Merced Civic Center
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
CITY OF MERCED
Minutes
Planning Commission
7:00 PMWednesday, October 20, 2021
A. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair CAMPER called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 PM A.1. Moment of Silence
A.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Commissioner DELGADILLO led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
B. ROLL CALL
Clerk's Note: Chairperson HARRIS was absent, excused.
The Planning Commission has one vacancy at this time.
Member Robert Dylina, Member Dorothea White, Member Jose Delgadillo, Vice Chair Mary Camper, and Member Jeremiah Greggains
Present: 5 -
Chairperson Michael HarrisAbsent: 1 -
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Recording Secretary GATES read into the record, an email from DIANA VILLA asking for a quiet zone from Loughborough and Bear Creek.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Member Delgadillo, seconded by Member White, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Member Dylina
Member White
Member Delgadillo
Vice Chair Camper
Member Greggains
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Chairperson Harris1 -
D.1 SUBJECT: Planning Commission Minutes of October 6, 2021 ACTION:
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Approving and filing the Planning Commission Minutes of October 6, 2021
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Minutes of October 6, 2021
The Consent Item was approved.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS
E.1 SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment # 21-02, Site Utilization Plan Revision # 12 to Planned Development (P-D) #8, and Site Plan Review #473, initiated by UP Holdings California, LLC, on behalf of Ashley Investments, LLC, for approximately 6.93 acres of land, generally located at the southeast corner of Loughborough Drive and Meadows Avenue. The General Plan Amendment would change the General Plan designation for approximately 5.59 acres from
Regional/Community Commercial (RC) to High Density Residential (HD). The Site Utilization Plan Revision would change the Site Utilization Plan land use designation from High -Medium Density Residential (12-24 units/acre) for 5.59 acres to High-Density Residential (24 to 36 units/acre) to allow the construction of 161 units and to change the land use designation for 1.34 acres from High-Medium Density Residential to Office to allow the construction of a medical /dental clinic. Site Plan Review # 473 would allow the construction of the project in compliance with the design standards set forth in Site Utilization Plan Revision # 12 to P -D # 8. ** PUBLIC HEARING**
ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION:
Recommendation to City Council
1) Environmental Review #21-23 (Mitigated Negative
Declaration)
2) General Plan Amendment #21-02
3) Site Utilization Plan (SUP) Revision #12 to
Planned
Development (P-D) #8
Approve/Disapprove/Modify
1) Site Plan Review #473 (contingent on City Council
approval of the above)
CITY COUNCIL:
Approve/Disapprove/Modify
1) Environmental Review #21-23 (Mitigated
Negative Declaration)
2) General Plan Amendment #21-02
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3) Site Utilization Plan (SUP) Revision #12 to
Planned
Development (P-D) #8
SUMMARY
This is a request to consider a General Plan Amendment, a Site Utilization Plan Revision, and a Site Plan Review application for a 6.93-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Loughborough Drive and Meadows Avenue (Attachment C of Staff Report 21-665). The proposed land use changes would allow the construction of a mixed -use project that includes 161 multi-family units and a medical /dental clinic. A Site Plan Review application is also included as required for all uses within a Planned Development. Staff is recommending approval.
RECOMMENDATION
General Plan Amendment and Site Utilization Plan (SUP) Revision Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of Environmental Review # 21-23 (Mitigated Negative Declaration ), General Plan Amendment # 21-02, and Site Utilization Plan Revision # 12 to Planned Development (P-D) #8 (including the adoption of the Draft Resolution at Attachment A) subject to the conditions in Exhibit A, the findings /considerations in Exhibit B, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program in Exhibit C of the Draft Resolution.
Site Plan Review
Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Site Plan Review # 473 (including the adoption of the Draft Resolution at Attachment B) subject to the conditions in Exhibit A, the findings/considerations in Exhibit B, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program in Exhibit C of the Draft Resolution ., and contingent on the City Council approval of the General Plan Amendment and SUP Revision above.
Planning Manager ESPINOSA reviewed the report on this item. For further information, refer to Staff Report #21-665.
Public testimony was opened at 7:26 PM
Speaker from the Audience in Favor:
RYAN WILSON, Applicant, UP Holdings, Chicago
Speaker Via Teleconference in Favor:
ISSAC SARGIZ, Ashley Investment, Merced
There were no speakers in opposition to the project.
