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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSOAPC20211026 Danville Planning Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions October 26, 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 Chris Trujillo, Vice Chair Mark Graham, Chair Excused: Lou Palandrani, Commissioner Paul Radich, Commissioner 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. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION Danville Planning Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions October 26, 2021 2 4.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the September 28, 2021, special Planning Commission meeting. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COMBS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HOULIHAN TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0-2; COMMISSIONER PALANDRANI AND COMMISSIONER RADICH ABSENT 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.1 Public scoping session to allow for public and Planning Commission comments regarding the scope of a Draft Environmental Impact Report which will be prepared for the Town of Danville 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. The Housing Element is a state-mandated policy document that is a component of the Town of Danville 2030 General Plan. The Housing Element contains policies and programs that support and create the framework for the production, preservation, and maintenance of the Town’s housing stock for all income levels. David Crompton, Chief of Planning presented the staff report and introduced the team from David J. Powers and Associates, Inc. Natalie Noyes, Senior Project Manager, David J. Powers and Associates Inc., provided an overview of the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) environment review process for the 2023-2031 Housing Element update. Chair Graham opened the item to public comments. There were no public comments. Chair Graham closed the item to public comments and brought it back to the commission for discussion. David Compton, Chief of Planning, addressed questions from the Commission. Danville Planning Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions October 26, 2021 3 5.2 Consider approval of Resolution No. 2021-06, approving Minor Subdivision request MS 852-2019 allowing the subdivision of an existing 0.78-acre parcel into two single-family residential lots at a site located at 2434 Tassajara Lane. Riley Anderson-Barrett, Project Planner, presented the staff report. Easton McAllister, Debolt Civil Engineering, spoke on behalf of the applicant, summarizing the request to approve the Minor Subdivision and addressed questions from the Commission. Chair Graham opened the item to public comments. Ahsish Sahni, property owner on McNeil Lane, expressed his disappointment in how the project has proceeded and asked how much of the oleander hedge would be cut. Chair Graham closed the item to public comments. Avista Karzai, owner/applicant, spoke to the question of the oleanders. They like the oleander privacy feature and would like to keep as much of the oleanders as possible. David Crompton, Chief of Planning, addressed the public comment made and answered questions from the commissioners. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOULIHAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER COMBS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-06, APPROVING MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUEST MS 852-2019 ALLOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING 0.78-ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AT A SITE LOCATED AT 2434 TASSAJARA LANE, WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS: • STAFF TO REVIEW RETAINING AS MUCH OF THE EXISTING OLEANDERS AS POSSIBLE WHILE RESPECTING PROPER SITE DISTANCES FOR SAFTY IN AND OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0-2; COMMISSIONER PALANDRANI AND COMMISSIONER RADICH ABSENT Danville Planning Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions October 26, 2021 4 6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 Information presentation by Commissioner Combs regarding the provisions and planning implications of recently approved California Senate Bill SB 9. SB 9 allows for the construction of up to two residential units on most single-family lots and allows for the ministerial subdivision of most single-family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 1,200 square feet. Commissioner Combs made a presentation on the recently approved California Senate Bill SB 9. 7. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting of the Danville Planning Commission was adjourned at 5:56 p.m. ___________________________________ ____________________________________ David Crompton, Chief of Planning Kristine Meidberg, Administrative Asst.