Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · May 20, 2020
Minutes
City of Fresno City Hall Council
Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Chairperson - Kathy Bray
Vice Chair Raj K. Sodhi-Layne
Commissioner - David Criner
Commissioner Debra McKenzie
Commissioner Peter Vang
Commissioner Brad Hardie
Commissioner Monica Diaz
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission met in a modified session, via Zoom Webinar meeting, on
the date listed above and the time listed below.
I. ROLL CALL
STAFF: Badhesda, Kolluri, Gonzales (City Attorney's Office); Zack, Tackett,
Trejo, Kachadourian, Lang, Siegrist, George, Pagoulatos, Wilson, Veatch,
Vang (Planning and Development); Benelli, Gormley (Public Works); Gray
(Public Utilities)
NOTE: All Commissioners and Staff marked present for the meeting
participated remotely via Zoom Webinar.
Present 7 - Commissioner Brad Hardie, Commissioner David Criner ,
Commissioner Kathy Bray, Commissioner Debra McKenzie,
Commissioner Raj K. Sodhi-Layne, Commissioner Peter
Vang, and Commissioner Monica Diaz
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recital of the pledge was led by Commissioner Diaz.
III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ
Chair Bray outlined the meeting procedures for the benefit of the public.
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL
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Dan Zack, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, requested to
continue Item VII-A of Continued Matters to the June 3, 2020 scheduled
Planning Commission Meeting.
MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM A AND APPROVE THE AGENDA.
On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner
Sodhi-Layne, that the above be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner McKenzie, Commissioner Sodhi-Layne,
Commissioner Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
A. Consent Calendar Requests
B. Continuance Requests
C. Other Agenda Changes
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
B. Communications
C. Entitlements
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
No reports were made by the Commission.
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
A. ID Consideration of request for a discretionary six-month extension
20-00614 of time to the expiration date for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
5434/UGM pertaining to approximately 28.81 acres of property
located on the northeast corner of North Temperance and East
McKinley Avenues (Council District 4)
1. APPROVE the request for a discretionary six-month extension
of time for the expiration date for Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 5434, extending vesting rights, subject to compliance with
the original conditions of approval as contained in Planning
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Commission Resolution No. 13470, and the attached current
Development Impact Fees dated May 6, 2020.
No continued items were heard.
VIII. NEW MATTERS
A. ID Hearing to consider General Plan Text Amendment Application
20-00612 No. P20-01529 and related Environmental Finding which
proposes, in the Local Hazard Mitigation section of the Noise
and Safety Element of the General Plan, to delete an outdated
adoption date of the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan and City of Fresno Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Annex consistent with the requirements of Federal and State law,
and General Plan Policy NS-6-a.
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Environmental Assessment No. P20-01529, a finding that the
application is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to the “common sense” exemption set forth
in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15161(b)(3) that there is no
possibility that the Plan Amendment Application will have a
significant effect on the environment.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
General Plan Text Amendment No. P20-01529 amending the
Local Hazard Mitigation section of the Noise and Safety Element
of the General Plan, as described in Exhibit A.
Sophia Pagoulatos, Planning Manager, presented the project and read a
letter received from a member of the public.
Commissioners McKenzie and Diaz and Chair Bray asked questions
regarding timeline and community outreach.
Staff asked the City Attorney's Office to answer. Kolluri (City Attorney's
Office) answered the questions.
No one from the public spoke in support or opposition of the project.
Chair Bray brought the item back to the dais for consideration.
On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Criner ,
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that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner McKenzie, Commissioner Sodhi-Layne,
Commissioner Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
B. ID Consideration of Annexation Application No. P19-02239, Plan
20-00418 Amendment/Rezone Application No. P19-02237, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6234/UGM, and related Environmental
Assessment No. T-6234/P19-02237/P19-02239, for property
located on the west side of North Hayes Avenue between West
Ashlan and West Shields Avenues (Council District 1).
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for
Environmental Assessment No. T-6234/P19-02237/P19-02239
dated March 13, 2020 for the proposed project pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Annexation Application No. P19-02239 proposing to initiate
proceedings for the Dakota-Hayes No. 4 Reorganization to
annex the ±234 acre property to the City of Fresno; and
detachment from the North Central Fire Protection District and
the Kings River Conservation District.
