Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · July 3, 2024
Minutes
City of Fresno
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
In Person and/or Electronic
City Hall Council Chambers
Planning Commission
Chairperson – Peter Vang
Vice Chair - Kathy Bray
Commissioner – David Criner
Commissioner – Monica Diaz
Commissioner – Jacqueline Lyday
Commissioner - Linda M Calandra
Commissioner – Gurdeep Singh Shergill
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 3, 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).
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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.
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 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Also present were Jennifer Clark, Ashley Atkinson, Israel Trejo, Phillip
Siegrist, Chris Lang, John George, Janice Monroe, Kari Camino, Heather
Thomas (CAO), Harmanjit Dhaliwal (DPW), and Dejan Pavic (DPU).
Present 6 - Chairperson Peter Vang, Commissioner David Criner ,
Commissioner Kathy Bray, Commissioner Jacqueline G.
Lyday, Commissioner Linda Calandra, and Commissioner
Gurdeep Singh Shergill
Absent 1 - Commissioner Monica Diaz
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:00 p.m.
III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ
6:01 p.m.
Chair Vang read the procedures aloud.
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL
6:02 p.m.
Trejo asked to continue item ID 24-908 (VII-A) until the August 7, 2024
Planning Commission Meeting at the request of the property owners. He
also asked to continue item ID 24-907 (VII-B) until the July 17, 2024
Planning Commission Meeting at the request of the Applicant. Trejo
confirmed no other changes to the agenda.
On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner Criner,
the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner Lyday, Commissioner Calandra, and
Commissioner Shergill
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Diaz
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V. CONSENT CALENDAR
6:04 p.m.
On motion of Commissioner Calandra, seconded by Commissioner
Criner, the CONSENT CALENDAR was APPROVED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner Lyday, Commissioner Calandra, and
Commissioner Shergill
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Diaz
V-A ID 24-875 June 5, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
N/A
VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
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VII-A ID 24-908 CONTINUED FROM JUNE 5, 2024
City Council initiated General Plan Amendment and Rezone Application
No. P24-00589, and related Environmental Assessment pertaining for
two (2) adjoining parcels of approximately ±2.26 acres (total) located at
the northwest corner of East McKinley and North Fine Avenues. (Council
District 4) - Planning and Development Department.
1. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of the
Environmental Assessment for P24-00589 of a Negative
Declaration, dated May 31, 2024, prepared for the proposed plan
amendment/rezone pursuant to California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of General
Plan Amendment No. P24-00589 to amend the planned land use
designation of the subject (±2.26 acres) properties from
Employment - Light Industrial to Commercial - Community; and
3. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of Rezone
No. P24-00589 to rezone the subject (±2.26 acres) properties from
the IL (Light Industrial) zone district to the CC (Community
Commercial) zone district consistent with the amended land use
designation.
6:04 p.m.
Chair Vang stated item VII-A (ID 24-908) is being continued as noted.
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VII-B ID 24-907 CONTINUED FROM JUNE 19, 2024
Consideration of an appeal regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13
and related Environmental Assessment No. TPM 2023-13 for
approximately 2.91 acres of property located on the northeast corner of
North West and West Olive Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and
Development Department.
1. APPROVE Environmental Assessment No. TPM-2023-13 dated
February 6, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines through a Section 15315/Class 15 Categorical
Exemption.
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and
Development Department Director in the approval of Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2023-13 authorizing the subdivision of
approximately 2.67 acres of property into a two-lot subdivision,
subject to the following:
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the
Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13
dated July 3, 2024.
6:04 p.m.
Chair Vang stated item VII-B (ID 24-907) is being continued as noted.
VIII. NEW MATTERS
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VIII-A ID 24-892 Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Development Permit
Application No. P23-01190 and related Environmental Assessment for
property located at 1911 East Copper River Drive on the southwest
corner of East Copper River Drive and North Maple Avenue (Council
District 6).
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-01190 dated
February 14, 2024, an Addendum to the Final Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report State Clearinghouse No. 2000021003
(SEIR) for the proposed project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning
and Development Department Director in the approval of
Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 authorizing the
construction of a 114-unit gated multi-family residential development,
subject to the following:
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the
Conditions of Approval for Development Permit
Application No. P23-01190 dated April 22, 2024.
6:05 p.m.
George made a presentation including the general location, history of
Copper River Ranch, land use designations, the development standards of
the RM-2 Zone District, setback requirements, the Housing Accountability
Act, and Staff recommendations.
Chair Vang asked questions about community outreach and maximum
height of proposed buildings (stories).
The Applicant (Darius Assemi) made a presentation on the multi-family
residential development that Granville Homes has planned. He showed the
site plan, neighboring buildings, elevations, crime rate comparison to the
surrounding neighborhoods, Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
Findings, and public outreach. He was available for questions.
Commissioners asked questions about the neighbors feeling mislead about
the project, concerns of traffic and the roundabout, strain on schools,
walk-ability and diversity. They also appreciated the community
engagement, particularly when addressing concerns of traffic, parking and
quality of the homes built.
