MINUTES
Planning Commission Meeting
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
GAITI Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Commissioners present were Denier, Gerling, Jackson, Johnson, and Jones.
Staff members present: Community Development Director Jenny Carloni, Interim Public Works Director Trung Trinh, Attorney Olivia Clark, Principal Planner Kristyn Bitz., Associate Planner Stacy Schafer, Public Works Consultant Dan Wolfe, BBK Consultant Sarah Owsowitz, Raney Planning anc Management Consultant Rod Stinson, and Raney Planning and Management Consultant Kevin Valente.
Public Comment from Ken Lee regarding Galt Place concerns and Paul Wilbur regarding Fairway Oaks Subdivision road improvement concerns.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the January 8, 2026, Regular Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approve the minutes of the January 8, 2026, Regular Meeting.
ACTION: Commissioner Denier motioned to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2026 Regular Meeting. Vice-Chair Jones seconded the motion. The motion was passed by Chair Johnson, Vice-Chair Jones, Commissioner Denier, and Commissioner Gerling, and Commissioner Jackson.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. SUBJECT: Galt Ranch Commercial Development
RECOMMENDATION: Consider a resolution adopting, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines section 15183, the 15183 Checklist; and, pursuant to that, consider resolutions approving a Tentative Parcel Map, approving a Master Site Plan, approving one Conditional Use Permit for five Drive-Through Restaurants, approving one Conditional Use Permit for a Master Sign Plan for and three freeway-oriented signs, approving one Conditional Use Permit for a convenience market, approving one Minor Use Permit for a car wash, and approving Architectural Guidelines located along North Bound State Route Highway 99, bound by Simmerhorn Road to the north, A Street to the south, and the future Crystal Way extension to the east (Assessor's Parcel Numbers ["APNs"] 150-0133-003, 150-0361-002, 150-0082-023, and -018).
ACTION: Staff Bitz presented
Staff Bitz introduced Assistant City Manager Amie Mendes and Raney Planning and Management Vice President Rod Stinson and Principal Planner Kevin Valente.
City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 ofs
Regular Mecting of February 12, 2026
Staff Mendes presented an economic analysis of the proposed Galt Ranch project.
Consultants Stinson and Valente presented the project's CEQA analysis.
The Commissioners asked questions of staff and provided comments.
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing.
Paul Salinas with Helping Hands Association advised of elements the Association wants the project to include such as a full-service restaurant. (regarding Galt Ranch).
Ken Lee expressed concerns over security and road congestion. (regarding Galt Ranch).
Gale Webber was in support of the item, stating the type of fuel service Maverik Gas Station offers is needed for citizens with RVs. (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Ed Yates, the attorney representing a local citizens group, stated the group is in opposition of the Maverick Gas Station component of Galt Ranch specifically, not the overall project (Galt Ranch). (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Ryan Haggerty of Haggerty Construction stated his support of the project, explaining that it brings a quality gas station and more jobs to the community. (regarding Galt Ranch and Maverik Gas Station).
Veronica Lopez expressed concerns about noise, truck stops, and traffic. (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Paul Wilbur supported the project and the tax benefit for the City though he stated that the number of pumps should be reconsidered. (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Ranvir Singh, owner of Triple Crown Car Wash, stated his opposition to a large car wash (regarding the proposed Quick Quack car wash component of Galt Ranch). He urged the Commission to instead support small business owners of Galt. (regarding Quick Quack Car Wash).
Felix Soto expressed concern with what he viewed as a large size of the Maverik Gas Station in relation to the overall Galt Ranch site. (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
John Leonard provided his support of the project and suggested changing the proposed center community feature to include an American flag. (regarding Galt Ranch).
Daniel Garcia expressed concern over security and impacts of truck stops. (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Abby Carlson expressed concern over the noise and semi-trucks being close to residential areas (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Andrea Zamora expressed concern over noise, traffic, and air pollution (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5
Regular Meeting of February 12, 2026
Lalo Lopez stated that a truck stop will bring negative impacts to Galt. (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Davy Crosier requested that the CEQA document be reconsidered and that the CEQA exemption process should be more transparent. (regarding Galt Ranch).
Zack Johnson stated his support for the overall Galt Ranch project but specifically opposed the Maverick Gas Station component of the project.
Maria Soto stated her opposition to the Maverick Gas Station and negative impacts truck stops bring to a surrounding area.
Deyra Soto stated the Commission should bring something that benefits the entire City not just people passing through the area.
Leon Garcia opposed the diesel trucks, noise, and traffic the project would cause (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Ariana Hernandez stated that a gas station does not align with family-friendly values. (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Nancy Sandoval stated there are already too many gas stations in Galt. (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Kat Seabolt, Community Relations Director of Galt District Chamber of Commerce, explained to the Commission that larger developments such as Galt Ranch actually help more than hurt them small businesses.
Monica Cervantes expressed concern that the project with change the entire feel of the town.
Catalino Cervantes expressed concerns over more traffic being brought to the area.
Jennifer Masburn had concerns about the environmental impact of the project and stated that should would like to see more native plants proposed in the landscaped areas.
Joseph "JT" Thomas supported the project and the number of jobs and continued housing growth the project would result in.
Becky Roenspie shared that she has visited Maverick Gas Stations before, and that all her visits were positive experiences.
Francisco Castellanos expressed concern over the security of the project. (regarding Maverik Gas Station).
Veronica Kaufman stated the project needed additional traffic and environmental studies.
Scott Speer spoke in favor of the project and explained to the Commission the benefits it would bring to the community.
City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5
Regular Meeting of February 12, 2026
Chair Johnson closed the public hearing.
Commissioners asked questions and provided comments to the applicants of Galt Ranch, Maverick Gas Station, and Quick Quack car wash.
Commissioners asked questions of staff.
Vice-Chair Jones motioned to approve Resolution 2026-02 adopting the Modified Initial Study15183 Checklist for the Galt Ranch Commercial Development Project.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Denier. Motion carried 5-0.
Chair Johnson motioned to approve Resolutions 2026-03 through 2026-09 approving a Tentative Parcel Map, Master Site Plan, one Conditional Use Permit for five Drive-Through Restaurants, one Conditional Use Permit for a Master Sign Plan for and three freeway-oriented signs, one Conditional Use Permit for a convenience market, one Minor Use Permit for a car wash, and Architectural Guidelines located along North Bound State Route Highway 99, bound by Simmerhorn Road to the north, A Street to the south, and the future Crystal Way extension to the east (Assessor's Parcel Numbers ["APNs"] 150-0133-003, 150-0361-002, 150-0082-023, and - 018) with the modification to Condition of Approval A-14 to require Planning Commission Design Review of the projects required public art feature.
Motion seconded by Vice-Chair Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC MEETING:
A. SUBJECT: Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 RECOMMENDATION: Review the 2025 Annual Housing Element Annual Progress Report and recommend that the City Council direct staff to submit it to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in accordance with Government Code § 65400.
ACTION: Staff Schafer presented.
Chair Johnson opened public comment, and there being no comments, closed public comment Commissioner Gerling motioned to recommend that the City Council direct staff to submit the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with Government Code § 65400.
Motion seconded by Vice-Chair Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
None
City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5
Regular Meeting of February 12, 2026
COMMENTS BY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None
COMMENTS BY STAFF/DIRECTORS REPORT:
Staff Bitz advised the March meeting will be cancelled due to Commissioners Jackson Johnson, attending the Planning Commissioner Academy. The next regular meeting will be April 9th.
Staff Bitz updated the Commission on the status of projects through-out the City.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Stacy Schafer, Associate Planner.
Haesthele
, Associate Planner