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P19-02237 proposing to amend the
Fresno General Plan and the West Area Community Plan to
change the planned land use designations for the subject
property from the Low Density Residential (±1.06 acres),
Medium-High Density Residential (±9.76 acres), Urban
Neighborhood (±17.26 acres) and Open Space/Neighborhood
Park (±5.25 acres) planned land use designations to the Medium
Density Residential (±35.88 acres) land use designation.
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Pre-zone
Application No. P19-02237 proposing to pre-zone the subject
property from the Fresno County RR (Rural Residential) to the
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City of Fresno RS-3/UGM/ANX (Single Family Residential, Low
Density/Urban Growth Management/Annexed Rural Residential
Transitional Overlay), RS-5/UGM (Residential Single Family,
Urban Growth Management), RS-5/UGM/ANX (Residential
Single Family, Medium Density/Urban Growth
Management/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay),
RM-2/UGM/ANX (Residential Multi-Family, Urban Neighborhood
Density/Urban Growth Management/Annexed Rural Residential
Transitional Overlay) and OS/UGM/ANX (Open Space/Urban
Growth Management/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional
Overlay) zone districts in accordance with the Fresno General
Plan and pursuant to the proposed General Plan Amendment.
5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6234/UGM, proposing to subdivide
approximately 88.1 acres of the subject property into a 486-lot
single-family residential development subject to compliance with
the Conditions of Approval dated May 20, 2020, and contingent
upon approval of Annexation No. P19-02239, Plan
Amendment/Rezone Application No. P19-02237 and the related
environmental assessment.
Chris Lang Planner III, presented the project.
Jill Gormley, Department of Public Works, spoke on behalf of Traffic
Impacts and traffic signal installation requirements for the project.
Andrew Benelli, Department of Public Works, spoke on behalf of the
reimbursement program for traffic signal installation.
Commissioners Vang and Diaz asked additional questions regarding traffic
signals and neighborhood outreach. Staff responded.
Project representatives spoke on behalf of the project, asking for the
removal of some traffic signals.
Commissioners Vang and Diaz asked clarifying questions. Project
representatives answered.
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Two members of the public spoke in opposition of the project.
Chair Bray brought the item back to the dais for consideration.
Commissioner Vang made a motion to amend Staff's Recommendation and
recommend approval of the project with the exception of two traffic signal
installation requirements at Hayes/Shields and Polk/Shields.
On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner Diaz,
that the above Action Item be approved as amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner McKenzie, Commissioner Sodhi-Layne,
Commissioner Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
C. ID Consideration of Annexation Application No. P19-06018, Plan
20-00611 Amendment/Prezone Application No. P19-06286; Planned
Development Permit Application No. P20-00369; Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6241; and, related Environmental
Assessment No. P19-06018/P19-06286/P20-00369/T-6241 for
approximately 79.12 acres of property located near the
southwest corner of East Clinton and North Armstrong 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 No. P19-06018/P19-06286/P20-
00369/T-6241 dated May 15, 2020 for the proposed project
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Annexation Application No. P19-06018 (for the Clinton-Armstrong
No. 3 Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Fresno
County Fire Protection District and the Kings River Conservation
District and annexation to the City of Fresno.
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P19-06286 proposing to amend the
Fresno General Plan and the McLane Community Plan to
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change the planned land use designations for a portion of the
subject property from Residential Urban Neighborhood (±8.83
acres) to Medium Density Residential (±8.83 acres).
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Pre-zone
Application No. P19-06286 proposing to pre-zone the subject
property from the Fresno County AE (Exclusive Residential) zone
district to the RS-5/UGM/ANX (Residential Single Family/Urban
Growth Management/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional
Overlay) zone district (±59.32 acres) and RS-5/UGM
(Residential Single Family/Urban Growth Management) zone
district (±19.8).
5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Planned
Development Application No. P20-00369 requesting
authorization for modified lot size and setback standards.
6. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6241, proposing to subdivide
approximately 19.8 acres of the subject property into a 225-lot
single-family residential development subject to compliance with
the Conditions of Approval dated June 18, 2020, and contingent
upon approval of Annexation No. P19-06018, Plan Amendment
Application No. P19-06286, Pre-zone Application No. P19-06286
and the related environmental assessment.
