Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Banos, CA · September 9, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF LOS BANOS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
ACTION MINUTES – These minutes are prepared to depict action
taken for agenda items presented to the Planning Commission. For
greater detail of this meeting refer to the electronic media (CD and/or
audio) kept as a permanent record.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Cates called the Planning Commission Meeting to order
at the hour of 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner
Robinson.
ROLL CALL – MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENT: Planning
Commission Members John Cates, Thomas Higby III and Rob Robinson, Susan Toscano
and Katherine Uhley were present remotely via the GoToMeeting web based application.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Attorney William A. Vaughn, Community &
Economic Development Director Stacy Elms, Associate Planner Rudy Luquin, and
Planning Commission Secretary Sara Blevins were present remotely via the
GoToMeeting web based application.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion by Higby, seconded by Uhley
to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cates, Higby,Toscano, Uhley; NOES: None; ABSENT: None.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ACTION MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 2020.
Commissioner Higby noted an error in the subject minutes and it was so noted by
Secretary Blevins. The error will be corrected and the revised minutes with correction
included will be used for the permanent record.
Motion by Higby, seconded by Robinson to approve the minutes as submitted with noted
correction. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cates, Higby,
Toscano, Uhley; NOES: None; ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC FORUM: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE PLANNING
COMMISSION MEMBERS ON ANY ITEM OF PUBLIC INTEREST THAT IS WITHIN
THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY; INCLUDES AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS.
NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED
TO A FIVE (5) MINUTE PRESENTATION. DETAILED GUIDELINES ARE POSTED ON
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER INFORMATIONAL TABLE.
Chairperson Cates opened the public forum. Secretary Blevins stated that no comments
were received and Chairperson Cates closed the public forum.
DESIGN REVIEW STUDY SESSION – DEVELOPMENT OF A 7 ELEVEN
CONVENIENCE STORE/GAS STATION FOLLOWING DEMOLITION OF EXISTING
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 603 PACHECO BOULEVARD, MORE SPECIFICALLY
IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: 026-081-027; APPLICANT – TAIT
& ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF 7 ELEVEN. Associate Planner Luquin presented the
staff report which included a PowerPoint presentation.
All commissioners commented on how they were happy with the structure and the details
surrounding the project. There were some suggestions made relating to the arches in the
rear of the building especially as it relates to deterring transients and providing a pleasant
view for the dental office which faces that wall. There were some concerns stated
regarding the sufficiency of lighting in a particular portion of the site for which the applicant
stated that they would look into adding some additional lighting and security measures in
that area, if needed.
Discussion and feedback item only, no action taken.
DESIGN REVIEW STUDY SESSION – DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL
STRUCTURE TO BE UTILIZED AS AN OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 1202 G
STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER
025-153-009; APPLICANT – SUNSET HILLS DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Associate Planner
Luquin presented the staff report which included a PowerPoint presentation.
Community & Economic Development Director Elms expressed her gratitude for the
applicant for continuing to invest in the community and for making improvements on the
subject property.
The Commission requested that a security camera plan be added as a condition of
approval to the site.
Discussion and feedback item only, no action taken.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT.
No report.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS.
CATES: Chairperson Cates spoke to how he was happy with the two projects presented
tonight.
HIGBY: Commissioner Higby thanked staff for doing a great job as well as the applicants.
ROBINSON: Commissioner Robinson spoke to how he liked the proposed project on G
Street and how it could possibly change that particular area as a whole.
TOSCANO: No report.
UHLEY: Commissioner Uhley spoke to how she liked the projects that were presented
tonight.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 6:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John Cates
John Cates, Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
/s/ Sara Blevins
Sara Blevins, Planning Commission Secretary
Agenda
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
520 J Street
Los Banos, California
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,2020
In accordance with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20, with guidance from the California
Department of Public Health, and in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the City
Hall Council Chambers will be closed to the public during this Planning Commission Meeting.
The following alternatives are available to members of the public who wish to watch the meeting
and/or provide comments to the Commission before and during the meeting.
AudioNideo Broadcast: This Planning Commission meeting can be accessed in real time from
your computer, tablet, or smartphone using GoToMeeting at the following link:
https:L!global.gotomeeting.com/join/651280989. Get the free GoToMeeting application now
and be ready when the meeting starts: https:L!global.gotomeeting.com/install/651280989.
You can also dial in to listen to the meeting using your phone by calling (646) 749-3122 and using
Access Code: 651-280-989.
