MINUTES
G Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
GALT Thursday, September 8, 2022 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Denier. Commissioners present: Denier, Hood, Jones, Gerling, and Pratton.
Staff members present: Community Development Director Craig Hoffman, Public Works Director Mike Selling, Attorney Anne Branham, Associate Planner Kristyn Bitz, and Assistant Planner Stacy Schafer.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the July 14, 2022 Regular Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approve the minutes of the July 14, 2022 Regular Meeting.
ACTION: Vice-Chair Hood motioned to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2022 Regular Meeting with grammatical corrections. Commissioner Jones second the motion. Motion passed by Chair Denier, Vice-Chair Hood, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Gerling and Commissioner Pratton.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. SUBJECT: Summerfield at Twin Cities Road Project - Request for tentative subdivision map modification of condition A-20.
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive staff presentation; 2. Open public hearing to receive comments; 3. Upon closing the public hearing, staff is requesting the Planning Commission to uphold the condition created by the City Council and included with the original project approval.
ACTION: Commissioner Jones recused himself due to a potential professional conflict of interest.
Staff Hoffman presented
Applicant Chris Dickinson of Homes by Towne presented further detail.
Commissioners expressed views on the project, did not identify any new circumstances or information that would justify modifying the condition, and agreed the condition should be upheld as originally applied by the City Council. The applicant was advised on the City's appeal process.
Chair Denier opened public hearing at 6:29pm.
Lynn Ray questioned the ingress and egress, and stated she would prefer a block wall to be constructed around the perimeter of the project..
Staff Hoffman clarified the locations of the main subdivision access point and the second access points, both of which are off of Twin Cities Road..
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Ron Loutzenheiser expressed concern with multiple aspects of the project.
Chair Denier closed public hearing at 6:39pm.
Chair Denier motioned to uphold the condition created by the City Council and included with the original project approval. Vice Chair Hood second the motion. Motion passed by Chair Denier, Vice-Chair Hood, Commissioner Gerling and Commissioner Pratton.
PUBLIC MEETING:
A. SUBJECT: Study Session on Lippi Ranch Subdivision
RECOMMENDATION: Review and discuss proposed project, receive questions from the public, and provide direction to staff and the applicant regarding the proposed project.
ACTION: Staff Bitz presented.
Staff Hoffman provided further details and advised that no public comment was received by staff.
Applicant Aiden Barry introduced himself and his partner Derek Spalding, and Casey Feickert of TSD Engineering. Together, they provided background on The True Life Company's mission statement and further detail on the proposed project.
Each Commissioner asked Barry questions about the project, including questions regarding trees, the buildout process, the estimated price point of the homes, guest parking options, and site ingress and egress.
There being no further comments or question from the Commissioners or the public the item was closed
B. SUBJECT: Study Session on Senate Bill 9: Potential Amendments to Chapter 18.16 of the Galt Municipal Code Regarding Objective Development Standards for SB9 Urban Lot Splits and Two- Unit Housing Projects
RECOMMENDATION: Review and discuss proposed ordinance and provide direction to staff as to suggested revisions and timeline for the Commission to approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its advancement to the City Council.
ACTION: Staff Hoffman presented.
Commissioners agreed they understand this is a State mandate and they appreciate the time and effort staff put in to the item.
There being no further comments or questions the item was closed.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
A. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report FY 2021-2022 City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission review and make recommendations and/or revisions as needed to finalize the Planning Commission Annual Report for presentation to the City Council.
ACTION: Staff Hoffman presented.
No comments or questions from the Commissioners.
Staff Hoffman advised Commissioner Jones that he would be presenting the item to the City Council on October 4th
Chair Denier motioned to finalize the Planning Commission Annual Report for presentation to the City Council. Vice Chair Hood second the motion. Motion passed by Chair Denier, Vice-Chair Hood, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Gerling and Commissioner Pratton.
COMMENTS BY STAFF/DIRECTORS REPORT
None
COMMENTS BY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted o y Stacy Schafer, Assistant Planner