Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMorgan Hill, CA · February 23, 2016
Agenda
Special - Regular Meeting Agenda
Planning Commission
Chair Joseph Mueller
Commissioner Rene A. Spring
Commissioner John K. McKay
Commissioner Michael Orosco
Commissioner Patricia Toombs
Commissioner Wayne Tanda
Commissioner Liam Downey
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Chamber
1:30 PM 17555 Peak Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
1:30 PM WORKSHOP/7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
(1:30 PM WORKSHOP/7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING)
WORKSHOP
1:30 PM
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The following policies shall govern the conduct of the Planning Commission meetings:
- All Planning Commission proceedings are tape-recorded.
- Individuals wishing to address the Planning Commission on a particular item should fill out a
speaker card and present it to the Secretary. This will assist the Chairperson in hearing your
comments at the appropriate time.
- When the Chairperson invites you to address the Commission, please state your name at
the beginning of your remarks.
- Speakers will be recognized to offer presentations in the following order:
- Those supporting the application
- Those opposing the application
- Those with general concerns or comments
- Presentations are limited to 5 minutes
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WORKSHOP
Item # Report #
1 16-086 MORGAN HILL 2035: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
CONTROL SYSTEM (RDCS) COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE -
PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT
Recommendation: Review, discuss, and provide feedback on the Public Review
Draft RDCS and Draft RDCS Competition Manual.
Estimated Time: 270 Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 PM
DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 - SECRETARY REPORT
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (5 MINUTES)
Now is the time for presentation from the public on items NOT appearing on the agenda that
are within the Planning Commission's jurisdiction. Should your comments require
Commission action, your request will be placed on the next appropriate agenda. No
Commission discussion or action may be taken until your item appears on a future agenda.
You may contact the Planning Division for specific time and dates. This procedure is in
compliance with the California Public Meeting Law (Brown Act) G.C. 54950.5. Please limit
your comments to five (5) minutes.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Item # Report #
2 16-087 MORGAN HILL 2035 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (DEIR) PUBILC REVIEW MEETING
Recommendation: Receive public comments on the Morgan Hill 2035 Draft
Environmental Impact Report (DEIR).
Estimated Time: 30 Minutes
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3 16-106 ZONING AMENDMENT ZA-15-06, SUBDIVISION SD-15-06,
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DA-15-05: LAUREL DEROSE:
Request for a Zoning Amendment, Subdivision and
Development Agreement for the development of 65
residential units (15 single-family detached and 50
attached). The property, identified by Assessor Parcel
Number 726-01-008, is located north of Laurel Road and
east of Walnut Grove Drive (Denise DeRose, Owner).
Recommendation: 1. Application ZA-15-06: Recommend City Council approval of a
PD overlay and precise development plan subject to the findings
and conditions of the attached resolution including findings to
allow deviations to the site development standards of the base
zoning district as contained in the precise development plan
2. Application DA-15-05: Recommend City Council approval of
a Development Agreement for the project.
3. Application SD-15-06: Adopt a resolution approving the
tentative map, subject to the findings and conditions of the
attached resolution
Estimated Time: 90 Minutes
Item # Report #
4 16-012 ZONING AMENDMENT ZA-13-07, SUBDIVISION SD-13-08,
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DA-13-05: W. DUNNE-GERA:
Request for Zoning Amendment, Subdivision and
Development Agreement for a project consisting of 11
townhouse units, two single family attached units, three
single family detached units and the retention of an existing
single family home on a 1.41 acre site. The properties,
identified by Assessor Parcel Number(s) 767-08-035, 036,
037, 038 are located on the north side of West Dunne
Avenue approximately 115 feet west of Monterey Road.
(Nick Gera, Owner).
Recommendation: 1. Open Public Hearing
2. Continue to March 8 Agenda
Estimated Time: 2 Minutes
OTHER BUSINESS:
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Item # Report #
5 16-101 ANNUAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER AFFIRMATION
OF CITY OF MORGAN HILL ETHICS POLICY
Recommendation: Review and Sign the City of Morgan Hill Ethics Policy
Estimated Time: 10 Minutes
TENTATIVE AGENDA:
March 8, 2016: ZA-13-07/SD-13-08/DA-13-05: W. DUNNE- GERA
TENTATIVE AGENDA JOINT STUDY SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS
March 8, 2016: 4:00-7:00PM Planning Commission Study Session- Draft MH2035 General Plan
and Draft RDCS Update
March 22, 2016: 5:30-7PM Planning Commission Study Session- RDCS Update
April 12, 2016: 5:30-7:00PM Planning Commission Study Session- Draft MH2035 General Plan
April 26, 2016: Planning Commission Study Session-Draft Zoning Code & RDCS Updates
May 10, 2016: 5:30-7:00PM Planning Commission Study Session- Draft MH2035 General Plan
May 24, 2016 Planning Commission Study Session- Draft Zoning Code Update
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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SPEAKER CARD
If you wish to address the Commission on any issue that is on this agenda, please complete
a speaker request card located in the foyer of the Council Chambers, and deliver it to the
Deputy City Clerk prior to discussion of the item. You are not required to give your name on
the speaker card in order to speak to the Commission, but it is very helpful. As you are called,
please walk to the podium to be recognized by the Chairperson. Please speak directly into
the microphone while making your comments. Please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA)
The City of Morgan Hill complies with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and will provide
reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to all
facilities, programs and services offered by the City.
If assistance is needed regarding any item appearing on the Planning Commission agenda,
please contact the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 17575 Peak Avenue or call 779-7259
or Hearing Impaired only - TDD 776-7381 to request accommodation.
NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, that any challenge of any
of the above agenda
items in court, may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or on your behalf at
the Public Hearing
described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission
at, or prior to the
Public Hearing on these matters.
NOTICE
The time within which judicial review must be sought of the action taken by the Planning
Commission which acted upon any matter appearing on this agenda is governed by the
provisions of Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
NOTICE
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act that are distributed to a majority of
the Planning Commission less than 72 hours prior to an open session, will be made available
for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk at Morgan Hill City Hall located at 17575
Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037 at the same time that the public records are distributed
or made available to the Planning Commission. (Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5)
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