City of
October 2, 2007
City Manager McClintock stated the swearing in had already taken place at the beginning of the Historic Resources Board meeting.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Jan
McClintock, City Manager, Matthew Sundt, City Planner, and
Jolene Cosio instructed the new Planning Commissioners to ask for a code book, and recommended each attend an ethics course.
Commissioner Guibert nominated
Commissioner Guibert nominated
A motion was made by Commissioner Garza and seconded by Commissioner Bagley to continue Item C and Item D, the minutes for approval, to the next Planning Commission meeting when Commissioner Spencer could be present. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0-1-0.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garza and seconded by Commissioner McMath to approve all items on the consent agenda except Item C and Item D. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0-1-0.
6.
Public Hearing Items
This item was discussed during the Historic Resources Board meeting where it was continued to next month. Therefore, it is not ready for review by the Planning Commission.
City Planner Sundt presented a staff report stating some minor changes to the City’s existing sign ordinance are required that are necessary for clarity and better understanding. He proceeded to bring each of the proposed changes to the Commission’s attention.
Chairman Garza asked for clarification on the illuminated signs and sandwich board signs seen in town. City Manager McClintock informed commissioners that, because of budget constraints, code enforcement is in a reactive mode; that is, issues would be dealt with after a complaint is received in City Hall.
A motion was made by Commissioner McMath and seconded by Commissioner Guibert that staff’s proposed changes to the sign ordinance be recommended to the City Council.
City Planner Sundt presented a
staff report stating that various citizens have expressed an desire for a more
streamlined review process in regards to certain developments within the R-1
district of the city, whereby administrative review would be conducted by the City
Manager or designee. Currently, the municipal
code requires the Planning Commission to review all projects in the city. The proposed amendments to the municipal code
would preclude Planning Commission review for developments within the R-1
district. Therefore, the current process
would be replaced by an administrative review process with review and decision
made by the City Manager or designee. As comparison, City Planner Sundt stated,
both the cities of
During public comment Tony Boch stated he was in favor of the proposed changes to the municipal code.
Commissioner Guibert stated she
was not comfortable following the cities of
Chairman Garza stated he would like all new houses to come before the Planning Commission.
There was discussion about what percentage of change to a home should apply.
Jolene Cosio commented that 1,000 square feet is a large project and the amendment could say 75% or in excess of 1,000 square feet.
City Planner Sundt stated it would be better to state simply 75%.
The motion was made by Commissioner Bagley and seconded by Commissioner McMath to recommend the proposed ordinance changes to the City Council, including the additional change of 75% of the total square footage of the home. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0-1-0.
City Planner Sundt presented a staff report stating the City applied for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) in July 2007 for purposes of funding the November 2007 election that contains a ballot measure to amend the City’s Growth Management Ordinance. For the City’s application to proceed, HCD had to approve the City’s Housing Element conditional upon the City’s successful implementation of Program H-27 by the end of November 2007. This matter is presented to the Planning Commission today so that the resolution to amend the Housing Element can immediately proceed to the City Council at their October 16 meeting, thereby allowing final approval of the resolution to occur immediately following the election.
City Manager McClintock commented that this process brings the City one step closer to getting the Housing Element passed. She further explained that without an approved Housing Element the City does not have an approved General Plan, opening the city up to litigation by developers.
During public comment Tony Boch
asked about the State’s required housing rate, and City Manager McClintock
responded, 17,000 houses in
The motion was made by Commissioner Bagley and seconded by Commissioner Guibert to recommend the City Council amend the Housing Element, subject to approval by the voters. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0-1-0.
City Planner Sundt presented a
staff report stating apartments in
During public comment Tony Boch advised that the property at the corner of Franklin and Washington streets was built as condos but rented out as apartments.
A motion was made by Commissioner McMath and seconded by Commissioner Bagley to recommend the proposed condominium conversion ordinance to the City Council for approval. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0-1-0.
7.
Comments
Commissioner Garza asked about the relocation of the sheriff substation from the Windmill to the Boy Scouts cabin, and City Manager McClintock responded Council Member Laverone could provide him with more information.
City Manager McClintock had no comments.
Deputy City Clerk Paetz commented that since the November regular meeting falls on Election Day, and the council chambers is being used as a voting precinct, the November meeting needs to be rescheduled to another day. It was decided to change the meeting to Monday, November 5, 2007, and post the meeting as a special meeting.
No comments were received.
8.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 p.m. passed unanimously.
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