MINUTES
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
GALT Thursday, April 13, 2023 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Hood. Commissioners present: Hood, Denier, Jones, Gerling, and Rodriguez.
Staff members present: Community Development Director Craig Hoffman, Attorney Anne Branham and Assistant Planner Stacy Schafer.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the March 9, 2023 Regular Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approve the minutes of the March 9, 2023 Regular Meeting.
ACTION: Commissioner Jones motioned to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2023 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Gerling second the motion. Motion passed by Chair Hood, Vice-Chair Denier, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Gerling, and Commissioner Rodriguez
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. SUBJECT: Notice of Preparation (NOP) Scoping Meeting for the Lippi Ranch Project RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive a staff presentation; 2) Receive a presentation on the cultural report; 3) Receive comments from the public; 4) Receive comments from the Planning Commission.
CEQA: The project will be subject to a future EIR.
ACTION: Applicant Rod Stinson of Raney Planning and Management presented.
Jeremy Adams of ECORP Consulting (subcontractor of Raney Planning and Management) presented a brief summary of the project's cultural report.
Chair Hood confirmed that all documents associated with the NOP are online.
Chair Hood opened the public hearing.
Kenny Dugdale of the Galt Historical Preservation Committee (HPAC) introduced himself to the Commission.
Chair Hood closed public hearing.
Commissioners had no comments or questions.
City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3
Regular Meeting of April 13, 2023
Director Hoffman explained the next steps for the project.
The item was closed
PUBLIC MEETING:
A. SUBJECT: Study Session - Walmart Conditional Use Permit Modification and Building Expansion
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive a staff presentation; 2) Receive an applicant presentation; 3) Comments and questions from the Planning Commission; 4) Open public workshop and receive comments from the public; 5) Additional comments and questions from the Planning Commission; 6) Provide direction to staff, and the applicant regarding the proposed project.
CEOA: A determination on compliance with the approved Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Galt Walmart (SCH 2008042024) will be determined a future public hearing.
ACTION: Director Hoffman presented.
Chair Hood opened the floor for comments or questions from the Commissioners.
Walmart store manager Craig Holder and Staff Hoffman took turns answering project questions and big rig parking concerns from the Commissioners.
Chair Hood opened the public workshop.
Chad Simonton, a resident on the other side of the wall at the east edge of the Walmart property, updated the Commission on the status of current conditions.
Jeff Mandoff, a representative from Walmart's transportation services, advised the Commission that the issue of big rigs parking and idling throughout the night at the east edge of the Walmart property is being taken seriously, and Walmart management is working on it being resolved.
Chair Hood closed public workshop.
Commission directed Director Hoffman to work with Walmart Manager Holder to create a plan for eliminating the big rig's parking near the East Wall when the project is brought for a public hearing and closed the item.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
None
COMMENTS BY STAFF/DIRECTORS REPORT
Director Hoffman gave a project update for the Fairfield Residential and Commercial Project, and the La Quinta Hotel project. Also, Director Hoffman addressed new Industrial projects and answered questions on truck parking throughout the City.
City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3
Regular Meeting of April 13, 2023
COMMENTS BY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7: 18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Stacy Schafer, Assistant Planner so any chape unat