Rail, and proposed truck routes. He concluded his presentation with the
project summary of the Annexation, Pre-Zone, and Development Permit
Applications, the Fresno General Plan and North Avenue Industrial Triangle
Specific Plan consistency, public outreach, and Staff's recommendations.
Commissioners had questions regarding the Annexation, and community
meetings.
Bonique Emerson, on behalf of the Applicant, made a presentation on the
project including the timeline, delays due to the PEIR being overturned,
public outreach and the neighbors concerns about increased truck traffic,
pollution, and proximity to Orange Center Elementary School. She also
showed renderings of the proposed project, dense landscaping, and
addressed concerns from a letter from the Leadership Counsel for Justice
and Accountability. Andrew Falzarano (Applicant) provided a brief
background of Central Transport, spoke of their environmentally friendly
truck fleet, community outreach, and was available for questions.
Public Comment:
4 members of the public spoke in opposition of the project citing concerns
about increased traffic, enforcement of truck routes, pollution, noise, and
lack of community outreach.
Commissioners asked for clarification on the enforcement of truck routes,
and planned use for the surrounding properties. They expressed concerns
with the project, especially lack of transparency with the school district and
community, and encouraged the Applicant to work together with the
community to create a barrier or buffer to protect the school. After much
deliberation, the Commissioners recommend approval to the City Council
as amended to create a condition that the Applicant meet with the school.
Roll Call vote was taken.
On motion of Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner
Shergill, that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 -
Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Lyday, Commissioner
Calandra, and Commissioner Shergill
