MINUTES
G Planning Commission Meeting
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
GALT Thursday, December 12, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Vice-Chair Denier called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Commissioners present were Denier, Jones, and Rodriguez. Absent was Commissioner Gerling.
Staff members present: Interim Community Development Director Amie Mendes, Attorney Brandon Kline, Senior Planner Kristyn Bitz, and Associate Planner Stacy Schafer.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the November 14, 2024 Regular Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approve the minutes of the November 14, 2024, Regular Meeting
ACTION: Commissioner Jones motioned to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2024 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion passed by Vice- Chair Denier, Commissioner Jones, and Commissioner Rodriguez.
PUBLIC HEARING:
SUBJECT: Tim Lewis Communities Design Review - Liberty Ranch Village 3 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive presentation; and 2. Open public hearing to receive comments; and 3. Upon closing the public hearing, recommend that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution approving the Design Review (Project Architecture) for Tim Lewis Communities - Liberty Ranch Village 3
CEQA: Staff have determined the project to be exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21083.3 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning).
ACTION: Staff Bitz presented.
Vice-Chair Denier opened the public hearing, and there being no public comment, closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chair Denier opened the floor to Commissioners for questions or comments.
Commissioner Jones stated his intent to hold this design review to the same standard as previous design review applications.
Commissioners discussed the architecture and conditions in detail. Todd Smith of Tim Lewis Communities agreed to keep the project consistent with conditions placed on recently approved projects within the Eastview Specific Plan.
City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3
Regular Meeting of December 12, 2024
Commissioner Jones motioned to adopt Resolution 2024- approving the Design Review (Project Architecture) for Tim Lewis Communities - Liberty Ranch Village 3 inclusive of the following three amendments: 1. Plan 1 is to have an exterior light on each side of the overhead garage door, the same as Plans 2-4; 2. 30% of all 'Sierra Ranch' elevations shall increase the amount of rock or stone veneer from what is shown in Exhibit A; and 3. Rock or stone veneer is to be a buyer option for all plans with the 'Contemporary Farmhouse' elevation.
Vice-Chair Denier seconded the motion.
Motion passed by Vice-Chair Denier, Commissioner Jones, and Commissioner Rodriguez.
SUBJECT: Tim Lewis Communities Design Review - Liberty Ranch Village 4 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive presentation; and 2. Open public hearing to receive comments; and 3. Upon closing the public hearing, recommend that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving the Design Review (Project Architecture) for Tim Lewis Communities Design Review - Liberty Ranch Village 4
CEQA: Staff have determined the project to be exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21083.3 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning).
ACTION: Staff Bitz presented.
Vice-Chair Denier opened the public hearing, and there being no public comment, closed the public hearing
Vice-Chair Denier opened the floor to Commissioners for questions or comments.
Commissioners agreed Village 4 will be held to the same conditions as Village 3.
Commissioners discussed the amendments to the conditions with the applicant.
Commissioner Jones motioned to adopt the resolution approving the Design Review (Project Architecture) for Tim Lewis Communities - Liberty Ranch Village 4 with the following amendments: 1. Plan 1 is to have an exterior light on each side of the overhead garage door, the same as Plans 2-4; There shall be one exterior light on each side of the overhead garage door (for a total of two lights) on all plans and elevations. 2. 30% of all 'Sierra Ranch' elevations shall increase the amount of rock or stone veneer from what is shown in Exhibit A; and 3. Rock or stone veneer is to be a buyer option for all plans with the 'Contemporary Farmhouse' elevation.
Vice-Chair Denier seconded the motion.
Motion passed by Vice-Chair Denier, Commissioner Jones, and Commissioner Rodriguez.
PUBLIC MEETING:
None
REGULAR CALENDAR:
None.
COMMENTS BY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF/DIRECTORS REPORT
Staff Mendes provided an economic development update regarding specific commercial locations throughout the city.
Staff Mendes provided an update on the applications received as part of the Small Business Assistance Grant Match Program.
Staff Mendes informed Commissioners that there would not be a January meeting. She also discussed what might be on the agenda for the February meeting. She stated that Planning Commission applications are due to the City Clerk by January 2, 2025. Commissioners will be appointed to fill vacancies at the January 21, 2025, City Council meeting.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Stacy Schafer, Associate Planner.
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Stacy Schafer, Associate Planner