PLANNING COMMISSION
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THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
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COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: R. Kirby, L. Mooney , J. Parker, C. Roberts, R. Singh, J. Wilder, L. Wilson
ABSENT: J. Rush, T. Ridgway
STAFF: M. Tinio, B. Norton, J. Eguez, M. Taylor, A. Beaumon, P. Nitollama, C. Scully, F.
Andrade
Chair Wilder called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There were no comments from the audience.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as presented below affirming the actions appropriate to each item.
MINUTES
The minutes of the March 16, 2023, were approved as presented.
PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
The Commission excused the March 16, 2023 absences of Commissioner Mooney due to illness and Commission Ridgway due to personal matters.
A motion was made by Commissioner Parker and Seconded by Commissioner Singh to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 Absent, 0 Abstention
AYES: Kirby, Mooney, Parker, Ro berts, Singh, Wilder, Wilson NOES: None
ABSENT: Rush, Ridgway
ABSTENTION: None
PLANNING COMMISSION
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THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING CASE PR-2021-001053 TE NTATIVE TRAT MAP (TM 38094), PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN REVIEW, AGRI CULTURAL PRESERVE DIMINISHMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - WOOD ROAD AND LURIN AVENUE, WARD 4 Proposal by Brett Crowder of Coastal Commercial Properties to consider the following entitlements to facilitate the establishment of a 96-unit Planned Residential Development:
1) Tentative Tract Map (TM 38094) to subdivide 18.9-acres into 96 single family residential lots and lettered lots for common open space and private streets; 2) Planned Residential Development Permit for the establishment of detached single-family dwellings, common open space and private streets; 3) Design Review of project plans; 4) Agricultural Preserve Diminishment to diminish the Woodcrest Agricultural Preserve No. 7; and 5) Environmental Impact Report. Judy Egüez, S enior Planner presented the staff report. Brett Crowder, applicant stated they were in agreement with the recommended conditions of approval. Public Comment: Chad Bonnet ow ns property on Dant St, east of the proposed development. He stated that there has already been impacts to their private road with the developer’s construction equipment. They have been in the area the last two weeks cleaning up the property. This s h o u l d b e m i t i g a t e d i n s o m e w a y . J o h n Caldwell, 9350 Meadow Lane, noted that if the access street is proposed between Meadow Lane and the stop sign at Sun Ri dge and questioned how will traffic be addressed, including existing conditions wi th the grade school, middle school and high school traffic and how will dust be addressed from ending up in his pool. Mr. Crowder, the applicant, stated that he has been in contact with Mr. Bonnet. There will be no ingress, egress along that side. He stated he was willing to meet with the Dant Street neighbors to go over the cost estimates to pave the road. Mr. Nitollama, Traffic Engineer, stated that they would be willing to place a private street sign so that once development is complete, homeowners will know not to us e that road. Regarding Krameria Street, Public Works will review the street improvement plans once the developer submits them.
There is currently no planned stop signs on Kram eria or traffic signal. The traffic from the project doesn’t warrant either at this time. Chris Scully, Engineering Manager, stated that there are no plans to designate Dant Street as a public road. There are no current permits for work to be done at this time. When t he developer applies for grading permits, the Public Works Department would restrict construction access from Dant Street. The public hearing was closed. Following discussion it was moved by Commissioner Parker and seconded by Commissioner Mooney to recommend that the City Council: 1) Find: a.
The draft project Environmental Impa ct Report (SCH No. 2022070337) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and b.
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The proposed project will have a significant effect on the environment, but there are no feasible alternatives to the proposed projec t or mitigation measures that will avoid the significant environmental effects as identified in the Draft Environmental Impact Report for project specific and cumulative impacts to Transportation/Vehicle Miles Traveled. 2) Approve Planning Case PR-2021-001053 (Tent ative Tract Map, Planned Residential Development, Design Review, Agricultural Pr eserve, and Environmental Impact Report), based on the findings outlined in the st aff report and subject to the recommended conditions of approval and mitigation measures.
Motion Carried: 7 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 Absent, 0 Abstention
AYES: Kirby, Mooney, Parker, Ro berts, Singh, Wilder, Wilson NOES: None
ABSENT: Rush, Ridgway
ABSTENTION: None
A City Council public hearing is required for final approval.
COMMUNICATIONS
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS AND UPDATE FROM CITY PLANNER
Maribeth Tinio, City Planner, apprised the Commission of upcoming agenda items.
Chair Wilder reminded the Commissioners to complete their 700 form, due date is April 1, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 a.m. to the meeting of April 13, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
The above actions were taken by the City Planning Commission on March 30, 2023. There is now a 10-day appeal period that ends on April 10, 2023. During this time, any interested person may appeal this action to the City Council by submitting a letter of appeal and paying the appeal fee.