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

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I. ROLL CALL

6:00 p.m.

Director Clark made an announcement that the meeting would begin as

soon as quorum was met.

Chair Vang called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.

Also present were Jennifer Clark, Ashley Atkinson, Phillip Siegrist, Robert

Holt, Kari Camino, Heather Thomas (CAO), Dejan Pavic (DPU), Denise

Soria (DPU), and Jill Gormley (DPW).

Present 4 -

Chairperson Peter Vang, Commissioner David Criner ,

Commissioner Kathy Bray, and Commissioner Gurdeep

Singh Shergill

Absent 3 -

Commissioner Monica Diaz, Commissioner Jacqueline G.

Lyday, and Commissioner Linda Calandra

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6:20 p.m.

III. PROCEDURES

6:20 p.m.

Chair Vang read the procedures aloud.

IV. AGENDA APPROVAL

6:22 p.m.

Siegrist reported no changes to the agenda.

On motion of Vice Chair Bray, seconded by Commissioner Criner, the

AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 -

Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner

Bray, and Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 3 -

Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Lyday, and

Commissioner Calandra

V. CONSENT CALENDAR

6:23 p.m.

On motion of Commissioner Criner, seconded by Vice Chair Bray, the

CONSENT CALENDAR was APPROVED. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 4 -

Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , Commissioner

Bray, and Commissioner Shergill

Absent: 3 -

Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Lyday, and

Commissioner Calandra

April 2, 2025 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

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ID 25-526

VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS

6:23 p.m.

Commissioner Shergill read aloud a letter received from Governor Gavin

Newsom.

VII. CONTINUED MATTERS

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VIII. NEW MATTERS

Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone

Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment

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ID 25-372

pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East

Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm

Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to

the south (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department.

Based upon the evaluation and options presented within this report, as well

as public testimony and appeals received, Staff requests the Planning

Commission consider the following actions for recommendations to the

Fresno City Council:

RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of the

Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for the

Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 10, 2025, for the

proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164.

RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of Plan

Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to amend the

Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan to

change the planned land use designation for the subject properties from

Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment

Light Industrial and

amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan.

RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of Rezone

Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone the subject properties

from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use) zone district to the IL/cz

(Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district.

6:24 p.m.

Holt started his presentation by announcing the Applicant and

Environmental Consultant were present and available for questions. He

continued his presentation on the project including the specific applications

under consideration, location, conditions of zoning, uses not permitted,

health and pollution concerns, public outreach, and Staff's

recommendations.

John Kinsey (on behalf of the Applicant) began his presentation by thanking

Staff for their hard work. He continued by explaining the existing conditions,

background, new proposed conditions of zoning, environmental impacts,

common misconceptions, and community outreach.

Public Comment:

4 people spoke in support of the project citing that the current zoning has

increased Industrial vacancies, created difficulties finding new tenants, job

retention, and stability. They feel Light Industrial Zoning is appropriate for

the area.

17 people spoke in opposition of the project citing concerns of increased

pollution, noise, traffic, and health issues for the residents living in the area.

They also spoke of the time, dedication, and participation in completing the

South West Specific Plan, and this project does not comply with the visions

laid out.

Commissioners spoke of compassion for both sides of the project. They

appreciated the passion from the public, and encouraged them to continue

the discussions with City Council.

On motion of Commissioner Criner, seconded by Commissioner

Shergill, that the above Action Item be RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL.

The motion PASSED by the following vote:

Aye: 3 -

Chairperson Vang, Commissioner Criner , and Commissioner

Shergill

No: 1 - Commissioner Bray

Absent: 3 -

Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Lyday, and

Commissioner Calandra

IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY

8:15 p.m.

Clark stated the next meeting was scheduled for May 7, 2025, and reminded

the Commissioners of the importance of notifying Staff of their attendance

when trying to identify a quorum.

X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

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