City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Draft
6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom01/11/2023 The City of Santa Clara will be conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and virtual attendance). Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9175, Commissioners may teleconference from remote locations. The City continues to provide methods for the public to participate remotely:
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6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
Chair Cherukuru called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Secretary Bhatnagar read the Statement of Values
Roll Call
Commissioner Yashraj Bhatnagar, Commissioner Nancy A. Biagini, Chair Priya Cherukuru, Commissioner Qian Huang, Commissioner Mario Bouza, and Commissioner Lance Saleme
Present 6 -
Vice Chair Ricci HerroAbsent 1 -
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A motion was made by Commissioner Biagini, seconded by
Commissioner Bhatnagar to excuse Commissioner Herro from the meeting.
Aye: Commissioner Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, and Commissioner Saleme
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Herro1 -
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
Secretary Bhatnagar read the Declaration of Commission Procedures.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
A motion was made by Commissioner Biagini, seconded by
Commissioner Cherukuru to continue Item 1 under Continuances to the January 23, 2023 Special Planning Commission Meeting and Item 1D on the Consent calendar to the February 8, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting.
Aye: Commissioner Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, and Commissioner Saleme
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Herro1 -
1. 22-1584
Amendment to the City of Santa Clara General Plan By Adopting an Updated Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Cycle to be continued to the Planning Commission Special Meeting on January 23, 2023.
22-15301.D
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Bouza, seconded by
Commissioner Biagini to approve Items 1.A, 1.B and 1.C on the Consent Calendar
Chair Cherukuru recused herself from voting on Item 1.A
Aye: Commissioner Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, and Commissioner Saleme
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Herro1 -
Action to Approve a Conditional Use Permit at 2323 The Alameda 01/11/2023Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
1.A 22-1419 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2022 Meeting Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of the December 7, 2022 Meeting
1.B 22-1370 Action on a Variance Request from the Sign Ordinance to Allow for the Placement of Four Temporary Leasing Signs for a Duration of Two Years at 588 El Camino Real (“The Benton”) (CEQA: Class 11(a) Categorical Exemption)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Class 11(a) Accessory Structures Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15311(a) and Adopt a Resolution Approving a Variance for the Placement of Four Temporary Leasing Signs at 588 El Camino Real (“The Benton”) for a Duration of Two Years.
1.C 22-1455
Action on a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the increase of outdoor vehicle storage to 100% for a rental car company, Avis Budget Group, between 3270 and 3360 De La Cruz Boulevard (APN: 101-11-047) (CEQA: Class 5 CEQA Categorical Exemption)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Class 5 Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305; and Adopt a Resolution to approve a Use Permit to allow for the increase of outdoor vehicle storage to 100% of the lot area for a rental car company, Avis Budget Group, between 3270 and 3360 De La Cruz Boulevard (APN: 101-11-047), subject to conditions of approval.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
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2. 22-1561 Study Session: 2022 State Housing Legislation Update Assistant City Attorney Alexander Abbe provided a PowerPoint staff presentation outlining seven different topics outlining new State requirements.
Commissioners had questions and provided comments on several of the items discussed, including SB6 "Middle-Class Housing Act" which allows housing in commercial zones.and the AB211, the "Affordable Housing & High Roads Jobs Act" and AB916 which allows homeowners to add up to two bedrooms to a home without a public hearing provided th the additions do not change the size of the home.
Commissioners inquired on how Community Outreach would take place on the new updated housing legislation.
Commissioners thanked Assistant City Attorney Alexander Abbe for the comprehensive and outstanding detailed presentation.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
1. Announcements/Other Items
Chair Cherukuru announced that Commissioner Bhatnagar had reached out to her and the entire Commissioner was forwarded an email from Commissioner Bhatnagar on outreach efforts by the City and how are we doing this today, and how we can better do it in the future. A suggestion was made to have a Study Session for the Commission and the public on this topic.
Commissioner Bhatnager commented that in the future it woudl be helpful to have information on public input received when the item is presented to the Planning Commission.
Staff commented that they are working with Institute for Local Government (ILG) to plan for an upcoming Study Session.
Commissioners acknowledged Staff Aide II Elizabeth Elliott contributions to the Planning Commission specifically referencing the travel and training coordination and exceptions to the travel policy that took place in December 2022. Commissioners requested this acknowledgement be put in the meeting minutes.
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2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings Chair Cherukuru and Commissioners Bouza, Saleme and Biagini provided details and input on the CLE CEQA Conference they attended in December 15-16, 2022 in San Francisco.
Staff Aide II Elizabeth Elliott shared with Commissioners that an annual list of upcoming Conferences/Trainigs of interest had been compiled and will be sent to them for their planning purposes.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS:
1. Planning Commission Budget Update
Staff Aide II Elizabeth Elliott provided budget updates.
2. Upcoming Agenda Items
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier provided updates.
3. City Council Actions
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Chair Cherukuru, seconded by
Commissioner Biagini to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
The next meeting is a Special Meeting on January 23, 2023.
Aye: Commissioner Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, and Commissioner Saleme
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Herro1 -
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