City Manager Charles McClendon introduced the item.
City Attorney Eric Vail provided guidance for the Public Hearing which will follow an adjudicatory procedure.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing.
Robert Rodriguez, Planning/Building Director, provided an overview of staff’s recommendation to hold a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commissions denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 21-016 to construct a five pump (10 vehicle fueling positions) fuel station with a 174 square-foot attendant kiosk on a
0.65-acre site within the PCC (Planned Community Commercial) Zoning District and Specific Plan 90-43A, and either affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, the Planning Commission’s decision.
Robert Bernheimer, Professional Law Corporation, provided a presentation on behalf of the applicant, which addressed the concerns raised by the Planning Commission and the public. He reviewed their revised landscape plan and reviewed the proposed changes on the appeal.
The City Council asked technical and informational questions of staff and the applicant.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez asked for public comments.
Maria Zarate expressed her concern with the traffic and the safety of children walking in the area.
Fatan Ibarra expressed opposition to the proposed project.
Bill Kneifel expressed support of the proposed project.
Samuel (last name unknown) expressed opposition to the proposed project.
Brad Anderson expressed opposition to the proposed project.
Hani Maksimous expressed opposition to the proposes project.
Alibaba Farzaneh expressed support for the proposed project.
Benjamin Michael expressed opposition to the proposed project.
Vivian Maksimous expressed opposition to the proposed project.
Abba Maksimous expressed opposition to the proposed project.
Jaime Vargas expressed support of the proposed project.
Sean Kelsey Kapbarn, Salvation Army Representative, commented on the support Food 4 Less has provided to his and other organizations.
Marisoul Castro expressed support of the proposed project.
Irazu Zambrano expressed support of the proposed project.
John Snavely expressed support of the proposed project.
The City Council recessed at 7:53 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
Ralston Hilbor expressed support of the proposed project.
Topher Macdonald expressed opposition of the proposed project.
Michael DeMarco expressed opposition of the proposed project.
Adrian Mojica expressed opposition of the proposed project.
Maria Montez expressed opposition of the proposed project.
Rene Montez expressed opposition of the proposed project.
Bryan Stuart expressed support of the proposed project.
Melinda Gonzalez expressed opposition of the proposed project.
Fernando Olvera Briserio expressed opposition of the proposed project.
Robert Bernheimer, Professional Law Corporation, provided a rebuttal to questions and concerns raised.
Councilmember Mark Carnevale expressed his support of the proposed project.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.
Mayor Gutierrez expressed his support of the proposed project.
Councilmember Nancy Ross expressed her support of the proposed project.
M.O. 2022-174