Kelsey George, Planner II, presented the project.
Dirk Poeschel, project representative, spoke in support of the project.
Commissioner Diaz asked a question regarding infrastructure and traffic.
Project representative answered.
One member of the public spoke neither in support or opposition, but rather
out of curiosity. Staff answered his questions.
Chair Bray brought the item back to the dais for consideration.
On motion of Commissioner Hardie, seconded by Commissioner
Vang, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by
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the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner McKenzie, Commissioner Sodhi-Layne,
Commissioner Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
D. ID Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P18-01089;
20-00610 Pre-zone Application No. P18-01089; Vesting Tentative Tract
Map No. 6237/UGM; and, related Environmental Assessment
No. T-6237/P18-01089 for ±26.92 acres of property located on
the southeast corner of North Grantland Avenue and the West
Dakota Avenue alignment (Council District 2) - Planning and
Development Department.
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for
Environmental Assessment No. P18-01089/T-6237 dated May
15, 2020 for the proposed project pursuant to California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P18-01089 proposing to amend the
Fresno General Plan and the West Area Community Plan to
change the planned land use designations for the subject
property from Residential - Medium Density (±18.07 acres) and
Residential - High Density (±8.85 acres) to Residential Medium
Low Density (±26.92 acres).
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Pre-zone
Application No. P18-01089 proposing to pre-zone the subject
property from the Fresno County RR (Rural Residential) zone
district to the RS-4/UGM (Residential Single-Family, Medium
Low Density/Urban Growth Management) zone district.
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6237/UGM, proposing to subdivide ±
26.92 acres into a 116-lot single-family residential development
subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated May
20, 2020, and contingent upon approval of Plan Amendment
Application No. P18-01089, Pre-zone Application No. P18-01089
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and the related environmental assessment.
Robert Holt, Planner III, presented the project.
Jeff Roberts, project representative, spoke in support of the project.
No one from the public spoke in support or opposition of the project.
Chair Bray brought the item back to the dais for consideration.
On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner
Hardie, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner McKenzie, Commissioner Sodhi-Layne,
Commissioner Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
E. ID Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application No.
20-00613 P19-05984, a request to upgrade an existing Type 20 alcohol
license (Package Store - sale of beer and wine for consumption
off the premises where sold) to a Type 21 alcohol license
(Package Store - sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for
consumption off the premises where sold) for the existing Johnny
Quik Food Store and Gas Station located at 7995 North Cedar
Avenue at the southwest corner of North Cedar and East Nees
Avenues. (Council District 6)
1. CONSIDER Environmental Assessment No. P19-05984,
dated May 20, 2020, a determination that the proposed project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
through a Class 1 Categorical Exemption; and,
2. DENY the applicant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the
Planning and Development Department Director to deny
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P19-05984 requesting to
upgrade the Johnny Quik Type 20 Off-Sale Beer & Wine alcohol
sales license to a Type 21 Off-Sale General License to include
distilled spirits.
Phillip Siegrist, Planner III, presented the project.
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Commissioners Sodhi-Layne and Vang asked clarifying questions. Staff
answered.
George Beal, project representative, spoke on behalf of the project and in
opposition of Staff's Recommendation.
Chair Bray and Commissioners Vang, Diaz, and Hardie asked questions.
Commissioner Sodhi-Layne made a comment.
Project representative rebutted.
No one spoke in support or opposition of the project.
Chair brought the item back to the dais for consideration.
On motion of Commissioner Vang, seconded by Commissioner
Hardie, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Commissioner Hardie, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner McKenzie, Commissioner Sodhi-Layne,
Commissioner Vang, and Commissioner Diaz
IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY
No reports by the Secretary.
X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No scheduled oral communications.
XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No unscheduled oral communications.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT AT 8:48 P.M.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, May 20, 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 - David Criner
Commissioner Debra McKenzie
Commissioner Peter Vang
Commissioner Brad Hardie
Commissioner Monica Diaz
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final May 20, 2020
PUBLIC ADVISORY:
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND CITY HALL WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
While Emergency Order No. 2020-12 is in effect, City of Fresno public meetings will
be conducted electronically and telephonically only. No one will be physically present
in the Chambers, and the Chambers will not be open to the public. City Hall remains
closed to the public.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The following options are available for members of the public
who want to address Planning Commission:
1. Join online webinar on Zoom.
a) If you would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting
remotely from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device: Please use this URL
https://zoom.us/j/95775182135.
b) Those addressing Commission must state their name for the record.
