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I. ROLL CALL

Chair Vang called meeting to order at 6:03pm

Present 5 -

Chairperson Peter Vang, Vice Chair Brad Hardie,

Commissioner Haley M. Wagner, Commissioner Kathy Bray,

and Commissioner Monica Diaz

Absent 1 - Commissioner David Criner

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6:03pm

III. PROCEDURES - PROCEDIMIENTOS - KEV SAB LAJ

6:03pm

Chair Vang read the procedures aloud.

IV. AGENDA APPROVAL

6:05 pm

Planning Manager, Phillip Siegrist, reported no changes to the agenda, but

that a member of the public wanted to speak on the agenda.

Vang opened up for public comment on the agenda.

A citizen requested to postpone the Continued Item VII-A (ID 23-156) until

the next Planning Commission meeting on February 15.

Vang asked the applicant if he would be open to this suggestion, to which

he stated they would prefer to be heard at this time.

Vang confirmed with Siegrist that an email was received after 5pm and

would not be used for today's discussion.

On motion of Vice Chair Hardie, seconded by Commissioner Diaz,the

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

Aye: 5 -

Chairperson Vang, Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner

Wagner, Commissioner Bray, and Commissioner Diaz

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Fuentes

V. CONSENT CALENDAR

6:08pm

No Comments or Questions by Commission

On motion of Commissioner Bray, seconded by Commissioner

Diaz,the CONSENT CALENDAR was APPROVED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 5 -

Chairperson Vang, Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner

Wagner, Commissioner Bray, and Commissioner Diaz

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Fuentes

December 21, 2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

V-A

V-B

ID 23-62

ID 23-115

January 4, 2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

VI. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS

N/A

VII. CONTINUED MATTERS

VII-A

ID 23-156

CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 4, 2023

Consideration of Development Permit Application No. P22-00565 and

related Environmental Assessment No. P22-00565 pertaining to ±14.78

acres of property located on the southwest corner of East North and South

East Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning & Development Department.

1. CONSIDER Environmental Assessment No. P22-00565, dated

October 28, 2022, a determination that the proposed project is

consistent with the existing general plan, community plan, and

zoning per Section 15183 of the State of California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,

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

Development Department Director to approve Development Permit

Application No. P22-00565, authorizing the construction of a ±206,881

square-foot warehouse facility subject to compliance with the Conditions of

Approval dated October 28, 2022.

6:10 PM

Planner, Thomas Veatch, made a presentation describing the scope of work,

environmental assessment, and appeal status, explaining Staff's analysis &

recommendation. He stated the applicant & environmental consultant were

present for comments and questions.

Applicant, Pehr Peterson, from Reyes Holdings was present to represent the

land owner/ future tenant. He made a presentation describing the Reyes

Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB) franchise and their company's standard and

values. After showing territory map of distribution centers, Peterson

explained their location selection and need for growth. He spoke about their

community involvement, idling program, and fuel & emissions

timeline/goals (including electric vehicles and challenges with tractors).

modernized operations, Because of their appreciation of community

outreach, their plans address concerns of traffic, idling, and electrification of

fleet. They noted plans of training of new employees on neighborhood

respect and encouraging a community benefit fund.

Commissioners asked questions about the number of local jobs expected as

a result of the proposal, to which Peterson explained that at first there would

be no increase, but once they have moved and growth began their intention

is to use a company from southern California to use a bid system, usually

resulting in mostly local employment.

Vang asked about plans for the old building, and Peterson explained the

plan to sell the old building after moving all operations.

Bray inquired about the air quality impact with their Electric Vehicle plan.

She referenced the appeal letter addressing concern during the construction

phase. The applicant expressed confusion on the numbers presented by the

appellant and referenced conversations with a previous appellant that has

since been resolved.

The appellant testified of her fear of pollution by this company after

researching previous occurrences and repeated her plea for postponing the

vote until further discussion to resolve the matter. She added concern of

traffic increase, long-term effects of the project, and moving forward with this

proposal before the South Central Specific Plan is complete.

During public comment opposed to the item, apprehension was expressed

about the cost outweighing the benefits of the proposal. They were not

satisfied by the promise of local job increase or the declared impact on air

quality and pollution. They stated that the environmental analysis was

inaccurate, citing CEQA and emission thresholds.

No public spoke in favor of the project.

Peterson had the opportunity to respond to concerns and chose to introduce

the environmental consultant team, Konnie Dobreva & Charlie Cisakowski.

They spoke about density and zoning regulations, identifying the City's cap.

Commissioners inquired about the applicant's commitment to sustainability.

Peterson maintained the value system he mentioned before, previous

projects, and plans for solar address their concerns.

On motion of Vice Chair Hardie, seconded by Commissioner Diaz, that

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

following vote:

Aye: 5 -

Chairperson Vang, Vice Chair Hardie, Commissioner

Wagner, Commissioner Bray, and Commissioner Diaz

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Criner , and Fuentes

VIII. NEW MATTERS

N/A

IX. REPORT BY SECRETARY

6:58pm

Clark updated the Commission on the two upcoming workshops on the

Cleaner & Greener Overlay Text Amendment being held on Monday 2/6/23

& Wednesday 2/8/23, inviting the public to attend. She reported that after

the Commission's request for more outreach and working with the City

Attorney's Office to discus the level of CEQA, they were ready to speak to

the public again.

The Commission and Clark talked about how residents and businesses

were notified of these meetings

X. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

N/A

XI. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

N/A

XII. ADJOURNMENT

Chair Vang adjourned the meeting at 7:02