Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · August 3, 2022
Minutes
City of Fresno
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
In person and / or Electronic
City Hall Council Chambers
Planning Commission
Chairperson – Peter Vang
Vice Chair – Brad Hardie
Commissioner – David Criner
Commissioner – Haley M Wagner
Commissioner – Kathy Bray
Commissioner – Monica Diaz
Commissioner – Robert Fuentes
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2022
PUBLIC ADVISORY
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND CITY HALL WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT
LIMITED CAPACITY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WELCOMES YOU TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
LOCATED AT CITY HALL, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
The meeting can also be viewed live at 6:00 P.M. on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T
channel 99.
Members of the public are encouraged to participate electronically because of
reduced capacity of seating in the Chambers to allow for social distancing. Masks will
be required for the vaccinated and unvaccinated.
Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Commission
meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, 559-621-7650 within 48 hours of the
meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following options are available for members of the public who want to address
Planning Commission:
1. eComment at https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
a) eComments is a tool for citizens to use to make comments on agenda items. It will
be closed at the start of the meeting and will be a part of the official record. The User
Agreement and Procedures document for eComment can be accessed by the URL
https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/
b) eComments will be a maximum of 450 words.
OR
2. You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
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/98135780878
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b) Those addressing Commission must state their name for the record.
OR
3. Join by phone: 1-669-900-9128
Webinar ID: 981 3578 0878
a) Those addressing the Commission must state their name and address for the
record.
4. Email to: PublicCommentsPlanning@fresno.gov
a) Attendees may also email comments to be read during the meeting. Please include
the agenda date and item number you wish to speak on in the subject line of your
email. Include your name, and address for the record, at the top of the body of your
email.
b) Emails will be a maximum of 450 words.
c) All comments received will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior and
during the meeting and will be a part of the official record.
d) Notwithstanding subsection c) above, unless otherwise required by law to be
accepted by the City at or prior to a Commission meeting or hearing, no documents
shall be accepted for Commission review unless they are submitted to the Planning
and Development Department at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the
Commission meeting at which the associated agenda item is to be heard.
All participants will be on mute until they are called upon at which point they will be
unmuted. To prevent participants from having their video on, we will remove the
option to show their video.
Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Planning
Commission meeting, please contact the Planning Division, 559-621-8277 within 48
hours of the meeting.
The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent
spreading COVID-19 virus.
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I. ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Chair Vang at 6:00 p.m.
STAFF: Clark, Holt , Perez, Trejo, Tran, Lara, Monroe, (Planning and
Development) Badhesha (City Attorney's Office) A.Benelli (Public Works)
Gray (Public Utilities)
Present 5 - Chairperson Peter Vang, Vice Chair Brad Hardie,
Commissioner Kathy Bray, Commissioner Monica Diaz, and
Commissioner Robert A. Fuentes
Absent 2 - Commissioner David Criner , and Commissioner Haley M.
Wagner
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ
Chair Vang outlined the meeting procedures for the benefit of the public.
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL
Director Clark did not have any changes to the Agenda and reminded the
Commission Item VIII-A (ID 22-1258) is continued to August 17th, 2022.
On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Bray,
the above AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner Bray,
Commissioner Diaz, and Commissioner Fuentes
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Wagner
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioners had no questions or comments for staff.
No one from the public commented.
On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner Diaz,
the CONSENT CALENDAR was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner Bray,
Commissioner Diaz, and Commissioner Fuentes
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Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Wagner
V-A ID 22-1251 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6400/UGM, Planned
Development Permit Application No. P22-01515 and related
Environmental Assessment No. T-6400/P22-01515, for property located on
the southwest corner of East Clinton and North Armstrong Avenues
(Council District 7).
1. APPROVE the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration as
prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6400/P22-01515
dated July 14, 2022, for the proposed project pursuant to California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. APPROVE Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-
01515 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single Family Residential,
Medium Density) zone district development standards to allow for
modification of garage setbacks.
3. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. T-6400/UGM proposing
to subdivide the approximate 11.65 net acre property into a 72-lot
single-family residential development subject to compliance with the
Conditions of Approval dated August 3, 2022, and the related
environmental assessment.
V-B ID 22-1252 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6391 and related
Environmental Assessment No. T-6391 dated July 13, 2022, an addendum
t o E n v i r o n m e n t a l A s s e s s m e n t N o s .
A-17-007/R-17-010/TPM-17-06/ANX-17-005 and P18-03290 pertaining to
approximately 19.75 acres of property located on the west side of South
Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, between East Church and East Jensen
Avenues (Council District 3).
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6391 dated July 13, 2022,
an Addendum to Environmental Assessment Nos. A-17-007/R-17-
010/TPM-17-06/ANX-17-005 and P18-03290, in accordance with
Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines.
2. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6391, proposing to
subdivide approximately 19.75 acres of property into a 136-lot
single-family residential development, subject to compliance with the
Conditions of Approval dated August 3, 2022.
