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1.B 22-130 Action on a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for 1530 and 1540 Pomeroy Avenue
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to recommend the City Council approve the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the two residential parcels into eight condominium lots and a common parcel at the property located at 1530 and 1540 Pomeroy Avenue.
Associate Planner Nimisha Agrawal provided the staff PowerPoint presentation and commented that this project previously was heard and approved at a Development Review Hearing (DRH). Applicant Omid Shakeri, Ridgecrest Group Inc., spoke regarding the project and answered questions from the Commission and noted they incorporated suggestions Council had previously made on the project.
Commissioners had a robust discussion on this item including:
- The differences between the previous project rejected by Council and now - Questions on why subdivision is taking place after the architectural review has already been approved
- Second Story units impeding privacy of one story units next door - Concerns over lack of participation in Architectural Review Process Assistant City Attorney Alexander Abbe explained how AB 3194 (2018) allows the developer to proceed with a project that is consistent with the General Plan, even though the zoning designation is inconsistent. He also stated that the City’s Architectural Review process had changed in the past several years, and so the project previously would have been considered by the Architectural Committee, but under current requirements the architectural design was heard at the DRH meeting. He also advised the Commission that while a number of findings need to be made to adopt the resolution recommending approval of the subdivision, under the Housing Accountability Act the Commission must base its decision on objective criteria only.
Assistant Director of Community Development Reena Brilliot commented that Zoning is not consistent with General Plan.
Associate Planner Nimisha Agrawal stated that this project meets all Zoning requirements and community meetings took place for the community to provide their input.
Public Speaker: J
Expressed concerns of the project
A motion was made by Commissioner Ikezi, seconded by
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Commissioner Huang to close public hearing.
Aye: Chair Biagini, Vice Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Ikezi, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Bhatnagar
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Absent: Commissioner Herro1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Ikezi, seconded by
Commissioner Huang to approve staff recommendation.
Aye: Chair Biagini, Vice Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Ikezi, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Bhatnagar
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Absent: Commissioner Herro1 -
2. 22-374 Study Session: Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update Associate Planner Nimisha Agrawal provided a PowerPoint presentation.
- Commissioners commented on the following aspects of the Climate Action Plan:
- Concerns regarding increases in Silicon Valley Power (SVP) rates and possible subsequent regentrification
- Concerns regarding gas to electric requirements happening only on new construction
Solar panel programs
Assistant to the City Manager Michelle Templeton provided information that SVP has a rebate program starting on the path now for residents to begin transition from gas to electric appliances.
Principal Planner John Davidson provided information that SVP will have a one time rate increase up to 45-50%.
Public Speakers: Dashiell Leeds
Vanessa Shin
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