Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · February 21, 2024
Minutes
City of Fresno
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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 – Jacqueline Lyday
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2024
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WELCOMES YOU TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
LOCATED AT CITY HALL, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Any interested person may appear at the public hearing
and present written testimony or speak in favor or against the matters scheduled on
the agenda. Public participation during Fresno City Planning Commission meetings is
always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways:
1. Participate In Person: Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno
Street, Fresno, CA 93721
a. To speak during a Commission meeting in person: You may approach
the speaker podium upon the Chair’s call for public comment.
2. Participate Remotely via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I18M0bh8TbSGAo27i5ze1Q
a. The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation
in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive
a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting.
b. To speak during a Commission meeting while attending remotely in the
Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of
the screen. Then select “Raise Hand” at the bottom of the Participants
window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to
“unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via
video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen.
All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address the Commission pursuant to
Rule No. 13 of the Planning Commission Bylaws of the City of Fresno (available in the
City Clerk’s Office).
SUBMIT DOCUMENTS / WRITTEN COMMENTS –
1. E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to
PublicCommentsPlanning@fresno.gov. 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.
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 at least 24 hours prior will be distributed to the
Planning Commission prior and during the meeting and will be a part of the
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official record.
VIEWING PLANNING MEETINGS (non-participatory) – For your convenience,
there are ways to view Planning Commission meetings live:
1. Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/
2. Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99
Should any of these viewing methods listed above experience technical
difficulties, the Commission meeting will continue uninterrupted. Commission
meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all
users participating via Zoom or in the Chambers.
The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign
language interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language
translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or
clerk@fresno.gov. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised
to make your request a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
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I. ROLL CALL
Chair Vang called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Also present were Jennifer Clark, Phillip Siegrist, Israel Trejo, Rob Holt,
Saul Perez, Steven Martinez, Janice Monroe, Kari Camino, Kristi Costa
(CAO), Heather Thomas (CAO), Scott Mozier (DPW), Harmanjit Dhaliwal
(DPW), & Dejan Pavic (DPU).
Chair Vang noted that all votes would be Roll Call Vote due to
Commissioner Bray attending remotely using the "Just Cause" reasoning.
Present 5 - Chairperson Peter Vang, Vice Chair Brad Hardie,
Commissioner Kathy Bray, Commissioner Monica Diaz, and
Commissioner Jacqueline G. Lyday
Absent 2 - Commissioner David Criner , and Commissioner Haley M.
Wagner
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:02 p.m.
III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ
6:03 p.m.
Chair Vang read procedures aloud.
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL
6:04 p.m.
Trejo reported no changes to the agenda.
Clark requested Commissioner Bray keep her camera on during the duration
of the meeting. Due to technical difficulties, Bray logged out of the meeting
and returned at 6:07 p.m.
On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner
Lyday,the above AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner Bray,
Commissioner Diaz, and Commissioner Lyday
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Wagner
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
N/A
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
6:07 p.m.
None (Bray was not present for this item).
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
N/A
VIII. NEW MATTERS
VIII-A ID 24-233 Hearing to consider Text Amendment Application No. P23-03987 and
related Environmental Finding:
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
Finding of No Possibility of Significant Adverse Effect as
prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-03987
dated December 27, 2023.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Text
Amendment Application No. P23-03987 amending Section
4304 of Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating
to the language of the required findings for subdivision map
revisions.
6:07 p.m.
Robert Holt (Planner) made a presentation on the background of the Text
Amendment and the importance of revising Fresno Municipal Code
15-4304.A. He talked about outreach to the Council District Committees,
language changes and Staff's recommendations.
No public comment was provided.
On motion of Vice Chair Hardie, seconded by Commissioner Diaz, that
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the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner Bray,
Commissioner Diaz, and Commissioner Lyday
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Wagner
VIII-B ID 24-211 Consideration of Rezone Application No. P23-03475, Development Permit
Application No. P23-00186, and related Environmental Assessment No.