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2. Join by phone
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your email.
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Commission meeting, please contact the Planning Division, 559-621-8277 within 48
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spreading COVID-19 virus.
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ASESORIA PÚBLICA:
LAS CÁMARAS DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL Y LA ALCALDÍA NO ESTRAN ABIERTOS
AL PÚBLICO.
Mientras que la Orden de Emergencia No. 2020-12 esté en efecto, las reuniones
públicas de la Ciudad de Fresno se llevarán a cabo solo por vía electrónica y por
teléfono. Nadie estará físicamente presente en las Cámaras, y las Cámaras no
estarán abiertas al público. La Alcaldía permanecerá cerrada al público.
COMENTARIO PÚBLICO: Las siguientes opciones están disponibles para los
miembros del público que desean dirigirse al Consejo de la Ciudad:
1. Únase en línea por Zoom.
a) Si desea hablar sobre un tema del agenda, puede acceder a la reunión de forma
remota desde una PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone o dispositivo Android: utilice este enlace
https://zoom.us/j/95775182135.
b) Aquellos que se dirijan al Consejo deben indicar su nombre para el registro.
OR
2. Únase por Teléfono.
a) US: +16699009128, 95775182135# or +13462487799
Webinar ID: 957 7518 2135
b) Aquellos que se dirijan al Planning Commission deben indicar su nombre para el
registro.
3) Correo electrónico: Kelsey.George@fresno.gov.
a) Los residentes también pueden enviar comentarios por correo electrónico para
ser leídos durante la reunión. Incluya la fecha del agenda y el número de artículo
sobre el que desea hablar en la línea de asunto de su correo electrónico.
b) Los correos electrónicos tendrán un máximo de 150 palabras.
c) Todos los comentarios recibidos se distribuirán al Planning Commission antes y
durante la reunión y formarán parte del registro oficial.
Todos los participantes estarán en silencio hasta que se les elija, en cuyo punto se
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desactivara el silenciador. Para evitar que los participantes tengan su video
encendido, eliminaremos la opción de mostrar su video.
En conformidad con la Orden Ejecutiva, y en conformidad con la Ley de
Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar
en la reunión del Consejo de la Ciudad, comuníquese con la Oficina de Planning
Division de la Ciudad, al 559-621-8277 con 48 horas de anticipo a la reunión.
La Ciudad de Fresno le agradece de antemano por tomar todas las precauciones
para evitar la propagación del virus COVID-19.
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LUB NROOG THIAB LUB TSEV CITY HALL RAU COV PEJ XEEM TUAJ.
Thaum lub sijhawm uas Cov Lus Khoo Xwm Txheej Ceev Lej 2020-12 tseem ua
haujlwm tswj mus, Lub Nroog Fresno yuav tuav cov rooj sib tham rau cov pej xeem
hauv istawsnev thiab xovtooj nkaus xwb. Peb yuav tsis muaj neeg tuaj rau tim Lub
Tsev Sib Tham Rau Pab Pawg Tswj Xyuas Lub Nroog, thiab peb yuav tsis qhib Lub
Tsev Sib Tham Rau Pab Pawg Tswj Xyuas Lub Nroog rau cov pej xeem tuaj. Lub City
Hall yuav kaw twj ywm mus tsis pub rau cov pej xeem tuaj.
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uas xav hais lus rau Pab Pawg Tswj Xyuas Lub Nroog:
1. Mus koom hauv istawsnev nrog Zoom.
a) Yog tias koj xav tham txog ib yam ntawm qhov lawv teem los tham txog, koj saib
tau lub rooj sib tham qhov twg los tau hauv koj lub PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, lossis
xovtooj Android: Thov siv qhov URL ntawm no https://zoom.us/j/95775182135.
b) Cov uas hais lus rau Pab Pawg Tswj Xyuas Lub Nroog yuav tsum qhia lawv lub
npe rau peb muab ntaus cia.
