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Planning Commission
Minutes
Meeting of December 15, 2014
Planning Commission Meeting
City Council Chambers, Civic Center
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
These minutes have been abbreviated. Video recordings of the full proceedings are on file
and available to the public.
Agenda Items
The meeting was called to order by Chair Pruitt at 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Alvarado, Flores
Commissioners Absent: Dela Paz
Staff Also Present: Jennifer Knight, Deputy City Attorney; Brad Raulston, Executive
Director; Martin Reeder, Principal Planner; Raymond Pe, Principal Planner; Robert
Hernandez, Fire Marshall; Stephen Manganiello, Director of Engineering
Pledge of Allegiance Presented by Commissioner Bush
Note: Commissioner entered took his seat on dais at 6:01 pm
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on December 1, 2014.
Motion by Baca, 2nd by Alvarado for approval of the Minutes for the Regular
Meeting held on December 1, 2014.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Garcia, Bush, Flores, Alvarado, Baca
Abstain: Pruitt
Absent: Dela Paz
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Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Agenda for the Meeting of December 15, 2014.
Motion by Alvarado, 2nd by Flores for approval of the Agenda for the meeting of
December 15, 2014.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Alvarado, Flores
Absent: Dela Paz
ORAL COMMUNICATION
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of one lot into three at 1745 East 10th Street
with an exception for reduced lot frontage (Case File No. 2014-17 LS).
Presented by Principal Planner, Martin Reeder
Applicant: Alex Ahmadian acknowledges he has read, understands and accepts the
conditions of approval.
Motion by Baca, 2nd by Alvarado to close the Public Hearing and approve the
Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of one lot into three at 1745 East 10th
Street with an exception for reduced lot frontage subject to conditions. (Case File
No. 2014-17 LS)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Alvarado, Flores
Absent: Dela Paz
4. Resolution 28-2014 taking action on a Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of one
lot into three at 1745 East 10th Street with an exception for reduced lot frontage (Case
File No. 2014-17 LS).
Motion by Bush, 2nd by Baca to approve Resolution 28-2014 Tentative Parcel Map
for the subdivision of one lot into three at 1745 East 10th Street with an exception
for reduced lot frontage (Case File No. 2014-17 LS).
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Alvarado, Flores
Absent: Dela Paz
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
OTHER BUSINESS
5. Time Extension for Planned Development Permit modifications, Conditional Use
Permit, and Coastal Development Permit for a professional college in a retail
commercial building located at 700 Bay Marina Drive in the Coastal Zone. Case File
No.: 2013-07 PD, CUP, CDP.
Presented by Principal Planner, Martin Reeder
Applicant: Mike Rookus
Applicant answered questions as asked by the Commissioners regarding past delays and
looking for additional educational tenants.
Motion by Baca, 2nd by Bush to extend the expiration date of 2013-07 PD, CUP,
CDP by one year to December 12, 2015.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Alvarado, Flores
Absent: Dela Paz
6. Election of Officers for 2014
Motion by Pruitt, 2nd by Flores to elect Commissioner Marcus Bush as the Chairman for
2015.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Alvarado, Flores
Absent: Dela Paz
Motion by Alvarado, 2nd by Flores to elect Commissioner George Baca as the Vice
Chairman for 2015.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Alvarado, Flores
Absent: Dela Paz
7. Adoption of 2015 Planning Commission Calendar
Motion by Flores, 2nd by Baca to adopt the 2015 Planning Commission Calendar
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Alvarado, Flores
Absent: Dela Paz
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STAFF REPORTS
City Attorney – No report. Merry Christmas, be safe, pleasure serving the commission
Executive Director – No report. This is a Strategic Planning year which kicks off in
January 2015. Will hold Budget Workshops and open to suggestions from the commission.
Principal Planner – Upcoming items to for the commission to consider next year include
AMC CUP/Alcohol license, a Charter School at Euclid and Division, construction projects-
Sheryl Lane, and various updates to the Code Amendment. Pleasure to serve. Merry
Christmas and congratulations to Commissioner Bush as chair for 2015.
Commissioners:
Garcia – No report. Happy Holidays. Looking forward to an exciting year.
Bush – No report. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for the opportunity to
serve as Chair next year. Looking forward to unique opportunity to become proactive with
the Strategic Plan.
Approached by a resident at 30th and “A” who expressed his concerns that he was not
informed of the street vacation. Commissioner Bush inquired to staff regarding how to
reach out to renters about changes/street vacations. The Deputy City Attorney responded
referring to the noticing code that Property Owners and Business Owners we required to be
noticed. Mr. Reeder confirmed that noticing was sent out per procedure.
Baca- No Report. Happy Holidays. Congrats to Commissioner Bush
Alvarado: No report. Inquired on what’s happening at the old Blockbuster Building at
Euclid and Plaza. The building is being split into two units for future tenants.
Flores – No Report. Thanked Chair Pruitt for her leadership as chair. Expressed support for
Commissioner Bush in the coming year.
Pruitt – No report. Welcomed Commissioner Bush as the succeeding chairman. Thanked
Commissioner Baca for his support. Happy Holidays
Adjournment at 6:55 p.m. to next Meeting scheduled for January 12, 2015 at 6:00 pm.
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