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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, Robert Holt,

Chris Lang, Janice Monroe, Kari Camino, Heather Thomas (CAO),

Harmanjit Dhaliwal (DPW), and Dejan Pavic (DPU).

Present 5 - Chairperson Peter Vang, Commissioner Kathy Bray,

Commissioner Monica Diaz, Commissioner Linda Calandra,

and Commissioner Gurdeep Singh Shergill

Absent 2 - Commissioner David Criner , and Commissioner Jacqueline

G. Lyday

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6:01 p.m.

III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ

6:02 p.m.

Chair Vang read the procedures aloud.

IV. AGENDA APPROVAL

6:03 p.m.

Trejo reported no changes to the agenda.

On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner Diaz,

the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner

Diaz, Commissioner Calandra, and Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Lyday

V. CONSENT CALENDAR

6:04 p.m.

On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner

Calandra, the CONSENT CALENDAR was APPROVED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner

Diaz, Commissioner Calandra, and Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Lyday

CONTINUED FROM JULY 3, 2024

VII-A

ID 24-949

Consideration of an appeal regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13

and

Environmental

Assessment

No.

TPM

2023-13 for

approximately 2.91 acres of property located on the northeast corner of

North West and West Olive Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and

Development Department.

1. APPROVE Environmental Assessment No. TPM-2023-13 dated

February 6, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is

exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines

Exemption.

through

Section

15315/Class

Categorical

2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and

Development Department Director in the approval of Tentative

Parcel

Map

No.

2023-13

authorizing

the

subdivision

approximately 2.67 acres of property into a two-lot subdivision,

subject to the following:

Development shall take place in accordance with the

Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13

dated July 3, 2024.

6:05 p.m.

Vice Chair Bray recused herself from Item VII-A ID 24-949 due to potential

business conflicts.

Holt made a presentation including the general location, land use, zoning,

Fresno Municipal Code, the conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel Map

2023-13, appeal letters received, findings, and Staff recommendations.

Todd Sheller (Applicant/Appellant) gave a brief background of the Lyles

Corporation, their support of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Municipal

Code, and the conditions of approval. He further explained that the

conditions of approval should not apply to the project due to a lack

improvements, development, design, or impacts.

Commissioners requested justification for requirements asked of the

Applicant. Trejo clarified the property is developed, however, conditions to

bring the property up to ADA standards and current code are required for

any Tentative Parcel Map. Dhaliwal (DPW) also elaborated on the required

conditions, and added that the developer is responsible for the

improvements.

Public Comment:

3 members of the public spoke in opposition of the project. They voiced

concerns about information not being available to the public, and lack of

community notification, especially in District 3.

Trejo explained the steps Staff took to share the information with the public.

Commissioners discussed with Staff the impact High Speed Rail and

Caltrans would have on improvements made in this project.

Chair Vang made a motion to allow the Applicant to speak after the hearing

was closed.

On motion of Chairperson Vang, seconded by Commissioner Diaz, that

the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 4 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner

Calandra, and Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Lyday

Recused: 1 - Commissioner Bray

Sheller explained the unmerging of parcels did not qualify because the

Parcel was merged after the time period required under the Subdivision Map

Act.

Chair Vang motioned to continue the item to a date certain (08/07/24), to

allow more time for the information to be shared with the public, and the

opportunity for the Applicant to talk further with City Staff.

On motion of Chairperson Vang, seconded by Commissioner Calandra,

that the above Action Item be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 4 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner

Calandra, and Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Lyday

Recused: 1 - Commissioner Bray

VIII. NEW MATTERS

Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03676 and

related Environmental Assessment No. P23-03676 pertaining to

approximately 0.75 acres of property at 1261 North Ninth Street, located

on the west side of North Ninth Street, between East Olive Avenue and

East Floradora Avenue.

VIII-A

ID 24-940

1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-03676 dated June 10,

2024, a determination that the proposed project is Categorically

Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 (Infill Development)

of CEQA Guidelines.

2. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03676 which

requests authorization to construct

new eight-unit apartment

building on a site with an existing single-family residence, subject to

compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated July 17, 2024.

6:49 p.m.

Vice Chair Bray returned to Council Chambers at 6:50 p.m.

Lang made a presentation on the project including location, land use,

zoning, public outreach, and Staff recommendations.

Commissioners asked about how this project will help the area, green

space, and if it would be considered affordable housing.

Nicholas Crawford (Applicant) stated the project will be market rate housing,

and he was available for questions.

No public comment was given.

Chair Vang requested the Applicant have a more thorough presentation

emphasizing the effects on the Community next time he was before the

Dias.

On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner

Calandra, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner

Diaz, Commissioner Calandra, and Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Lyday

Hearing to consider Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6192; Planned

Development Permit Application No. P23-03377; and related

VIII-B

ID 24-948

Environmental Assessment No. T-6192/P23-03377 for approximately

15.82 acres of property located on the northeast corner of North Blythe

and West Dayton Avenues (Council District 1)

Development Department.

Planning

1. ADOPTION of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for

Environmental Assessment No. T-6192/P23-03377 dated June

27, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. APPROVAL of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6192 proposing

to subdivide approximately 15.82 acres of the subject property

into a 128-lot single-family residential development, subject to

compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated July 17, 2024.

3. APPROVAL of Planned Development Permit Application No. P23

-03377 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single-Family Residential,

Medium Density) zone district development standards to allow for

an increase in maximum lot coverage, and a reduction in the

minimum lot size, front yard, rear yard, street side and garage

from primary facade setbacks subject to compliance with the

Conditions of Approval dated July 17, 2024.

6:57 p.m.

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

proposed tract map, concerns from neighbors, and Staff recommendations.

Commissioners had questions regarding fencing, wall heights, green space,

affordable housing, and traffic.

Bonique Emerson (representing the Applicant) stated the residential

development would be market rate. She appreciated Staff's work on the

project, and was available for questions.

Public Comment:

No public comment was given.

On motion of Commissioner Calandra, seconded by Commissioner

Diaz, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Bray, Commissioner

Diaz, Commissioner Calandra, and Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner Lyday

Workshop on Updated Housing Law

VIII-C

ID 24-361

7:08 p.m.

Commissioner Diaz excused herself at 7:08 p.m.

Assistant Director Atkinson gave a brief introduction of herself, and made a

presentation on the Updated Housing Law. She gave an overview of key

housing laws, such as the Permit Streamlining Act, the Housing

Accountability Act (HAA), the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (HCA), and the

findings of the State in enacting the HCA. She elaborated on HAA

definitions of Housing Development Project and objective. She discussed

HCA provisions to increase residential development, expedite permit

processing, and protect existing housing inventory. She concluded with the

HCA Amendments (SB8 and AB1218) and other laws approved this year

(AB1633, SB423, and AB1485).

Commissioners asked what defines affordable housing and if the City is

ready to implement the measures discussed today.

IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY

7:40 p.m.

Chair Vang asked about the changes being made regarding Public

Comment on Zoom. Director Clark explained that Planning Commission will

follow with the Resolution passed by City Council and will not allow Public

Comment from Zoom starting on August 7, 2024. Meetings with continue to

be broadcasted by Zoom and CMAC, but Public Comment will only be in

person.

Director Clark also spoke about information being available to the public.

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or annually for a fee. However, this fee does not account for attachments

and exhibits, which are 5 cents per page.

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