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This is intended as a summary of actions only. Persons interested in greater detail may view the meeting
video at danville.ca.gov/129/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes.
Danville Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Summary of Actions
November 12, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Danville Planning Commission was called to order by
Chair Graham at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville,
CA.
Present: Mark Graham, Chair
Lou Palandrani, Vice Chair
Archie Bowles, Commissioner
Robert Combs, Commissioner
Mary Grace Houlihan, Commissioner
Paul Radich, Commissioner
Chris Trujillo, Commissioner
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
There were no public comments.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Planning
Commission meeting of January 23, 2024
4.2 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Planning
Commission meeting of September 10, 2024
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MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COMBS , SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
BOWLES TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-0
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Development Plan DP24-0008, Vesting Tentative Map for Condominium
Purposes MS861-24, and Tree Removal request TR24-0042 allowing the
development of an age restricted senior condominium project. The request
includes a 99-unit, 223,000 square foot, four-story building on a 3.17 acre site
located at 425 El Pintado Road (Project Planner: David Crompton).
Chief of Planning David Crompton presented the staff report and answered
the Commissioner’s questions.
Applicant Brian Griggs and Paul Ferro, development team, discussed the
property impact, design and expressed concerns from the community.
Applicant Brian Griggs requested the Commission defer fees to be paid prior
to occupancy.
Form4 Architect Paul Ferro presented an overview of the development and
landscape and answered commissioner questions.
Chair Graham opened the item to public comment.
19 speaker cards were received in opposition with request to speak:
Betty Egbert
Peter Laurence
Dan Curto
Judith Havlik
Shelly Lober
Steve Sidore
Beverly Barker
Michael Natal
Michael Whisler
Jeff Stroin
Christine Kehoe
Chris Stauber
Chris Stauber Jr.
Matt Peck
Kristin Peck
Antonio Alvarez
Bonnie Antoun
Peter Solomon
Kathy Zhao
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3 speaker cards were received in opposition but did not speak:
Shawn Lober
Dan Egbert
Anne Laurence
Chair Graham closed the public comments.
Jeff Stone, Diamond Construction, spoke on behalf of the community’s
concern and explained the Housing Element and the State housing crisis and
how the developer and Town must comply with local housing laws.
Mr. Crompton introduced Transportation Engineering Associate Edwin
Martinez and answered questions regarding the traffic survey.
Mr. Crompton discussed the impact and penalties if the Town is not in
compliance with the Housing Element.
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR PALANDRANI, SECOND BY COMMISISONER
RADICH, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-05; DEVELOPMENT PLAN
DP24-008, VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES
MS861-24, AND TREE REMOVAL REQUEST TR24-0042 ALLOWING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN AGE RESTRICTED SENIOR CONDINUIUM
PROJECT. THE REQUEST INCLUDES A 99-UNIT, 223,000 SQUARE FOOT,
FOUR STORY BUILDING ON A 3.17 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 425 EL
PINTADO ROAD WITH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS:
• POTENTIAL DEFFERAL OF FEES
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0-0
6. COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 Recruitment for volunteer positions open to Danville residents. Terms
begin January 1, 2025:
a. Planning Commission: 4 regular members; 1 alternate member
b. Design Review Board: 1 regular member
c. Heritage Resource Commission: 3 regular members; 1 licensed architect
d. Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District: 1 member
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Chief of Planning David Crompton reminded Commissioners and residents
of the recruitment open volunteer positions with terms beginning January
1, 2025.
6.2 Planning update by Chief of Planning David Crompton
Chief of Planning David Crompton provided information on current
projects and applications in process, and the Planners Institute Academy in
Santa Rosa.
7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
7.1 Commissioner updates
There were no commissioner updates.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:26
p.m.
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David Crompton, Chief of Planning Amanda Levine, Administrative Asst.
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