P23-03475/P23-00186, pertaining to approximately 1.96 acres of property
located on the north side of East Gettysburg Avenue between North First
and North Second Streets (Council District 4) - Planning and Development
Department.
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Environmental
Assessment No. P23-03475/P23-00186, dated January 26, 2024, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project pursuant to
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and,
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P23-03475, requesting authorization to rezone the
subject property from the O/CZ (Office/conditions of zoning) zone
district to the O (Office) zone district in order to remove conditions of
zoning tied to the approximately 1.96 acres of property located at
3147 East Gettysburg Avenue; and
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Development
Permit Application No. P23-00186, requesting authorization to
construct an approximately 11,360 square foot medical office (clinic)
building and one pad for a future 5,010 square foot future medical
office (clinic) building on the subject property, subject to compliance
with the Conditions of Approval dated February 21, 2024.
6:12 p.m.
Holt made a presentation explaining the proposed project, showing the
location, conditions of zoning, results of outreach and Staff's
recommendations.
Brian Pope (Applicant) talked about the history of the application, the traffic
impact, and the parking layout.
Diaz asked for clarification on the type of medical office and the business
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hours.
Public comment:
One person spoke in favor, noting the community's need for this type of
facility.
No one spoke in opposition.
On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner Diaz,
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner Bray,
Commissioner Diaz, and Commissioner Lyday
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Wagner
VIII-C ID 24-234 Hearing to Consider Plan Amendment-Rezone Application No.
P19-05889, Development Permit Application No. P20-01559, and related
Environmental Assessment No. P19-05889/P20-01559 pertaining to
approximately 4.83 acres of property located on the northwest corner of
East Tulare Street and North Helm Avenue (Council District 7) - Planning &
Development Department.
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of the Mitigated
Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental
Assessment No. P20-01559/P19-05889, dated February 5,
2024, for the proposed project pursuant to the State of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P19-05889, requesting
authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan and Roosevelt
Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for
the subject property from Medium Low Density Residential to
Urban Neighborhood; and
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P19-05889, requesting authorization to amend
the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the
subject property from the RS-4 (Residential Single-Family,
Medium Low Density) zone district to RM-2 (Residential
Multi-Family, Urban Neighborhood) zone district in accordance
with the Plan Amendment Application; and
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4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Development
Permit Application No. P20-01559, requesting authorization to
construct a multi-unit housing development comprised of 112
affordable dwelling units for seniors.
6:23 p.m.
Holt made a presentation covering the location, General Plan map, the
development proposal, neighborhood outreach and Staff's
recommendations.
Tommy Meza (Applicant) was available for comments and questions.
The Commission discussed with Meza details of affordable housing
thresholds, selection process, and the funding of the project.
Public Comment:
One person spoke in favor of the project, encouraging the potential of job
opportunities for local workers.
No one spoke in opposition.
Diaz confirmed with Meza that the Non-Profit would continue to hold the
title.
On motion of Chairperson Vang, seconded by Commissioner Diaz,
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner Bray,
Commissioner Diaz, and Commissioner Lyday
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Wagner
VIII-D ID 24-244
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.
P21-01960, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-01959,
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-03251, Planned Development
Permit Application No. P21-03252 and related Final Environmental Impact
Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2021100443 pertaining to
±22.4 acres of property located on the northeast corner of West Herndon
Avenue and North Riverside Drive (Council District 2) - Planning &
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Development Department.
1. RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION (to the City Council) of Final
Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2021100443), for the proposed
Costco Commercial Center Project;
a. Recommend adoption of the Findings of Fact and Statement of
Overriding Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15091; and,
b. Recommend adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
section 15097; and,
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment
Application No. P21-01960, requesting authorization to amend the
Fresno General Plan and Bullard Community Plan to change the
planned land use designation for the subject property from Community
Commercial to General Commercial, and reclassify West Herndon
Avenue, from North Riverside to North Hayes Avenue, from an
Expressway to a Super Arterial; and,
3. RECOMMEND BILL (to the City Council for introduction and adoption)
to approve Rezone Application No. P21-01960, requesting
authorization to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to
rezone the subject property from the CC/EA/UGM/cz (Community
Commercial/Expressway Overlay/Urban Growth Management) zone
district to the CG/UGM/cz (Commercial General/Urban Growth
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district in accordance with the
Plan Amendment Application; and
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Conditional Use
Permit Application No. P21-01959, requesting authorization to
construct a ±219,216 square-foot Costco warehouse retail building,
with a ±4,800 square-foot carwash and a ±13,000 square-foot fuel
canopy with 32 fuel pumps, subject to compliance with Draft Conditions
of Approval dated February 21, 2024.
5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Conditional Use
Permit Application No. P21-03251, requesting authorization to
establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
21 alcohol license that will allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled
spirits for consumption off the premises where sold, subject to
compliance with Draft Conditions of Approval dated February 21, 2024.
6. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Planned
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Development Permit Application No. P21-03252, requesting
authorization to modify parking lot development standards to allow for
36.5-foot-tall parking lot light fixtures rather than 25-foot-tall fixtures.
6:34 p.m.
Steven Martinez (Planner) made a presentation discussing the project
overview, including each application, location, renderings, zoning and land
use. He explained environmental impacts, public outreach and Staff's
recommendations.
The applicants team made a presentation covering several topics. The first
topic consisted of the environmental impact and the corresponding
mitigation measures proposed. Next, they provided a background on
Costco, talking about the relocation/location choice, Costco membership,
community involvement and clarification that this would not be the largest
Costco. They continued to present on the proposed project improvements,
off-site improvements, truck patterns/access, exterior design and fuel site.
They concluded their presentation on the planning process, highlighting the
timeline, General Plan, community outreach, zoning and hours of operation.
Lyday asked for clarification on the plans for the old building.
Public comment
One person spoke in favor of the project, emphasizing the history of the
land.
One person spoke in opposition voicing concern about CEQA Mitigation,
specifically VMT, the rezone, and consideration of alternatives.
During applicant rebuttal, the consultants reported emission thresholds and
detailed evaluation of the consistency with the Climate Action Plan.
When making his motion, Vang stated that Costco is a steward of the
community and encouraged the public to speak when the item is heard at
City Council.
On motion of Chairperson Vang, seconded by Commissioner Diaz,
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Aye: 4 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner Diaz,
and Commissioner Lyday
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Wagner
Abstain: 1 - Vice Chair Hardie
IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY
7:15 p.m.
Clark warned the Commission the next meeting agenda was full and
reminded them of the importance of notifying Staff of their attendance when
trying to identify quorum.
X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N/A
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Vang adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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 – Jacqueline Lyday
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final February 21, 2024
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WELCOMES YOU TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
LOCATED AT CITY HALL, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Any interested person may appear at the public hearing
and present written testimony or speak in favor or against the matters scheduled on
the agenda. Public participation during Fresno City Planning Commission meetings
is always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways:
1. Participate In Person: Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno
Street, Fresno, CA 93721
a. To speak during a Commission meeting in person: You may approach
the speaker podium upon the Chair’s call for public comment.
2. Participate Remotely via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I18M0bh8TbSGAo27i5ze1Q
a. The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation
in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive
a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting.
b. To speak during a Commission meeting while attending remotely in the
Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of
the screen. Then select “Raise Hand” at the bottom of the Participants
window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to
“unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via
video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen.
All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address the Commission pursuant to
Rule No. 13 of the Planning Commission Bylaws of the City of Fresno (available in
the City Clerk’s Office).
SUBMIT DOCUMENTS / WRITTEN COMMENTS –
1. E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to
PublicCommentsPlanning@fresno.gov. 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.
