Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · January 8, 2020
Minutes
City of Fresno City Hall Council
Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 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: Badhesha (City Attorney's Office); Clark, Sanchez, Pagoulatos,
Kachadourian, Tackett, Lang, Wilson, George (Planning and Development);
Benelli (Public Works); Gray (Public Utilities)
Present 6 - Commissioner Brad Hardie, Commissioner Kathy Bray,
Commissioner Debra McKenzie, Commissioner Raj K.
Sodhi-Layne, Commissioner Peter Vang, and Commissioner
Monica Diaz
Absent 1 - Chairperson Serop Torossian
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recital of the pledge was led by Commissioner Sodhi-Layne.
III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ
Vice Chair Bray outlined the meeting procedures for the benefit of the
public.
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL
Jennifer Clark, Director of Planning and Development, recommended the
Commission add electing a Vice Chair for the meeting due to Chair
Torossian's absence and Vice Chair Bray acting as chair.
MOTION TO ADD ELECTING VICE CHAIR AS ITEM VIII-A AND MOVING
ALL SUBSEQUENT ITEMS DOWN.
On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner
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Sodhi-Layne, that the above be approved as amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner
Sodhi-Layne, Commissioner Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
Absent: 2 - Chairperson Torossian, and Commissioner McKenzie
A. Consent Calendar Requests
B. Continuance Requests
C. Other Agenda Changes
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items on the Consent Calendar, thus the Commission did not
take action.
A. Minutes
B. Communications
C. Entitlements
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
No reports were made by the Commission.
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
There were no continued matters presented to the Commission.
VIII. NEW MATTERS
A. ID 20-0022 HEARING to consider initiation of the Central Southeast Specific
Plan (Plan), pertaining to approximately 2,200 acres in the
Established Neighborhoods South of Shaw Area of the Fresno
General Plan, filed by the City of Fresno Planning and
Development Department Director
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of a
resolution initiating the Central Southeast Specific Plan
Proposed Land Use Map and Guiding Principles and the
corresponding amendment of the General Plan, and repeal or
amendment of the Specific Plan for the Butler/Willow Area and
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the Roosevelt Community Plan pertaining to approximately 2,200
acres located in the Established Neighborhoods South of Shaw
Area to allow for future adoption of the Central Southeast
Specific Plan.
Drew Wilson, Supervising Planner, presented the project to the
Commission. Commissioner McKenzie arrived and joined the Commission
at the dais.
Commissioners Vang and Diaz asked questions and staff provided
clarification.
Vice Chair Bray opened the item up for public discussion. No one from the
public spoke in opposition to the project. Four members from the public
spoke in support of the project.
Vice Chair Bray closed public discussion portion and staff rebutted some of
the concerns mentioned by members of the comment.
Commissioners Diaz and Mckenzie provided comment in support.
MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
On motion of Commissioner Sodhi-Layne, seconded by
Commissioner Vang, 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 Commissioner Diaz
Absent: 1 - Chairperson Torossian
B. ID19-11551 Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application No.
P19-01019, request to upgrade the A&M Westside Market Type
20 Off-Sale Beer & Wine License (Package Store - sale of beer
and wine for consumption off the premises where sold) to a Type
21 Off-Sale General License (Package Store - sale of beer, wine
and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold)
located at 10 East Whitesbridge Avenue at the southeast corner
of South Thorne Avenue.
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(Council District 3).
Based upon the evaluation contained in this report and appeal
received from the applicant, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission take the following actions:
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment for P19-01019 dated
June 5, 2019, a determination that the proposed project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
through a Class 1 Categorical Exemption.
2. DENY the applicant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the
Planning and Development Department Director to deny
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P19-01019 request to
upgrade the A&M Westside Market Type 20 Off-Sale Beer &
Wine alcohol sales license to a Type 21 Off-Sale General
License to include distilled spirits.
Ralph Kachadourian, Supervising Planner, presented the appeal to the
Commission.
Commissioner Sodhi-Layne asked a question regarding overconcentration
and staff clarified.
