CITY OF MERCED City Council Chamber
Merced Civic Center
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
Minutes
MERCED
Planning Commission
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 7:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson HARRIS called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
A. 1. Moment of Silence
A.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Chairperson HARRIS led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
B. ROLL CALL
6- Chairperson Michael Harris, Member Dorothea White, Member Jose Delgadillo, Member Jeremiah Greggains, Member Anthony Gonzalez, and Member Ronnie DeAnda
Excused: 1 - Vice Chair Mary Camper
Absent:
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no public comments.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D.1 SUBJECT: Planning Commission Minutes of September 21, 2022 ACTION:
Approving and filing the Planning Commission Minutes of September 21, 2022
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Aye: 6- Chairperson Harris
Member White
Member Delgadillo
Member Greggains
Member Gonzalez
Member DeAnda
No: 0
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Excused: 1- Vice Chair Camper
Absent:
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS
E.1 SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment #22-03, initiated by Eric Pluim on behalf of Gateway Park Development Partners, LLC, property owners, This application involves a request to change the General Plan roadway classification from Divided Arterial to Collector for a portion of Mission Avenue from Coffee Street to the east side of Pluim Drive (extended). **PUBLIC HEARING**
ACTION: Continue the matter to the November 9, 2022, Planning Commission meeting.
SUMMARY
This is a request to amend the General Plan Circulation Element by changing the roadway classification from Divided Arterial to Collector for a portion of Mission Avenue from Coffee Street to the east side of Pluim Drive (extended). This change is requested to improve the circulation for future development in the area.
RECOMMENDATION
Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue this matter to the Planning Commission meeting of November 9, 2022.
Senior Planner NELSON reviewed the report on this item. For further information, refer to Staff Report #22-727.
There was no one present wishing to speak regarding the project; therefore, public testimony was opened and closed at 7:06 PM. motion was made by Member Delgadillo. seconded by Member Greggains, t ontinue the public hearing to the Planning Commission Meeting of November:
2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Chairperson Harris
Member White
Member Delgadillo
Member Greggains
Member Gonzalez
Member DeAnda
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Vice Chair Camper
Absent: 0
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E.2 SUBJECT: Training on the Brown Act, Density Bonus Law, and Post-Construction Standards (MS-4 Permit)
ACTION
The Planning Commission will not take action on this item. It is for training purposes only.
SUMMARY
The Planning Commission will receive information and training related to the Brown Act, State Density Bonus Law, and Post-Construction Standards (MS-4 Permits).
RECOMMENDATION
Planning Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the attached information pertaining to the Brown Act, Density Bonus Law, and Post-Construction Standards (MS-4 Permit).
Deputy City Attorney CLAIR provided a presentation on the Brown Act. City Engineer BELTRAN provided information regarding Post-Construction Standards (MS-4). Senior Planner NELSON informed the Planning Commission of the State Density Bonus Law.
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.
F.2 SUBJECT: Calendar of Meetings/Events
Oct. 3 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
5 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
17 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
19 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
25 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, 4:00 p.m.
Nov. 7 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
9 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
21 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
23 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. (To be Cancelled)
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G. ADJOURNMENT
Clerk's Note: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM. motion was made by Member Gonzalez, seconded by Member Greggains, 1 djourn the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote
Aye: 6- Chairperson Harris
Member White
Member Delgadillo
Member Greggains
Member Gonzalez
Member DeAnda
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Vice Chair Camper
Absent:
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BY: APPROVED:
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KIM ESPINOSA, SECRETARY MICHAEL HARRIS, CHAIRPERSON
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