HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 10/01/2020Planning Commission
Special Meeting
of
AUGUST 20, 2020
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Fischer called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and led the pledge of allegiance.
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Planning Technician Angelo reported that the meeting agenda was posted on August 18,
2020 at 9:35 AM.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Reid Lerner Planning Commissioner Remote
Casey Estorga Vice Chair Remote
Fabian Morales Planning Commissioner Remote
John Doyle Planning Commissioner Remote
Peter Fleming Planning Commissioner Remote
Sam Kim Planning Commissioner Remote
Tom Fischer Chair Remote
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sam Kim, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Peter Fleming, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Lerner, Estorga, Morales, Doyle, Fleming, Kim, Fischer
A. August 6, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
Adopt a resolution upholding the original approval of Eagle Ridge Drive
Landscaping MM 20-19 (20060007), subject to certain findings and conditions.
1. Staff Report: Phil Angelo, Planning Technician
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Planning Technician Angelo presented the report.
Chair Fischer opened public comment.
Planning Technician Angelo read the received email comments into the record.
Chair Fischer closed public comment.
The Commission considered a motion to adopt a resolution upholding the original
project approval and denying the appeal, but the motion failed.
RESULT: DENY [1 TO 6]
MOVER: Peter Fleming, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Reid Lerner, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Fleming
NAYS: Lerner, Estorga, Morales, Doyle, Kim, Fischer
Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
Adopt a resolution upholding the original approval of Eagle Ridge Drive
Landscaping MM 20-19 (20060007), subject to certain findings and conditions.
1. Staff Report: Phil Angelo, Planning Technician
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
The Commission adopted a resolution granting the appeal M 20-011, and denying the
approval of the minor modification permit MM 20-19 permit approval.
RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 1]
MOVER: Sam Kim, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: John Doyle, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Lerner, Estorga, Morales, Doyle, Kim, Fischer
NAYS: Fleming
B. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing to
discuss the proposed ordinance and send the matter back to staff to allow adequate
time to conduct stakeholder outreach, allow legal review, and make appropriate
language refinements and adjustments.
1. Staff Report: Melissa Durkin, Planner II
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Planner II Durkin presented the report.
Chair Fischer opened the public comment.
Chair of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission Hilton commented in support of the
ordinance.
Gary Walton, President, and John Taft, Treasurer commented in support of the
ordinance.
Chair Fischer closed the public comment.
The Commission accepted the report and take no further action.
RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Reid Lerner, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Sam Kim, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Lerner, Morales, Doyle, Fleming, Kim, Fischer
ABSTAIN: Estorga
VI. NEW BUSINESS- NONE
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. August 10, 2020 Planning Division Current Project Log
No report on the item and no questions by the commissioners.
VIII. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Vice Chair Casey Estorga reported on the High Speed Rail Authority. No meeting but the
commissioner provided an update that the rail is currently anticipated to come to Gilroy
around 2030 - 2034.
IX. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
Kraig Tambornini presented the report.
The 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report comment period has closed.
The High Speed Rail Environmental Impact Report comment period has also closed. In
September the High Speed Rail Authority should adopt their preferred rail alignment.
CEQA traffic analysis is being updated to use Vehicle Miles Traveled instead of Level of
Service.
The updated Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance is effective as of August 5, 2020. Our
ordinance is currently being reviewed by the state Housing and Community Development
The City Council adopted the updated Historic Resources inventory and directed staff to do
additional outreach to effected property owners.
No items are currently scheduled for the September 3, 2020 meeting.
The 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report review is scheduled for the October
1, 2020 meeting.
X. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The California Fair Political Practices Commission is implementing a new regulation 18707
which will be effective on August 22, 2020. The regulation requires public officials to identify
if they have a conflict of interest for an agenda item even if they have left the meeting prior
to the agenda items consideration, or if they arrive after the agenda items consideration.
Provided an update on the "donut rule" for Planning Commission conflicts of interest.
XI. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of September 3, 2020 at 6:30 P.M.
Christina Ruiz, Management Assistant