James Makasen, attorney for the applicant, spoke on behalf of the appeal
and urged the Commission to support the appeal and overturn the Director's
decision. Business owner, Aziz Muthana, also spoke in support of the
appeal.
Commissioners Sodhi-Layne, Hardie, Diaz, Vang, and McKenzie asked
questions regarding crime, safety, and business. Makasen and Muthana
clarified.
Staff clarified the required findings to approve the Conditional Use Permit
could not be made.
Vice Chair Bray opened the item up for public discussion. Two members
from the public spoke in opposition of the appeal and in support of Staff's
Recommendation. No one from the public spoke in support of the appeal.
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Vice Chair Bray closed public discussion portion and brought the item back
to the dais for discussion.
MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner Diaz,
that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner
McKenzie, Commissioner Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
No: 1 - Commissioner Sodhi-Layne
Absent: 1 - Chairperson Torossian
C. ID 20-0034 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6258, Planned
Development Application No. P19-04243 and related
Environmental Assessment No. T-6258/P19-04243, for property
located on the west side of North Hayes Avenue between West
Ashlan and West Gettysburg Avenues (Council District 1).
1. APPROVE the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6258/P19-
04243 dated November 22, 2019.
2. APPROVE Planned Development Application No. P19-04243
which requests authorization to apply the RS-5/UGM (Single
Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth Management)
zone district standards to a portion of the property which is split
zoned as the CC (Commercial - Community) zone district subject
to adoption of the Fresno Municipal Code Findings and
compliance with the Conditions of Approval, included within the
Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated January 8, 2020.
3. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. T-6258/UGM for
a phased 318-lot single family residential subdivision subject to
adoption of the Fresno Municipal Code Findings and compliance
with the Conditions of Approval, included within the Staff Report
to the Planning Commission dated January 8, 2020.
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Vice Chair Bray recused herself from this item; Commissioner Sodhi-Layne
acted as Chair for the hearing of this item.
Chris Lang, Planner III, presented the project to the Commission.
Eric Gibbons, project applicant, spoke on behalf of the project.
Acting Chair Sodhi-Layne opened the item up for public discussion. One
member from the public spoke in opposition of the project cited traffic and
safety issues. No one from the public spoke in support of the project.
Applicant rebutted concerns from the public and asked the Department of
Public Works to speak on Traffic Issues; Andrew Benelli, Assistant Director
of Public Works, clarified Traffic Engineering conditions and requirements.
Staff clarified the required findings to approve the Conditional Use Permit
could not be made.
Acting Chair Sodhi-Layne brought the item back to the dais for the
Commission to discuss.
MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
Vice Chair Bray closed public discussion portion and brought the item back
to the dais for discussion.
On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Vang,
that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner McKenzie,
Commissioner Sodhi-Layne, Commissioner Vang, and
Commissioner Diaz
Absent: 1 - Chairperson Torossian
Recused: 1 - Commissioner Bray
D. ID 20-0035 Consideration of Rezone Application No. P19-00801; Annexation
Application No. P19-00843; Planned Development Permit
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Application No. P19-00846; Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.
6201/UGM & 6235/UGM; and, related Environmental
Assessment No.
P19-00801/P19-00843/P19-00846/T-6201/T-6235 pertaining to
±125 acres of property located on the east side of North
Armstrong Avenue between East Clinton and East Olive
Avenues (Council District 4)
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for
Environmental Assessment (EA) No. P19-00801/P19-00843/P19
-00846/T-6201/T-6235 dated December 23, 2019 for purposes
of the proposed project.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P19-00801 proposing to amend the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject
property from the Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive 20-acre
Agricultural District) to the City of Fresno RS-3/UGM/ANX
(Residential Single Family, Low Density / Urban Growth
Management / Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay)
& RS-5/UGM/ANX (Residential Single Family, Medium Density /
Urban Growth Management / Annexed Rural Residential
Transitional Overlay) zone districts in accordance with the
Fresno General Plan; and subject to, the Pre-zone Exhibit and
adoption of the Fresno Municipal Code Findings included within
the Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated November
20, 2019.
