06/07/2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 09/06/2018Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
JUNE 7, 2018
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Fischer called the meeting to order at 6:33 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 Present 5:41 PM
Steve Ashford Planning Commissioner Present 5:30 PM
Casey Estorga Planning Commissioner Present 6:17 PM
Sam Kim Planning Commissioner Present 5:30 PM
Susan Rodriguez Planning Commissioner Absent
Rebecca Scheel Planning Commissioner Present 6:16 PM
Tom Fischer Chair Present
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2018 approved with corrections
Mover: Steve Ashford, Planning Commissioner
Seconder: Rebecca Scheel, Planning Commissioner
Ayes: Armendariz, Ashford, Estorga, Fischer, Kim, Scheel
Absent: Rodriguez
A. Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2018
RESULT: ANNOUNCED
IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
None
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A Zoning Amendment to amend the Hecker Pass Specific Plan comprising of four
components: 1) changing the planned Hecker Pass Highway and Third
Street/Autumn Drive intersection from a standard intersection to a roundabout; 2)
addition of a Class I bike path on private property south of Hecker Pass Highway; 3)
modify language related to fencing within the Hecker Pass Highway 115-foot setback
corridor, as well as other fencing restriction modifications in the specific plan; and 4)
elimination of two specific plan EIR transportation-related mitigation measures. In
addition to these major components, the applicant proposes various “clean-up”
changes, which consist of inconsequential text modifications.
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Interim Development Center Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the mitigated negative
declaration prepared for the project, based on findings required by the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
b) Approve the Zoning Amendment/Specific Plan Amendment (Z 16-01), subject to certain
findings and conditions; and
c) Adopt a revised mitigation monitoring program. (Roll Call Vote)
Public members Andreas Lobring, Barbara Bohlig and Michael Bohlig were called to speak.
RESULT: APPROVE [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Tom Fischer, Chair
SECONDER: Steve Ashford, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Armendariz, Ashford, Estorga, Scheel, Fischer
ABSENT: Rodriguez
RECUSED: Kim
B. Z 18-01 (zone change for a PUD) requests approval of a Zoning Amendment to
establish a Planned Unit Development for this 22.44 acre site, commonly known as
the Hecker Pass North Residential Cluster. The project is located within the Hecker
Pass Specific Plan area, north of Hecker Pass Highway and immediately east of the
Gilroy Municipal Golf Course (APN 783-04-023). TM 18-01 (tentative map) requests
approval of a subdivision consisting of 72 single-family residential lots, 7 open
space parcels, 2 private street parcels, and 2 public street parcels. AS 18 -03
(architecture and site review) requests approval of the architectural details and site
improvements associated with the development of a 72 unit single-family residential
subdivision. Application filed by Skip Spiering on behalf of Hecker Pass North, LLC,
8 North San Pedro, San Jose, CA 95110.
1. Staff Report: Brad Evanson, Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Motion to:
1) Consider and recommend that the City Council motion to accept an Addendum to the
Hecker Pass Specific Plan EIR prepared for the project, based on findings required by
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
2) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Planned Unit
Development Z 18-01 as requested, subject to certain findings; and
3) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Map TM 18-
01, as requested, subject to certain findings; and
4) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Architectural and Site
Review Permit AS 18-03 as requested, subject to certain findings and conditions. (Roll
Call Vote)
Public Member Michael Bohlig was called to speak.
Addendum to the Hecker Pass Specific Plan EIR
Roll Call Vote:
A motion was made by Commissioner Scheel; seconded by Commissioner Ashford to
consider and recommend that the City Council accept an Addendumto the Hecker Pass
Specific Plan EIR prepared for the project, based on findings required by the California
Environmental Quality Act and approve with conditions to ensure the park component is
completed before occupancy of the 37th home and that the applicant will work with staff
to provide additional parking for the park area. This motion goes in hand with TM 18 -01
Yes: Fischer, Estorga, Armendariz, Ashford, Scheel
Recused: Kim
Absent: Rodriguez
Item#: Z 18-01
Roll Call Vote:
A motion was made by Commissioner Estorga; seconded by Commissioner Scheel to
recommend that the City Council approve Planned Unit Development as requested.
