Planning Commission
Regular MeetingHayward, CA · March 28, 2019
Minutes
Hayward City Hall
CITY OF HAYWARD 777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
Action Minutes
Planning Commission
Thursday, March 28, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
Present 6- Mariellen Faria, Daniel Goldstein, Dianne McDermott, Julius Willis Jr., Angela Andrews, and Gary Patton
Absent 1- Ray Bonilla Jr
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Proposal to Subdivide a 1.21-Acre Site into 19 Parcels to Allow the Construction of 14
Townhomes with Common Open Space Areas and Related Site Improvements at 28538
Huntwood Avenue (APN 465-0025-005-03) by Applicant: James Chao on behalf of Owner:
Zhong Yin Liu, Requiring Approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Site Plan Review.
Application No. 201705535.
A motion was made by Commissioner Patton, seconded by Commissioner Goldstein, to continue the item with
direction to staff to come back to the Planning Commission with findings for denial. The motion carried with
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Faria, Goldstein, McDermott, Andrews, and Patton
Nay: 1- Willis
Absent: 1- Bonilla
Commissioner Patton recused himself from Item #2 as he lives in the project area.
2. Adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan and Development Code and Certification of the Final
Environmental Impact Report with Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
A motion was made by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Commissioner McDermott, to approve the staff
recommendation. The motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: 5- Faria, Goldstein, McDermott, Willis, and Andrews
Absent: 1- Bonilla
Recused: 1- Patton
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 14, 2019
A motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Patton, to approve the Planning
Commission Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Faria, Goldstein, McDermott, Andrews, and Patton
Absent: 1- Bonilla
Abstain: 1- Willis
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Faria adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
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Agenda
Hayward City Hall
CITY OF HAYWARD 777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
Agenda
Planning Commission
Thursday, March 28, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers
MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Obtain a speaker’s identification card, fill in the requested information, and give the card to the Commission
Secretary. The Secretary will give the card to the Commission Chair who will call on you when the item in
which you are interested is being considered. When your name is called, walk to the rostrum, state your
name and address for the record and proceed with your comments. The Chair may, at the beginning of the
hearing, limit testimony to three (3) minutes per individual and five (5) minutes per an individual
representing a group of citizens for organization. Speakers are expected to honor the allotted time.
CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The PUBLIC COMMENTS section provides an opportunity to address the Planning Commission on items not
listed on the agenda. The Commission welcomes your comments and requests that speakers present their
remarks in a respectful manner, within established time limits and focus on issues which directly affect the
City or are within the jurisdiction of the City. As the Commission is prohibited by State law from discussing
items not listed on the agenda, your item will be taken under consideration and may be referred to staff for
further action.
ACTION ITEMS
The Commission will permit comment as each item is called for Public Hearing. Please submit a speaker
card to the Secretary if you wish to speak on a public hearing item.
PUBLIC HEARING
For agenda item No. 1, the decision of the Planning Commission is final unless
appealed. The appeal period is 10 days from the date of the decision. If appealed, a
public hearing will be scheduled before the City Council for final decision.
For agenda item No. 2 the Planning Commission may make a recommendation to the
City Council.
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Planning Commission Agenda March 28, 2019
1. PH 19-023 Proposal to Subdivide a 1.21-Acre Site into 19 Parcels to Allow
the Construction of 14 Townhomes with Common Open Space
Areas and Related Site Improvements at 28538 Huntwood
Avenue (APN 465-0025-005-03) by Applicant: James Chao on
behalf of Owner: Zhong Yin Liu, Requiring Approval of a
Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Site Plan Review. Application
No. 201705535.
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Findings
Attachment III Conditions of Approval
Attachment IV Project Plans
Attachment V Color and Materials Board
Attachment VI Arborist Report
2. PH 19-024 Adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan and Development
Code and Certification of the Final Environmental Impact
Report with Statement of Overriding Considerations and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Summary Detailing Plan and Code Changes
Attachment III Final Draft Specific Plan and Code
Attachment IV Final Environmental Impact Report
Attachment V Statement of Overriding Considerations
Attachment VI Findings FEIR
Attachment VII Findings Rezoning
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. MIN 19-038 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 14,
2019
Attachments: Attachment I Draft Minutes of March 14, 2019
COMMISSION REPORTS
Oral Report on Planning and Zoning Matters
Commissioners' Announcements, Referrals
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ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING, APRIL 11, 2019, 7:00PM
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
That if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on any public hearing item listed in this agenda, the
issues in the lawsuit may be limited to the issues which were raised at the City's public hearing or presented
in writing to the City Clerk at or before the public hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
That the City Council has adopted Resolution No. 87-181 C.S., which imposes the 90 day deadline set forth
in Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 for filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item
which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5.
***Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of
the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Permit Center, first floor at the above address.
Copies of staff reports for agenda items are available from the Commission Secretary and on the City’s
website the Friday before the meeting.***
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48
hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400 or TDD (510) 247-3340.
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