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Regular Meeting

Fresno, CA · February 6, 2019

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City of Fresno City Hall Council Chambers 2600 Fresno Street Meeting Minutes Planning Commission Wednesday, February 6, 2019 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 2600 Fresno Street Regular Meeting The Planning Commission met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, on the date listed above and the time listed below. I. ROLL CALL STAFF: Kolluri (City Attorney's Office), Badhesha; Clark (DARM), Sanchez, Emerson, Kachadourian, Siegrist, Rizzo, Williams; Benelli (Public Works); Gray (Public Utilities). Present 5 - Commissioner Brad Hardie, Commissioner Kathy Bray, Commissioner Debra McKenzie, Commissioner Raj K. Sodhi-Layne, and Commissioner Peter Vang Absent 1 - Chairperson Serop Torossian II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recital of the pledge was led by Commissioner Vang. III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ Vice Chair Garcia outlined the meeting procedures for the benefit of the public. IV. AGENDA APPROVAL Secretary Clark reported no changes to the agenda. On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner McKenzie, that the above be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner McKenzie, Commissioner Sodhi-Layne, Commissioner Vang, and Garcia City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 6, 2019 Absent: 1 - Chairperson Torossian A. Consent Calendar Requests B. Continuance Requests C. Other Agenda Changes V. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items on the Consent Calendar. A. Minutes B. Communications C. Entitlements VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS There were no reports by Commissioners. VII. CONTINUED MATTERS There were no continued matters. VIII. NEW MATTERS A. ID19-1171 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6100, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P18-01267 (Planned Development), and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6100/P18-01267, located on the west side of North Armstrong Avenue between East Dakota and East Farrin Avenues (Council District 4 - Councilmember Caprioglio) - Development and Resource Management Department. 1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6100/P18-01267 dated October 26, 2018; 2. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6100 subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated February 6, 2019; and City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 6, 2019 3. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. P18-01267 (Planned Development) subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval prepared for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6100 dated February 6, 2019. Phillip Siegrist, Planner III with DARM, presented the project to the Planning Commission. Commisioner Sodi-Layne inquired about the subdivision to the south of the project site. Siegrist responded to the Commisioner's inquiry. The applicant, Yohanes Makmur of QK Engineering, spoke in support of the project. No member of the public spoke in support of the project. The following member(s) of the public spoke in opposition: James Grove Will Tacket, Supervising Planner with DARM addressed Grove's concerns. MOTION TO ADOPT THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS PREPARED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TO APPROVE VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6100 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. P18-00116 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT). On motion of Commissioner Sodhi-Layne, seconded by Commissioner Bray, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner McKenzie, Commissioner Sodhi-Layne, Commissioner Vang, and Garcia Absent: 1 - Chairperson Torossian B. ID19-1136 Consideration of Plan Amendment/Rezone Application No. P18-00116 and related Environmental Assessment No’s. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 6, 2019 P18-00116 and P18-02697 filed by Bill Robinson with Sol Development Associates on behalf of the property owners, Wesco, LP and Misaki Trusts for proposed general plan amendment, rezone and development permit for two undeveloped parcels totaling 13.42±-acres including an adjacent 0.39-acre parcel located approximately ¼ mile northwest from the intersection of East Jensen Avenue and South Clovis Avenue. The requested plan amendment and rezone will accommodate a planned mini-storage development that will be considered under separate entitlement review. (Council District 5 - Chavez) 1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) adoption of a Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No’s P18-00116/P18-02697 dated January 30, 2019 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) Plan Amendment Application No. P18-00116 to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Roosevelt Community Plan planned land use designations of the 0.39-acre parcel from Residential-Medium