Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · April 28, 2021
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Planning Commission
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting
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17, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Santa Clara has implemented methods
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6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
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Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items may be enacted, approved or adopted, based upon the findings prepared and provided in
the written staff report, by one motion unless requested to be removed by anyone for discussion or explanation. If
any member of the Planning Commission, staff, the applicant or a member of the public wishes to comment on a
Consent Calendar item, or would like the item to be heard on the regular agenda, please notify Planning staff, or
request this action at the Planning Commission meeting when the Chair calls for these requests during the Consent
Calendar review. Items listed on the Consent Calendar with associated file numbers constitute Public Hearing
items.
1. 21-33 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2021
Meeting
Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of the
April 14, 2021 Meeting
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Members of the public may briefly address the Commission on any item not on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
Items listed above under Items for Council Action will be scheduled for Council review following the conclusion of
hearings and recommendations by the Planning Commission. Due to timing of notices for Council hearings and the
preparation of Council agenda reports, these items will not necessarily be heard on the date the minutes from this
meeting are forwarded to the Council. Please contact the Planning Division office for information on the schedule of
hearings for these items.
2. 21-642 Action on the El Camino Real Specific Plan, General Plan
Amendment for the creation of four new General Plan land use
designations, creation of the El Camino Real Zoning Districts,
and an Environmental Impact Report.
Staff is requesting that the Planning Commission open the
public hearing and then continue this item to the May 10, 2021
Planning Commission Special Meeting.
3. 21-534 Action on a Conditional Use Permit for Twisters Gymnastics to
allow a youth gymnastics center at 2800 Bowers Avenue.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to Approve a Use Permit to allow
a youth gymnastics center located at 2800 Bowers
Avenue, subject to conditions of approval.
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REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
1. Announcements/Other Items
2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS:
1. Planning Commission Budget Update
2. Upcoming Agenda Items
3. City Council Actions
ADJOURNMENT:
A Planning Commission Special Meeting is scheduled on Monday, May 10., 2021 at 6:00 PM
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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