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LOCATED AT CITY HALL, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.

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and present written testimony or speak in favor or against the matters scheduled on

the agenda. Public participation during Fresno City Planning Commission meetings is

always encouraged and can occur by attending a meeting in the Council Chambers,

City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. When called to speak

during a meeting, you may approach the speaker podium upon the Chair’s call for

public comment.

All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address the Commission pursuant to

Rule No. 13 of the Planning Commission Bylaws of the City of Fresno (available in the

City Clerk’s Office).

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& Development Department. Unless otherwise required by law to be accepted by the

City at or prior to a Commission meeting or hearing, no documents shall be accepted

for Commission review unless they are submitted to the Planning and Development

Department at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the Commission meeting

at which the associated agenda item is to be heard. All comments received at least

24 hours prior will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior and during the

meeting and will be a part of the official record, pursuant to Article 4 (3).

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I. ROLL CALL

Chair Vang called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Commissioner Criner arrived at 6:03 p.m.

Also present were Jennifer Clark, Ashley Atkinson, Israel Trejo, Robert Holt,

Kari Camino, Heather Thomas (CAO), Jill Gormley (DPW), and Dejan Pavic

(DPU).

Present 7 -

Chairperson Peter Vang, Commissioner David Criner ,

Commissioner Kathy Bray, Commissioner Monica Diaz,

Commissioner Jacqueline G. Lyday, Commissioner Linda

Calandra, and Commissioner Gurdeep Singh Shergill

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6:00 p.m.

III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ

6:01 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 Vice Chair Bray, 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

6:03 p.m.

On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Lyday,

the CONSENT CALENDAR was APPROVED. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Hearing to consider Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6466; Planned

VIII-A

ID 24-1333

Development

Environmental

Permit

Assessment

Application

No.

P24-01320;

and

approximately

T-6466/P24-01320 for

11.97 acres of property located on the north side of East Church Avenue,

between South Fordham and South Fowler Avenues (Council District 5) -

Planning and Development Department.

1. ADOPTION of Environmental Assessment No. T-6466/P24-01320

dated October 2, 2024, an Addendum to Environmental

Assessment No. A-16-014/R-16-013/T-6165, in accordance with

Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines.

2. APPROVAL of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6466 proposing to

subdivide approximately 11.97 acres of the subject property into a

105-lot single-family residential development, subject to compliance

with the Conditions of Approval dated October 2, 2024.

3. APPROVAL of Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-

01320 proposing to modify the RS-5 zone district development

standards to allow for a reduction in the minimum lot size

requirements, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval

dated October 2, 2024.

6:04 p.m.

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

proposed tract map, traffic planning conditions, open space requirements,

and Staff recommendations.

Commissioner Shergill asked about pricing for the new development.

Connor Callaway (representing the Applicant) stated the residential

development would be market rate and he was available for questions.

No public comment was given.

On motion of Vice Chair Bray, seconded by Commissioner Shergill,

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

following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner

Bray, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Lyday,

Commissioner Calandra, and Commissioner Shergill

Workshop on the Subdivision Map Act

VIII-B

ID 24-1341

6:13 p.m.

Trejo gave a presentation on the Subdivision Map Act including the

definition, history and requirements. He gave an overview of the 8 chapters

within the Subdivision Map Act and how it relates to the Development Code,

including The Starter Home Revitalization Act of 2021.

Commissioner Calandra asked for more information regarding The Starter

Home Revitalization Act and Trejo said he could do a future presentation on

that topic.

IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY

6:25 p.m.

Clark stated if there were any specific trainings or workshops the

Commissioners would like to have, to let her know and she would get them

on the schedule.

X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

N/A

XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Public Comment Received

ID 24-1257

6:26 p.m.

One member of the public spoke about the U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development Guidelines, including citizen participation, publication,

providing free copies of the Plan, and public comment. She voiced

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

community notification.

Commissioners spoke of concerns about how the community feels they are

not notified of current projects, and asked if a list of addresses could be

provided that received notification. They also asked about providing free

copies of projects, and if a meeting with the HEAT team could be arranged

to allow the public and planners to bring awareness and increase

communication.

Clark clarified that Development Code dictates what projects require

notification, and that if anyone attends a public meeting, that is considered

public notice. She also clarified the U.S. Department of Housing Guidelines

relate to Federal HUD projects, and are not under the jurisdiction of the

projects the Planning Commission hear.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

Chair Vang adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.