Environmental Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · June 1, 2022
Minutes
City of Mountain View
Minutes
Environmental Planning Commission
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 7:00 PM Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location
During this declared state of emergency, the meeting will be conducted in accordance
with California Government Code §54953(e) as authorized by resolution of the City
Council. Please contact city.clerk@mountainview.gov to obtain a copy of the applicable
resolution. All members of the Environmental Planning Commission will participate in
the meeting by video conference, with no physical meeting location.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting live may do so at
https://mountainview.legistar.com, on YouTube at YouTube.com/MountainViewGov and
on Comcast Channel 26.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cranston called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 6- Commissioner Chris Clark, Commissioner Hank Dempsey, Commissioner Preeti
Hehmeyer, Commissioner Alex Nunez, Vice Chair Joyce Yin and Chair Bill
Cranston
Absent 1- Commissioner Jose Gutierrez
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
Chair Cranston introduced the item for discussion.
Chair Cranston opened the floor at 7:03 p.m. to public testimony, asking if anyone from
the public wished to speak on this item. No members of the public wished to speak.
Public testimony concluded at 7:03 p.m.
MOTION - M / S - Clark/Yin - That the Environmental Planning Commission approve the
minutes of May 18, 2022.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Dempsey, Commissioner Hehmeyer,
Commissioner Nunez, Vice Chair Yin and Chair Cranston
Absent: 1- Commissioner Gutierrez
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Chair Cranston opened the floor at 7:04 p.m. to public testimony, asking if anyone from
the public wished to speak on anything not on the agenda. No members of the public
wished to speak.
Public testimony concluded at 7:04 p.m.
5. STUDY SESSION
5.1 Study Session to discuss a proposed project for a new office
building and parking structure at 301 to 381 East Evelyn Avenue
Senior Planner Elaheh Kerachian gave an oral presentation, and answered questions.
Planning Manager/Zoning Administrator Stephanie Williams answered questions.
Joe Nootbar, Development Manager for Rockwood Capital, gave a presentation and
answered questions.
Wright Sherman, AIA,LEED AP/Partner for WRNS Studio, answered questions.
Richard Crockett, Landscape Architect for SWA, answered questions.
Chair Cranston opened the floor at 7:25 p.m. to public testimony, asking if anyone from
the public wished to speak on this item.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR:
• Bruce England, Mountain View Coalition for Sustainable Planning/Greenspaces MV
• Brian Shields, Representative for Carpenters 405
Public testimony concluded at 7:29 p.m.
The EPC deliberated and provided input to City staff on the project.
6. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Advanced Planning Manager Anderson provided updates for upcoming meetings.
The June 15, 2022 EPC meeting is cancelled.
Upcoming topics will include the Housing Element Update Environmental Impact Report;
August 17 will be a regular meeting.
Vice Chair Yin asked if the Commission could get some feedback about TDM Studies.
On June 28, Council will be presented with North Bayshore Trip Counts.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Cranston adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Eric Anderson
Advanced Planning Manager
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City of Mountain View
Agenda
Environmental Planning Commission
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 7:00 PM Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location
During this declared state of emergency, the meeting will be conducted in accordance with
California Government Code §54953(e) as authorized by resolution of the City Council. Please
contact city.clerk@mountainview.gov to obtain a copy of the applicable resolution. All members of
the Environmental Planning Commission will participate in the meeting by video conference, with
no physical meeting location.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting live may do so at
https://mountainview.legistar.com, on YouTube at YouTube.com/MountainViewGov and on
Comcast Channel 26.
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item may do so in the following ways:
1. Email comments to epc@mountainview.gov by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Emails will be
forwarded to the Environmental Planning Commission. Please identify the Agenda Item number in
the subject line of your email.
2. Provide oral public comments during the meeting:
Online:
You may join the Zoom Webinar using this link: https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/85300705240
You may be asked to enter an email address and a name. Your email address will not be disclosed
to the public.
When the Chair announces the item on which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in
Zoom. Speakers will be notified of their turn shortly before they are called on to speak.
By phone:
Dial: (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 853 0070 5240.
When the Chair announces the item on which you wish to speak, dial *9. Phone participants will
be called on by the last two digits of their phone number. When the Chair calls your name to
provide public comment, if you are participating via phone, please press *6 to unmute yourself.
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For instructions on using the "raise hand" feature in Zoom, visit
https://mountainview.gov/raise_hand. When called to speak, please limit your comments to the
time allotted (up to three minutes, at the discretion of the Chair).
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Environmental Planning Commission meeting minutes of May 18, 2022.
Attachments: May 18, 2022 EPC 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 allowed to speak on any topic for up to three minutes during this section. If
there appears to be a large number of speakers, speaking time may be reduced to no less than 1.5
minutes. State law prohibits the Commission from acting on nonagenda items.
5. STUDY SESSION
5.1 Study Session to Discuss a Request for a New Office Building and Parking
Structure at 301 to 381 East Evelyn Avenue
Recommendation: That the Environmental Planning Commission provide input on the proposed project.
Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit 1 - City Council Report, January 16, 2018
Exhibit 2 - 111 Ferry-Morse Way Precise Plan
Exhibit 3 - Plan Set
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
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Please contact Planning staff with any questions regarding this agenda at (650) 903-6306 or
community.development@mountainview.gov.
The agenda and staff reports may be viewed online at mountainview.legistar.com.
The Environmental Planning Commission may consider and act on items listed on the agenda in any order and thus those interested in
an item listed on the agenda are advised to be present throughout the meeting.
It is the policy of the Environmental Planning Commission that all evening meetings of the Commission, including Study Sessions, be
adjourned no later than 10:00 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 10:00 p.m. 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.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the Planning
Secretary at (650) 903-6306. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1))
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION:
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 Commission on a nonagenda item may do so during the Oral Communications portion of the agenda.
Speakers are allowed to speak one time on any number of topics for up to three minutes.
An individual speaker shall have up to 3 minutes to address the Commission. For any agenda item or for Oral Communications on
nonagenda items, if there appears to be a large number of speakers, the Chair may reduce speaking time to no less than 1.5 minutes
per speaker unless there is an objection from Commission by majority vote.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(b)(1), at least twice the allotted speaking time will be provided to a member of the public
who utilizes a translator.
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