09/03/2015 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 10/01/2015Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
SEPTEMBER 03, 2015
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Gullen 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 August 27, 2015 at 3:23 pm.
Roll Call:
Present: Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Tom
Fischer; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Vice Chair Susan Rodriguez; Commissioner
Elizabeth Sanford; Chair Richard Gullen;
Staff Present: Planning Manager Martin; Assistant City Attorney Jolie Houston; Senior
Planner, Rebecca Tolentino; Permit Technician, Kelsey Heyd; Zinnia Navarro, Office
Assistant Community Development/Public Works Department.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. July 2, 2015
Motion: to approve minutes of July 2, 2015
Moved by Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford, seconded by Commissioner Tom Fischer.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Tom
Fischer; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Vice Chair Susan Rodriguez; Commissioner
Elizabeth Sanford; Chair Richard Gullen
No: None
IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: (Three-minute time limit).
No comments or presentations were made.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Z 13-08 (zone change for a PUD) requests approval of a Planned Unit Development
zoning overlay to allow for private streets, private recreational amenities and front yard
and backyard setbacks that do not meet minimum standards in a R4 zoning district for
the development of 205 townhouse units on a 10.15 acre site located at the southeast
corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and First Street, APN’s 808-01-21, 808-01-22 and
808-01-23.TM 13-11 (tentative map) requests subdivision of the 10.15 acre site to
develop 205 townhouse units contained in forty-one 3-story buildings with an internal
network of private streets and common open space areas with recreational facilities.
AS 13-35 (architectural and site review) requests approval of specific building and
landscape plans for the 205-unit townhouse project. A mitigated negative declaration
(MND #2015-02) has been prepared for consideration with the proposed project. Filed
by Applicant, Imwalle Properties. This item is continued from the June 4, 2015 meeting.
Motion: to approve motion to continue the public hearing for Z 13-08, TM 13-11 and AS
13-35 Until November 5th, 2015
Moved by Commissioner Tom Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Tom
Fischer; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Vice Chair Susan Rodriguez; Commissioner
Elizabeth Sanford; Chair Richard Gullen
B. CUP 15-02 (conditional use permit) requests a 1,576 square foot expansion of the
existing 3,813 square foot Princevalle Pet Hospital located at 7995 Princevalle Street,
Suite 100. (APN 799-21-039) The requested expansion would be accommodated in the
adjacent tenant space, Suite 110. No exterior work is proposed as part of this request
and all required parking is accommodated on site. The proposed project is exempt from
environmental review under Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines. (CUP 15-02
conditional use permit); Filed by Applicant, Fred Fischer.
Planning Technician, Kelsey Heyd presented the staff report.
Chair Gullen asked if there was an outside pen/play area for the animals, in which
Planning Technician, Kelsey Heyd replied all accommodations will be indoor.
Commissioner Lai asked if they board animals. Fred Fischer, Vice President replied
they only board cats on a short term basis.
Chair Gullen opened the public comments, hearing no comments, he closed the public
hearing.
Commissioner Fischer disclosed he is related to the applicant however, has no financial
interest in the business nor property.
Motion: Approve Motion to adopt a resolution approving, CUP 15-02
Moved by Commissioner Kai Lai, seconded by Commissioner Elizabeth Sanford.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Tom
Fischer; Commissioner Paul Kloecker; Vice Chair Susan Rodriguez; Commissioner
Elizabeth Sanford; Chair Richard Gullen
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE
None
IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Current Planning Projects
Item IX.A.
B. Planning Staff Approvals
Item IX.B.
X. PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
XI. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
A. City Council Meetings of August 3 & August 17, 2015:
Commissioner Lai gave a brief summary. Recommended City Traffic Engineer, Henry
Servin give a presentation to Planning Commission.
B. Housing Advisory Committee:
Chair Gullen stated there was no meeting.
C. Historic Heritage Committee:
Commissioner Ashford stated there was no meeting.
D. Arts & Culture Commission:
Commissioner Kloecker did not attend the Arts & Culture Commission meeting.
E. South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee:
Commissioner Kloecker stated there was no meeting
F. Street Naming Committee:
Commissioner Kai Lai stated there was no meeting.
G. Development Standards Task Force:
Commissioner Fischer and Commissioner Kloecker: Commissioner Kloecker stated
there was no meeting.
H. General Plan Advisory Committee: Commissioner Fischer and Commissioner
Sanford: Commissioner Sanford gave a brief summary of the meeting.
I. High Speed Rail Advisory Committee:
Commissioner Fischer stated there was no meeting.
XII. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
Miscellaneous Information and updates
Planning Division Manager, Sue Martin introduced Senior Planner, Rebecca Tolentino
to the Planning Commissioners.
Planning Division Manager, Sue Martin asked the commissioners to consider having a
Special Meeting on November 12, 2015 pertaining to review of 2040 General Plan
policies.
Planning Division Manager, Sue Martin on September 28, will ask City Council to
Proclaim October as Community Planning Month.
XIII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Miscellaneous Information and updates
XIV. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
Miscellaneous Information and updates
XV. ADJOURNMENT at 6:55 p.m.
Zinnia Navarro, Office Assistant