Planning Commission

Name: Planning Commission — Fresno, CA
Start: 2024-04-17
End: 2024-04-17
Location: Fresno, CA

Regular Meeting

Fresno, CA · April 17, 2024

Minutes

City of Fresno City Hall Council Chambers 2600 Fresno Street Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, April 17, 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 April 17, 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 the Planning & Development Department. 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 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, pursuant to Article 4 (3). a. Email comments to PublicCommentsPlanning@fresno.gov. b. Emails should 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. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2024 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. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2024 I. ROLL CALL Chair Vang called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Also present were Jennifer Clark, Israel Trejo, Phillip Siegrist, Robert Holt, Sophia Pagoulatos, Adrienne Asadoorian, Janice Monroe, Kari Camino, Heather Thomas (CAO), Harmanjit Dhaliwal (DPW), and Dejan Pavic (DPU). Present 7 - Chairperson Peter Vang, Commissioner David Criner , Vice Chair Brad Hardie, Commissioner Haley M. Wagner, Commissioner Kathy Bray, Commissioner Monica Diaz, and Commissioner Jacqueline G. Lyday II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6:01 p.m. III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ 6:01 p.m. Chair Vang read procedures aloud. IV. AGENDA APPROVAL 6:03 p.m. Asadoorian made a correction to item VIII-A (Item 24-459). Sub-item two should say "Recommend Approval" rather than "Recommend Adoption." On motion of Commissioner Criner , seconded by Commissioner Diaz,the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner Diaz, and Commissioner Lyday V. CONSENT CALENDAR N/A City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2024 VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS 6:04 p.m. None VII. CONTINUED MATTERS VII-A ID 24-525 CONTINUED FROM April 3, 2024 (REFER BACK TO STAFF) Hearing to Consider Tentative Tract Map No. 6411 and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6411 for approximately 7.95 acres of property located on the northwest corner of West Church and South Thorne Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. ADOPTION of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6411 dated February 16, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. APPROVAL of Tentative Tract Map No. 6411 proposing to subdivide approximately 7.95 acres of the subject property into a 58 -lot single-family residential conventional development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 3, 2024. 6:04 p.m. Chair Vang stated Item VII-A (ID 24-525) is being referred back to Staff as noted. VIII. NEW MATTERS City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2024 VIII-A ID 24-459 Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P23-01018, amending Section 15-2009 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to locations where razor wire fencing is permitted. 1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council), of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23-01018, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303/Class 3. 2. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council), of Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018, to amend Section 15- 2009 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Zone Districts where razor wire fencing is permitted. 6:05 p.m. Asadoorian made a presentation on a Text Amendment Application that was previously presented to Planning Commission on November 1, 2023. Upon further review by Staff after the November 1, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting, it was noted that revisions were required to comply with Council action from the passage of the Resolution of Initiation as it pertains to the Draft Ordinance. Revisions include amending Fresno Municipal Code 15-2009 and additional location restrictions. She concluded with a timeline if Text Amendment is approved. No public comment was given. On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner Diaz, and Commissioner Lyday City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final April 17, 2024 IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY 6:10 p.m. Clark asked Trejo to make a report. Trejo reported that according to Fresno Municipal Code 15-4303(C)(2)(a), Planning Staff shall notify the Commissioners when a revision is submitted. A revision was received regarding Tentative Tract Map 6387, previously approved on March 2, 2022. The revision includes the addition of 14 lots and a slight change of the layout. Staff reported reviewing the application, and intends to process and approve it. X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS N/A XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 6:10 p.m. None XII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Vang adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7

Agenda

City of Fresno City Hall Council Chambers 2600 Fresno Street Meeting Agenda - Final Wednesday, April 17, 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 April 17, 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 the Planning & Development Department. 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 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, pursuant to Article 4 (3). a. Email comments to PublicCommentsPlanning@fresno.gov. City of Fresno Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final April 17, 2024 b. Emails should 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. 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. City of Fresno Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final April 17, 2024 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 City of Fresno Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final April 17, 2024 VII-A ID 24-525 CONTINUED FROM April 3, 2024 (REFER BACK TO STAFF) Hearing to Consider Tentative Tract Map No. 6411 and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6411 for approximately 7.95 acres of property located on the northwest corner of West Church and South Thorne Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. ADOPTION of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6411 dated February 16, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. APPROVAL of Tentative Tract Map No. 6411 proposing to subdivide approximately 7.95 acres of the subject property into a 58-lot single-family residential conventional development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 3, 2024. Sponsors: Planning and Development Department VIII. NEW MATTERS City of Fresno Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final April 17, 2024 VIII-A ID 24-459 Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P23-01018, amending Section 15-2009 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to locations where razor wire fencing is permitted. 1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council), of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23- 01018, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303/Class 3. 2. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council), of Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018, to amend Section 15-2009 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Zone Districts where razor wire fencing is permitted. Sponsors: Planning and Development Department Attachments: Exhibit A - Resolution No. 2019-248 Exhibit B - Ordinance Exhibit C - Public Notice Exhibit D - Fresno Municipal Code Findings Exhibit E - Environmental Assessment Exhibit F - Map of Potential Razor Wire Locations 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 City of Fresno Page 6

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