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Public Comment:
2 spoke in favor of the project. No one spoke in opposition of the project.
On motion of Commissioner Lyday, seconded by Commissioner Bray,
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner Lyday, Commissioner Calandra, and
Commissioner Shergill
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Diaz
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VIII-B ID 24-889 Consideration of Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.
P22-00388, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6360, Planned
Development Application No. P22-00387, and Final Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022080152 for a
proposed 326-lot single-family residential development on the northeast
corner of North Armstrong Avenue and the East McKinley Avenue
Alignment (Council District 7).
1. RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION (to the City Council) of Final EIR
SCH No. 2022080152 for a proposed 326-lot single-family
residential development; and,
a. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Findings of
Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21082(a)
and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; and,
b. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of the
Statement of Overriding Considerations as required by Public
Resources Code, Section 21081(b) and CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15093; and
c. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by
Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15092; and
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P22-00388 proposing to amend the
Fresno General Plan and McLane Community Plan from the Low
Density Residential (±28.6 acres) planned land use designation to
the Medium Density Residential (±28.6 acres) planned land use
designation.
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P22-00388 proposing to amend the Official Zone
Map to reclassify the ±28.6-acre property from the RS-3 (Single
Family Residential, Low Density) zone district to the RS-5 (Single
Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district.
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6360 which requests authorization to
subdivide an approximately 28.6-acre property for purposes of
creating a 326-lot single family residential subdivision on the
northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and the East
McKinley Avenue Alignment subject to the findings and compliance
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with the Conditions of Approval included within the Staff Report to
the Planning Commission dated July 3, 2024.
5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Planned
Development Permit Application No. P22-00387 which requests
authorization to establish a gated community with private streets
and modified property development standards subject to
compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated July 3, 2024.
6:48 p.m.
Lang made a presentation on the project including location, land use
reclassification, zoning, public improvements, conditions of approval, a
summary of environmental impacts, public notice, proposed development,
and Staff recommendations.
The Applicant (Dirk Poeschel) addressed traffic concerns and public
outreach. He appreciated Staff's work on the project and said he was
available for questions.
Public Comment:
No public comment was given.
On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner
Calandra, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner
Bray, Commissioner Lyday, Commissioner Calandra, and
Commissioner Shergill
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Diaz
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IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY
7:02 p.m.
Director Clark introduced Commissioner Shergill to the Commission and
provided a brief background. She also introduced Assistant Director Ashley
Atkinson and provided a brief history/background. Clark reminded the
Commissioners of heavy agendas to come and to have a safe 4th of July.
Atkinson said she was happy to be here and looks forward to working with
everyone.
X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
N/A
XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
7:05 p.m.
2 members of the public spoke about the projects in District 3. They voiced
concerns about information not being available online, lack of community
notification, and insufficient community meetings, especially in South West
Fresno.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Vang adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street
Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
In Person and/or Electronic
City Hall Council Chambers
Planning Commission
Chairperson – Peter Vang
Vice Chair - Kathy Bray
Commissioner – David Criner
Commissioner – Monica Diaz
Commissioner – Jacqueline Lyday
Commissioner - Linda M Calandra
Commissioner – Gurdeep Singh Shergill
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final July 3, 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.
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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.
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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
V-A ID 24-875 June 5, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: Exhibit A - June 5, 2024 DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes
VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
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VII. CONTINUED MATTERS
VII-A ID 24-908 CONTINUED FROM JUNE 5, 2024
City Council initiated General Plan Amendment and Rezone
Application No. P24-00589, and related Environmental Assessment
pertaining for two (2) adjoining parcels of approximately ±2.26 acres
(total) located at the northwest corner of East McKinley and North
Fine Avenues. (Council District 4) - Planning and Development
Department.
1. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of the
Environmental Assessment for P24-00589 of a Negative
Declaration, dated May 31, 2024, prepared for the proposed
plan amendment/rezone pursuant to California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of
General Plan Amendment No. P24-00589 to amend the
planned land use designation of the subject (±2.26 acres)
properties from Employment - Light Industrial to Commercial -
Community; and
3. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of
Rezone No. P24-00589 to rezone the subject (±2.26 acres)
properties from the IL (Light Industrial) zone district to the CC
(Community Commercial) zone district consistent with the
amended land use designation.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: Exhibit A - Project Location Map
Exhibit B - Council Resolution 2023-264 [9/28/2023]
Exhibit C - Land Use Diagram
Exhibit D - Zoning Diagram
Exhibit E - Public Hearing Notice & Mailing Radius Diagram
Exhibit F - Airport Land Use Commission Letter [4/11/2024]
Exhibit G - Fresno Municipal Code RZ/PA Criteria
Exhibit H - Environmental Assessment [5/31/2024]
Exhibit I - Cross Parking & Access Agreement [11/17/1981]
Exhibit J - Zone Districts/Uses Comparison List
Exhibit K - Property Owners Discussion Status (6/27/24 email)
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VII-B ID 24-907 CONTINUED FROM JUNE 19, 2024
Consideration of an appeal regarding Tentative Parcel Map No.
