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
05/22/2024
The City of Santa Clara is conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely).
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/91729202898 Webinar ID: 917 2920 2898 or o Phone: 1(669) 900-6833
• Via the City’s eComment
The public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast cable channel 15 or AT&T U-verse channel 99), or the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.
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
Chair Cherukuru called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm (the meeting started late due to technical difficulties).
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Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Vice Chair Bhatnagar read the Statement of Values.
Roll Call
Vice Chair Yashraj Bhatnagar, Commissioner Nancy A. Biagini, Chair Priya Cherukuru, Commissioner Qian Huang, Commissioner Mario Bouza, Commissioner Lance Saleme, and Commissioner Eric Crutchlow
Present 7 -
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
Secretary Bouza read the Declaration of Procedures.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Bouza, seconded by
Commissioner Bhatnagar to approve consent calendar.
Commissioners Huang and Crutchlow abstained from voting on Item 1.B.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
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1.A 24-539 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of the June 14, 2023 Meeting
1.B 24-538 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2024 Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of the March 6, 2024 Meeting
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1.C 24-534 Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2024 Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes of the April 17, 2024 Meeting
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. 24-182 Recommendations related to the adoption of the Zoning Map, including:
General Plan Amendments to Change the Residential Land Use Designations on Identified Properties to Preserve Residential Capacity, per State Law; adoption of the Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance; and adoption of the Zoning Map, consistent with the City’s General Plan Land Use Diagram
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt General Plan Amendments to maintain residential densities consistent with state law.
2. Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the Zoning Code cleanup ordinance, including changes to single-family setbacks to be consistent with the City’s adopted Residential Design Guidelines
3. Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the Zoning Code Map consistent with the City’s General Plan land use diagram.
Principal Planner John Davidson provided the staff presentation.
Commissioners asked questions and provided comments on step back requirements and side corner setback requirements. Staff and Assistant City Attorney Xander Abbe provided information.
Public Speaker:
Nagaraj Annaiah
A motion was made by Commissioner Biagini, seconded by
Commissioner Crutchlow to close public comment.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
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A motion was made by Commissioner Biagini, seconded by
Commissioner Crutchlow to approve staff recommendation 1 with the addition to recommendation that City Council that 1550 and 1570 Lafayette be added to El Camino Real Specific Plan.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
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A motion was made by Commissioner Haung, seconded by Chair Cherukuru to approve staff recommendation 2 and delete section 3 from the resolution.
The motion did not pass.
Aye: Chair Cherukuru, and Commissioner Huang2 -
Nay: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
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A motion was made by Commissioner Crutchlow, seconded by Commissioner Bouza, to approve Staff Recommendation 2.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
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Nay: Chair Cherukuru, and Commissioner Huang2 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Crutchlow, seconded by Commissioner Bouza to approve Staff Recommendation 3.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
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3. 24-535 STUDY SESSION: Assembly Bill 1033 (2023), Regulating Sales of Accessory Dwelling Units Separate from Primary Dwellings Meeting went into Recess at 7:50 pm and reconvened at 8:00 pm Assistant City Attorney Alexander Abbe provided the staff presentation.
Commissioners provided input on the topic.
A motion was made by Commissioner Saleme, seconded by
Commissioner Biagini to recommend to City Council to not adopt an ordinance pursuant to AB1033.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
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Nay: Commissioner Huang1 -
REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
1. Announcements/Other Items
Commissioner Saleme provided updates on the virtual APA Conference that he attended.
2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings 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
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier provided updates.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Cherukuru adjourned the meeting at 8:46 pm. The next regular scheduled meeting is June 12, 2024.
Aye: Vice Chair Bhatnagar, Commissioner Biagini, Chair Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Commissioner Bouza, Commissioner Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
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