Low Density (3.5-6 Dwelling Units/Acre) to Employment-Business Park; and the 0.91-acre parcel portion from Employment-Business Park to Residential-Medium Low Density (3.5-6 Dwelling Units/Acre) 3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) the Rezone Application No. P18-00116 to rezone the 0.39-acre parcel from RS-4 (Single-Family, Medium Low Density) to BP/UGM (Business Park/Urban Growth Management); the 0.91-acre parcel from BP/UGM/cz (Business Park/Urban Growth Management/Conditions of Zoning) to RS-4 (Single-Family, Medium Low Density); and 13.42±-acres from BP/UGM/cz (Business Park/Urban Growth Management/Conditions of Zoning) to BP/UGM (Business Park/Urban Growth Management). Ralph Kachadourian, Supervising Planner with DARM, presented the project. Bill Robinson, applicant, spoke in support. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 6, 2019 Commissioner McKenzie inquired about the District 5 committee. Kachadourian responded. There were no members of the public who spoke in support of the project. There were no members of the public who spoke in opposition of the project. MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF NO.'S P18-00116/P18-02697, PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. P18-00116 AND THE REZONE APPLICATION NO. P18-00116 FROM RS-4 (SINGLE-FAMILY, MEDIUM LOW DENSITY) TO BP/UGM (BUSINESS PARK/URBAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT). On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner Hardie, that the above Action Item be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner McKenzie, Commissioner Sodhi-Layne, Commissioner Vang, and Garcia Absent: 1 - Chairperson Torossian IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY Secretary Clark reminded the Commissioners about "Commissioners Academy" in March and invited the Commisioners to attend. X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no scheduled oral communications. XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no unscheduled oral communications. XII. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 6:30 p.m. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 6, 2019 UPCOMING MATTERS (dates subject to change) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6

Agenda

City of Fresno City Hall Council Chambers 2600 Fresno Street Meeting Agenda - Final Wednesday, February 6, 2019 6:00 PM Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 2600 Fresno Street Planning Commission Chairperson Serop Torossian Vice Chair Lawrence Garcia Commissioner Kathy Bray Commissioner Raj K. Sodhi-Layne Commissioner Debra McKenzie Commissioner Peter Vang Commissioner Brad Hardie Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final February 6, 2019 The Planning Commission welcomes you to the City Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. The meeting room is physically accessible. If, as an attendee or participant at the meeting, you need additional accommodations such as interpreters, signers, assistive listening devices, or the services of a translator, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda and related staff reports are available at www.fresno.gov, as well as in the Office of the City Clerk. Metered parking is in effect throughout the downtown area. The general public wishing to attend a Planning Commission meeting at City Hall may park after 5 p.m. in the parking lot at the northeast corner of Tulare and P Streets. La Comisión de Planificacion le da la bienvenida a la cumara del conseso (City Council Chambers), ubicada en la Alcaldía (City Hall), do piso, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721. El objetivo de la Ciudad de Fresno es cumplir con la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA) en todo aspecto. La sala para juntas es físicamente accesible. Si usted, como asistente o participante de la junta, necesita acomodaciones adicionales como intérpretes, lenguaje de señas, aparatos auditivos, o los servicios de un traductor, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal llamando al (559) 621-7650 o al el clerk@fresno.gov. Para asegurarse de la disponibilidad, se le recomienda llamar y hacer su petición por lo menos 48 horas antes de la junta. La agenda y los reportes de personal correspondientes están disponibles en www.fresno.gov, o también en la Oficina del Secretario Municipal. El estacionamiento con parquímetros está implementado a través del centro de la ciudad. El público en general que desea asistir a la junta de la Comisión de Planificación se puede(n) estacionar después de las 5:00 p.m. en el estacionamiento en la esquina noroeste de las calles Tulare y "P". Tso Planning Commission tos txais koj rau City Council Chambers, nyob rau hauv City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final February 6, 2019 Lub hom phiaj ntawm nroog Fresno yuav ua kom tau txhua yam raw li txoj cai American with Disabilities Act (ADA) kom fwm txhua tus. Lub rooj sab laj txhua tus yuav tsum muaj feem koom kom tau, txawm yog cov tuaj koom, cov muaj feem rau lub rooj sab laj, yuav tsum kom muaj kev pab rau sawv daws xws li txhais lus, piav tes, tej twj mloog pob ntseg los yog ib tug txhais lus, thov hu rau Office of the City Clerk ntawm (559) 621-7650 los sis clerk@fresno.gov. Yuav kom paub tseeb tias npaj tau rau koj, koj yuav tsum tau hais ua ntej 48 xuab moos ntawm lub rooj sab laj. Daim ntawv kom tswj thiab tej ntaub ntawv cov ua dej num yuav coj los ceeb tshaj muaj nyob rau ntawm www.fresno.gov, los sis ntawm Office of the City Clerk. Metered nres tsheb muaj nyob thoob plaw plawv nroog Fresno. Cov uas xav tuaj koom lub rooj sab laj Planning Commission nyob rau ntawm City Hall nres tau rau hauv lub parking lot sab hnub tuaj pem toj ntawm txoj kev Tulare thiab P street tom qab 5:00 PM. I. ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ For each matter considered by the Commission, there will first be a staff presentation, followed by a presentation from the project applicant. Testimony from supporters of the project will then be taken, followed by testimony from those in opposition. The applicant will have the right to a final rebuttal presentation prior to closing the public hearing. In accordance with section 13 of Article 2 of the Planning Commission Rules and Regulations governing length of public debate, all public testimony from those in support and in opposition of the project will be limited to three minutes per person. The three lights on the podium next to the microphone will indicate the amount of time remaining for the speaker. The green light will be turned on when the speaker begins. The yellow light will come on with a soft bell ring when one minute is remaining. The speaker should be completing the testimony by the time the red light comes on with a final bell indicating time has expired. All public testimony must be presented to the Commission at the podium. Any testimony that references race, religion, ethnicity, economic status, national origin, or any other classification protected under state or federal law in a derogatory manner shall be deemed irrelevant and will not be considered by the Commission in making its land use determinations. If you challenge these land use matters in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in oral or written testimony or before the close of the hearing. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final February 6, 2019 Por cada asunto que es considerado por la Comisión, se dará una presentación del personal, seguida par una presentación del solicitante del proyecto. Después, se escuchará testimonio de los que apoyen el proyecto seguido por testimonio de los que se oponen. El solicitante tendrá el derecho a una presentación final cómo refutación antes de concluir la audiencia pública. De acuerdo con la sección 13 del Articulo 2 de las Reglas y Reglamentos de la Comisión de Planificación que gobierna la largura del debate público, todo testimonio público de aquellos que apoyen o se opongan al proyecto, será limitado a tres minutos por persona . Las tres luces en el atril junto al micrófono indicarán el tiempo que le quede al orador. La luz verde se prenderá cuando el orador empiece. La luz amarilla se prenderá con un suave timbrar de campana cuando quede un minuto. El orador debería estar concluyendo su testimomo cuando la luz roja prenda junto con La campana final indicando que se acabo el tiempo. Todo testimonio público debe ser presentado a la Comisión desde el atril. Cualquier declaración que mencione raza, religion, etnicidad, estado económico, origen, u cualquier otra dasificacion protegida bajo las leyes federales o estatales, las cuales se hagan de una manera derogatoria, serán consideradas irrelevantes y no serán consideradas por el comité al hacer determinaciones con respecto al uso de terreno. Si usted ha objetado a estos asuntos del uso de la tierra en la corte, tal vez se le limite a plantar estas causas, que usted a alguien más plantó, en testimonio verbal o por escrito, o antes de que concluya la audiencia. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final February 6, 2019 Txhua nge laj txheej pom zoo los ntawm cov Commission, ua ntej yuav tsum muaj tus staff los cej luam, dhau ntawd mam cej luam los ntawm tus tswv rooj ncauj lug. Ntxiv mus mam cia cov txhawb los piav, tom qab ntawd mam tso cov tsis txau siab los hais. Tus tswv rooj ncauj lug muaj cai los txhab txhais ntxiv ua ntej lub rooj sab laj yuav xaus. Raws li txoj cai nqe 13 ntawm tsab 2 txoj kev tswj fwm lub sij hawm rau tsoom pej xeem txog txoj kev sib cav txog ntawm lub Hom Phiaj txhim kho (Planning Commission). rau txhua tus uas muaj suab los ntawm cov pom zoo thiab cov tsis txau siab rau tej kev txhim kho (project) ib leeg tsuas muaj peb(3) nas this. Yuav muaj peb(3) lub teeb nyob ntawm lub podium ntawm lub microphone ib sab rau tus neeg yuav los tawm suab. Lub teeb ntsuab yuav cig thaum tus neeg pib hais lus. Lub teeb daj yuav cig thiab yuav muaj lub tswb nrov thaum tshuav ib(1) nas this. Tus neeg tawm suab nws yuav tsum hais kom xaus thaum lub teeb liab cig thiab lub tswb nrov ghia tias sij hawm tag lawm. Txhua tus pej