MINUTES
Planning Commission Meeting
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
GALTI Thursday, May 14, 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: Director Jenny Carloni, Deputy Public Works Director Trung Trinh, Attorney Olivia Clark, Principal Planner Kristyn Bitz, and Associate Planner Stacy Schafer.
Scott Ericson presented his business Preferred Site Services to the Commission.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approve the minutes of the April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting.
ACTION: Commissioner Denier motioned to approve the minutes of the April 9, 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: Single Family Residential Objective Design Standards RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council approve the amendments to Section
18.16.055 of the Galt Municipal Code related to design standards for single-family homes, including townhomes.
ACTION: Staff Carloni presented.
The Commissioners discussed the item and asked questions of staff and provided comments.
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing and, there being no comments, closed the public hearing.
The Commissioners discussed modifications to be made to the amendments.
Chair Johnson paused the item for a five-minute recess.
Chair Johnson motioned to resolve to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to Galt Municipal Code section 18.16.055 as to residential design standards with the following modifications: Subsection (C)(6)(e)(i), add "unless expressly allowed, material are prohibited," imitation masonry shall be struck from the prohibited list, and Styrofoam/foam that is reinforced with steel, fiberglass or concrete is added to the allowed list. Subsection City of Galt Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3
Regular Meeting of May 14, 2026
(C)(8)(b)(vi) - shall be modified to read "for new detached single-family homes, a minimum of 50% of front-loaded garages shall be set back at least 5ft from the front façade" Subsection (C)(11)(a)(ii)(b) - shall be struck (aka strike 5 ft setback for 2nd story addition).
Motion seconded by Commissioner Denier. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC MEETING:
A. SUBJECT: 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program Gencral Plan Consistency RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt a resolution finding that those projects planned for implementation in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are consistent with the 2030 Galt General Plan.
ACTION: Staff Trinh presented.
The Commissioners asked questions of staff and provided comments.
No public comment.
Commissioner Denier motioned to adopt the resolution finding that those projects planned for implementation in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are consistent with the 2030 Galt General Plan.
Motioned seconded by Vice-Chair Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
B. SUBJECT: Preliminary Review Process Discussion
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide direction regarding the potential establishment of a Preliminary Review process, including applicability, timing, and the role of the Planning Commission.
ACTION: Staff Bitz presented.
The Commissioners discussed with staff.
The Commissioners advised staff not to require a Preliminary Review at this time. Staff were directed to re-evaluate after the implementation of the amendments to Section 18.16.055 of the Galt Municipal Code related to design standards for single-family homes, including townhomes.
The item was closed.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
None
COMMENTS BY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
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COMMENTS BY STAFF/DIRECTORS REPORT:
Staff Bitz updated the Commission on Galt Ranch and the department seeing high volume of permits coming through
Staff Bitz advised the Commission June and July's meetings will be cancelled but to expect a busy August meeting.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Stacy Schafer, Associate Planner. stacischafu
Stacy Schafer, Associate Planner