Planning Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes Planning Commission Monday, July 22, 2024 7:00 PM Online and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 No Study Session | Public Hearing - 7:00 PM NO STUDY SESSION 7 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER Chair Pyne called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Pyne led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Chair Martin Pyne Vice Chair Nathan Iglesias Commissioner Galen Kim Davis Commissioner Chris Figone Commissioner Michael Serrone Commissioner Neela Shukla Commissioner Ilan Sigura ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chris Dooner expressed his concerns regarding the proposed projects on Duane Avenue (PLNG-2023-0243) and Lawrence Expressway (PLNG-2023-0302). He stated that while he is in support of additional housing, the loss of retail in the subject areas will negatively impact traffic and create challenges for the neighboring communities. He urged the Planning Commission to consider the inclusion or retention of retail spaces for these proposed developments. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no public speakers for this agenda item. MOTION: Vice Chair Iglesias moved and Commissioner Davis seconded the motion City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 22, 2024 to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Chair Pyne Vice Chair Iglesias Commissioner Davis Commissioner Figone Commissioner Serrone Commissioner Shukla No: 0 Abstained: 1 - Commissioner Sigura 1. 24-0825 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2024 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2024 as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2. 24-0827 Selection of Chair Chair Pyne stated that, in his opinion, serving as Chair of the Planning Commission for two years is sufficient, and a different Commissioner should take on the role next year. Chair Pyne opened the Public Hearing. There were no public speakers for this agenda item. Chair Pyne closed the Public Hearing. Chair Pyne nominated Vice Chair Iglesias to serve as Chair of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Davis seconded this nomination. Vice Chair Iglesias confirmed that he is happy to assume this role. MOTION: Chair Pyne moved and Commissioner Davis seconded the motion to select Planning Commissioner Iglesias as Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 22, 2024 Yes: 7 - Chair Pyne Vice Chair Iglesias Commissioner Davis Commissioner Figone Commissioner Serrone Commissioner Shukla Commissioner Sigura No: 0 3. 24-0828 Selection of Vice Chair Vice Chair Iglesias questioned whether any members of the Planning Commission are interested in assuming the role of Vice Chair in the coming year. He added that he may share his insights on what the role entails. Commissioner Davis stated that he is interested in serving as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Chair Pyne opened the Public Hearing. There were no public speakers for this agenda item. Chair Pyne closed the Public Hearing. MOTION: Vice Chair Iglesias moved and Chair Pyne seconded the motion to select Planning Commissioner Davis as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Chair Pyne Vice Chair Iglesias Commissioner Davis Commissioner Figone Commissioner Serrone Commissioner Shukla Commissioner Sigura No: 0 4. 24-0829 Selection of Seats Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin recommended that Commissioner Figone be City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 22, 2024 assigned the first seat from the right (when facing the dais from the podium) for accessibility purposes. Chair Pyne opened the Public Hearing. There were no public speakers for this agenda item. Chair Pyne closed the Public Hearing. The Planning Commissioners selected their preferred seats in order of seniority. MOTION: Chair Pyne moved and Vice Chair Iglesias seconded the motion to select seats for the coming year in the following order from left to right facing the dais from the podium: Commissioner Sigura, Commissioner Serrone, Vice Chair Davis, Chair Iglesias, Commissioner Pyne, Commissioner Shukla, Commissioner Figone. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Chair Pyne Vice Chair Iglesias Commissioner Davis Commissioner Figone Commissioner Serrone Commissioner Shukla Commissioner Sigura No: 0 STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES None. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS None. 5. 24-0826 Planning Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2025 (Information Only) NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments City of Sunnyvale Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 22, 2024 Vice Chair Iglesias commended Chair Pyne on his service as Chair of the Planning Commission. Chair Pyne stated that Vice Chair Iglesias will do well as Chair of the Planning Commission and recognized his helpfulness as Vice Chair of the Commission. He added that he is looking forward to making motions when he is no longer Chair of the Planning Commission. -Staff Comments Planning Officer Mendrin advised that the Planning Commission will transition to paperless meeting packets with the use of Legislate. He stated that while tutorials on Legislate will be shared with Commissioners, they may also call or email him with any questions. ADJOURNMENT Chair Pyne adjourned the meeting at 7:24 PM. City of Sunnyvale Page 5