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City of Gilroy
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
Tonight’s meeting was called to order by Chair Bhandal at 6:00 PM.
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 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM.
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Patricia Bentson, Commissioner
Stefanie Elle, Commissioner
Annedore Kushner, Commissioner
Monica Valdez, Commissioner
Brian Dauenhauer, 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 3, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Chair Bhandal; seconded by Commissioner Elle to
approve the consent agenda.
RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
MOVER: Chair Bhandal
SECONDER: Commissioner Elle
AYES: Commissioner Bentson, Elle, Kushner, Valdez, Vice Chair Dauenhauer,
and Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Architectural and Site Review for three light industrial buildings located at
8875 Murray Avenue, APN: 835-01-059, Application No. AS 23-06.
1. Staff Report: Erin Frietas, Senior Planner
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2. Public Hearing:
Chair Bhandal opened public comment.
Tom Muniz provided a public comment addressing the good qualities of the
proposed project as well as his concerns pertaining to traffic, emissions, and
driveway location.
Eli Robles provided a public comment encouraging responsible contracting in
the construction of the proposed project.
3. Close Public Hearing:
There being no further speakers, Chair Bhandal closed public comment.
4. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communication:
None.
5. Possible Action:
Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
a) Based on its independent analysis, determine this project is exempt from
further environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section
15183 (Consistency with a Community Plan or Zoning); and
b) Adopt a resolution approving the Architectural and Site Review permit
application AS 23-06.
A motion was made by Chair Bhandal; seconded by Commissioner Valdez to:
Based on its independent analysis, determine this project is exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183
(Consistency with a Community Plan or Zoning)
RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
MOVER: Chair Bhandal
SECONDER: Commissioner Valdez
AYES: Commissioner Bentson, Elle, Kushner, Valdez, Vice Chair Dauenhauer,
and Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
A motion was made by Commissioner Valdez; seconded by Commission
Bentson to:
Adopt a resolution approving the Architectural and Site Review permit
application AS 23-06.
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RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Valdez
SECONDER: Commissioner Bentson
AYES: Commissioner Bentson, Elle, Kushner, Valdez, Vice Chair Dauenhauer,
and Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt 7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. Finding of Consistency for the Capital Improvement Program Project List
for Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 to Determine its Consistency with
the City’s General Plan and the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
1. Staff Report: John Doughty, Public Works Director
2. Public Comment:
Chair Bhandal opened public comment.
Emily Miller provided a public comment in support of the pickleball courts.
There being no further speakers, Chair Bhandal closed public comment.
3. Possible Action:
Staff has analyzed the proposed projects and recommends the Planning
Commission:
a) Receive report on proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Project List for Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027; and
b) Adopt a Resolution to make a Finding of Consistency with the General
Plan (roll call vote).
A motion was made by Commissioner Bentson; seconded by Commissioner
Elle to:
a) Receive report on proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project
List for Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027; and
b) Adopt a Resolution to make a Finding of Consistency with the General
Plan (roll call vote).
RESULT: Pass [6 – 0]
MOVER: Patricia Bentson, Commissioner
SECONDER Stefanie Elle, Commissioner
AYES: Commissioner Bentson, Elle, Kushner, Valdez, Vice Chair Dauenhauer,
and Chair Bhandal
ABSENT: Commissioner Leongardt
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The Planning Commission directed staff to inform the City Council that there was
unanimous support among the Commissioners to update the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan and to include the Santa Teresa Fire Station in the CIP
project list.
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8.1. Planning Division Staff Approvals
There were two architectural and site review application staff approvals.
9. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
Community Development Director, Sharon Goei, reminded the Commission of the
upcoming final Civic Center Master Plan community workshop on May 20, 2025.
10. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Bhandal adjourned the meeting at 7:16 PM
Ariana Fabian, Planning Technician