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August 15, 2022
Planning Commission
Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
Meeting of August 1, 2022
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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 Yamane at 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance by Chair Yamane
Commissioners Present: Sendt, Yamane, Castle, Valenzuela, Natividad,
Sanchez
Commissioners Absent: Miller
Staff Also Present: Director of Community Development Armando Vergara,
Legal Counsel Elizabeth Mitchell, Planning Manager Martin Reeder,
Associate Planner David Welch
1. Approval of Minutes from the Meeting of July 18, 2022
Motion by Sendt, second by Valenzuela to approve the Minutes for the
Meeting of July 18, 2022.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Valenzuela, Castle, Yamane
Abstain: Natividad, Sanchez
Noes:
Absent: Miller
Motion approved.
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2. Approval of the Agenda for the Meeting on August 1, 2022.
Motion by Natividad, second by Sendt to approve the Agenda for the
Meeting on August 1, 2022.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Valenzuela, Castle, Yamane, Natividad, Sanchez
Noes:
Absent: Miller
Motion approved.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
PRESENTATIONS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Resolution taking action on a Conditional Use Permit for off-sale Beer and
Wine (Type 20) at an existing retail store (99 Cents Only) to be located at
1320 Highland Avenue. (Case File No.: 2022-16 CUP)
Presented by Associate Planner David Welch
Representing the applicant, Steve Rawlings confirmed that he had read,
understood, and accepted the conditions.
Public Comments were received from:
Written comment read into the record in opposition
Joan Rincon
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Motion by Natividad, second by Sanchez to close the Public Hearing
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Valenzuela, Castle, Yamane, Natividad, Sanchez
Abstain:
Noes:
Absent: Miller
Motion Approved.
Motion by Castle, second by Sendt to approve the Resolution taking
action on a Conditional Use Permit for off-sale Beer and Wine (Type 20)
at an existing retail store (99 Cents Only) to be located at 1320 Highland
Avenue (Case File No.: 2022-16 CUP) with added condition for surplus
alcohol to be locked in the back of the store.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Valenzuela, Castle, Yamane,
Abstain:
Noes: Natividad, Sanchez
Absent: Miller
Motion approved.
4. Resolution taking action on a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through fast
food restaurant to be located at 1900 East Plaza Boulevard. (Case File No.:
2021-11 CUP)
Presented by Associate Planner David Welch.
Applicant Cassie Ruiz with traffic engineer and Tom Huang, were present
and answered questions posted by the Commissioners.
Applicant Cassie Ruiz confirmed that she had read, understood, and
accepted the conditions.
Public Comments were received from:
Written comment read into the record in opposition
Nathan Guerrero
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Substitute Motion by Valenzuela, second by Sendt to approve the Public Hearing
and the Resolution taking action, on a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through
fast food restaurant to be located at 1900 East Plaza Boulevard. (Case File No.:
2021-11 CUP) with an added condition to review traffic median if it is needed in the
next three years.
Motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Valenzuela,
Abstain:
Noes: Castle, Natividad, Sanchez, Yamane
Absent: Miller
Motion Fails.
Motion by Natividad, second by Castle to deny the Public Hearing and the
Resolution taking action, on a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through fast
food restaurant to be located at 1900 East Plaza Boulevard. (Case File No.:
2021-11 CUP)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Castle, Natividad, Sanchez, Yamane
Abstain:
Noes: Sendt, Valenzuela
Absent: Miller
Motion Approved.
5. Resolution taking action on a Conditional Use Permit for on-site Distilled Spirit
Sales and Live Entertainment at an existing beer and wine-licensed bar
(Machete Beer House) Located at 2325 Highland Avenue (Case File No.:
2022-08 CUP)
Presented by Associate Planner David Welch
Applicant Eduardo Trejo, was present and answered questions posted by
the Commissioners.
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Applicant, Eduardo Trejo confirmed that he had read, understood, and
accepted the conditions.
Written comment read into the record in opposition
Joan Rincon
David Garcia Ozua
Motion by Sendt, second by Sanchez to close the Public Hearing
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Castle, Natividad, Valenzuela, Sanchez, Yamane,
Abstain:
Noes:
Absent: Miller
Motion Approved.
Motion by Sendt, Second by Sanchez to approve the Resolution taking action on a
Conditional Use Permit for on-site Distilled Spirit Sales and Live Entertainment at an
existing beer and wine-licensed bar (Machete Beer House) Located at 2325 Highland
Avenue (Case File No.: 2022-08 CUP)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Castle, Natividad, Valenzuela, Sanchez, Yamane
Abstain:
Noes:
Absent: Miller
Motion Approved.
OTHER BUSINESS: None.
STAFF REPORTS:
Legal Counsel: No report.
Director of Community Development: No report.
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Planning Manager: Martin Reeder wanted to inform the commission that the
next Planning Commission meeting will be in person unless otherwise noticed.
Associate Planner: No report.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
Sanchez: None.
Yamane: None.
Sendt: Commissioner Sendt wanted to bring awareness on the littering and homeless
issue on Harbison Ave, between 8th street and Plaza Blvd.
Natividad: Council Natividad wanted to make the commissioners aware of districts and
their boundaries.
Valenzuela: Commissioner Valenzuela wanted to bring awareness of safety concerns
with people living in the storm drain area along plaza Blvd.
Castle: Commissioner Castle wanted to inform on safety and fire hazard concerns on
the corner of 21st street and Highland Ave.
Miller: Absent
ADJOURNMENT by Chair Yamane at 9:48 p.m. to the meeting of August 1, 2022.
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CHAIRPERSON
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 15, 2022.