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 at least 24 hours prior will be distributed to the
Planning Commission prior and during the meeting and will be a part of the
official record.
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VIEWING PLANNING MEETINGS (non-participatory) – For your convenience,
there are ways to view Planning Commission meetings live:
1. Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/
2. Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99
Should any of these viewing methods listed above experience technical
difficulties, the Commission meeting will continue uninterrupted. Commission
meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all
users participating via Zoom or in the Chambers.
The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign
language interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language
translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or
clerk@fresno.gov. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised
to make your request a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
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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
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
VIII. NEW MATTERS
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VIII-A ID 24-233 Hearing to consider Text Amendment Application No. P23-03987 and
related Environmental Finding:
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the
Finding of No Possibility of Significant Adverse Effect
as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-
03987 dated December 27, 2023.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Text Amendment Application No. P23-03987 amending
Section 4304 of Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal
Code relating to the language of the required findings
for subdivision map revisions.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: Exhibit A - Director Initiation Letter [12-12-2023]
Exhibit B - Text Amendment Application P23-03987 amending Section 15-4304
Exhibit C - Environmental Assessment P23-03987 [12-27-2023]
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VIII-B ID 24-211 Consideration of Rezone Application No. P23-03475, Development
Permit Application No. P23-00186, and related Environmental
Assessment No. P23-03475/P23-00186, pertaining to approximately
1.96 acres of property located on the north side of East Gettysburg
Avenue between North First and North Second Streets (Council District
4) - Planning and Development Department.
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of
Environmental Assessment No. P23-03475/P23-00186, dated
January 26, 2024, a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines; and,
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P23-03475, requesting authorization to rezone
the subject property from the O/CZ (Office/conditions of zoning)
zone district to the O (Office) zone district in order to remove
conditions of zoning tied to the approximately 1.96 acres of
property located at 3147 East Gettysburg Avenue; and
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Development Permit Application No. P23-00186, requesting
authorization to construct an approximately 11,360 square foot
medical office (clinic) building and one pad for a future 5,010
square foot future medical office (clinic) building on the subject
property, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval
dated February 21, 2024.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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Attachments: Exhibit A - Vicinity Map
Exhibit B - Aerial Photograph
Exhibit C - Planned Land Use
Exhibit D - Zoning Map
Exhibit E - Project Information Tables
Exhibit G - Owner's Letter of Authorization
Exhibit H - Operational Statement
Exhibit I - Exhibits (Site Plan, Elevations, Floor Plans, & Landscape Plan)
Exhibit J - Statement of Covenants Affecting Land Development
Exhibit K - Conditions of Approval [2-21-2024]
Exhibit L - Comments & Requirements from Responsible Agencies
Exhibit M - Public Hearing Notice & Radius Map
Exhibit N - Fresno Municipal Code Findings
Exhibit O - Environmental Assessment P23-03475-P23/00186 [1-26-2024]
Supplemental Exhibit P - Public Correspondence
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VIII-C ID 24-234 Hearing to Consider Plan Amendment-Rezone Application No.
P19-05889, Development Permit Application No. P20-01559, and
related Environmental Assessment No. P19-05889/P20-01559
pertaining to approximately 4.83 acres of property located on the
northwest corner of East Tulare Street and North Helm Avenue (Council
District 7) - Planning & Development Department.
