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I. ROLL CALL

Chair Vang called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Also present were Jennifer Clark, Ashley Atkinson, Israel Trejo, Phillip

Siegrist, Robert Holt, Kari Camino, Heather Thomas (CAO), Dejan Pavic

(DPU), Denise Soria (DPU), and Jairo Mata (DPW).

Present 6 -

Chairperson Peter Vang, Commissioner Kathy Bray,

Commissioner Monica Diaz, Commissioner Jacqueline G.

Lyday, Commissioner Linda Calandra, and Commissioner

Gurdeep Singh Shergill

Absent 1 - Commissioner David Criner

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6:01 p.m.

III. PROCEDURES

6:02 p.m.

Chair Vang read the procedures aloud.

IV. AGENDA APPROVAL

6:02 p.m.

Trejo reported no changes to the agenda.

On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner

Calandra, the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 6 -

Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner Diaz,

Commissioner Lyday, Commissioner Calandra, and

Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 1 - Commissioner Criner

V. CONSENT CALENDAR

N/A

VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS

6:03 p.m.

Commissioner Shergill thanked Mayor Dyer for the Graffiti Removal

Program and cleaning up Fresno. He would like to see more flowers,

greenery, art, and road repairs done, especially in downtown Fresno and

along Highway 99, where thousands of travelers pass through. He felt the

roadways leading into the heart of Fresno should be more welcoming.

Trejo stated that Public Works is scheduled to give a presentation on road

improvements at the next Planning Commission meeting.

Commissioner Lyday also wanted to remind residents about Beautify Fresno

and the opportunities available to make the community more welcoming.

VII. CONTINUED MATTERS

N/A

VIII. NEW MATTERS

Election of Chair and Vice Chair

VIII-A

ID 25-1101

On motion of Vice Chair Bray, seconded by Commissioner Diaz, to

elect Peter Vang as Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 -

Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner Diaz,

Commissioner Lyday, Commissioner Calandra, and

Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 1 - Commissioner Criner

On motion of Commissioner Shergill, seconded by Commissioner

Calandra, to elect Kathy Bray as Vice Chair. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 6 -

Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner Diaz,

Commissioner Lyday, Commissioner Calandra, and

Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 1 - Commissioner Criner

Consideration of an appeal regarding Development Permit Application No.

P23-03993, Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03990,

and Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03982 for property

bounded by West Herndon Avenue to the north, North Hayes Avenue to the

west, and North Veterans Boulevard to the east (Council District 2) -

Planning and Development Department.

VIII-B

ID 25-1108

DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning

and Development Department Director approving Development Permit

Application No. P23-03993, Planned Development Permit Application

No. P23-03990, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-

03982, authorizing the construction of a 396-unit residential and

commercial development encompassing approximately 22,666 square

feet of gross floor area for future commercial and office uses with one

drive-through lane, subject to the following:

Development shall take place

in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Development

Permit Application No. P23-03993, Planned Development Permit

Application No. P23-03990, and Conditional Use Permit

Application No. P23-03982 dated July 3, 2025.

6:09 p.m.

Commissioner Calandra made an announcement that she is good friends

with a resident that submitted an appeal letter, but it should have no bearing

on her decision.

Holt made a presentation on the project including location, zoning,

development proposals, PG&E and Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control

District (FMFCD) easements on the property, open space and parking

requirements. He further explained the applicability of the Housing

Accountability Act to the project, public outreach, concerns expressed in the

Appeal letter received, and Staff's recommendations.

Commissioners had concerns with noise, traffic, parking, and pedestrian

safety.

Armen Basmajian (Applicant) thanked Staff for their work on this project. He

gave a brief history of the project development, public outreach to neighbors

and school district officials, and studies completed for the project. He

concluded his presentation by explaining this would be considered a

high-end development with tons of amenities and priced at market-rate.

Public Comment:

No public comment was given.

After much deliberation, Commissioner Calandra made a motion to deny the

appeal and uphold the Planning and Development Department Director's

decision, with the exception of the additional sound mitigation for the

buildings along Herndon Avenue, that will require additional noise

mitigation measures in order to be consistent with the General Plan.

Roll Call Vote was taken.

On motion of Commissioner Calandra, seconded by Commissioner

Diaz, that the above Action Item be as follows: DENY the appeal and

UPHOLD the action of the Planning Department Director, as

AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 -

Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner Diaz,

Commissioner Lyday, Commissioner Calandra, and

Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 1 - Commissioner Criner

IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY

7:04 p.m.

Clark stated the Tower District Specific Plan (TDSP) has been published for

public comment, and the Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Team

will be hosting a meeting to provide a summary and overview of the Specific

Plan. She expects the Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report will

be presented to the Commissioners in November, and reminded them to

start reviewing those documents.

The Planning Commission took a break from 7:06 p.m. to 7:08 p.m.

X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

N/A

XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

7:08 p.m.

One member of the public had concerns regarding the meeting minutes not

published on the City of Fresno website in a timely manner.

Another member of the public stated objections to any development in South

West Fresno due to lack of community notification. She also expressed

concerns with Developers in the area not following dust precautions, and

questioned time limit constraints on members of the public versus project

Applicants.

Director Clark clarified the process of when the meeting minutes would be

published on the website. She also provided the residents with information

for San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District that will cite a property

that is not using appropriate dust control mechanisms. Residents may also

report complaints on the FresGo mobile application, or submit an email to

the Planning and Development Department to report incidents happening on

job sites. Thomas clarified the time constraints according to the Bylaws the

Planning Commission follows.

Commissioner Calandra asked for a future Workshop on Parking

Requirements.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

Chair Vang adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.