Environmental Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · March 15, 2017
Minutes
CITY HALL
City of Mountain View 500 CASTRO STREET
Minutes
Environmental Planning Commission
Commissioners Baird, Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, Vice Chair Hehmeyer, Chair Scarboro
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 7:00 PM Plaza Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Hehmeyer called the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 6 - Commissioners Baird, Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, and Vice Chair
Hehmeyer
Absent 1 - Chair Scarboro
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 - MINUTES APPROVAL
Motion - M/S - Ramirez/Cox - That the EPC approve the minutes for January 18, 2017 with
minor clarifying edits.
Vice Chair Heymeyer opened the floor for public testimony asking if anyone from the public
wished to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Vice Chair Heymeyer closed the public comment period.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Commissioners Baird, Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, and Vice Chair Hehmeyer
No: 0 - None
Absent: Chair Scarboro
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3.2 - MINUTES APPROVAL
Motion - M/S - Kamei/Baird - That the EPC approve the minutes for February 1, 2017 with
minor clarifying edits.
Vice Chair Heymeyer opened the floor for public testimony asking if anyone from the public
wished to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Vice Chair Heymeyer closed the public comment period.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Commissioners Baird, Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, and Vice Chair Hehmeyer
No: 0 - None
Absent: Chair Scarboro
3.3 - MINUTES APPROVAL
Motion - M/S - Capriles/Ramirez - That the EPC approve the minutes for February 15, 2017.
Vice Chair Heymeyer opened the floor for public testimony asking if anyone from the public
wished to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Vice Chair Heymeyer closed the public comment period.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Commissioners Baird, Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, and Vice Chair Hehmeyer
No: 0 - None
Absent: Chair Scarboro
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - None.
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5. STUDY SESSION
5.1 - 555 WEST MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
Commissioner Kamei recused herself due to a conflict of interest.
Planner Pancholi gave an oral report. The Applicant, Andrew Beck of Avalon Bay
Communities, and the Architect, John Kosi, each gave a presentation.
The Applicant, Architect, and staff responded to questions raised by the Commissioners.
Vice Chair Heymeyer opened the floor for public testimony asking if anyone from the public
wished to speak.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Stanley Herwitz
- Katerina Blazek
The EPC deliberated this item.
6. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Assistant Community Development Director / Planning Manager Blount gave an oral report.
7. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:10 P.M., Vice Chair Hehmeyer adjourned to the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, April 5,
2017, at 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 Environmental Planning Commission meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Blount
Assistant Community Development Director/Planning Manager
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Agenda
CITY HALL
500 CASTRO STREET
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Environmental Planning Commission
Commissioners Baird, Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, Vice Chair Hehmeyer, Chair Scarboro
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 7:00 PM Plaza Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Baird, Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, Vice Chair Hehmeyer and Chair
Scarboro
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Recommendation: That the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) approves the minutes for:
Item 3.1 - January 18, 2017
Item 3.2 - February 1, 2017
Item 3.3 - February 15,2017
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.
Attachments: Item 3.1 - Minutes for January 18, 2017
Item 3.2 - Minutes for February 1, 2017
Item 3.3 - Minutes for February 15, 2017
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.
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5. STUDY SESSION
ITEM 5.1 - 555 WEST MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
Study Session to discuss proposed General Plan and Zoning Map
Amendments for a residential development consisting of a 348-unit
addition to an existing 402-unit apartment complex with three new
underground parking garages and a 1.48-acre public park (dedicated to
the City) at 555 West Middlefield Road.
Recommendation: That the EPC provide input on the proposed residential development at 555 West
Middlefield Road.
Attachments: Item 5.1 Staff Report
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 4
6. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Commission at this time.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 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.
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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.
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