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for
Environmental Assessment No. P20-01559/P19-05889,
dated February 5, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to
the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
and,
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P19-05889, requesting
authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan and
Roosevelt Community Plan to change the planned land use
designation for the subject property from Medium Low
Density Residential to Urban Neighborhood; and
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P19-05889, requesting authorization to
amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to
rezone the subject property from the RS-4 (Residential
Single-Family, Medium Low Density) zone district to RM-2
(Residential Multi-Family, Urban Neighborhood) zone
district in accordance with the Plan Amendment Application;
and
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of
Development Permit Application No. P20-01559, requesting
authorization to construct a multi-unit housing development
comprised of 112 affordable dwelling units for seniors.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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Attachments: Exhibit A - Vicinity Map
Exhibit B - Aerial Photograph
Exhibit C - Planned Land Use Map
Exhibit D - Zoning Map
Exhibit E - Project Information Tables
Exhibit F - Owner's Letter of Authorization
Exhibit G - Operational Statement
Exhibit H - Exhibits (Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Floor Plan, & Elevations)
Exhibit I - Draft Conditions of Approval [2-21-2024]
Exhibit J - Department-Agency Comments
Exhibit K - Scope of Traffic Impact Study (TIS) [9-19-2019]
Exhibit L - Neighborhood Meeting Information
Exhibit M - Public Hearing Notice Radius Map (1,000 feet)
Exhibit N - Environmental Assessment P19-05889 / P20-01559 [1-30-2024]
Exhibit O - Fresno Municipal Code Findings
Exhibit P - Proposed Land Use Exhibit
Exhibit Q - Proposed Rezone Exhibit
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VIII-D ID 24-244
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.
P21-01960, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-01959,
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-03251, Planned
Development Permit Application No. P21-03252 and related Final
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) No.
2021100443 pertaining to ±22.4 acres of property located on the
northeast corner of West Herndon Avenue and North Riverside Drive
(Council District 2) - Planning & Development Department.
1. RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION (to the City Council) of Final
Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2021100443), for the
proposed Costco Commercial Center Project;
a. Recommend adoption of the Findings of Fact and Statement
of Overriding Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15091; and,
b. Recommend adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
section 15097; and,
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P21-01960, requesting authorization
to amend the Fresno General Plan and Bullard Community Plan to
change the planned land use designation for the subject property
from Community Commercial to General Commercial, and
reclassify West Herndon Avenue, from North Riverside to North
Hayes Avenue, from an Expressway to a Super Arterial; and,
3. RECOMMEND BILL (to the City Council for introduction and
adoption) to approve Rezone Application No. P21-01960,
requesting authorization to amend the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Fresno to rezone the subject property from the
CC/EA/UGM/cz (Community Commercial/Expressway
Overlay/Urban Growth Management) zone district to the
CG/UGM/cz (Commercial General/Urban Growth
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district in accordance with
the Plan Amendment Application; and
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Conditional
Use Permit Application No. P21-01959, requesting authorization to
construct a ±219,216 square-foot Costco warehouse retail building,
with a ±4,800 square-foot carwash and a ±13,000 square-foot fuel
canopy with 32 fuel pumps, subject to compliance with Draft
Conditions of Approval dated February 21, 2024.
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5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Conditional
Use Permit Application No. P21-03251, requesting authorization to
establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
Type 21 alcohol license that will allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold, subject
to compliance with Draft Conditions of Approval dated February 21,
2024.
6. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Planned
Development Permit Application No. P21-03252, requesting
authorization to modify parking lot development standards to allow
for 36.5-foot-tall parking lot light fixtures rather than 25-foot-tall
fixtures.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: Exhibit A – Vicinity Map & Aerial Photo
Exhibit B-1 – Current & Proposed Zoning & Planned Land Use Map
Exhibit B-2 – West Herndon Avenue Designation
Exhibit C-1 – Project Site Plan Rendering
Exhibit C-2 – Project Elevations Renderings
Exhibit D-1 – Draft Environmental Impact Report with Appendices
Exhibit D-2 – Draft Environmental Impact Report Response to Comments
Exhibit D-3 – Draft Environmental Impact Report Mitigation Monitoring & Report
Exhibit D-4 – Draft Environmental Impact Report Findings of Fact & Statement o
Exhibit E – Notice of Public Hearing (Planning Commission & City Council)
Exhibit F – Fresno Municipal Code Findings
Exhibit G – Conditions of Approval for the 7120 N. Riverside Dr. Costco Comme
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.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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