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October 17, 2022
Planning Commission
Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
Meeting of August 15, 2022
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 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Sendt
Commissioners Present: Miller, Castle, Sendt, Valenzuela, Natividad,
Yamane
Commissioners Absent: Sanchez
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 August 1, 2022
Motion by Sendt second by Castle to approve the Minutes for the Meeting
of August 1, 2022.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Castle, Sendt, Valenzuela, Natividad, Yamane
Abstain: Miller
Noes:
Absent: Sanchez
Motion approved.
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2. Approval of the Agenda for the Meeting on August 15, 2022.
Motion by Sendt, second by Castle to approve the Agenda for the Meeting
on August 15, 2022.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Miller, Castle, Sendt, Valenzuela, Natividad, Yamane
Noes:
Absent: Sanchez
Motion approved.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
PRESENTATIONS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Resolution taking action on a Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of a
self storage facility with accessory truck rental and a Zone Variance to allow
trucks to back in from a public street located at 1300 Wilson Avenue (U-Haul).
(Case File No.: 2021-10 CUP, Z)
Presented by Associate Planner David Welch.
The applicant, Miguel Sanchez and representatives Don Chae and
Thomas Kim were present to answer questions. Miguel Sanchez
confirmed that he had read, understood, and accepted the conditions.
Public Comments were received from: John Whelan
Motion by Natividad, second by Sendt to close the Public Hearing
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Miller, Castle, Sendt, Valenzuela, Natividad, Yamane
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Abstain:
Noes:
Absent: Sanchez
Motion approved.
Motion by Natividad, second by Sendt to approve the Conditional Use
Permit and Zone Variance request with modifications to conditions 58 to
correct a typographical error and 59 related to maintenance of
landscaping.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Miller, Castle, Sendt, Valenzuela, Natividad, Yamane
Abstain:
Noes:
Absent: Sanchez
Motion approved.
4. Resolution taking action on a Conditional Use Permit for a Tobacco Specialty
Business to be located at 1635 Sweetwater Road. (Case File No.: 2022-17
CUP)
Presented by Associate Planner David Welch.
The applicant, Jessy Tooma and representative Zinda Lozano were present to
answer questions. The applicant, Jessy Tooma confirmed that he had read,
understood, and accepted the conditions.
Motion by Natividad, second by Castle to close the Public Hearing
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Miller, Castle, Sendt, Valenzuela, Yamane
Abstain:
Noes: Natividad
Absent: Sanchez
Motion approved.
Motion by Miller, second by Sendt to approve the Conditional Use Permit.
Motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Miller, Castle, Sendt, Valenzuela, Natividad, Yamane
Abstain:
Noes:
Absent: Sanchez
Motion approved.
OTHER BUSINESS:
5. Request to Initiate a Code Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the
National City Municipal Code to create an Interim Use Ordinance
related to the use of nonconforming buildings within the City. (Case
File No.: 2022-28 A)
Presented by Planning Manager Martin Reeder.
Public Comments were received from:
Written comment read into the record in support
Nathan Guerrero
Motion by Miller, second by Castle to initiate the Code Amendment.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Miller, Castle, Sendt, Valenzuela, Natividad, Yamane
Abstain:
Noes:
Absent: Sanchez
Motion approved.
STAFF REPORTS:
Legal Counsel: None.
Director of Community Development: Welcomed the Commission back and
thanked I.T. staff for help with meeting.
Planning Manager: Thanked I.T. staff for help with meeting.
Associate Planner: None.
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COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
Sendt: Commissioner Sendt thanked staff for addressing homeless issues on Harbison
Avenue and informed the Commissioners that he will not be attending the next meeting.
Miller: Commissioner Miller stated that he will be attending Planning Commissioner
training this Friday.
ADJOURNMENT by Chair Yamane at 7:45 p.m. to the meeting of September 19, 2022.
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CHAIRPERSON
The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 19, 2022.