Public Comment: If you wish to make either a general public comment for items not on the agenda
and under the jurisdiction of the Commission or to comment on a specific agenda item, please
submit your comments via email.preferablyinadvanceofthemeeting.by 5:30 p.m. on the day of
the meeting. Please reference the agenda item you are commenting on and submit your comments
to the Planning Commission Secretary at planningcommission@losbanos.org. Your comments will
be placed into the record for the meeting. To be read into the record, your email sUbject line must
include "Public Comment - Not on the Agenda" or "Public Comment - Agenda item #[insert item
#]".
Public Hearings: Public comment during public hearings will be taken in real time via email. Once
the public hearing is opened, the Commission will pause the meeting for five minutes in order to
receive emails directed at the public hearing and will read comments into the record after resuming
the meeting. Please indicate that comments are for a particular public hearing by including "Public
Comment - Agenda item #[insert item #] in the subject line of the email and the title of the public
hearing. Emails during the meeting must be sent to the Planning Commission Secretary at
planningcommission@losbanos.org.
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If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the
Planning Commission Secretary@ (209) 827-7000 ext. 2448
, or by email at planningcommission@Josbanos.org at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
The City of Los Banos complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
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Si requiere asistencia especial para atender 0 participar en esta junta por favor Ilame a la of/cina
de la Secretaria del Comisian de Planificaci6n al (209) 827-7000 ext. 2431 0 mandar un email al
planningcommission@Josbanos.ora a 10 menos de 48 horas previas de la junta.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission
regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the meeting
and in the Community & Economic Development Department's office located at
City Hall, 520 J Street, Los Banos, California during normal business hours.
In addition, such writings and documents may be posted on the City's website at www.losbanos.orq.
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Cualquier escritura 0 los documentos proporcionaron a una mayoria del Comisi6n de Planificaci6n
con respecto a cualquier articulo en este orden del dia sera hecho disponible para la
inspecci6n publica en la reunion y en la oficina del Departamento de Comunidad y Desa"ollo Economico
del City Hall, 520 J Street, Los Banos, California durante horas de of/cina normales.
Ademas, tales escrituras y los documentos pueden ser anunciados en el website de la Ciudad en
www.losbanos.orq.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 PM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: (Planning Commission Members)
Cates _, Higby _, Robinson _' Toscano _, Uhley_
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Recommendation: Approve the agenda as submitted.
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ACTION MINUTES FOR THE
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 26,2020.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as submitted.
6. PUBLIC FORUM: Members of the public may address the Commission on any
item of public interest that is within the jurisdiction of the Commission, including
agenda and non-agenda items. No action will be taken on non-agenda items.
Speakers are limited to a five (5) minute presentation.
7. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY SESSION - DEVELOPMENT OF A 7 ELEVEN
CONVENIENCE STORE/GAS STATION FOLLOWING DEMOLITION OF
EXISTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 603 PACHECO BOULEVARD, MORE
SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 026-081-
027; APPLICANT - TAIT & ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF 7 ELEVEN.
Recommendation: Receive staff analysis and provide initial feedback to the applicant.
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8. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY SESSION - DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL
STRUCTURE TO BE UTILIZED AS AN OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 1202 G
STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER 025-153-009; APPLICANT - SUNSET HILLS DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
Recommendation: Receive staff analysis and provide initial feedback to the applicant.
9. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT
10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. Cates
B. Higby
C. Robinson
D. Toscano
E. Uhley
11. ADJOURNMENT
APPEAL RIGHTS AND FILING PROCEDURES
Any person dissatisfied with an act or determination of the Planning Commission may appeal such act
or determination to the Planning Commission by filling written notice with the Planning Commission
Secretary not later than five (5) business days (excluding holidays) after the day on which the act or
determination was made. An appeal must state the act or determination which is being appealed, the
identity of the applicant and his/her interest in the matter, and set forth in concise statement(s) the
reasons which render the Commission's decision unjustified or inappropriate. (Los Banos Municipal
Code Section 9-3.2326)
Concerning an action taken by the Planning Commission related to Chapter 2 Articles 1 through 17 of
the Los Banos Municipal Code "Subdivisions", if a subdivider or other affected property owner is
dissatisfied with any action of the Commission with respect to a tentative map or the nature and extent
of improvements recommended or required he/she may within fifteen (15) days after such action appeal
to the Planning Commission Secretary for a public hearing on the matter. An appeal must state the
action being appealed, identify the agenda item by agency number or project title, and set forth in
concise statement(s) the reasons for the appeal. (Los Banos Municipal Code Sections 9-2.807)
Appeals must be in writing and include the appellant's name and address and original signature. A filing
fee of $150.00 must accompany the notice of appeal.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was
post on the City Hall bulletin b not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated this a'd day of September 2020
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