Environmental Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · February 1, 2023
Minutes
City of Mountain View
Minutes
Environmental Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers/Video Conference, 500 Castro
Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
This meeting was conducted with a virtual component.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Yin called the meeting of the Environmental Planning Commission to order at 7:02
p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 7- Commissioner Chris Clark, Vice Chair Hank Dempsey, Commissioner Jose
Gutierrez, Commissioner Preeti Hehmeyer, Commissioner Alex Nunez, Chair Joyce
Yin and Commissioner Bill Cranston
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
Chair Yin introduced the item for discussion.
Chair Yin 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 7:04 p.m.
MOTION - M/S - Clark/Gutierrez-That the Environmental Planning Commission approve
the minutes of January 4, 2023.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Commissioner Clark, Vice Chair Dempsey, Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner
Hehmeyer, Commissioner Nunez, Chair Yin and Commissioner Cranston
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chair Yin opened the floor at 7:05 p.m. to public testimony, asking if anyone from the
public wished to speak on anything not on the agenda.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR:
• Albert Lustre, Local Northern California Carpenter's Union 405
Public testimony concluded at 7:08 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.1 1020 and 1040 Terra Bella Avenue Public Storage and Affordable
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Senior Planner Edgar Maravilla gave an oral presentation and responded to questions
raised by the EPC.
Andres Friedman, Senior Vice President of Development for Public Storage gave an oral
presentation and responded to questions.
Carlos Castellanos, Vice President Real Estate Development for Alta Housing gave an
oral presentation and responded to questions.
Deputy Zoning Administrator Rebecca Shapiro responded to questions.
Randy Tsuda, President and CEO of Alta Housing responded to questions.
Chair Yin opened the floor at 7:48 p.m. to public testimony, asking if anyone from the
public wished to speak on this item.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR:
• Albert Jeans
Public testimony concluded at 7:52 p.m.
The EPC deliberated on this item.
MOTION - M/S - Clark/Gutierrez - That the Environmental Planning Commission
Recommend the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting the
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Terra Bella Public Storage and Alta
Housing Affordable Housing Projects Located at 1020 Terra Bella Avenue, 1040 Terra
Bella Avenue, and 1055 San Leandro Avenue Pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Exhibit 1 to the EPC Staff
Report).
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a
General Plan Map Amendment From General Industrial to High-Density Residential for
1020 Terra Bella Avenue, and a General Plan Text Amendment to Allow an Increase in
the Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 0.55 FAR to 2.50 FAR in the General
Industrial Land Use Designation for Uses with Limited Employees and Customers that
Provide a Significant Public Benefit Toward Affordable Housing, to be read in title only,
further reading waived (Exhibit 2 to the EPC Staff Report).
3. Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Approving a Zoning Map
Amendment from the MM (General Industrial) Zoning District to a P (Planned
Community) Zoning District for the Properties Located at 1020 Terra Bella Avenue,
1040 Terra Bella Avenue, and 1055 San Leandro Avenue, to be read in title only,
further reading waived (Exhibit 3 to the EPC Staff Report).
4. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a
Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Construct a Six-Story
Affordable Housing Development with 106 Affordable Rental Units and Two Manager’s
Units with a Two-Level Podium Garage, and a State Density Bonus with a Concession
on a 1.04-Acre Project Site at 1020 Terra Bella Avenue, to be read in title only, further
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reading waived (Exhibit 4 to the EPC Staff Report).
5. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a
Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Construct a Six-Story
and a Four-Story Personal Storage Building with At-Grade Parking on a 3.8-Acre Project
Site at 1040 Terra Bella Avenue and 1055 San Leandro Avenue, to be read in title only,
further reading waived (Exhibit 5 to the EPC Staff Report).
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Commissioner Clark, Vice Chair Dempsey, Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner
Hehmeyer, Commissioner Nunez, Chair Yin and Commissioner Cranston
6. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Advanced Planning Manager Eric Anderson informed the EPC Council appointed Emily
Ramos to Council.
Council also approved the Housing Element-related rezonings and General Plan
amendments for the Evelyn and Linda Vista affordable housing projects, the El Camino
Real Precise Plan and the General Plan Village Centers.
Staff also received the California Department of Housing and Community Development's
Housing Element response, and a final draft will be submitted to the EPC in the coming
months.
