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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman James at 7:03 p.m. at the Fred Hesse
Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director Mihranian led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Commissioners Leon, Nelson, Tomblin, Perestam, Vice-Chairman Bradley, and
Chairman James.
Absent: Commissioner Saadatnejadi
Also present were Community Development Director Mihranian, Senior Planner Silva,
Contract Planner Bashmakian, and Deputy City Attorney Laymon.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Items: Director Mihranian reported that the City Council, at its February 20th
meeting, introduced an ordinance codifying a haul route permit requirement to be issued
by the Public works Director for projects involving loaded trucks entering the City. The
ordinance will go in to effect 30 days from the date of the second reading which is
scheduled to occur on March 20th
Staff: Director Mihranian provided the Commission with late correspondence for Agenda
Item No. 4. He reported that the League of California Cities will hold its annual Planning
Commissioner's Academy on April 4th in Monterey and that the Planning Commission will
be receiving a City email address using the City's server within the next few weeks.
Commission: Chairman James introduced and welcomed Commissioner Perestam to the
Planning Commission. Commissioner Bradley was selected as Vice-Chairman on a vote
of 6-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of the February 13, 2018 P.C. Minutes
Approved, as presented, with Commissioner Perestam abstaining since he was
not at the meeting, on a vote of 5-0-1
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Major Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG NO. 25: 27659 Longhill
Drive / Crown Castle (AB)
Contract Planner Bashmakian presented the Staff Report for ASG No. 25 providing an
overview of the proposal which is located on the north side of Longhill Drive between
Warrior Drive and Flaming Arrow Drive. He stated that Staff is requesting the
Commission's direction on the two proposed design options.
Chairman James opened the public hearing
Stephen Garcia representing Crown Castle, spoke on the efforts between Staff and
Crown Castle to come up with a project design and location that met the City's
ordinance as it relates to being least intrusive. He described the two proposed design
options consisting of side-mounted panel antennas or antennas encased in a canister
shroud.
A discussion ensued between Staff and the Commission regarding the existing pole,
alternative locations, design options, the mock-up, and the public notices issued to the
residents.
William Furlong addressed the Commission in favor of the wireless telecommunication
facility. He stated that he has no cell service in the area.
Chairman James closed the public hearing
Vice Chairman Bradley moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, directing Staff
to return to the March 13th meeting with a resolution approving Design Option No.
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1 at the proposed location; and continued the public hearing to March 13, 2018, on
a vote of 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. 2017 Annual Report on the Implementation of the General Plan: Citywide (OS)
Senior Planner Silva provided a status report on the General Plan and the progress on
its implementation for the 2017 calendar year. He also reported on the pending
schedule for the update to the General Plan, noting that the Planning Commission will
consider the document at its March 27th meeting.
A discussion ensued between Staff and the Commission regarding the various projects
that occurred over the past year based on the goals and policies of the General Plan,
and the elements to be included in the update to the General Plan.
Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Vice Chairman Bradley, via minute
order,to forward the 2017 Annual Report on the implementation of the General Plan
to the City Council, on a vote of 6-0.
4. 2017 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Housing Element Annual Report:
City (OS)
Senior Planner Silva provided a status report on the City's Housing Element and its
compliance with the Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the 2017 reporting period. He
also reported on the State's housing bill package as it relates to the City.
Discussion ensued between Staff and the Commission regarding the various programs
the City is implementing regarding affordable housing, the rezoning of a property on
Western Avenue, and the impacts the 2017 housing bill package may have on the City.
Vice Chairman Bradley moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, via minute
order, to forward the City's Annual Report to the City Council regarding the status
of the Housing Element and the progress on its implementation during the 2017
calendar year, on a vote of 6-0.
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
5. Pre-Agenda for the meeting on March 13, 2018
Accepted as presented.
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6. Pre-Agenda for the meeting on March 27, 2018
Accepted as presented.
Adjournment: 8:03 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to:
http://rpv.granicus.com/MediaPlaver.php?view id=5&clip id=3098
Click on the agenda item number on the video.
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