2023-13 and related Environmental Assessment No. TPM 2023-13
for approximately 2.91 acres of property located on the northeast
corner of North West and West Olive Avenues (Council District 3) -
Planning and Development Department.
1. APPROVE Environmental Assessment No. TPM-2023-13
dated February 6, 2024, a determination that the proposed
project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines through a Section 15315/Class 15
Categorical Exemption.
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and
Development Department Director in the approval of Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2023-13 authorizing the subdivision of
approximately 2.67 acres of property into a two-lot subdivision,
subject to the following:
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the
Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13
dated July 3, 2024.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: Exhibit A – Tentative Parcel Map 2023-13 [10-24-2023]
Exhibit B – Appeal Letter [2-14-2024 & 6-21-2024]
Exhibit C – Appeal Letter [2-16-2024]
Exhibit D – Operational Statement [10-24-2024]
Exhibit E - Aerial Map
Exhibit F – Fresno Municipal Code Findings
Exhibit G – Public Hearing Notice Radius Map (1,000 feet)
Exhibit H - Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map 2023-13 [7-3-2024]
Exhibit I – Comments & Requirements from Responsible Agencies
Exhibit J – Environmental Assessment TPM-2023-13 [2-6-2024]
VIII. NEW MATTERS
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VIII-A ID 24-892 Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Development Permit
Application No. P23-01190 and related Environmental Assessment
for property located at 1911 East Copper River Drive on the
southwest corner of East Copper River Drive and North Maple
Avenue (Council District 6).
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-01190
dated February 14, 2024, an Addendum to the Final Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report State Clearinghouse No.
2000021003 (SEIR) for the proposed project pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the
Planning and Development Department Director in the approval
of Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 authorizing
the construction of a 114-unit gated multi-family residential
development, subject to the following:
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the
Conditions of Approval for Development Permit
Application No. P23-01190 dated April 22, 2024.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: Exhibit A - Fresno Municipal Code Findings
Exhibit B - Appeal Letters
Exhibit C - Aerial Map
Exhibit D - Public Hearing Notice Radius Map (1,000 ft)
Exhibit E - Conditions of Approval for Development Permit Application P23-0119
Exhibit F - Operational Statement
Exhibit G - Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations
Exhibit H - Comments and Requirements from Responsible Agencies
Exhibit I - Environmental Assessment No. P23-01190 [2-14-2024]
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VIII-B ID 24-889 Consideration of Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.
P22-00388, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6360, Planned
Development Application No. P22-00387, and Final Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022080152 for
a proposed 326-lot single-family residential development on the
northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and the East McKinley
Avenue Alignment (Council District 7).
1. RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION (to the City Council) of Final
EIR SCH No. 2022080152 for a proposed 326-lot single-family
residential development; and,
a. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of
Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code
Section 21082(a) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091;
and,
b. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of the
Statement of Overriding Considerations as required by
Public Resources Code, Section 21081(b) and CEQA
Guidelines, Section 15093; and
c. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by
Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15092; and
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan
Amendment Application No. P22-00388 proposing to amend
the Fresno General Plan and McLane Community Plan from
the Low Density Residential (±28.6 acres) planned land use
designation to the Medium Density Residential (±28.6 acres)
planned land use designation.
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone
Application No. P22-00388 proposing to amend the Official
Zone Map to reclassify the ±28.6-acre property from the RS-3
(Single Family Residential, Low Density) zone district to the
RS-5 (Single Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district.
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6360 which requests authorization to
subdivide an approximately 28.6-acre property for purposes of
creating a 326-lot single family residential subdivision on the
northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and the East
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McKinley Avenue Alignment subject to the findings and
compliance with the Conditions of Approval included within the
Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated July 3, 2024.
5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Planned
Development Permit Application No. P22-00387 which requests
authorization to establish a gated community with private
streets and modified property development standards subject
to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated July 3,
2024.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: Exhibit A - Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6360 [11-21-2022]
Exhibit A-1 - Planned Development Site Plans [03-29-2023]
Exhibit B - Operational Statement
Exhibit C - 2024 Aerial Photograph of Site
Exhibit D - Vicinity Map
Exhibit E - Existing Fresno General Plan Planned Land Use Map
Exhibit F - Proposed Planned Land Use
Exhibit G - Proposed Rezone Exhibit
Exhibit H - Fresno Municipal Code Findings
Exhibit I - Noticing Vicinity Map (1000 feet)
Exhibit J - Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6360 [07-03-2
Exhibit K - T-6360 Comments & Requirements from Responsible Agencies
Exhibit L - Conditions of Approval for Planned Development Permit P22-00387
Exhibit M-1 - Draft Environmental Impact Report
Exhibit M-2 - Draft Environmental Impact Report –Appendices
Exhibit M-3 - Final Environmental Impact Report/Response to Comments
Exhibit M-4 - Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program
Exhibit M-5 - Findings of Fact & Statement of Overriding Considerations
IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY
X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final July 3, 2024
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
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