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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSOAPC20210713 Danville Planning Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions July 13, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of the Danville Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Graham at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was conducted by teleconference only. 1.1 Roll Call Administrative Assistant Kristine Meidberg conducted the roll call for attendance: Present: Archie Bowles, Commissioner Robert Combs, Commissioner Bob Ficken, Alt. Commissioner Mary Grace Houlihan, Commissioner Lou Palandrani, Commissioner Paul Radich, Commissioner Chris Trujillo, Vice Chair Mark Graham, Chair Excused: None 1.2 Announcements Administrative Assistant Kristine Meidberg provided information regarding the format of the meeting and instructions for public comment. 2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA There were no changes to the order of the agenda. 3. “FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN” – To address the Planning Commission about a subject which is not listed on the agenda, click on the "Raise Your Hand" option in Zoom. Your name will be announced and you will have up to three (3) minutes to share your comments. There were no public comments. Danville Planning Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions July 13, 2021 2 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION 4.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the June 8, 2021, special Planning Commission meeting. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COMBS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER RADICH TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS FROM THE JUNE 8, 2021 SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-0 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.1 Consider approval of Resolution No. 2021-02, denying an appeal and uphold the Town’s administrative action denying Tree Removal request TR21-0012 requesting the removal of one 26.5” diameter Town-protected Valley Oak tree (Quercus lobata) in the front yard area of the residence. The site is located at 459 Love Lane (B. Russell). David Crompton, Chief of Planning, presented the staff report and answered the Commissioners questions. James Wichersham, Attorney at Law presented the appeal of the denial of the tree removal request, on behalf of the property owner, Ray Marquez. Ray Marquez, 459 Love Lane property owner provided additional details of the appeal of the denial of the tree removal request. Chair Graham acknowledged the receipt of following written public comments, in favor of denying the appeal:  Eric Hansen and Maureen O’Rourke  Sue Halverson  Mike Weber  Kurt Chambliss  Jan Adamson  Alice Chambliss  Brett Cummings  Linda Lenches  Basil and Carrie Adad Danville Planning Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions July 13, 2021 3 Chair Graham opened the item to public comments. The following individuals spoke in favor of denying the appeal. - Jody Frost & Mike Weber, Danville - Basil Adad, Danville The following individual spoke in opposition of denying the appeal. - Steven Duncan, Arborist Questions from the Commissioners were addressed by Steven Duncan, Arborist and Ray Marquez, property owner. Chair Graham closed the item to public comments and brought it back to the Commission for discussion. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COMBS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER RADICH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-02, DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLD THE TOWN’S ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION DENYING TREE REMOVAL REQUEST TR21-0012 REQUESTING THE REMOVAL OF ONE 26.5” DIAMETER TOWN-PROTECTED VALLEY OAK TREE IN THE FRONT YARD AREA OF THE RESIDENCE. MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-0 6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 Commissioner Reports Chair Graham noted the possibility of going back to in-person Commission meetings at the Town Meeting Hall in September. Danville Planning Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions July 13, 2021 4 7. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting of the Danville Planning Commission was adjourned at 6:03 p.m. ___________________________________ ____________________________________ David Crompton, Chief of Planning Kristine Meidberg, Administrative Assistant