OR
2. Koom hauv Xovtooj
a) Koom hauv Xovtooj
US: +16699009128, 95775182135# or +13462487799
Webinar ID: 957 7518 2135
b) Cov uas hais lus rau Pab Pawg Tswj Xyuas Lub Nroog yuav tsum qhia lawv lub
npe rau peb muab ntaus cia.
3. Email: Kelsey.George@fresno.gov.
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ntawm kab subject line (kab qhia txog cov ntsiab lus ntawm tsab email) rau koj qhov
email.
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Cai Tiv Thaiv Cov Neeg Asmesliskas Uas Muaj Tej Yam Kev Xiam Oob Qhab, yog tias
koj yuav tsum tau kev pab tshwj xeeb los koom nrog Pab Pawg Tswj Xyuas Lub
Nroog lub rooj sib tham, thov hu rau Lub Nroog Tus Kws Khiav Ntaub Ntawv Lub
Chav Haujlwm, Planning Division 559-621-8277 ua ntej 48 teev ua ntej lub rooj sib
tham.
Lub Nroog Fresno xav ua tsaug rau koj ua ntej los xyuam xim tiv thaiv kom tus kab
mob COVID-19 tsis txhob kis tau ntxiv.
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.
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
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
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
A. ID 20-00614 Consideration of request for a discretionary six-month extension of
time to the expiration date for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
5434/UGM pertaining to approximately 28.81 acres of property located
on the northeast corner of North Temperance and East McKinley
Avenues (Council District 4)
1. APPROVE the request for a discretionary six-month extension of
time for the expiration date for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
5434, extending vesting rights, subject to compliance with the
original conditions of approval as contained in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 13470, and the attached current
Development Impact Fees dated May 6, 2020.
VIII. NEW MATTERS
A. ID 20-00612 Hearing to consider General Plan Text Amendment Application No.
P20-01529 and related Environmental Finding which proposes, in the
Local Hazard Mitigation section of the Noise and Safety Element of the
General Plan, to delete an outdated adoption date of the Fresno
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and City of Fresno
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex consistent with the requirements of
Federal and State law, and General Plan Policy NS-6-a.
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Environmental Assessment No. P20-01529, a finding that the
application is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to the “common sense” exemption set
forth in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15161(b)(3) that there is no
possibility that the Plan Amendment Application will have a
significant effect on the environment.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
General Plan Text Amendment No. P20-01529 amending the
Local Hazard Mitigation section of the Noise and Safety
Element of the General Plan, as described in Exhibit A.
B. ID 20-00418 Consideration of Annexation Application No. P19-02239, Plan
Amendment/Rezone Application No. P19-02237, Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 6234/UGM, and related Environmental Assessment No.
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T-6234/P19-02237/P19-02239, for property located on the west side
of North Hayes Avenue between West Ashlan and West Shields
Avenues (Council District 1).
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the adoption
of the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for
Environmental Assessment No. T-6234/P19-02237/P19-02239
dated March 13, 2020 for the proposed project pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Annexation
Application No. P19-02239 proposing to initiate proceedings for
the Dakota-Hayes No. 4 Reorganization to annex the ±234 acre
property to the City of Fresno; and detachment from the North
Central Fire Protection District and the Kings River Conservation
District.
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P19-02237 proposing to amend the
Fresno General Plan and the West Area Community Plan to
change the planned land use designations for the subject
property from the Low Density Residential (±1.06 acres),
Medium-High Density Residential (±9.76 acres), Urban
Neighborhood (±17.26 acres) and Open Space/Neighborhood
Park (±5.25 acres) planned land use designations to the Medium
Density Residential (±35.88 acres) land use designation.
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Pre-zone
Application No. P19-02237 proposing to pre-zone the subject
property from the Fresno County RR (Rural Residential) to the
City of Fresno RS-3/UGM/ANX (Single Family Residential, Low
Density/Urban Growth Management/Annexed Rural Residential
Transitional Overlay), RS-5/UGM (Residential Single Family,
Urban Growth Management), RS-5/UGM/ANX (Residential
Single Family, Medium Density/Urban Growth
Management/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay),
RM-2/UGM/ANX (Residential Multi-Family, Urban
Neighborhood Density/Urban Growth Management/Annexed
Rural Residential Transitional Overlay) and OS/UGM/ANX
(Open Space/Urban Growth Management/Annexed Rural
Residential Transitional Overlay) zone districts in accordance
with the Fresno General Plan and pursuant to the proposed
General Plan Amendment.
