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March 7, 2022
Planning Commission
Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting portion of the Housing Advisory
Committee and Planning Commission Meeting
Meeting of February 7, 2022
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are on file and available to the public.
Agenda Items
The meeting was called to order by Chair Yamane at 7:10 p.m.
Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Sendt, Yamane, Natividad, Roman, Sanchez, Dela Paz,
Valenzuela
Commissioners Absent: None.
Staff Also Present: Director of Community Development Armando Vergara,
Deputy City Attorney Gabriela Torres, Principal Planner Martin Reeder,
Associate Planner David Welch
4. Approval of Minutes from the Meeting of November 15, 2021
Motion by Dela Paz, second by Valenzuela to approve the Minutes for the
Meeting of November 15, 2021.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Yamane, Roman, Sanchez, Valenzuela, Dela Paz
Abstain: Natividad
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Commissioner Natividad abstained due to his absence at the
meeting of November 15, 2021.
Motion approved.
5. Approval of the Agenda for the Meeting on February 7, 2022.
Motion by Natividad, second by Roman to approve the Agenda for the
Meeting on February 7, 2022 and to move Item #11 up on the agenda.
Ayes: Sendt, Yamane, Natividad, Roman, Sanchez, Valenzuela,
Dela Paz
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Motion approved.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. Discussion – Newly Amended City Council Policy #107 – Appointment to
Boards, Commission and Committees
Presented by Deputy City Clerk Shelley Chapel. Ms. Chapel answered
questions posed by the Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. Resolution taking action on a Negative Declaration for a Tentative Parcel
Map for the subdivision of one lot into four at 1616 ‘M’ Avenue with
exceptions for less than required lot width and minimum lot size. (Case
File No. 2021-22 LS)
Presented by Associate Planner David Welch. Mr. Welch answered
Commissioner questions.
Applicant Fernando Diaz de la Vega was present.
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Motion by Roman, second by Valenzuela to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Resolution taking action on a Negative Declaration for a
Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of one lot into four at 1616 ‘M’
Avenue with exceptions for less than required lot width and minimum lot
size. (Case File No. 2021-22 LS)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Sanchez, Roman, Valenzuela
Abstain: None.
Noes: Yamane, Natividad, Dela Paz
Absent: None.
Motion approved.
7. Resolution taking action on a Conditional Use Permit for the modification
of an existing wireless communications facility located at 1215 Wilson
Avenue. (Case File No. 2021-09 CUP)
Presented by Principal Planner Martin Reeder.
Motion by Dela Paz, second by Sendt to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Resolution taking action on a Conditional Use Permit for the
modification of an existing wireless communications facility located at
1215 Wilson Avenue. (Case File No. 2021-09 CUP)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Yamane, Natividad, Roman, Sanchez, Valenzuela,
Dela Paz
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Motion approved.
8. Resolution taking action on a Conditional Use Permit for the relocation of
an existing wireless communications facility located at 1320 Highland
Avenue. (Case File No. 2022-02 CUP)
Presented by Principal Planner Martin Reeder.
Applicant Eric Fulsang was present.
Commissioner Dela Paz asked that the City Attorney’s Office review any
recent legislation that would impact the 1996 Telecommunications Act.
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Principal Planner Martin Reeder advised that he would submit a request
for the City Attorney’s Office to do so.
Commissioners took a recess at 8:39 p.m. and returned at 8:44 p.m.
Roll call was initiated and all Commissioners were present.
Written public comment was received from Maria Mora in opposition.
Motion by Dela Paz, second by Sendt to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Resolution taking action on a Conditional Use Permit for the
relocation of an existing wireless communications facility located at 1320
Highland Avenue. (Case File No. 2022-02 CUP)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Yamane, Natividad, Roman, Sanchez, Valenzuela,
Dela Paz
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Motion approved.
OTHER BUSINESS:
9. Resolution taking action on a review of a proposed street vacation of a portion
of Kimball Way, north of East 14th Street and northwest of the intersection
with ‘F’ Avenue for Conformance with the General Plan. (Case File No. 2021 -
23 SC)
Presented by Principal Planner Martin Reeder.
Motion by Dela Paz, second by Sendt to approve a Resolution taking
action on a review of a proposed street vacation of a portion of Kimball
Way, north of East 14th Street and northwest of the intersection with ‘F’
Avenue for Conformance with the General Plan. (Case File No. 2021 -23
SC)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Yamane, Roman, Sanchez, Valenzuela, Dela Paz
Abstain: None.
Noes: Natividad
Absent: None.
Motion approved.
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10. Resolution taking action on a request for reduction in off -street commercial
parking spaces for an existing industrial building located at 2940 Hoover
Avenue. (Case File No. 2021-28 SPR)
Presented by Principal Planner Martin Reeder.
Motion by Dela Paz, second by Roman to approve a Resolution taking
action on a request for reduction in off-street commercial parking spaces
for an existing industrial building located at 2940 Hoover Avenue. (Case
File No. 2021-28 SPR)
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sendt, Yamane, Natividad, Roman, Sanchez, Valenzuela,
Dela Paz
Abstain: None.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Motion approved.
STAFF REPORTS:
Deputy City Attorne y: None.
Director of Community Development: None.
Principal Planner: Martin Reeder commented that building permits are expected
to be submitted soon for the Library Lofts project adjacent the National City
Public Library.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
There were no Commissioner Reports.
ADJOURNMENT by Chair Yamane at 9:34 p.m. to the meeting of March 7, 2022.
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CHAIRPERSON
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2022.
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