The Planning Commissioners Academy is going to be the last week of March.
There are no projects scheduled for February 15.
There will be a meeting on March 1.
There may be a special meeting on March 22.
Commissioner Gutierrez reminded staff about the EPC retreat.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Yin adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Anderson
Advanced Planning Manager
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Agenda
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Environmental Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers and Video Conference, 500 Castro
Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
This meeting is being conducted with a virtual component. Anyone wishing to address the
Environmental Planning Commission virtually may join the meeting at
https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/85300705240, or by dialing (669) 900-9128 and entering Webinar
ID: 853 0070 5240. When the Chair announces the item on which you wish to speak, click the
"raise hand" feature in Zoom or dial *9 on your phone. When the Chair calls your name to provide
public comment, if you are participating via phone, please press *6 to unmute yourself.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Environmental Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 4, 2023.
Attachments: January 4, 2023 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. PUBLIC HEARING
5.1 1020 and 1040 Terra Bella Avenue Public Storage and Affordable Housing Projects
Recommendation: That the Environmental Planning Commission recommend the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting the
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Terra Bella Public Storage and Alta
Housing Affordable Housing Projects Located at 1020 Terra Bella Avenue, 1040 Terra
Bella Avenue, and 1055 San Leandro Avenue Pursuant to the California Environmental
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Quality Act, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Exhibit 1 to the EPC Staff
Report).
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a
General Plan Map Amendment From General Industrial to High-Density Residential for
1020 Terra Bella Avenue, and a General Plan Text Amendment to Allow an Increase in
the Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 0.55 FAR to 2.50 FAR in the General
Industrial Land Use Designation for Uses with Limited Employees and Customers that
Provide a Significant Public Benefit Toward Affordable Housing, to be read in title only,
further reading waived (Exhibit 2 to the EPC Staff Report).
3. Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Approving a Zoning Map
Amendment from the MM (General Industrial) Zoning District to a P (Planned
Community) Zoning District for the Properties Located at 1020 Terra Bella Avenue,
1040 Terra Bella Avenue, and 1055 San Leandro Avenue, to be read in title only,
further reading waived (Exhibit 3 to the EPC Staff Report).
4. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a
Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Construct a Six-Story
Affordable Housing Development with 106 Affordable Rental Units and Two Manager’s
Units with a Two-Level Podium Garage, and a State Density Bonus with a Concession
on a 1.04-Acre Project Site at 1020 Terra Bella Avenue, to be read in title only, further
reading waived (Exhibit 4 to the EPC Staff Report).
5. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a
Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Construct a Six-Story
and a Four-Story Personal Storage Building with At-Grade Parking on a 3.8-Acre Project
Site at 1040 Terra Bella Avenue and 1055 San Leandro Avenue, to be read in title only,
further reading waived (Exhibit 5 to the EPC Staff Report).
Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit 1 - Resolution for an Initial Study/MND
Exhibit 2 - Resolution for a General Plan Amendments
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment
Exhibit 4 - Resolution for 1020 Terra Bella Avenue
Exhibit 5 - Resolution for 1040 Terra Bella Avenue
Exhibit 6 - Project Plans for 1020 Terra Bella Avenue
Exhibit 7 - Project Plans for 1040 Terra Bella Avenue
Exhibit 8 - Council Report Dated August 25, 2020
Exhibit 9 - EPC Report Dated March 23, 2022
Exhibit 10 - Council Report Dated April 12, 2022
Exhibit 11 - Council Report Dated September 13, 2022
Exhibit 12 - Density Bonus Request Letter
6. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
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No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Commission at this time.
7. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
The agenda, reports, and any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Environmental Planning Commission regarding any item
on this agenda are posted at https://mountainview.legistar.com under the meeting details for the date of this meeting. The agenda may
also be viewed at City Hall, 500 Castro Street, the City Clerk's Office, 500 Castro Street, Third Floor and at the Mountain View Library, 585
Franklin Street, beginning at 4:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, prior to Wednesday Environmental Planning Commission
meetings. Printed copies of the agenda, reports, and any writings or documents already provided to a majority of the Commission
regarding any item on this agenda may be requested at the Community Development Department during normal business hours.
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.
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Clerk at (650) 903-6306 or by email at epc@mountainview.gov 48 hours prior to the meeting so the City can make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)). If you have a hearing or speech disability, please use the
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