Environmental Planning Commission

CITY HALL 500 CASTRO STREET City of Mountain View Agenda Environmental Planning Commission Commissioners Baird, Cox, Hehmeyer, Kamei, Matichak, Vice Chair Scarboro, Chair Capriles Wednesday, November 2, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Baird, Cox, Hehmeyer, Kamei, Matichak, Vice Chair Scarboro, Chair Capriles 3. MINUTES APPROVAL 3.1 Minutes approval for September 7, 2016. Recommendation: That the EPC approve the minutes for September 7, 2016. Attachments: September 7, 2016 Minutes 3.2 Minutes approval for September 21, 2016. Recommendation: That the EPC approve the minutes for September 21, 2016. Attachments: September 21, 2016 Minutes Copies of the minutes for the above-noted meetings have been delivered to Commissioners and copies are available at City Hall. If there are no corrections or additions, a motion is in order to approve these minutes. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. State law prohibits the Commission from acting on non-agenda items. City of Mountain View Page 1 Printed on 10/28/2016 Environmental Planning Agenda November 2, 2016 Commission 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.1 Zoning Ordinance Update - Non Conforming Uses and Structures. Consideration of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 36 of the City Code) Section 36.06.80 (Nonconforming uses of structures or buildings) and Section 36.06.85 (Nonconforming structures or buildings) to allow seismic upgrades to non-conforming structures containing soft, weak, or open fronts. Recommendation: Provide recommendations to the City Council on proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 36 of the City Code) Section 36.06.80 (Nonconforming uses of structures or buildings) and Section 36.06.85 (Nonconforming structures or buildings) to allow seismic upgrades to non-conforming structures containing soft, weak, or open fronts. The proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on Section 15301 (“Existing Facilities”), Section 15302 (“Replacement or Reconstruction”), and Section 15305 (“Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations”), and because it does not “have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment”-Section 15061(b)(3). Attachments: Staff Report Exhibit 1 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 EPC Meeting Time Limits. Recommendation: Consider adopting a policy regarding a meeting time limit. Attachments: Staff Memo 7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Commission at this time. 8. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, November 16, 2016, in City Hall, 500 Castro Street. Meeting date, time, and venue are subject to change. Please check online at www.mountainview.gov as an agenda will be posted the Friday prior to the EPC meeting. City of Mountain View Page 2 Printed on 10/28/2016 Environmental Planning Agenda November 2, 2016 Commission AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES - The specific location of each meeting is noted on the notice and agenda for each meeting which is posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Special meetings may be called as necessary by the Commission Chair and noticed at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. - Questions and comments regarding the agenda may be directed to the Planning Secretary at (650) 903-6306 or community.dev@mountainview.gov. - Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports at the Community Development offices, 500 Castro Street, First Floor; the Friday afternoon before each meeting at 4:30 p.m. or soon thereafter; or online at http://laserfiche.mountainview.gov/Weblink; and they are available during each Commission meeting. SPECIAL NOTICE—Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 - Anyone who is planning to attend a meeting who is visually or hearing-impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the Community Development Department at (650) 903-6306 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. Upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, agendas and writings distributed during the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Also upon request, in advance, an assistive listening device can be made available for use during the meeting. - The Board, Commission, or Committee may take action on any matter noticed herein in any manner deemed appropriate by the Board, Commission, or Committee. Their consideration of the matters noticed herein is not limited by the recommendations indicated herein. SPECIAL NOTICE—Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Environmental Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, located at 500 Castro Street, during normal business hours and at the meeting location noted on the agenda during the meeting. ADDRESSING THE BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE - Interested persons are entitled to speak on any item on the agenda and should make their interest known to the Chair. - Anyone wishing to address the Board, Commission, or Committee on a nonagenda item may do so during the "Oral Communications" part of the agenda. Speakers are allowed to speak one time on any number of topics for up to three minutes. City of Mountain View Page 3 Printed on 10/28/2016