Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · March 4, 2020
Minutes
City of Fresno City Hall Council
Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Wednesday, March 4, 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
Kolluri, Gonzales (City Attorney's Office); Clark, Zack, Trejo, Lang, Holt,
George, Vang, Veatch (Planning and Development); Benelli (Public Works);
Gray (Public Utilities)
Present 4 - Commissioner Brad Hardie, Commissioner Kathy Bray,
Commissioner Peter Vang, and Commissioner Monica Diaz
Excused 1 - Chairperson Serop Torossian
Absent 2 - Commissioner Debra McKenzie, and Commissioner Raj K.
Sodhi-Layne
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recital of the Pledge was led by Commissioner Vang.
III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ
Chair Bray outlined the meeting procedures for the benefit of the public.
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL
Jennifer Clark, Director of Planning and Development, reported no changes
to the agenda.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA.
On motion of Commissioner Hardie, seconded by Commissioner Diaz,
that the above be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
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Aye: 4 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner
Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
Excused: 1 - Chairperson Torossian
Absent: 2 - Commissioner McKenzie, and Commissioner Sodhi-Layne
A. Consent Calendar Requests
B. Continuance Requests
C. Other Agenda Changes
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Vang,
that the above be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 4 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner
Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
Excused: 1 - Chairperson Torossian
Absent: 2 - Commissioner McKenzie, and Commissioner Sodhi-Layne
A. Minutes
B. Communications
C. Entitlements
1. ID Consideration of Tentative Tract Map No. 6291 and related
20-00312 Environmental Assessment No. T-6291 for approximately 4.48
net acres of property located on the west side of North Fowler
Avenue between East Fancher Creek Drive and East Tulare
Street (Council District 5).
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6291 dated
January 21, 2020, a determination that the proposed project
is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15332/Class 32 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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2. APPROVE Tentative Tract Map No. 6291 subject to
compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated March 4,
2020.
2. ID Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6265/UGM,
20-00311 and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6265, for
property located on the north side of East Tulare Street,
between South Fowler Avenue and East Fancher Creek Drive
(Council District 5).
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6265, dated
March 4, 2020, a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for the
proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
2. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. T-6265/UGM
for a 25-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 March 4,
2020.
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
No reports were made by the Commission.
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
No continued items were heard.
VIII. NEW MATTERS
A. ID Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6275, Planned
20-00314 Development Permit Application No. P19-01850 and related
Environmental Assessment No. T-6275/P19-04842, for property
located south of the intersection of North Alicante and North
Crest View Drive, within the Copper River Ranch planned
community. (Council District 6)
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6275/P19-04842,
dated January 24, 2020, a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental
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Quality Act (CEQA).
2. APPROVE Planned Development Permit No. P19-04842
subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated
March 4, 2020.
3. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. T-6275 subject
to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated March 4,
2020.
Israel Trejo, Supervising Planner, presented the project to the Commission.
Commissioners Diaz and Vang asked questions regarding the Planned
Development and feedback from the surrounding neighbors. Staff clarified.
Gary Giannetta, project applicant, spoke in favor of the project.
No one from the public spoke in favor or in opposition of the project.
A new item was presented to the Commission. Staff explained this new item
was a minor change to the Public Utilities - Sanitary Services Conditions of
Approval.
Chair Bray brought the item back to the dais for consideration.
MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Vang,
that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner
Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
Excused: 1 - Chairperson Torossian
Absent: 2 - Commissioner McKenzie, and Commissioner Sodhi-Layne
B. ID Consideration of Rezone Application No. P19-04890,
20-00313 Development Permit Application No. P19-02898; and related
Environmental Assessment No. P19-02898/P19-04890
pertaining to 0.44 acres of property located on the east side of
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North Arthur Avenue south of its intersection with West Shaw
Avenue (Council District 1)
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
adoption of Environmental Assessment No. P19-02898/P19-
04890, dated February 7, 2020, a Negative Declaration for the
proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of findings
pursuant to Government Code Section 65863(b)(2) that there is
substantial evidence in the record that remaining sites identified
in the Housing Element can accommodate the City of Fresno’s
share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P19-04890 requesting authorization to remove
conditions of zoning on 0.44 acres located on the east side of
North Arthur Avenue south of West Shaw Avenue.
