Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Banos, CA · July 13, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF LOS BANOS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JULY 13, 2022
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: Vice Chair Uhley called the Planning Commission Meeting to order
at the hour of 6:02 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, Christopher Perrecone, Elias Reyes, Rob Robinson,
and Katherine Uhley; ABSENT: John Cates.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Community & Economic Development Director Stacy
Elms, Associate Planner Luquin, Planning Technician/Planning Commission Secretary
Justin Ragunton, Public Workers Director/City Engineer Nirorn Than and City Attorney
William A. Vaughn.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion by Robinson, seconded by
Perrecone to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Perrecone, Reyes, Robinson, Uhley; NOES: None; ABSENT: Cates.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ACTION MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2022. Motion by Perrecone,
seconded by Reyes to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Perrecone, Reyes, Robinson, Uhley; NOES: None;
ABSENT: Cates.
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.
Vice Chair Uhley opened the public forum. Nobody indicated that they would like to speak.
Vice Chair Uhley closed the public forum.
PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION
15332, INFILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND APPROVAL OF VARIANCE #2022-
01 TO ALLOW FOR THE POTENTIALLY EXCESSIVE NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW LOS BANOS POLICE STATION LOCATED AT
1111 G ST.; MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBERS: 026-161-003, 011. Associate Planner Luquin presented the staff report,
which included a PowerPoint presentation.
Community & Economic Development Director Elms clarified that the pouring of concrete
will only be for a specific time during this summer. They will be for the pouring of the tilt-
up walls for the project. Once the tilt-up wals are constructed, there will be no need to
have the early morning construction for the project. She clarified that the Chief of Police,
confirmed that the early morning concrete pours will be done within six to eight specific
days. The pouring of the concrete in the morning is to allow for the concrete to properly
cure during this time of extreme heat that will occur in the next coming months. After the
the walls are constructed, the regular construction time will start a around 5:30 am.
Vice Chair Uhley opened questions to staff before opening the public hearing.
Commissioner Robinson had a question regarding the duration of the project and how
long will the project be expected to last.
Police Chief Brizzee, came forward to the podium to provide clarification. He commented
that the duration of the project will be completed by mid to end of September 2023. The
closeout for the entire project should be November 2023.
Vice Chair Uhley opened the public hearing. Vice Chair Uhley asked if the audience had
any comments. No one indicated they would like to speak. Vice Chair Uhley closed the
public hearing and opened questions back up to staff.
All commissioners indicated that they had no further questions.
Motion by Perrecone, seconded by Reyes to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
2022-21 - Approving a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15332, Infill Development Projects, and Approval of
Variance #2022-01 to Allow for the Potentially Excessive Noise Associated with the
Construction of the New Los Banos Police Station Located at 1111 G St.; More
Specifically Identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 026-161-003, 011. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Perrecone, Reyes, Robinson, Uhley; NOES:
None; ABSENT: Cates.
PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-22,
APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW #2022-01 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2)
COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES WITH DRIVE-THRUS TOTALING 5,800 SQUARE
FEET, A 374 SQUARE FOOT PATIO AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS
LOCATED WITHIN THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AT 1443 W.
PACHECO BLVD.; MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER: 430-010-045. Associate Planner Luquin presented the staff report, which
included a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Chair Uhley opened questions to staff before opening the public hearing. No
commissioners had any questions. Vice Chair Uhley opened the public hearing.
Vice Chair Uhley asked if anyone had any comments. No one indicated they would like
to speak. Vice Chair Uhley closed the public hearing and opened questions back up to
staff.
All commissioners indicated that they had no questions.
Motion by Reyes, seconded by Robinson to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
2022-22 - Approving Site Plan Review #2022-01 for the Development of Two (2)
Commercial Structures with Drive-Thrus Totaling 5,800 Square Feet, a 374 Square Foot
Patio and Associated Site Improvements Located within the Highway Commercial Zoning
District at 1443 W. Pacheco Blvd.; More Specifically Identified as Assessor's Parcel
Number: 430-010-045. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Perrecone, Reyes, Robinson, Uhley; NOES: None; ABSENT: Cates.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT.
Community & Economic Development Director Elms gave her report. She reported that
the City has a new Interim City Manager, Gregory Wellmen. She commented that he was
a former C.E.O. for Merced County, former City Manager for the City of Atwater, and
Interim City Manager for the City of Oakdale. She encouraged the Commissioners if they
see him around town to stop by and say hello. She commented if the Commissioners
would like a formal introduction to meet Mr. Wellmen, to stop by City Hall and arrange a
formal greeting.
