Environmental Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · September 5, 2018
Minutes
CITY HALL
City of Mountain View 500 CASTRO STREET
Minutes
Environmental Planning Commission
Commissioners Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, Scarboro, Vice Chair Baird, Chair Hehmeyer
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hehmeyer called the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Commissioners Capriles, Cox, Ramirez, Scarboro, Vice Chair Baird, Chair
Hehmeyer
Absent: 1 - Comissioner Kamei
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approve the Minutes for June 20, 2018.
No members of the public wished to speak.
Copies of the minutes for the above-noted meeting have been delivered to the Commssioners
and copies are available at City Hall. If there are no corrections or additions, a motion is in order
to approve these minutes.
Motion – M/S Capriles / Ramirez - Carried 6-1 – approve the minutes for June 20, 2018, with
minor clarifying edits.
This motion carried on the following vote:
Yes: 6 – Commissioner Capriles, Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Ramirez,
Commissioner Scarboro, Vice Chair Baird and Chair Hehmeyer
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Kamei
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - None.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.1 Gatekeeper Process Update and Minor Code Amendments.
Planner Pancholi gave an oral staff report and she responded to the EPC's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Louise Katz
Don Letcher
The EPC deliberated this item.
Motion – M/S Cox / Ramirez - Carried 5-1-1 – That the EPC recommend that the City Council
approve Zoning Text Amendments to Chapter 36 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code related to
an update to the Gatekeeper process and noticing requirements with the modifications as
spoken into the record by Commissioner Cox.
This motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner Scarboro, Vice Chair
Barid, and Chair Hehmeyer
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Kamei
Abstain: 1 - Commissioner Capriles
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5.2 Cannabis Regulations.
Planner Burke gave an oral staff report and she responded to the EPC's questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Louise Katz Brian Taylor
Ligang Wu Alex Cheung
Brian Taylor Claudia Cruz
Maria Goetz Pat Knoop
Jason Reynolds Amy Shelton
Michelle Mao Sean Kali-rai
Jianfeng Yang Joseph Fey
Tootoo Thomson Xiasyue Jiang
Ivy Xu Julie Huang
Xiaoyue Wu Tian Harter
Chen Yang Sean Donahoe
The EPC deliberated this item.
Sean Donahoe, representing State Regulation Committee, Cannabis Industry Consultant,
responded to questions raised by the EPC regarding the lottery system.
First Motion – M/S Capriles / Baird - Carried 4-2-1 – That the Environmental Planning
Commission (EPC) recommend to the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution Recommending that the City Council Approve Zoning Text Amendments
of Article V, Division 2, Article VI, Divisions 2 and 3, Article VII, Sec. 36.22.10, Article IX,
Divisions 11 and 21, and Article XVII (Chapter 36 of the City Code) to Establish Cannabis
Regulations; with modifications as read into the record by Commissioner Caprilles.
This motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Commissioner Capriles, Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Scarboro, and Vice
Chair Barid
No: 2 - Commissioner Ramirez and Chair Hehmeyer
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Kamei
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Second Motion – M/S Baird / Capriles- Carried 4-2-1 – That the Environmental Planning
Commission (EPC) recommend to the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution Recommending that the City Council Approve Precise Plan
Amendments to the P-19 Downtown, P-27 Grant-Phyllis, P-38 (El Camino Real) Precise Plan,
P-39 (North Bayshore) Precise Plan, and P-40 (San Antonio) Precise Plan to Designate and
Regulate Cannabis Businesses as a Land Use (Exhibit 2)
This motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Commissioner Capriles, Comissioner Ramirez, and Vice Chair Barid, and Chair
Hehmeyer
No: 2 - Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Scarboro
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Kamei
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Los Altos School District (LASD) - San Antonio School Site.
Deputy Zoning Adminisrator Shapiro gave an oral staff report and she responded to the EPC's
questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Don Letcher
The EPC deliberated this item.
MOTION – M/S Cox / Ramirez- Carried 5-1-1 – Recommendation that the City Council approve
Zoning Text Amendments to Chapter 36 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code related to an
update to the Gatekeeper process and noticing requirements with the modifications as spoken
into the record by Commissioner Cox.
This motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner Scarboro, Vice Chair
Barid, and Chair Hehmeyer
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Kamei
Abstain: 1 - Commissioner Capriles
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7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Chair Hehmeyer gave an oral report.
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:37 p.m. Chair Hehmeyer adjourned to the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, October 3,
2018, 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 EPC meeting. (Font 0) (Description Box)
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Williams
Acting Planning Manager / Zoning Administrator
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Agenda
CITY HALL
500 CASTRO STREET
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Environmental Planning Commission
Commissioners Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, Scarboro, Vice Chair Baird, Chair Hehmeyer
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Capriles, Cox, Kamei, Ramirez, Scarboro, Vice Chair Baird, Chair Hehmeyer
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approval of Minutes.
Recommendation: That the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) approve the minutes for June 20,
2018.
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: Minutes for Approval (June 20, 2018)
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.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.1 Gatekeeper Process Update and Minor Code Amendments.
The Environmental Planning Commission will consider and make a
recommendation to the City Council on amendments to Chapter 36
(Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code related to an update to the
Gatekeeper process and noticing requirements.
Recommendation: That the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) recommend that the City Council
approve Zoning Text Amendments to Chapter 36 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code
related to an update to the Gatekeeper process and noticing requirements (see Exhibit
1—Resolution for Approval of Zoning Text Amendments).
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Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit 1 (Resolution for Approval of Zoning Text Amendments)
Exhibit 1 - Attachment A (Zoning Text Amendment - Gatekeeper Process)
Exhibit 1 - Attachment B (Zoning Text Amendment – Noticing Requirements)
Exhibit 4 (Summary of Draft Amendments)
5.2 Cannabis Regulations.
The Environmental Planning Commission will consider and make a
recommendation to the City Council on amendments to Chapter 36 of the
City Code and certain Precise Plans for adoption of commercial cannabis
regulations.
Recommendation: That the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) recommend to the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution Recommending that the City Council Approve Zoning Text
Amendments of Article V, Division 2, Article VI, Divisions 2 and 3, Article VII, Sec.
36.22.10, Article IX, Divisions 11 and 21, and Article XVII (Chapter 36 of the City Code) to
Establish Cannabis Regulations (Exhibit 1); and
2. Adopt a Resolution Recommending that the City Council Approve Precise Plan
Amendments to the P-19 (Downtown) Precise Plan, P-27 (Grant-Phyllis) Precise Plan,
P-38 (El Camino Real) Precise Plan, P-39 (North Bayshore) Precise Plan, and P-40 (San
Antonio) Precise Plan to Designate and Regulate Cannabis Businesses as a Land Use
(Exhibit 2).
Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit 1 (Draft Reso—Ch 36 Amendments)
Exhibit 2 (Draft Reso—Precise Plan)
Exhibit 3 (Draft Ordinance—Chapter 9 Amendments)
Exhibit 4 (Draft Plng. Submittal Check)
Exhibit 5 (Zoning Map-School and Child Care Locations)
Exhibit 6 (Recommended Cannabis Locations)
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Los Altos School District (LASD)-San Antonio School Site.
Recommendation: That the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) review and accept the Staff Report
providing analysis and recommendations on LASD’s potential acquisition of an
approximately 9.57-acre parcel within San Antonio Center for school purposes, and direct
staff to forward the attached memo summarizing this analysis and recommendations to
LASD.
Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit 1 (Letter from LASD, Dated July 30, 2018)
Exhibit 2 (Summary of Enclosed Feedback to LASD)
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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, September 26, 2018, 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.development@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/Browse.aspx?startid=29360; and they are available during each Commission
meeting.
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 Planning Secretary 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE
- 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.
- It is the policy of the Environmental Planning Commission that all evening meetings of the Commission, including Study
Sessions, be adjourned no later than 11:00 p.m., which time is referred to as the normal time of adjournment. No new
item of business shall be taken up by the Commission after the normal time unless the Commission has determined by
majority vote to set aside this policy. In the event it appears that the entire agenda cannot be completed by the normal time
of adjournment, the Commission may take up and act upon the more pressing agenda items. All agenda items not
considered at the meeting shall be on the agenda of the next regular, special, or adjourned regular meeting unless the
Commission directs otherwise.
-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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