City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
10/11/2023
Commissioner Biagini will be attending the meeting remotely from the following location:
Holiday Inn Hotel Pewaukee-Milwaukee West, an IHG Hotel N14 W24140 Tower Place, Pewaukee, WI, US
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Public Comments prior to meeting may be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than noon on the day of the meeting; (Comments received after 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting will be made part of the public record but will not be read out loud during the meeting) and also before and during the meeting via eComment. Clearly indicate the project address, meeting body, and meeting date in the email.
Agendas, Staff Reports and associated documents for Planning Commission items may be viewed on the City's website at https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
Vice Chair Bhatnagar called the meeting to order at 6 pm.
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Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Secretary Bouza read the Declaration of Procedures.
Roll Call
Vice Chair Yashraj Bhatnagar, Commissioner Qian Huang,
Commissioner Mario Bouza, Commissioner Lance Saleme, and Commissioner Eric Crutchlow
Present 5 -
Commissioner Nancy A. Biagini, and Chair Priya CherukuruAbsent 2 - A motion was made by Commissioner Crutchlow, seconded by Commissioner Saleme to excuse Chair Cheurukuru and
Commissioner Biagini from the meeting.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Biagini, and Chair Cherukuru2 -
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Crutchlow, seconded by Commissioner Bouza to approve the consent calendar.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Biagini, and Chair Cherukuru2 -
1.A 23-1134 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2023 Meeting Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes of the April 12, 2023 Meeting
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1.B 23-1203 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2023 Meeting Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of the September 20, 2023 Meeting
1.C 23-582 Action on a Use Permit to Allow an Ambulatory Surgery Center on the First Floor of an Existing Building Located at 1871 Martin Avenue.
Recommendation: 1. Determine the project to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 -- Existing Facilities); and
2. Adopt a Resolution to approve the Use Permit to allow an Ambulatory Surgery Center on the first floor of an existing building located at 1871 Martin Avenue, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
1.D 23-1083 Action to Approve a Use Permit to Allow On-Site Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine for a Restaurant located at 2450 El Camino Real Recommendation: 1. Determine the use Categorically Exempt pursuant to Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines
2. 2.Adopt a resolution approving a Use Permit to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (ABC License Type 41) for a 2,300 square foot food-service establishment located at 2450 El Camino Real, Santa Clara CA 95050, subject to the findings and conditions of approval.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. 23-1049 Action on a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for 22 Townhouse Units at 3378-3386 El Camino Real
Recommendation: 1. Recommend that the City Council find that the proposed subdivision is within the scope of the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared for the project and no further analysis is required.
2. Adopt a resolution to recommend the City Council approve the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the parcel (290-02- 102) with 22 Townhouse Units at 3378-3386 El Camino Real, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
Senior Planner Nimisha Agrawal provided the staff presentation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bouza, seconded by
Commissioner Huang to close public hearing.
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Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Biagini, and Chair Cherukuru2 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Huang, seconded by
Commissioner Bouza to Approve Staff Recommendation 1.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Biagini, and Chair Cherukuru2 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Huang, seconded by
Commissioner Crutchlow to approve Staff Recommendation 2.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Biagini, and Chair Cherukuru2 -
REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
1. Announcements/Other Items
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier stated that the the Bellomy rezone project is expected to be heard at the December City Council meeting.
Commissioner Bhatnagar requested a Housing update with
information to be presented by year and also announced he will be unable to attend the October 25, 2023 meeting.
Commissioner Saleme requested that an item be put on the December agenda to discuss Planning Commission priorities.
2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings Staff Aide II Elizabeth Elliott announced there is an upcoming CEQA Conference in December and details would be coming forward on the next meeting agenda to vote on participation at the Conference.
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.
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3. City Council Actions
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier provided updates.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 pm. The next regular scheduled meeting is October 25, 2023 at 6 pm in the Council Chambers and via Zoom.
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