09/07/2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 11/02/2017Meeting
of
SEPTEMBER 07, 2017
DRAFT
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Fischer 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 Friday, September 01, 2017 at 4:27
p.m.
Present: Chair Tom Fischer; Vice Chair Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve
Ashford; Commissioner Casey Estorga; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Sue
Rodriguez; Commissioner Rebecca Scheel; Interim Planning Mgr. Rebecca Tolentino;
Assistant City Attorney Jolie Houston
III. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Z 17-06 (zone code amendment) proposes modifications to Chapter 30 of the Gilroy
City Code pertaining to accessory dwelling units, which would be effective citywide.
Proposed text amendments to Chapter 30 include the addition of a new Article LIV,
Accessory Dwelling Units, and amendments to various sections within Chapter 30 for
consistency. The proposed text amendments would bring the Zoning Ordinance into
conformance with state legislation governing how local jurisdictions regulate accessory
dwelling units.
Motion: Approve Motion to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council a, to
approve with a modification increase max of 800 sf. of up to 2 bedrooms
modify the height of the roof, keeping 24 height and to exceed up to 30 feet
Moved by Vice Chair Rebeca Armendariz, seconded by Commissioner Steve Ashford.
B. Z 17-05 (zone code amendment) proposes modifications to the Gilroy City Code
pertaining to Section 30 (Zoning Ordinance), which would be effective citywide.
Proposed text amendments to Section 30.35 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities,
Antennas and Windmills would bring the Zoning Ordinance into conformance with
federal legislation governing how local jurisdictions regulate installation of wireless
telecommunication facilities in public right-of-way and on private property.
passes on a 5 to 2 vote to deny
Motion: Approve Motion to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council to Deny Z
17-05
Moved by Chair Tom Fischer, seconded by Vice Chair Rebeca Armendariz.
Vote: Motion carried 5-2.
Yes: Chair Tom Fischer; Vice Chair Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve
Ashford; Commissioner Kai Lai; Commissioner Rebecca Scheel
No: Commissioner Casey Estorga; Commissioner Sue Rodriguez
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS: None
VII. CORRESPONDENCE
VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. Current Planning Projects
B. Planning Staff Approvals
IX. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
X. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
A. City Council Meetings of May 15, 2017: Rodriguez
June 05, 2017: Lai
June 19, 2017: Lai
July 3, 2017: Ashford
August 7, 2017: Fischer
August 21, 2017: Fischer
Tolentino provided an update on the 6/5/17 CC as it pertains to the HSR.
Fischer 8/7 and 8/21 provided an update
Commissioner Ashford provided a report
B. Housing Advisory Committee: Vice Chair Armendariz
Armendariz provided an update on the Housing Advisory Committee
C. Historic Heritage Committee: Commissioner Ashford provided an update
D. Arts & Culture Commission: Commissioner Estorga
Estorga provided an update
E. South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee: Commissioner Rodriguez
Rodriguez proved an update and asked if someone can fill in for her for the South
County Joint Planning meeting at 7 pm in MH. Commissioner Armendariz stated she will
cover
Rodriguez provided an update on the South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
F. Street Naming Committee: Commissioner Lai provided provided an update
G. Development Standards Task Force: Commissioner Fischer/Commissioner
Rodriguez
H. General Plan Advisory Committee: Commissioner Fischer/Commissioner Scheel
street naming- no meeting
development standards task force-no meeting
General Plan Advisory Committee- Scheel provided an update
I. High Speed Rail Advisory Committee: Commissioner Fischer
no meeting
F. Street Naming Committee: Commissioner Lai
XI.PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT
Miscellaneous Information and updates
Tolentino reminder to staff to use your city email address
include an upcoming preview agenda items in your packet
any special meetings. definitely a meeting in November 2nd
XII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Houston reported city prevail case dismissed
XIII. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT
No report
XIV. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Regular Meeting of October 05, 2017 at 6:30 P.M.
Zinnia Navarro Office Assistant