05/04/2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 06/01/2023
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City of Gilroy
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
Chair Bhandal called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Bhandal led the pledge of allegiance.
3. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
The agenda was posted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:45 p.m.
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Stefanie Elle, Commissioner
Joan Lewis, Commissioner
Michelle Montez, Commissioner
Kelly Ramirez, Commissioner
Annedore Kushner, Vice Chair
Manny Bhandal, Chair
Absent Adriana Leongardt, Commissioner
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Bhandal opened public comment for items not on the agenda.
There being no speakers, Chair Bhandal closed public comment for items not on the
agenda.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. April 6, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
5.2. April 20, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Commission Lewis; seconded by Chair Bhandal to approve the
consent agenda.
RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Lewis
SECONDER: Chair Bhandal
AYES: Commissioner Elle, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez, Vice Chair Kushner, and
Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Gilroy Square proposed Gilroy Crossings Phase II Planned Unit
Development Zoning Amendment, Architectural and Site Plan Review, and
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Tentative Map for property Located at 6970 Camino Arroyo (Z 22-01, AS 21-
13, TM 21-02).
1. Staff Report:
Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
2. Open Public Hearing
Chair Bhandal opened the item to public hearing.
3. Close Public Hearing
There being no speakers, Chair Bhandal closed the public
hearing.
4. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communication
None.
5. Possible Action:
Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
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 PUD
Zoning Amendment Z 22-01 for Gilroy Crossings Phase II as requested;
and
c) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the
Architectural and Site Review AS 21-13 for the Planned Unit
Development, subject to certain findings and conditions; and
d) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the
Tentative Map TM 21-02, subject to certain findings and conditions
Motion made by Chair Bhandal; seconded by Commissioner Elle 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 (CEQA);
RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
MOVER: Chair Bhandal
SECONDER: Commissioner Elle
AYES: Commissioner Elle, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez, Vice Chair Kushner, and
Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
Motion made by Commissioner Lewis; seconded by Vice Chair Kushner to:
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the PUD Zoning
Amendment Z 22-01 for Gilroy Crossings Phase II as requested;
RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
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MOVER: Commissioner Lewis
SECONDER: Vice Chair Kushner
AYES: Commissioner Elle, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez, Vice Chair Kushner, and
Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
Motion made by Commissioner Lewis; seconded by Chair Bhandal to:
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Architectural
and Site Review AS 21-13 for the Planned Unit Development, subject to certain
findings and conditions;
RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Lewis
SECONDER: Chair Bhandal
AYES: Commissioner Elle, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez, Vice Chair Kushner, and
Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
Motion made by Vice Chair Kushner; seconded by Commissioner Ramirez to:
Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Tentative
Map TM 21-02, subject to certain findings and conditions
RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
MOVER: Vice Chair Kushner
SECONDER: Commissioner Ramirez
AYES: Commissioner Elle, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez, Vice Chair Kushner, and
Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. Finding of Consistency for the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal
Year 2024 through Fiscal Year 2028 to Determine its Consistency with the
City’s General Plan and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Community Development Director, Sharon Goei, advised that Public Works staff
had requested that Item 7.1 be continued to a future date. Tentative date will be
discussed in Planning Division Report.
7.2. Planning Commission Review of a Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Gilroy Requesting the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation
Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding from the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
1. Staff Report:
Susana Ramirez, Engineer I
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2. Open Public Comment
Chair Bhandal opened the item to public comment.
3. Close Public Comment
There being no speakers, Chair Bhandal closed the public comment.
4. Possible Action:
Receive report, provide feedback, and recommend City Council adopt a
resolution to approve the Transportation Development Act Article 3 grant funding
request from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2024.
Motion made by Chair Bhandal; seconded by Vice Chair Kushner to:
Receive report, provide feedback, and recommend City Council adopt a
resolution to approve the Transportation Development Act Article 3 grant funding
request from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2024.
RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
MOVER: Chair Bhandal
SECONDER: Vice Chair Kushner
AYES: Commissioner Elle, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez, Vice Chair Kushner, and
Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8.1. Planning Division Staff Approvals
None.
9. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
Community Development Director Sharon Goei advised the Commission of an upcoming
special meeting on May 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. being tentatively planned for the Public Works
CIP Project.
Motion made by Chair Bhandal; seconded by Commissioner Lewis to hold a special meeting
on May 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
RESULT: Fail [0 – 6]
MOVER: Chair Bhandal
SECONDER: Commissioner Lewis
NAYS: Commissioner Elle, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez, Vice Chair Kushner, and Chair
Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
Community Development Director Goei shared that staff will be hosting or co-hosing nine
outreach events on housing and community resources during the City’s Affordable Housing
and Building Safety Month in May and asked that Commissioners help distribute the
information.
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10. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Bhandal adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
Ariana Fabian
Ariana Fabian, Planning Technician