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Annexation Application No. P19-00843 to initiate annexation
proceedings for the McKinley-Armstrong No. 2 Reorganization
proposing incorporation of the subject property within the City of
Fresno and detachment from the Kings River Conservation
District and Fresno County Fire Protection District with the
Fresno County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO);
subject to, adoption of the Fresno Municipal Code Findings, and
compliance with the Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative
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Tract Map Nos. 6201/UGM and 6235/UGM, included within the
Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated November 20,
2019.
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Planned
Development Permit Application No. P19-00846 proposing the
creation of a public street planned development to establish
custom development standards and authorize a density transfer
within the subdivision boundaries of Vesting Tentative Tract Map
Nos. 6201/UGM and 6235/UGM to achieve an overall density of
approximately 6.50 dwelling units per acre; subject to, adoption
of the Fresno Municipal Code Findings, and compliance with the
Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.
6201/UGM and 6235/UGM, included within the Staff Report to
the Planning Commission dated November 20, 2019.
5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6201/UGM proposing to subdivide an
approximately 39.51 net acre portion of the subject property for
the purpose of creating a 257-lot single-family residential
development; subject to, adoption of the Fresno Municipal Code
Findings, and compliance with the Conditions of Approval,
included within the Staff Report to the Planning Commission
dated November 20, 2019.
6. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6235/UGM proposing to subdivide an
approximately 18.90 net acre portion of the subject property for
the purpose of creating a 122-lot single-family residential
development; subject to, adoption of the Fresno Municipal Code
Findings, and compliance with the Conditions of Approval,
included within the Staff Report to the Planning Commission
dated November 20, 2019.
Vice Chair Bray rejoined the Commission.
Will Tackett, Supervising Planner, presented the project to the Commission.
Dirk Poeschel, project applicant, spoke on behalf of the project.
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Vice Chair Bray opened the item up for public discussion. One member from
the public had a neutral position on the project. No one from the public
spoke in support of the project. Three members of the public spoke in
opposition of the project. Although in opposition, the public commended
Wilson Homes for being open with making changes to the project to
accommodate the community.
Staff clarified questions and concerns raised by members of the public.
Andrew Benelli, Assistant Director of Public Works, clarified Traffic
Engineering conditions and requirements.
Vice Chair Bray brought the item back to the dais for the Commission to
discuss. The Commission commented on Wilson Homes' willingness to
include the community in the planning process.
MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
On motion of Commissioner Hardie, seconded by Commissioner
Sodhi-Layne, 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 Commissioner Diaz
Absent: 1 - Chairperson Torossian
IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY
There were no reports made by the Secretary.
X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No scheduled oral communications.
XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No unscheduled oral communications.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT AT 8:21 P.M.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Planning Commission
Chairperson Serop Torossian
Vice Chair Kathy Bray
Commissioner Raj K. Sodhi-Layne
Commissioner Debra McKenzie
Commissioner Peter Vang
Commissioner Brad Hardie
Commissioner Monica Diaz
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final January 8, 2020
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)
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as well as in the Office of the City Clerk.
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wishing to attend a Planning Commission meeting at City Hall may park after 5 p.m.
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City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721.
I. ROLL CALL
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ
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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.
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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.
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IV. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Consent Calendar Requests
B. Continuance Requests
C. Other Agenda Changes
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
B. Communications
C. Entitlements
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
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VIII. NEW MATTERS
A. ID 20-0022 HEARING to consider initiation of the Central Southeast Specific Plan
(Plan), pertaining to approximately 2,200 acres in the Established
Neighborhoods South of Shaw Area of the Fresno General Plan, filed
by the City of Fresno Planning and Development Department Director
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of a resolution
initiating the Central Southeast Specific Plan Proposed Land
Use Map and Guiding Principles and the corresponding
amendment of the General Plan, and repeal or amendment of
the Specific Plan for the Butler/Willow Area and the Roosevelt
Community Plan pertaining to approximately 2,200 acres
located in the Established Neighborhoods South of Shaw Area
to allow for future adoption of the Central Southeast Specific
Plan.
