City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Virtual Meeting12/08/2021
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 21-9013, the Planning Commission meeting will be held by teleconference only. No physical location will be available for this meeting; however, the City of Santa Clara continues to provide methods for the public to participate remotely:
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6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Chair Biagini called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
Chair Nancy A. Biagini, Vice Chair Priya Cherukuru, Commissioner Ricci Herro, Commissioner Qian Huang, Commissioner Yuki Ikezi, Commissioner Lance Saleme, and Commissioner Yashraj Bhatnagar Present 7 -
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
Secretary Herro read the Declaration of Commission Procedures.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 21-1699 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2021 Meeting Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of the November 17, 2021 Meeting
A motion was made by Commissioner Herro, seconded by
Commissioner Cherukuru to approve the consent calendar.
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Aye: Chair Biagini, Vice Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Herro, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Ikezi, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Bhatnagar
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Councilmembers Jain and Becker spoke to acknowledge Staff Liaison Gloria Sciara due to her upcoming retirement.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. 21-1584 Action on Use Permit for Agape Playschool / Learning Center to allow outdoor activity associated with a child daycare facility at 3700 Thomas Road
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to approve a Use Permit to allow outdoor activity associated with a child day care facility at 3700 Thomas Road.
Associate Planner Debby Fernandez provided the staff presentation.
Applicant Adlin Netto spoke regarding the project. Ling Jin, Hexagon Transportation Consultants, and Josh Carman, Placeworks, of the applicant team answered questions from the Commission regarding the parking and safety concerns.Kevin O'Keefe, Universal Structural Engineers spoke regarding barriers and traffic impacts. The Commission thanked the applicant for conducting additional studies for the concerns raised when the project was last heard.
Public Speaker(s):
Brianna Covington (ecomment) - spoke regarding concerns of traffic at the site
Tim Dang - spoke in opposition to project
A motion was made by Commissioner Herro, seconded by
Commissioner Saleme to close public hearing.
Aye: Chair Biagini, Vice Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Herro, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Ikezi, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Bhatnagar
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A motion was made by Commissioner Herro, seconded by
Commissioner Saleme to approve staff recommendation.
Aye: Chair Biagini, Commissioner Herro, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Ikezi, and Commissioner Saleme
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Nay: Vice Chair Cherukuru, and Commissioner Bhatnagar2 -
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Commissioners Cherukuru and Bhatnagar voted no on this item and expressed the desire to have additional studies done regarding traffic calming measures, safety concerns regarding the proximity and line of sight of the curve of Montague Expressway to the site; the reports of previous traffic accidents near the site, concerns of limited parking at the site and noise impact.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
1. Announcements/Other Items
The Commission, City Historian Lorie Garcia, and Staff
acknowledged Staff Liaison Gloria Sciara for her exceptional work while working with the City.
2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings None.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS:
1. Planning Commission Budget Update
Staff provided a budget update.
2. Upcoming Agenda Items
Assistant Director of Community Development Reena Brilliot provided updates.
3. City Council Actions
Staff Liaison Gloria Sciara provided updates.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Ikezi, seconded by
Commissioner Huang to adjourn the meeting in honor of Staff Liaison Gloria Sciara.
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
The next scheduled Planning Commission Special Meeting is on Monday, January 10. 2022 at 6 p.m.
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Aye: Chair Biagini, Vice Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Herro, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Ikezi, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Bhatnagar
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