Yes: Fischer, Estorga, Armendariz, Ashford, Scheel
Recused: Kim
Absent: Rodriguez
Item#: TM 18-01
Roll Call Vote:
A motion was made by Commissioner Scheel; seconded by Commissioner Ashford to
consider and recommend that the City Council accept an Addendum to the Hecker Pass
Specific Plan EIR prepared for the project, based on findings required by the California
Environmental Quality Act and approve TM 18-01 with conditions to ensure the park
component is completed before occupancy of the 37th home and that the applicant will
work with staff to provide additional parking in the park area.
Yes: Fischer, Estorga, Armendariz, Ashford, Scheel
Recused: Kim
Absent: Rodriguez
Item#: AS 18-03
Roll Call Vote:
A motion was made by Commissioner Scheel; seconded by Commissioner Ashford to
recommend that the City Council approve AS 18-03 as requested.
Yes: Fischer, Estorga, Armendariz, Ashford, Scheel
Recused: Kim
Absent: Rodriguez
RESULT: WITHDRAW
C. Variance (V 18-01), Tentative Map (TM 17-02), and Architectural and Site Review (AS
17-14) request for development of a 2.23-acre site with 9 single family homes,
located along the north side of Third Street, between Rosemary Drive and Grassland
Way. The site is identified as APN 810-20-029 and within the East Residential Cluster
of the Hecker Pass Specific Plan area. The requested applications support
development of the residential site with a cul-de-sac neighborhood, referred to as
Heartland Triangle. A variance from Hecker Pass Specific Plan setback and lot size
requirements is requested to accommodate a zipper lot configuration for the nine
lots. Applications filed by Meritage Homes, 1671 E. Monte Vista Avenue, Suite 214,
Vacaville, CA 95688. THIS REQUEST WAS CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 17, 2018
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Interim Development Center Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Motion to recommend that the Planning Commission:
1) Consider and recommend that the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program prepared for the project, based on findings required by the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2) Adopt a resolution approving the Variance (V 18 -01) as requested, subject to certain
findings and conditions; and
3) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Tentative Map (TM
17-02) as requested, subject to certain findings and conditions; and
4) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Architectural and
Site Review (AS 17-14) as requested, subject to certain findings and conditions. (Roll
Call Vote)
Public Members Andreas Olbring and Garett Malate were called to speak.
Item# V 18-01
Roll Call:
A Motion was made by Commissioner Ashford; seconded by Commissioner Estorga to
adopt a resolution approving the Variance (V 18-01) as requested.
Yes: Fischer, Estorga, Armendariz, Ashford, Scheel
Recused: Kim
Absent: Rodriguez
Item# TM 17-02
Roll Call:
A Motion was made by Commissioner Ashford; seconded by Commissioner Estorga to
adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Map (TM 17-
02) as requested, subject to certain findings and conditions.
Yes: Fischer, Estorga, Armendariz, Ashford, Scheel
Recused: Kim
Absent: Rodriguez
Item# AS 17-14
A Motion was made by Commissioner Ashford; seconded by Commissioner Estorga to
adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Architectural and Site
Review (AS 17-14) as requested.
Yes: Fischer, Estorga, Armendariz, Ashford, Scheel
Recused: Kim
Absent: Rodriguez
D. Architectural and site review permit AS 17-02 is requested for development of a 6-
acre parcel within the Hecker Pass Specific Plan area. The subject site is located
along the south side of Hecker Pass Highway, north of Lone Oak Lane, and just west
of Two Oaks Lane. The subject site is addressed at 2740 Hecker Pass Highway and
identified by assessor parcel number (APN) 810-20-006. Proposed development
would include three buildings – one for winery functions, and two mixed use
buildings with ground floor restaurant and retail uses and 22 live/work units on the
second floor levels. The live/work rental units are not for sale, and is not intended to
be used or otherwise sublet for use by someone other than the residential tenant.
