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March 15, 2021
Planning Commission
Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
Meeting of March 1, 2021
ONLINE ONLY MEETING
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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 Dela Paz at 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Flores, Dela Paz, Sendt, Yamane, Natividad, Roman
Commissioners Absent: Sanchez
Staff Also Present: Director of Community Development Armando Vergara,
Deputy City Attorney Jennifer Gilman, Principal Planner Martin Reeder, Assistant
Planner Chris Stanley, Associate Planner David Welch
1. Approval of Minutes from the Meeting of December 7, 2020
Motion by Natividad, second by Yamane to approve the Minutes for the
Meeting of December 7, 2020.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Flores, Dela Paz, Sendt, Yamane, Natividad, Roman
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: Sanchez
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Executive Secretary Tonya Hussain corrected a typographical error
in the staff report portion of the minutes under the section for
Commissioner Dela Paz. She noted that the sentence should read
as follows, “Encouraged staff Commissioners to email project-
related questions to staff prior to the meeting.”
Minutes were approved as corrected.
2. Approval of the Agenda for the Meeting on March 1, 2021.
Motion by Flores, second by Yamane to approve the Agenda for
the Meeting on March 1, 2021.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Flores, Dela Paz, Sendt, Yamane, Natividad, Roman
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: Sanchez
Motion approved.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
3. Welcome and Introduction of New Planning Commissioner
Principal Planner Martin Reeder introduced Commissioner Damian
Roman to the group.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Resolution Taking Action on a Tentative Parcel Map for the Subdivision of
One Lot into Two at 817 Eta Street (Case File No. 2020-12 LS)
Presented by Assistant Planner Chris Stanley.
Applicant Shannyn Henkel, representing the owner, confirmed that she
has read, understands, and accepts the conditions.
Applicant Ed McCoy was also present.
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Motion by Yamane, second by Natividad to close the Public Hearing and
approve a Resolution taking action on a Tentative Parcel Map for the
Subdivision of One Lot into Two at 817 Eta Street (Case File No. 2020 -12
LS)
Ayes: Flores, Dela Paz, Sendt, Yamane, Natividad, Roman
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: Sanchez
Motion approved.
OTHER BUSINESS: None.
STAFF REPORTS:
Deputy City Attorney: Ms. Jennifer Gilman introduced herself to the group.
Armando Vergara, Director of Community Development: None.
Principal Planner: Mr. Martin Reeder announced that the League of California
Cities Planning Commissioners Academy wa s occurring virtually on March 25th,
26th, 31st, and April 1st. He asked that interested Commissioners contact him or
Executive Secretary Tonya Hussain to be registered.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
Natividad: Welcomed Commissioner Roman and expressed inte rest in attending
the Planning Commissioners Academy.
Roman: None.
Flores: Welcomed Commissioner Roman and Deputy City Attorney Jennifer
Gilman and inquired about the Planning Commission’s budget. Staff advised that
the entire budget for the fiscal year was $2,000.
Yamane: Welcomed Commissioner Roman and Deputy City Attorney Jennifer
Gilman.
Sendt: Welcomed Commissioner Roman and Deputy City Attorney Jennifer
Gilman. Asked Principal Planner Martin Reeder if the City would be reducing fees
for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).