MINUTES
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
GALT Thursday, October 13, 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, Attorney Anne Branham, Associate Planner Kristyn Bitz, and Assistant Planner Stacy Schafer.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the September 8, 2022 Regular Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approve the minutes of the September 8, 2022 Regular Meeting.
ACTION: Commissioner Jones motioned to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2022 Regular Meeting with grammatical corrections. Vice-Chair Hood second the motion. Motion passed by Chair Denier, Vice-Chair Hood, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Gerling and Commissioner Pratton.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. SUBJECT: 10351 Live Oak Ave Truck Yard/Freight Terminal Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Design Review
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Receive a staff presentation, (2) Open public hearing to receive comments, and (3) Upon closing the public hearing, consider the resolution approving a CUP and Design Review at 10351 Live Oak Ave, Galt CA 95632
ACTION: Staff Bitz presented.
Chair Denier opened public hearing at 6:13pm.
Walt Kessler inquired about possible road opening from Industrial Drive to Spring Street.
Staff advised that Industrial Drive would no longer be planned to extend north from Live Oak Ave.
Emal Ahmadzai, owner and resident of the neighboring parcel to west, questions noise, construction, fencing, and pedestrian access.
Chair Denier closed public hearing at 6:45pm.
Applicant Lex Coffroth addressed the Commission with additional details.
Commissioner took turns speaking to staff and the applicant about the project.
City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 2
Regular Meeting of October 13, 2022
Commissioner Jones motioned to approve the resolution approving a CUP and Design Review at 10351 Live Oak Ave, Galt CA 95632 with the condition business will operate on a typical 6:00am to 6:00pm schedule. Vice Chair Hood second the motion. Motion passed by Chair Denier, Vice- Chair Hood, Commissioner Gerling and Commissioner Pratton.
B. SUBJECT: Public Hearing 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.
Chair Denier opened public hearing at 6:50pm. There being none closed public hearing at 6:51pm.
Vice-Chair Hood motioned to approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its advancement the City Council. Chair Denier second the motion. Motion passed by Chair Denier, Vice-Cha ood, Commissioner Gerling and Commissioner Pratto
PUBLIC MEETING:
None
REGULAR CALENDAR:
None
COMMENTS BY STAFF/DIRECTORS REPORT
A. SUBJECT: Measure Q
RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation
ACTION: Staff Hoffman presented.
COMMENTS BY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:26p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Stacy Schafer, Assistant Planner