She reported that the City is in the public review period for the General Plan 2042 Draft
and the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Draft. She commented that the City will be
holding a public meeting on July 14, 2022 for any questions or comments the public may
have regarding the General Plan Draft and the EIR Draft. She reported that the Drafts are
currently under a 45 day review period and the closing date is August 1, 2022 by 5:00
pm. She commented that once the Drafts have passsed the review period, the item will
come forth to the Planning Commission for review and consideration. The Planning
Commission will then make a recommendation to City Council.
She stated that if the Commissioners have any questions to feel free to contact her or
check out the website for the General Plan 2042 Draft and EIR Draft. She encouraged all
the Commissioners to take a look into the Drafts on their free time.
She then concluded her report.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS.
CATES: No report.
PERRECONE: No report.
REYES: No report.
ROBINSON: Reported on the 35 mile per hour speed limit signs on Pacheco Blvd. He
expressed his content for the speed limit signs and gave thanks to the department in
charge of it.
UHLEY: No report.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 6:28 p.m.
APPROVED:
Commission Vice Chair
ATTEST:
I~II, Planning Commission Secretary
Agenda
LOS Banos
At tile Cro.ssroads of CalUo 'Jlia
www.losbanos.org
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
520 J Street
Los Banos, California
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022
If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the
Planning Secretary @ (209) 827-7000 ext. 2431 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 lIame a la oficina
de la Secretaria del Departamento de Planificaci6n al (209) 827-7000 ext. 2431
a 10 menos de 48 horas previas de la junta.
La CUidad de Los Banos cumple con la Acta de Americanos con Deshabilidad (ADA) de 1990.
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.org.
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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 reuni6n y en la oficina del Departamento de Comunidad y Desarrollo Economico
del City Hall, 520 J Street, Los Banos, California durante horas de oficina normales.
Ademas, tales escrituras y los documentos pueden ser anunciados en el website de la Ciudad en
www.losbanos.org.
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: (Planning Commission Members)
Cates _, Perrecone _, Reyes _, Robinson _, Uhley_
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Recommendation: Approve the agenda as submitted.
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ACTION MINUTES FOR THE
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2022
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. PUBLIC HEARINGS: If You Challenge the Proposed Action as Described herein
in Court, You May Be Limited to Raising Only Those Issues You or Someone Else
Raised at the Public Hearing Described herein, or in Written Correspondence,
Delivered to the City at, or Prior to, the Public Hearing.
A. Public Hearing - To Consider a Categorical Exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15332, In-Fill
Development Projects, and Approval of Variance #2022-01 to Allow for the
Potentially Excessive Noise Associated with the Construction of the New Los
Banos Police Station Located at 1111 G St.; More Specifically Identified as
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 026-161-003,011.
1) Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-21 - Approving a Categorical
Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant
to Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects, and Approval of Variance
#2022-01 to Allow for the Potentially Excessive Noise Associated with the
Construction of the New Los Banos Police Station Located at 1111 G St.;
More Specifically Identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 026-161-003,
011.
Recommendation: Receive staff report, open the public hearing, receive public comment,
close the public hearing, and adopt the resolution as submitted.
B. Public Hearing - To Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-22, Approving
Site Plan Review #2022-01 for the Development of Two (2) Commercial
Structures with Drive-Thrus Totaling 5,800 Square Feet, a 374 Square Foot
Patio and Associated Site Improvements Located within the Highway
Commercial Zoning District at 1443 W. Pacheco Blvd.; More Specifically
Identified as Assessor's Parcel Number: 430-010-045.
1) Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-22 - Approving Site Plan
Review #2022-01 for the Development of Two (2) Commercial Structures
with Drive-Thrus Totaling 5,800 Square Feet, a 374 Square Foot Patio and
Associated Site Improvements Located within the Highway Commercial
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Zoning District at 1443 W. Pacheco Blvd.; More Specifically Identified as
Assessor's Parcel Number: 430-010-045.
Recommendation: Receive staff report, open the public hearing, receive public comment,
close the public hearing, and adopt the resolution as submitted.
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. Cates
B. Perrecone
C. Reyes
D. Robinson
E. Uhley
10. 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.
. ry under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was
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Dated this 8th day of July 2022
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