MINUTES
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
GALT Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Hood. Commissioners present: Hood, Denier, Jones, and Rodriguez. Absent; Commissioner Gerling
Staff members present: Community Development Director Craig Hoffman, Attorney Anne Branham, Senior Planner Kristyn Bitz, and Assistant Planner Stacy Schafer.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the July 13, 2023 Regular Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approve the minutes of the July 13, 2023 Regular Meeting.
ACTION: Vice-chair Denier motioned to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2023 Regular Meeting with correction to date listed on the agenda. Commissioner Jones second the motion. Motion passed by Chair Hood, Vice-Chair Denier, Commissioner Jones, and Commissioner Rodriguez.
B. SUBJECT: City Manager update on outreach and survey results in regard to the topic of Cannabis.
RECOMMENDATION: The City is moving forward with a Public Engagement Plan to gather feedback from the community regarding commercial cannabis business activities i Talt, including retail sales. No decisions have been made regarding commercial cannabi:
business activities in Galt - this is just an opportunity for City staff to gather input from community members.
ACTION: City Manager Hines presented.
Commissioners took turn asking questions and providing comments.
Chair Hood opened the floor for public comments.
Felipe Arredondo expressed concern about allowing the sales of cannabis within the city limits based on opioid usage and mental health issues. His desire is that the City not allow dispensaries in town.
Pete Cabanyog stated his position to the Commission regarding cannabis sales and use. His desire is that the City not allow dispensaries in town. He also expressed concern regarding how registered voters were selected for the initial community surveys.
City Manager Hines stated that the next cannabis public forum will be September 20, 2023 at 6pm at City Hall.
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There being no further comments from Commissioners or the public, the item was closed.
PUBLIC MEETING:
A. SUBJECT: Lippi Ranch Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive a presentation from staff, 2) Receive a presentation on the cultural report, 3) Receive comments from the public, and 4) Receive comments from the Planning Commission
Improved transparency and increased public engagement are priorities of the City Council and city eadership. To that end, staff is holding this meeting as a courtesy to the public so that comment on the DEIR may be shared with staff ahead of the Final EIR process. CEOA guidelines do no require this meeting, nor is this meeting a public hearing.
ACTION: Director Hoffman presented, and provided additional information on the project timeline.
Chair Hood opened the floor for Commissioners to speak.
Commissioners provided comments and asked questions of City staff and the project applicant.
Angela DaRosa of Raney Planning & Management explained how the CEQA process will move forward.
Jeremy Adams of ECORP explained the cultural and historic resources report process, and the difference between the first report and the revised report.
Property owner Mark Nunez provided further details on the current status of the property.
Director Hoffman explained that no demo permits have been issued, nor are demo activities taking place on site. Any changes witnessed are due to previous weather events.
Item was closed.
B. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report - FY 2022/2023 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission review and make recommendations and/or revisions as needed to finalize the Planning Commission Annual Report for presentation to the City Council. (October 3 - City Council meeting) ACTION: Director Hoffman presented, and requested edits be made to page one and page two.
Item was closed
PUBLIC HEARING:
None
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REGULAR CALENDAR:
None
COMMENTS BY STAFF/DIRECTORS REPORT
Director Hoffman updated Commissioners on the status of the Morali Estates, Liberty Ranch, and
COMMENTS BY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Rodriguez requested staff look into the state of the median on Boessow Road with overgrown weeds.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Stacy Schafer, Assistant Planner Hacslihade
acy Schafer, Assistant Planner