02/01/2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 03/01/2018Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
I.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Fischer called the meeting or order at 6:30 p.m and led the pledge of allegiance.
II.REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Rebeca Armendariz Vice Chair Absent
Steve Ashford Planning Commissioner Present 6:23 PM
Casey Estorga Planning Commissioner Present 6:09 PM
Susan Rodriguez Planning Commissioner Present 6:29 PM
Rebecca Scheel Planning Commissioner Present 6:10 PM
Tom Fischer Chair Present 6:09 PM
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2018
RESULT:ANNOUNCED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:Casey Estorga, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER:Rebecca Scheel, Planning Commissioner
AYES:Ashford, Estorga, Rodriguez, Scheel, Fischer
ABSENT:Armendariz
IV.PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
V.PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Ch. 30.38.270 Significant Tree Removal. The
city recognizes that existing and future trees and tree communities located in the
city are a valuable and distinctive resource. The purpose of the addition of the
Significant Tree Removal Chapter is to protect existing and future significant trees
and tree communities throughout the city through the establishment of an ordinance
to regulate the removal or destruction of significant trees, tree communities and
heritage trees on private property.
1.Staff Report: Stan Ketchum, Senior Planner
2.Public Comment
3.Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4.Possible Action:
a)Motion to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve Zoning Code
Amendment Z16-05 (Roll Call Vote)
Commissioner Fischer opened public hearing for public comment, hearing none,
Commissioner Fischer closed the public comment.
RESULT:APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:Tom Fischer, Chair
SECONDER:Casey Estorga, Planning Commissioner
AYES:Ashford, Estorga, Rodriguez, Scheel, Fischer
ABSENT:Armendariz
VI.OLD BUSINESS - NONE
VII.NEW BUSINESS
A.The Planning Commission is requested to review Planning Commission
assignments to various task forces and committees, and to make adjustments, as
necessary.
1.Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Interim Development Center Manager
2.Public Comment
3.Possible Action:
a)Motion to Establish Planning Commission Task Force/Committee Assignments for
2018.
B.Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
1.Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Interim Development Center Manager
2.Public Comment
3.Possible Action:
a)Motion to select Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Commissioner Fischer was re-elected as Chair.
RESULT:APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:Susan Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER:Steve Ashford, Planning Commissioner
AYES:Ashford, Estorga, Rodriguez, Scheel, Fischer
ABSENT:Armendariz
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
1.Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Interim Development Center Manager
2.Public Comment
3.Possible Action:
a)Motion to select Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Commissioner Estorga was elected as Vice Chair.
RESULT:APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:Steve Ashford, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER:Rebecca Scheel, Planning Commissioner
AYES:Ashford, Estorga, Rodriguez, Scheel, Fischer
ABSENT:Armendariz
VIII.CORRESPONDENCE
IX.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A.Current Planning Projects (report attached)
B.Planning Staff Approvals (report attached)
X.PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
XI.ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
XII.PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
XIII.ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
XIV.PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
XV.ADJOURNMENT to the Next Regular Meeting of March 1, 2018 at 6:30 P.M.
Zinnia Navarro, Office Assistant