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
10/09/2024
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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 Saleme called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Secretary Crutchlow read the Statement of Values.
Roll Call
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Commissioner Nancy A. Biagini, Commissioner Priya Cherukuru, Commissioner Qian Huang, Vice Chair Mario Bouza, Chair Lance Saleme, and Commissioner Eric Crutchlow
Present 6 -
Commissioner Yashraj BhatnagarAbsent 1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Crutchlow, seconded by Commissioner Bouza to excuse Commissioner Bhatnagar.
Aye: Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Vice Chair Bouza, Chair Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
6 -
Excused: Commissioner Bhatnagar1 -
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
Secretary Crutchlow read the Declaration of Commission Procedures.
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
1. 24-1017 CONTINUANCE of an action on an Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Planned Development Rezone, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Development Agreement for the Mission Point by Kylli Mixed-Use Project Located at 3005 Democracy Way to Allow the Development of up to 1,800 Multi-Family Residential Units; 3 million Square Feet of
Office/Research-and-Development (R&D); up to 100,000 Square Feet of Commercial Retail; and Open Space.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public hearing on this item and then immediately continue the proposed project to the October 23, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Crutchlow, seconded by Commissioner Bouza to approve staff recommendation.
Aye: Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Vice Chair Bouza, Chair Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
6 -
Excused: Commissioner Bhatnagar1 -
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2. 24-1018 CONTINUANCE of the Clean-up Action for the Zoning Map Four for contiguous parcels located at 3108-3118 McKinley Drive.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the request to a date uncertain, for which will be noticed by mail to property owners within 300 feet of the project site.
A motion was made by Commissioner Crutchlow, seconded by Commissioner Biagini to approve the continuance date uncertain and to include a a mailed notice to property owners within a 1,000 feet radius of the project site.
Aye: Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Vice Chair Bouza, Chair Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
6 -
Excused: Commissioner Bhatnagar1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 24-1013 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2024 Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of the September 11, 2024 Meeting
A motion was made by Commissioner Cherukuru, seconded by Commissioner Bouza to approve this item.
Aye: Commissioner Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Vice Chair Bouza, Chair Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Bhatnagar1 -
Abstained: Commissioner Biagini1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Public Speaker:
Eli Robles - NCCRC Nor Cal Carpenters
PUBLIC HEARING - No Items
REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
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1. Announcements/Other Items
Planning Manager Lesley Xavier announced a member of the public will be applying for a fence variance Commissioners commented they had received outreach form the resident on this issue. Several Commissioners commented they had visited the site and some had spoken with the resident.
Commissioner Huang provided an update on his attendance at the California APA Conference, Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2024 in Riverside, CA.
Commissioner Huang commented the conference was very
educational.
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 Manger Lesley Xavier provided updates.
Chair Saleme reminded Commissioners to email questions and comments regarding an upcoming Study Session on Data Centers to staff in preparation for the Study Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Saleme adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm. The next regular scheduled meeting is October 23, 2024.
Aye: Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Cherukuru, Commissioner Huang, Vice Chair Bouza, Chair Saleme, and Commissioner Crutchlow
6 -
Excused: Commissioner Bhatnagar1 -
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