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5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6234/UGM, proposing to subdivide
approximately 88.1 acres of the subject property into a 486-lot
single-family residential development subject to compliance with
the Conditions of Approval dated May 20, 2020, and contingent
upon approval of Annexation No. P19-02239, Plan
Amendment/Rezone Application No. P19-02237 and the related
environmental assessment.
C. ID 20-00611 Consideration of Annexation Application No. P19-06018, Plan
Amendment/Prezone Application No. P19-06286; Planned
Development Permit Application No. P20-00369; Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 6241; and, related Environmental Assessment No.
P19-06018/P19-06286/P20-00369/T-6241 for approximately 79.12
acres of property located near the southwest corner of East Clinton and
North Armstrong 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 No. P19-06018/P19-06286/P20-00369/T-6241
dated May 15, 2020.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Annexation
Application No. P19-06018 (for the Clinton-Armstrong No. 3
Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Fresno County
Fire Protection District and the Kings River Conservation District
and annexation to the City of Fresno.
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P19-06286 proposing to amend the
Fresno General Plan and the McLane Community Plan to change
the planned land use designations for the subject property from
Exclusive 20-acre Agricultural District) (±79.12 acres) to Single
Family Residential Medium Density Residential (±79.12 acres).
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Pre-zone
Application No. P19-06286 proposing to pre-zone the subject
property from the Fresno County AE (Exclusive Residential) zone
district to the RS-5/UGM (Residential Single Family/Urban
Growth Management) zone district.
5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Planned
Development Application No. P20-00369 requesting
authorization for modified lot size and setback standards.
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6. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6241, proposing to subdivide
approximately 19.8 acres of the subject property into a 225-lot
single-family residential development subject to compliance with
the Conditions of Approval dated June 18, 2020, and contingent
upon approval of Annexation No. P19-06018, Plan Amendment
Application No. P19-06286, Pre-zone Application No. P19-
06286 and the related environmental assessment.
D. ID 20-00610 Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P18-01089;
Pre-zone Application No. P18-01089; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
6237/UGM; and, related Environmental Assessment No.
T-6237/P18-01089 for ±26.92 acres of property located on the
southeast corner of North Grantland Avenue and the West Dakota
Avenue alignment (Council District 2) - Planning and Development
Department.
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the adoption
of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental
Assessment No. P18-01089/T-6237 dated May 15, 2020 for the
proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P18-01089 proposing to amend the
Fresno General Plan and the West Area Community Plan to
change the planned land use designations for the subject property
from Residential - Medium Density (±18.07 acres) and
Residential - High Density (±8.85 acres) to Residential Medium
Low Density (±26.92 acres).
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Pre-zone
Application No. P18-01089 proposing to pre-zone the subject
property from the Fresno County RR (Rural Residential) zone
district to the RS-4/UGM (Residential Single-Family, Medium
Low Density/Urban Growth Management) zone district.
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6237/UGM, proposing to subdivide ±
26.92 acres into a 116-lot single-family residential development
subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated May
20, 2020, and contingent upon approval of Plan Amendment
Application No. P18-01089, Pre-zone Application No. P18-01089
and the related environmental assessment.
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E. ID 20-00613 Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P19-05984,
a request to upgrade an existing Type 20 alcohol license (Package
Store - sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where
sold) to a Type 21 alcohol license (Package Store - sale of beer, wine,
and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold ) for the
existing Johnny Quik Food Store and Gas Station located at 7995
North Cedar Avenue at the southwest corner of North Cedar and East
Nees Avenues. (Council District 6)
1. CONSIDER Environmental Assessment No. P19-05984, dated
May 20, 2020, a determination that the proposed project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
through a Class 1 Categorical Exemption; and,
2. DENY the applicant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the
Planning and Development Department Director to deny
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P19-05984 requesting
to upgrade the Johnny Quik Type 20 Off-Sale Beer & Wine
alcohol sales license to a Type 21 Off-Sale General License to
include distilled spirits.
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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