B. ID19-11551 Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P19-01019,
request to upgrade the A&M Westside Market Type 20 Off-Sale Beer
& Wine License (Package Store - sale of beer and wine for
consumption off the premises where sold) to a Type 21 Off-Sale
General License (Package Store - sale of beer, wine and distilled
spirits for consumption off the premises where sold) located at 10
East Whitesbridge Avenue at the southeast corner of South Thorne
Avenue.
(Council District 3).
Based upon the evaluation contained in this report and appeal
received from the applicant, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission take the following actions:
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment for P19-01019 dated June 5,
2019, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a
Class 1 Categorical Exemption.
2. DENY the applicant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the
Planning and Development Department Director to deny
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P19-01019 request to
upgrade the A&M Westside Market Type 20 Off-Sale Beer &
Wine alcohol sales license to a Type 21 Off-Sale General
License to include distilled spirits.
C. ID 20-0034 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6258, Planned
Development Application No. P19-04243 and related Environmental
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Assessment No. T-6258/P19-04243, for property located on the west
side of North Hayes Avenue between West Ashlan and West
Gettysburg Avenues (Council District 1).
1. APPROVE the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration as
prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6258/P19-04243
dated November 22, 2019.
2. APPROVE Planned Development Application No. P19-04243
which requests authorization to apply the RS-5/UGM (Single
Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth
Management) zone district standards to a portion of the property
which is split zoned as the CC (Commercial - Community) zone
district subject to adoption of the Fresno Municipal Code
Findings and compliance with the Conditions of Approval,
included within the Staff Report to the Planning Commission
dated January 8, 2020.
3. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. T-6258/UGM for a
phased 318-lot single family residential subdivision subject to
adoption of the Fresno Municipal Code Findings and compliance
with the Conditions of Approval, included within the Staff Report
to the Planning Commission dated January 8, 2020.
D. ID 20-0035 Consideration of Rezone Application No. P19-00801; Annexation
Application No. P19-00843; Planned Development Application No.
P19-00846; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6201 (P19-01241) and
6235 (P19-03372); and related Environmental Assessment for
approximately ±125 acres of property located on the east side of North
Armstrong Avenue between East Clinton and East Olive Avenues.
(Council District 4) - Planning and Development Department.
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the adoption
of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental
Assessment (EA) No. P19-00801 / P19-00843 / P19-00846 / T-
6201 / T-6235 dated December 20, 2019 for purposes of the
proposed project.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P19-00801 proposing to amend the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject property
from the Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive 20-acre Agricultural
District) to the City of Fresno RS-3/UGM/ANX (Residential Single
Family, Low Density / Urban Growth Management / Annexed
Rural Residential Transitional Overlay) & RS-5/UGM/ANX
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(Residential Single Family, Medium Density / Urban Growth
Management / Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay)
zone districts in accordance with the Fresno General Plan.
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Annexation
Application No. P19-00843 to initiate annexation proceedings for
the McKinley-Armstrong No. 2 Reorganization proposing
incorporation of the subject property within the City of Fresno;
and, detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and
Fresno County Fire Protection District (these actions are under
the jurisdiction of the Fresno Local Area Formation Commission
[LAFCO]).
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Planned
Development Permit Application No. P19-00846 proposing to
customize development standards and a density transfer for and
between Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 6201 and 6235.
Customized development standards may include, but not be
limited to, modifications to minimum lot size and dimension
requirements, reductions to building setback requirements, and
increases in lot coverage allowances. The planned development
will also allow for a density transfer between the two tentative
maps in accordance with Section 15-310-C of the Fresno
Municipal Code; resulting in an overall density of approximately
6.50 dwelling units per acre.
5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6201 (P19-01241) proposing to
subdivide a ±39.51 net acre portion of the subject property
located on the east side of North Armstrong Avenue between the
East McKinley Avenue alignment and East Floradora Avenue for
purposes of creating 257 single family residential lots.
6. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6235 (P19-03372) proposes to
subdivide a ±18.90 net acre portion of the subject property
located on the east side of North Armstrong Avenue between
East Floradora and East Olive Avenues for purposes of creating
122 single family residential lots.
IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY
X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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