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Development Permit Application No. P19-02898 requesting
authorization to construct a seven-unit multi-family development
in a RM-1 (Residential Multi-Family - Medium High Density) zone
district, subject to compliance with Conditions of Approval dated
March 4, 2020.
Robert Holt, Planner III, presented the project to the Commission.
Commissioner Diaz and Chair Bray asked questions regarding square
footage, proposed setbacks, and the neighborhood meeting. Staff clarified.
Esteban Pauli, project applicant, spoke in favor or the project.
Commissioner asked questions regarding the neighborhood meeting.
Applicant clarified.
No one from the public spoke in favor of the project.
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Two members from the public spoke in opposition of the project citing
concerns regarding parking and rent price/demographics.
Applicant addressed rent cost question.
Israel Trejo, Supervising Planner, clarified parking requirements.
MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Hardie,
that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner
Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
Excused: 1 - Chairperson Torossian
Absent: 2 - Commissioner McKenzie, and Commissioner Sodhi-Layne
IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY
Jennifer Clark, Director of Planning and Development, brought Dan Zack,
Assistant Director of Planning and Development, to the podium to make an
announcement.
Zack introduced Robert Holt to the Commission as the newest planner to
join the team.
X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No scheduled oral communications.
XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No unscheduled oral communications.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT AT 6:43 P.M.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Planning Commission
Chairperson - Kathy Bray
Vice Chair Raj K. Sodhi-Layne
Commissioner - Vacant
Commissioner Debra McKenzie
Commissioner Peter Vang
Commissioner Brad Hardie
Commissioner Monica Diaz
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 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)
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.
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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.
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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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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
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B. Communications
C. Entitlements
1. ID 20-00312 Consideration of Tentative Tract Map No. 6291 and related
Environmental Assessment No. T-6291 for approximately 4.48 net
acres of property located on the west side of North Fowler Avenue
between East Fancher Creek Drive and East Tulare Street (Council
District 5).
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6291 dated
January 21, 2020, a determination that the proposed project
is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15332/Class 32 of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE Tentative Tract Map No. 6291 subject to
compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated March 4,
2020.
2. ID 20-00311 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6265/UGM, and
related Environmental Assessment No. T-6265, for property located
on the north side of East Tulare Street, between South Fowler
Avenue and East Fancher Creek Drive (Council District 5).
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6265, dated March
4, 2020, a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for the proposed
project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
2. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. T-6265/UGM for
a 25-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 March 4,
2020.
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
VIII. NEW MATTERS
A. ID 20-00314 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6275, Planned
Development Permit Application No. P19-01850 and related
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Environmental Assessment No. T-6275/P19-04842, for property
located south of the intersection of North Alicante and North Crest View
Drive, within the Copper River Ranch planned community. (Council
District 6)
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6275/P19-04842,
dated January 24, 2020, a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
2. APPROVE Planned Development Permit No. P19-04842
subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated
March 4, 2020.
3. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. T-6275 subject to
compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated March 4, 2020.
B. ID 20-00313 Consideration of Rezone Application No. P19-04890, Development
Permit Application No. P19-02898; and related Environmental
Assessment No. P19-02898/P19-04890 pertaining to 0.44 acres of
property located on the east side of North Arthur Avenue south of its
intersection with West Shaw Avenue (Council District 1)
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
adoption of Environmental Assessment No. P19-02898/P19-
04890, dated February 7, 2020, a Negative Declaration for the
proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of findings
pursuant to Government Code Section 65863(b)(2) that there is
substantial evidence in the record that remaining sites identified
in the Housing Element can accommodate the City of Fresno’s
share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P19-04890 requesting authorization to remove
conditions of zoning on 0.44 acres located on the east side of
North Arthur Avenue south of West Shaw Avenue.
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Development Permit Application No. P19-02898 requesting
authorization to construct a seven-unit multi-family development
in a RM-1 (Residential Multi-Family - Medium High Density)
zone district, subject to compliance with Conditions of Approval
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dated March 4, 2020.
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)
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