The commercial uses would total 32,758 square feet and are anticipated to consist of
a wine tasting room, wine warehouse, and outdoor crush area, a small retail store,
several eateries, and a deli and wine store. Application filed by Hecker Pass
Commercial LLC, 1999 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 700, Campbell, CA 95008 .
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Interim Development Center Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
a) Consider and recommend that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration prepared for the project, based on findings required by the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
b) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Architectural and
Site Review Permit (AS 17-02) as requested, subject to certain findings and conditions.
(Roll Call Vote)
The following public members were called to speak:
Rosie Sanborn, Tammy Brownlow, Kurt Michielssen, Marika Somorjai, George
Somorjai, Connie Rogers, SandyWelsh, Lori Parshall, Phill Laursen, Garrett Bennett,
Alexa Bennett, Kathy Johnstone, Jane Howard, Garett Malate, Chris Vanni, Jane Olcott,
Steve Johnstone,
Roll Call:
Motion made by Chair Fischer; seconded by Commissioner Estorga to consider and
recommend that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for
the project, based on findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Motion to deny the Architectural and Site Review Permit (AS 17 -02) resulted in a tie
vote. This item will proceed to City Council with no recommendation from the
Commission
E. Tentative Map TM 16-02 requests approval to subdivide the approximately 8.56 acre
project site into 14 single-family residential lots and 3 parcels to accommodate
private streets, stormwater management facilities, and open space along the
northern portion of the site, adjacent to the Uvas Creek riparian area and flood plain.
Development of the single family home lots is not part of this request, and would be
processed under a separate request at a later date. The project site is located north
and east of Las Animas Elementary School at the northern terminus of Greenfield
Drive, and immediately south of Uvas Creek, APN: 808 -20-008. Application filed by
John Taft/R.J. Dyer Real Property Investment, Inc., 1230 First Street, Ste. 204, Gilroy,
CA 95020.
1. Staff Report: Brad Evanson, Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
a) Motion to adopt a resolution denying Tentative Map TM 16-02. (Roll Call Vote)
The following public members were called to speak: Applicant James Suner, Malcolm
MacPhail, John Taft, Connie Rogers, Chris Wright, Jerrod Coddington, and Anthony
Gonzalez
Roll Call:
Motion made by Chair Fischer to adopt a resolution recommending TM 16-02 for
approval to City Council; seconded by Commissioner Armendariz
Yes: Fischer, Estorga, Armendariz, Ashford, Scheel, Kim
Absent: Rodriguez
Due to the length of the meeting, a consensus was made by the Planning Commission
to continue listening and taking action on the item# V.F.
F. M 18-02 (Policy Amendment) proposes a policy amendment for Placement of Street
Furniture Objects in the Public Right of Way, pertaining to a pilot program which
allows the establishment of parklets in Downtown Gilroy. The recommended policy
would eliminate the current pilot program and provide a formalized permit process
for the establishment and sponsorship of public parklets. As proposed, parklets
could be considered within Gilroy’s downtown district.
1. Staff Report: Sue O'Strander, Interim Development Center Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Motion to continue this item to the Planning Commission meeting on August 2, 2018.
Motion to continue this item to the Planning Commission Meeting on August 2, 2018 made by Chair
Fischer; seconded by Commissioner Armendariz.
Roll Call:
Yes: Fischer, Estorga, Armendariz, Ashford, Scheel, Kim
Absent: Rodriguez
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
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
Chair Tom Fischer - City Council Meetings for May 7, 2018 and May 21, 2018, Bicycle
Pedestrian Committee,
Gilroy Downtown Business Association, High Speed Rail Authority, General Plan Advisory
Committee
Commissioner Rebecca Scheel - General Plan Advisory Committee
Vice Chair Casey Estorga - Street Naming
Commissioner Armendariz - Housing Advisory Committee
Commissioner Steve Ashford - Historic Heritage Committee
Commissioner Sue Rodriguez - South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
XII. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
XIII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
XIV. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
XV. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meetingtest of June 21, 2018 at 6:30 P.M.
Zinnia Navarro, Office Assistant