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
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N/A
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
N/A
VIII. NEW MATTERS
VIII-A ID 22-1258 CONTINUED TO AUGUST 17, 2022
Consideration of the Official Plan Line (OPL) for the West North Avenue
alignment from South Marks Avenue to South Elm Avenue. (Council District
3)
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Environmental
Assessment No. EA-18-004, filed May 18, 2018, resulting in a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for purposes of the proposed
project.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the adoption of
the Official Plan Line for the West North Avenue alignment from
South Marks Avenue to South Elm Avenue pursuant to the Fresno
General Plan Land Use and Circulation Map, and in accordance
with Exhibit “D” of the Staff Report to the Planning Commission
dated August 3, 2022.
Item was continued to the next meeting, on August 17, 2022
IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY
Director Clark notified the Commission that the City Council referred the
previously discussed electric fence Text Amendment back to Planning
Commission for additional consideration. The item is currently expected to
return on August 17, 2022.
X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N/A
XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Vang adjourned the meeting at 6:06 pm
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Agenda
City of Fresno
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
In person and / or Electronic
City Hall Council Chambers
Planning Commission
Chairperson – Peter Vang
Vice Chair – Brad Hardie
Commissioner – David Criner
Commissioner – Haley M Wagner
Commissioner – Kathy Bray
Commissioner – Monica Diaz
Commissioner – Robert Fuentes
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final August 3, 2022
PUBLIC ADVISORY
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND CITY HALL WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT
LIMITED CAPACITY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WELCOMES YOU TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
LOCATED AT CITY HALL, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
The meeting can also be viewed live at 6:00 P.M. on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T
channel 99.
Members of the public are encouraged to participate electronically because of
reduced capacity of seating in the Chambers to allow for social distancing. Masks
will be required for the vaccinated and unvaccinated.
Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Commission
meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, 559-621-7650 within 48 hours of the
meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following options are available for members of the public who want to address
Planning Commission:
1. eComment at https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
a) eComments is a tool for citizens to use to make comments on agenda items. It will
be closed at the start of the meeting and will be a part of the official record. The User
Agreement and Procedures document for eComment can be accessed by the URL
https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/
b) eComments will be a maximum of 450 words.
OR
2. You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
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/98135780878
b) Those addressing Commission must state their name for the record.
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OR
3. Join by phone: 1-669-900-9128
Webinar ID: 981 3578 0878
a) Those addressing the Commission must state their name and address for the
record.
4. Email to: PublicCommentsPlanning@fresno.gov
a) Attendees may also email comments to be read during the meeting. Please include
the agenda date and item number you wish to speak on in the subject line of your
email. Include your name, and address for the record, at the top of the body of your
email.
b) Emails will be a maximum of 450 words.
c) All comments received will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior and
during the meeting and will be a part of the official record.
d) Notwithstanding subsection c) above, unless otherwise required by law to be
accepted by the City at or prior to a Commission meeting or hearing, no documents
shall be accepted for Commission review unless they are submitted to the Planning
and Development Department at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the
Commission meeting at which the associated agenda item is to be heard.
All participants will be on mute until they are called upon at which point they will be
unmuted. To prevent participants from having their video on, we will remove the
option to show their video.
Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Planning
Commission meeting, please contact the Planning Division, 559-621-8277 within 48
hours of the meeting.
The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent
spreading COVID-19 virus.
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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.
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
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V-A ID 22-1251 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
6400/UGM, Planned Development Permit Application No.
P22-01515 and related Environmental Assessment No.
T-6400/P22-01515, for property located on the southwest
corner of East Clinton and North Armstrong Avenues (Council
District 7).
1. APPROVE the adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No.
T-6400/P22-01515 dated July 14, 2022, for the proposed
project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines
2. APPROVE Planned Development Permit Application No.
P22-01515 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single Family
Residential, Medium Density) zone district development
standards to allow for modification of garage setbacks.
3. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. T-6400/UGM
proposing to subdivide the approximate 11.65 net acre
property into a 72-lot single-family residential development
subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated
August 3, 2022, and the related environmental assessment.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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V-B ID 22-1252 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6391 and
related Environmental Assessment No. T-6391 dated July 13,
2022, an addendum to Environmental Assessment Nos.
A-17-007/R-17-010/TPM-17-06/ANX-17-005 and P18-03290
pertaining to approximately 19.75 acres of property located
on the west side of South Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard,
between East Church and East Jensen Avenues (Council
District 3).
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6391 dated July
13, 2022, an Addendum to Environmental Assessment Nos.
A-17-007/R-17-010/TPM-17-06/ANX-17-005 and P18-03290,
in accordance with Section 15164 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6391,
proposing to subdivide approximately 19.75 acres of property
into a 136-lot single-family residential development, subject to
compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated August 3,
2022.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
VIII. NEW MATTERS
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VIII-A ID 22-1258 CONTINUED TO AUGUST 17, 2022
Consideration of the Official Plan Line (OPL) for the West
North Avenue alignment from South Marks Avenue to South
Elm Avenue. (Council District 3)
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-18-004, filed May 18,
2018, resulting in a Mitigated Negative Declaration for
purposes of the proposed project.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
adoption of the Official Plan Line for the West North Avenue
alignment from South Marks Avenue to South Elm Avenue
pursuant to the Fresno General Plan Land Use and
Circulation Map, and in accordance with Exhibit “D” of the
Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated August 3,
2022.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
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 Planning and Development 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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