xeem yuav tawm suab yuav tsum ceeb qhia rau tus Commission ntawm lub podium. Tej Iu thu khdwv ud 5 his tog haiv neeg, key ritseeg, horn neeg, tus muj los txom nyem, haiv neegtuaj qhov twg tuaj, los sis lwm yam sib xws tau tiv thiv los ntwm lub xeev thib tseem fwv txoj cai los txwv tus cwj pwrn sdiLJ ish taU5 lwm IeeJ lwm tus yuai tswm tsis pub kom tshwrn sirn thb yuv tsis tso cai los ntwm Commision key txiav txirn nyob rau dim luaj pua. Yog hais tias koj yuav tawm tsam tej av(land) los sis siv tej xwm txheej hais nyob rau hauv xam(court) tsuas pub koj hais tau yam uas koj los sis lwm tus twb ua ncauj lug hais los yog sau ua ntaub ntawv ua ntej thaum yuav luag pib lub rooj ncauj lug. IV. AGENDA APPROVAL A. Consent Calendar Requests B. Continuance Requests C. Other Agenda Changes V. CONSENT CALENDAR All consent Calendar items are considered by the Planning Commission to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested, in which events the items will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered prior to approval of the Consent Calendar. If any member of the public wishes to have a specific item removed for discussion, be present when the meeting is called to order and the Chair announces the Consent Calendar. Commission approval of Consent Calendar items for which there is no discussion shall constitute adoption of the staff recommendation. A. Minutes City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final February 6, 2019 B. Communications C. Entitlements VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS VII. CONTINUED MATTERS VIII. NEW MATTERS A. ID19-1171 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6100, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P18-01267 (Planned Development), and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6100/P18-01267, located on the west side of North Armstrong Avenue between East Dakota and East Farrin Avenues (Council District 4 - Councilmember Caprioglio) - Development and Resource Management Department. 1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6100/P18-01267 dated October 26, 2018; 2. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6100 subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated February 6, 2019; and 3. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. P18-01267 (Planned Development) subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval prepared for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6100 dated February 6, 2019. B. ID19-1136 Consideration of Plan Amendment/Rezone Application No. P18-00116 and related Environmental Assessment No’s. P18-00116 and P18-02697 filed by Bill Robinson with Sol Development Associates on behalf of the property owners, Wesco, LP and Misaki Trusts for proposed general plan amendment, rezone and development permit for two undeveloped parcels totaling 13.42±-acres including an adjacent 0.39-acre parcel located approximately ¼ mile northwest from the intersection of East Jensen Avenue and South Clovis Avenue. The requested plan amendment and rezone will accommodate a planned mini-storage development that will be considered under separate entitlement review. (Council District 5 - Chavez) 1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) adoption of a Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final February 6, 2019 No’s P18-00116/P18-02697 dated January 30, 2019 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) Plan Amendment Application No. P18-00116 to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Roosevelt Community Plan planned land use designations of the 0.39-acre parcel from Residential-Medium Low Density (3.5-6 Dwelling Units/Acre) to Employment-Business Park; and the 0.91-acre parcel portion from Employment-Business Park to Residential-Medium Low Density (3.5-6 Dwelling Units/Acre) 3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) the Rezone Application No. P18-00116 to rezone the 0.39-acre parcel from RS-4 (Single-Family, Medium Low Density) to BP/UGM (Business Park/Urban Growth Management); the 0.91-acre parcel from BP/UGM/cz (Business Park/Urban Growth Management/Conditions of Zoning) to RS-4 (Single-Family, Medium Low Density); and 13.42±-acres from BP/UGM/cz (Business Park/Urban Growth Management/Conditions of Zoning) to BP/UGM (Business Park/Urban Growth Management). IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS You may address the Planning Commission at the conclusion of the Commission meeting regarding matters of public interest that are not listed on the agenda and that are within the Commission's jurisdiction. Please be present at the conclusion of the meeting if you wish to be heard. Anyone wishing to be placed on the Planning Commission Agenda should contact the Development and Resource Management Department (telephone: 559-621-8277) at least 10 days before the desired appearance date. XII. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MATTERS (dates subject to change) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7

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