff Report: Miguel Contreras, Planner I
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Miguel Contreras, Planner I presented the report.
Chair Fischer opened public comment.
No comments from the public.
Chair Fischer closed public comment.
Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications:
Commissioner Lewis disclosed she knows the applicants and commented on the
landscaping.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Morales Medina
to adopt and approve the Architectural and Site Review Permit AS 21-01 (#21020005)
as received.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye's: Lewis, Ridley, Morales Medina, Bhandal, Fischer
No's: None
Absent: Doyle
Abstain: None
Motion passes 5-0-1-0
VI. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Accept the report as an informational item. No action is required.
1. Staff Report: Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner provided an oral report.
Commissioners commented on the RHENA numbers and deficits.
Public comments - None
Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communication - None
Motion was made by Commissioner Morales Medina, seconded by Commissioner Lewis
to accept report as received.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye's: Lewis, Ridley, Morales Medina, Bhandal, Fischer
No's: None
Absent: Doyle
Abstain: None
Motion passes 5-0-1-0
B. No Action is needed. This item is informational only.
1. Staff Report: Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner provided an oral report.
Public comments - None
Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communication - None
Motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Morales Medina
to receive report.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye's: Lewis, Ridley, Morales Medina, Bhandal, Fischer
No's: None
Absent: Doyle
Abstain: None
Motion passes 5-0-1-0
C. March 9, 2021 Planning Division Current Project Log
VIII. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
IX. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Manny Bhandal - South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee; No
meeting; no report.
Commissioner John Doyle - Bicycle Pedestrian Commission; Absent.
Commissioner Joan Lewis - Street Naming Committee; No meeting; no report.
Commissioner Fabian Morales Medina- Historic Heritage Committee; Meeting held in
March and training was provided.
Commissioner Andrew Ridley - Gilroy Downtown Business Association; No meeting; no
report.
X. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
No report.
XI. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
XII. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of May 13, 2021 at 6:30 P.M.
Christina Ruiz, Management Assistant