12/20/2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 02/07/2019Planning Commission
Special Meeting
of
DECEMBER 20, 2018
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Rebeca Armendariz Planning Commissioner Present 6:32 PM
Steve Ashford Planning Commissioner Absent
Casey Estorga Vice Chair Present 6:24 PM
Sam Kim Planning Commissioner Present 6:28 PM
Susan Rodriguez Planning Commissioner Present 6:15 PM
Rebecca Scheel Planning Commissioner Present 6:23 PM
Tom Fischer Chair Present 6:21 PM
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 1, 2018 Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes of November 1, 2018 were approved with corrections as noted.
RESULT: ANNOUNCED [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Susan Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Casey Estorga, Vice Chair
AYES: Armendariz, Estorga, Kim, Rodriguez, Fischer
ABSTAIN: Scheel
ABSENT: Ashford
IV. PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Conditional Use Permit request CUP 18-04, to allow Specialty Truck Parts, Inc. to
utilize the existing 30,700 square foot building on 7700 Arroyo Circle (APN: 841-69-
023) for repair services within the M2 zoning district. Uses within the building would
include truck sales, truck part sales and truck repair and customization. T he truck
sales and truck parts sales are permitted uses within the M2 district, whereas the
truck repair and truck part customization are subject to the approval of a Conditional
Use Permit by the Planning Commission (i.e., Truck Service). Proposed operational
hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. No exterior changes are proposed to
the existing building, except for new signage.
1. Staff Report: Pamela Wu, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
1) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the
resolution to approve the Conditional Use Permit CUP18-04 based on the findings and
subject to conditions.
(Roll Call Vote)
Senior Planner Wu presented the report.
Several commissioners had concerns regarding the new self-contained part-wash unit
and passing traffic on Arroyo Circle during peak hours.
Chair Fisher opened public comment.
Applicant John Moniz and public member Bruce Morasca spoke.
Chair Fisher closed public comment.
Disclosure of Exparte Communications:
Commissioner Scheel spoke with the Specialty Truck Parts applicants prior to the start
of the meeting.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Casey Estorga, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Armendariz, Estorga, Kim, Rodriguez, Scheel, Fischer
ABSENT: Ashford
VI. NEW BUSINESS
VII. CORRESPONDENCE
VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Planning Staff Approvals (report attached)
Assistant City Attorney Jolie Houston questioned the Home Occupation Application that
read Office for Day Care. Deputy Director Sue O'Strander clarified it should read as Home
Day Care.
IX. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
X. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Tom Fischer - Chair Fisher provided a brief report on the following Committees:
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, Gilroy Downtown Business Association, and City Council
Meetings for December 3, 2018 and December 17, 2018. No meeting and no report for the
General Plan Advisory Committee and High Speed Rail Authority.
Commissioner Rebecca Scheel - General Plan Advisory Committee - no meeting; no
report.
Vice Chair Casey Estorga - Street Naming - no meeting; no report.
Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz - Housing Advisory Committee - no meeting; no
report.
Commissioner Steve Ashford - Historic Heritage Committee, City Council Meetings for
November 5, 2018 and November 19, 2018 - Absent
Commissioner Sue Rodriguez - South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee - no
meeting; no report.
XI. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
Deputy Director O'Strander reminded Commissioners terming out will remain in their
appointed seats until the City Council appoints their successor at the January 7th City
Council meeting.
XII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Assistant Attorney Houston provided an update on future training's on the Brown Act and
Public Records.
XIII. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
Chair Fisher reminded Commissioners of the scheduled meeting for January 3, 2019 is
cancelled, the next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 6:30
p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of February 7, 2019 at 6:30 P.M.
Christina Ruiz, Management Assistant