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Regular Meeting
JANUARY 07, 2016
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Gullen 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
Kelsey Heyd reported the agenda was posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at
2:35 pm and the Revised Agenda was posted on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 8:35 a.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner Tom Fischer; Commissioner
Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Vice Chair Sue Rodriguez; Commissioner
Elizabeth Sanford; Chair Richard Gullen
Staff Present:
Maria Angeles, Senior Civil Engineer; Lee Butler, Development Center Manager;
Melissa Durkin, Planner II; Andy Faber, City Attorney; Kelsey Heyd, Planning Permit
Technician; Sue Martin, Planning Manager; Henry Servin, Senior Civil Engineer;
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. November 12, 2015
Motion on item III.A.
Motion: to approve minutes of November 12, 2015
Moved by Commissioner Tom Fischer, seconded by Vice Chair Sue Rodriguez.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner Tom Fischer; Commissioner Paul
Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Vice Chair Sue Rodriguez; Commissioner Elizabeth
Sanford; Chair Richard Gullen
Motion on item III.B.
Motion: to approve minutes of November 19, 2015
Moved by Vice Chair Sue Rodriguez, seconded by Commissioner Kai Lai.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner Tom Fischer; Commissioner Paul
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Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 425, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
Planner Durkin presented the staff report.
Commissioner Ashford recused himself at 6:38pm as he owns property within 500 feet
of the subject property.
Commissioner Lai asked what school the children would attend and if the school district
is aware of this project.
Planner Durkin stated that the school district is aware of this project however the school
adjusts its boundaries yearly depending on adjacent schools attendance so the selected
school could change.
Commissioner Fischer stated concerns regarding parking and the high speed rail.
Planner Durkin stated that the applicant is aware of the high speed rail, and designed
the project to keep the right of way clear for the high speed rail; however, should the
high speed rail need the parking area, they would likely purchase that area then develop
a parking garage to accommodate the apartment.
Commissioner Sanford asked for confirmation if the Community Garden and Center is
for apartment residents only.
Planner Durkin confirms that the Community Garden and Center is only for apartment
residents only.
Commissioner Kai Lai asked how the apartment will keep non-residents from visiting the
Community Center and Garden
Planner Durkin stated they will have some fences and an onsite manger to monitor use
of the site.
Chair Gullen opened the public hearing.
Applicant Chris Maffris, thanked the City for their consideration of the project and is
available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Lai asked if this project was considered a Planned Unit Development.
Planner Durkin clarifies that this project is not a Planned Unit Development but that it
will have private parking and driveways.
Marisala Villarreal stated she is concerned with parking as she lives adjacent to the
project site and sees existing parking issues. She was told by the builder, during the
purchase of her townhome, that more townhomes would be built -not apartments.
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Applicant Maffris stated each unit will have 1 spot with a guest parking space.
Commissioner Sanford asked Planner Durkin to confirm that the current site of 4.9
acres is zoned to allow 139 units and do we need more apartments.
Planner Durkin stated confirms that the site is zoned for 139 units, 30 units per acre
and that there is a need for more high density and affordable housing for jobs being
created in the city.
Chair Gullen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Fisher stated he spoke with some of the downtown owners and they are
in favor of this project. Fisher also stated he is concerned with the parking but is in favor
of this type of project.
Chair Gullen stated he is in favor of this project and agrees the city is in need of more
affordable housing.
Commissioner Fisher asked staff if the project will be coming back for an Arch and Site.
If not, he feels the Commission should consider the arch and site as it is the final design
of the project, and that the neighbors should have the ability to see it before its
approved and should be able to provide input on its final design.
Planner Durkin stated that the final plans would not come to Planning Commission. Per
the zoning ordinance, decisions on arch and site reviews that are not for a planned unit
development are made by the planning manager. The public can get notification of the
proposal and provide input at the staff level.
City Attorney Faber confirms the Arch and Site is the Planning Director's decision, but
the Manager's decision can be appealed to the commission. Any member of the public
can ask the planners to get their input to the director and request a notice for anything in
regards to that decision. When the decision is made, it can be appealed to the planning
commission with an application and a fee. Under the current city code, Planning
Director approval is appealable by members of the public, planning commissioner, or by
anyone. There is no requirement on who appeals.
Planning Manager Martin stated the application fee to appeal is $2,540.00 plus the
publication fee of $220.00. The total would be $2,760.00.
Chair Gullen stated the public can appear before Planning Commission or City Council
to discuss their views about issues at no cost with whatever decision the council might
take.
Commissioner Kloecker and Sanford agree the applicant needs to outreach to
neighbors and provide more communication and understanding regarding the issues of
parking with the neighbors.
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Commissioner Fisher asked which of the houses are gabled and which are hipped
roofed.
Planner Durkin stated the applicant hasn't specified how many they want to do of each
plan.
Commissioner Fisher suggests two of them be hipped roofed.
Chair Gullen asked for parking clarification.
Planner Durkin stated there is no provision for guest parking, due to the narrow street
width, however, driveways are maximized to provide any off street parking for these
homes.
Chair Gullen opened the public hearing.
Builder Mark Hewell thanks the Planning Commission and stated he is willing to answer
any questions.
Commissioner Lai asked what the anticipated purchase price of the homes.
Builder Hewell stated in the $700,000.00 range.
Vice Chair Rodriguez asked if there is a parking pad for additional parking space.
Builder Hewell stated 3 of the lots have garage sides that are set back about 12 feet
from the property so there's adequate space if someone wanted to add parking between
the lots.
Chair Gullen closed the public hearing
Motion on item V.B.
Motion: to adopt a resolution recommending City Council to approve A/S 15-31
Moved by Commissioner Tom Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Steve Ashford.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner Tom Fischer; Commissioner Paul
Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Vice Chair Sue Rodriguez; Commissioner Elizabeth
Sanford; Chair Richard Gullen
C. CUP 15-06 (Conditional Use Permit) requests location of a fitness facility, CrossFit
Gilroy, in approximately 4,000 square feet of an existing approximately 10,000 square
foot building at 8840 Muraoka Drive. The subject property is zoned M1: Limited
Industrial. The proposed project is exempt from environmental review under Section
15301 "Existing Facilities" of the State CEQA Guidelines. Application filed by Kassandra
Swalboski, 7789 Wren Ave, Gilroy, 95020.
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Vill. CORRESPONDENCE
None
IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Current Planning Projects
B. Planning Staff Approvals
X. PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Kloecker asked Planning Manager Martin what is on the agenda for
January21, 2016.
Planning Manager Martin stated they will be recommending changes to the downtown
use tables and are adding to the city code, a minor modification process.
XI. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
A. City Council Meetings of December 7 & 14, 2015 and January 4, 2016
Vice Chair Sue Rodriguez gives a brief summary of the December Council meetings.
Commissioner Ashford stated he was unable to attend the January 4, 2016 Council
meeting.
City Attorney Faber gives a brief summary of the January 4, 2016 Council meeting.
B. Housing Advisory Committee
Chair Gullen stated that there was no meeting.
C. Historic Heritage Committee
Commissioner Ashford stated that there was no meeting.
D. Arts & Culture Commission
Commissioner Kloecker stated that there was no meeting; the next meeting will be
January 12, 2016.
E. South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee
Commissioner Kloecker stated that there was no meeting.
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