City of Manteca City Council
Public Hearing
Appeal by Raymus LLC
Presented by:
Toben Barnum, Associate Planner
December 21, 2021
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Project Timeline:
November 18, 2021, Planning Commission proposed to continue the agenda item, requesting changes to the façade. Rather than return to Planning Commission, Applicant requested a denial with the intention to appeal to the City Council.Planning Commission denied the project (3‐2).November 22, 2021, applicant formally filed for appeal to City Council.
Appeal of Planning Commission Decision
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7 Proposed Site Plan
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Elevations
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Elevations – Proposed Revisions
Revision Alternate
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Basis for Appeal and Standard of Review
Merits of ProjectStaff findings support the project.
• Consistent with the General Plan and Zoning
Denial of Due ProcessCommissioner failure to recuse himself due to a conflict of interest. • Automatic ground for a new hearing by PC or by the CC.
Appeal Standard of Review: De Novo MMC 17.08.070.E: CC may review an appealed project “de novo”. • May confirm, modify, or reverse the action of PC, in whole or part.• May add/amend the conditions based on the Council’s review.
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Project Facts
Use is appropriate for the zoning district. Primary use is an office, not a warehouse. Storage is an ancillary use.
No specific General Plan or Zoning Ordinance design standards. Proposed architecture is modern; alternative to standard architecture.
Solar is not required. Not required in Building Code, Zoning Ordinance, or General Plan. Staff can recommend or request, but we cannot require.Alley access is appropriate for this use. Storage area will only be utilized two or three times per day.
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7 Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 1577, appealing the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a Site Plan and Design Review Application for the Raymus Office and Storage Building and approve the proposed project, and granting the request for appeal fee waiver.
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7 Thank you for your consideration.
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