City Council Chamber
Merced Civic Center
678 W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
CITY OF MERCED
Minutes
Planning Commission
6:00 PMWednesday, May 6, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair GREGGAINS called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
A.1. Moment of Silence
A.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Commissioner SMITH led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
B. ROLL CALL
Clerk's Note: The Commission has 1 vacancy at this time. Chairperson GONZALEZ was absent, excused.
Member Walter Smith, Member Emanuelle Ochoa, Vice Chair Jeremiah Greggains, Member Jerry Vue, and Member Conchita Swiggart
Present: 5 -
Chair Anthony GonzalezAbsent: 1 -
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
ARTURO MARTINEZ JR, Resident, Merced, CA
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D.1 SUBJECT: Planning Commission Minutes of April 8, 2026 ACTION:
Approving and filing the Planning Commission Minutes of April 8, 2026 A motion was made by Member Swiggart, seconded by Member Ochoa and carried by the following vote, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Aye: Member Smith
Member Ochoa
Vice Chair Greggains
Member Vue
Member Swiggart
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Chair Gonzalez1 -
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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS
E.1 SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit # 25-0020, Site Plan Review Permit #25-0015, and Environmental Review #25-0047.
ACTION: Approve/Disapprove/Modify
1) Conditional Use Permit #25-0020
2) Site Plan Review #25-0015
3) Environmental Review #25-0047 (Categorical
Exemption)
RECOMMENDATION
Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit # 25-0020, Site Plan Review Permit # 25-0015, and Environmental Review # 25-0047 (Categorical Exemption ), including the adoption of the Resolution subject to the conditions in Exhibit A at Attachment A of this report (“Planning Commission Staff Report #26-255”).
Development Services Technician II LEE reviewed the report on this item.
For further information, refer to Staff Report #26-255.
There was no one present wishing to speak regarding the project; therefore, public testimony was opened and closed at 6:14 PM.
A motion was made by Member Ochoa, seconded by Member Swiggart and carried by the following vote, to adopt a Categorical Exemption regarding Environmental Review #25-0047, and approve Conditional Use Permit #25-0020 and Site Plan Review Permit #25-0015, subject to the Findings and thirty-three (33) Conditions as set forth in Staff Report #26-255 (RESOLUTION #4179).
Aye: Member Smith
Member Ochoa
Vice Chair Greggains
Member Vue
Member Swiggart
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Chair Gonzalez1 -
E.2 SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit # 26-0021 and Environmental Review #26-0051.
ACTION: Approve/Disapprove/Modify
1) Conditional Use Permit #26-0021
2) Environmental Review #26-0051 (Categorical
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Exemption)
RECOMMENDATION
Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Environmental Review # 26-0051 (Categorical Exemption) and Conditional Use Permit # 26-0021 including the adoption of the Resolution subject to the conditions in Exhibit A at Attachment A of this report (“Planning Commission Staff Report #26-258”).
Development Services Technician II LEE reviewed the report on this item.
For further information, refer to Staff Report #26-258.
There was no one present wishing to speak regarding the project; therefore, public testimony was opened and closed at 6:20 PM.
A motion was made by Member Vue, seconded by Member Ochoa and carried by the following vote, to adopt a Categorical Exemption regarding Environmental Review #26-0051, and approve Conditional Use Permit #26-0021, subject to the Findings and thirty-three (33) Conditions as set forth in Staff Report #26-258 (RESOLUTION #4180).
Aye: Member Smith
Member Ochoa
Vice Chair Greggains
Member Vue
Member Swiggart
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Chair Gonzalez1 -
F. BUSINESS
F.1 SUBJECT: Report by Planning Manager of Upcoming Agenda Items ACTION
Information only.
Planning Manager RASHE went over the items for the next several Planning Commission meetings.
F.2 SUBJECT: Calendar of Meetings/Events
May 4 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
6 Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m.
18 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
20 Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m.
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Jun. 1 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
3 Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m.
15 City Council, 6:00 p.m.
17 Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m.
F.3 SUBJECT: Planning Commission Comments
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides an opportunity for Commissioners to make a brief announcement on any activity(ies) she/he has attended on behalf of the City and to make a brief announcement on future community events and/or activities. The Brown Act does not allow discussion or action by the legislative body under this section.
Vice Chair GREGGAINS provided direction for staff to address the Commission's concerns regarding food trucks and their approvals.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Clerk's Note: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 6:33 PM.
A motion was made by Member Swiggart, seconded by Member Ochoa and carried by the following vote, to adjourn the Regular Meeting.
Aye: Member Smith
Member Ochoa
Vice Chair Greggains
Member Vue
Member Swiggart
5 -
No: 0
Absent: Chair Gonzalez1 -