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Public testimony was closed at 7:45 PM
Commissioner DYLINA proposed amendments to two conditions as follows:
(Note: Strikethrough deleted language, underline added language.) "29. Containers for refuse and recycled goods shall be stored in enclosures that are designed with colors compatible with the buildings and shall be constructed to meet City Standards. At the Building Permit stage, the developer shall work with the City's Refuse Department to determine the best location for these enclosures to ensure proper access is provided for City Refuse Trucks. All enclosures shall be fully enclosed, including from the top. A refuse container with a lid and locking device may be used within the enclosure rather than constructing a roof on the enclosure structure. All designs shall comply with City Standards and is subject to approval by the City Engineer and Refuse Department."
"33. The exterior of the buildings and site shall be regularly maintained and kept in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Any graffiti on the site shall be removed within 5 days as required by Merced Municipal Code (MMC) Section 8.36.060. Failure to remove graffiti within this time may result in removal by the City in accordance with MMC Section 8.36.070." Two action votes were taken on this item.
A motion was made by Member Dylina, seconded by Member Greggains, and carried by the following vote, to recommend to the City Council adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (Exhibit C) regarding Environmental Review #21-23, and recommend approval of General Plan Amendment #21-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #8, subject to the Conditions set forth in Exhibit A, including the amendment of Condition 29 and Condition 33 as shown above, the Findings set forth in Exhibit B, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Aye: Member Dylina
Member White
Member Delgadillo
Vice Chair Camper
Member Greggains
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Chairperson Harris1 -
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Commissioner DYLINA proposed the following amendments to two conditions:
(Note: Strikethrough deleted language, underline added language.) "29. Containers for refuse and recycled goods shall be stored in enclosures that are designed with colors compatible with the buildings and shall be constructed to meet City Standards. At the Building Permit stage, the developer shall work with the City's Refuse Department to determine the best location for these enclosures to ensure proper access is provided for City Refuse Trucks. All enclosures shall be fully enclosed, including from the top. A refuse container with a lid and locking device may be used within the enclosure rather than constructing a roof on the enclosure structure. All designs shall comply with City Standards and is subject to approval by the City Engineer and Refuse Department."
"33. The exterior of the buildings and site shall be regularly maintained and kept in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Any graffiti on the site shall be removed within 5 days as required by Merced Municipal Code (MMC) Section 8.36.060. Failure to remove graffiti within this time may result in removal by the City in accordance with MMC Section 8.36.070." A motion was made by Member Dylina, seconded by Member Greggains, and carried by the following vote, to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (Exhibit C) regarding Environmental Review #21-23, approve Site Plan #473 contingent on City Council approval of General Plan Amendment #21-02 and Site Utilization Plan Revision #12 to Planned Development (P-D) #8, and subject to the Conditions set forth in Exhibit A, including the amendment of Condition 29 and Condition 33 as shown above, the FIndings set forth in Exhibit B, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Aye: Member Dylina
Member White
Member Delgadillo
Vice Chair Camper
Member Greggains
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Chairperson Harris1 -
E.2 SUBJECT: Brown Act Training by City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Information only.
Deputy City Attorney MADAYAG reviewed the report on this item. For further information, refer to Staff Report #21-847.
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F. INFORMATION ITEMS
F.1 SUBJECT: Report by Planning Manager of Upcoming Agenda Items ACTION
Information only.
Planning Manager ESPINOSA went over items for the next several Planning Commission meetings.
Commissioner DYLINA asked for an update on Planning Commission members being able to add items to the agenda.
F.2 SUBJECT: Calendar of Meetings/Events
Oct. 18 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
20 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
26 Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission, 4:00 p.m.
Nov. 1 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
3 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
15 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
17 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. (To be Cancelled)
Dec. 6 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
8 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
20 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
22 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. (To be Cancelled)
28 Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission, 4:00 p.m. (May be Rescheduled)
G. ADJOURNMENT
Clerk's Note: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM
A motion was made by Member Greggains, seconded by Member Delgadillo, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Member Dylina
Member White
Member Delgadillo
Vice Chair Camper
Member Greggains
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Chairperson Harris1 -
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CITY OF MERCED
BY:
KIM ESPINOSA, SECRETARY
MERCED CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVED:
MICHAEL HARRIS, CHAIRPERSON
MERCED CITY PLANNING COMMISSION