Remarks by Nasir Boakye-Boateng
51 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 3
- Play at 56:15
“Yes. how quickly it takes effect because the programs themselves will be on their own schedule but once you do the update within three years all things being equal are we looking at right after the three years everything's going into effect or what's the general guideline”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
- Play at 57:57
“OK, thank you. So meaning that as part of the process, we'll be able to determine when the different changes you are making are going to land on schedule. And you also mentioned EIR. Is there a possibility that there will be an EIR involved, or that was just a mention as an example?”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“In the operation, we have 16 in line, so we have about 205 almost set to be there, which affects the energy use budget and strain on public utilities. Our track route is going through Coral Hollow, which is struggling on its own. I'm wondering which part of the general plan, which element of the general plan will help us answer some of those questions. I'm interested in knowing that area so that we can focus on it.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“Thank you. So you've given me a few places to look, but it looks like it's going to affect other areas. So just to think about it broadly. Thanks a lot. That's all I have.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“Yep. Thank you. My fellow commissioners have covered almost everything. Just something that stands out with Tracy, like if you're on the 11th Street, it says, do this in the triangle. A lot of things in the triangle. And that is a good call out. Like there is this tension between living in Tracy versus working in Tracy versus having recreational experiences in Tracy. It's very difficult to have a good number of people being able to do all three consistently here. And I see that as a sort of tension. So if there's one thing I can add is to be able to allow people to live a full life in Tracy…”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“Thanks for offering this opportunity. I don't think I can recommend what size the yellow box should be because I don't know which criteria we are using to determine the boundary. So I think it would be better to have a good understanding of what is causing us to be able to draw the line at one point versus another. Then it will be possible to, you know, give more actionable or informative suggestions. Other than that, bigger is better. So I get a sentiment, but I would like to get more understanding of how we are drawing the line. Is it some physical limitations? I see highway boundaries. I'm…”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“Thank you very much. This is different kind of annexation that I've seen because typically there is some development associated with it. I'm wondering whether the motivation is because the city owns about 515 acres of land. Is that a motivation or there are some other reasons?”
Planning Commission · Jul 8, 2026
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“Thank you. Another one unrelated, but it's got to do with the Tracy Royal Fire District. The land is going to be still under the Tracy Royal Fire District. I'm not sure about the demarcation of the fire districts. What is the motivation for doing the annexation without changing the fire district associated with that?”
Planning Commission · Jul 8, 2026
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“Thank you. So that's just for practical administrative reasons?”
Planning Commission · Jul 8, 2026
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“I believe this question has been asked, but looking at this map, there's this gap between that rectangular area at the top. Is that where the county has already planned for something, or why do we have that gap?”
Planning Commission · Jul 8, 2026
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“Yes, and thanks for taking the time to explain some of the technical details of this unique application.”
Planning Commission · Jul 8, 2026
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“Just a clarification regarding the new size standard. Is it that anything above 100 square feet but below 250 square feet will be conditionally permitted or is going to be permitted as of right?”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“Thanks for that presentation. I think I'm on mic now. Just for clarification, this is just a detail thing, but I want to understand the mechanism for how we are going to be applying this in the future. Analyzing what we have, it looks like we are going up by about 2.5 times the limit, meaning that we are looking at assign the distance to the street increasing by about 1.5 times. So are we using some sort of distance metric in determining how how much you're going to do in future as we are doing CUP applications. And the other consideration is also that since you are looking at the amount of…”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“I JUST WANT A CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE CEQA GUIDELINES YOU'RE USING. I'M SEEING FROM WHAT THE CHAIR READ OUT, WE'RE LOOKING AT SECTION 15061B3. AND FOR THE SUGGESTED MOTION, WE HAVE 15311. Are there multiple CEQA sections you are using?”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“So there's no conflict there? No, no. We need both. Yeah. Great question. Thank you.”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
- Play at 32:57
“Yes, and thank you for the detail you put in the plan. I really appreciated the nighttime views. That was a question I was going to have. A lot of the questions that I had were answered in advance. So thanks for all the details.”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“I most recommend that the City Council of the City of Tracy conduct a public hearing and upon its conclusion, take the following actions. One, adopt a resolution A, determining that the proposed annexation of approximately 1,350 acres located in the city's sphere of influence adjacent to the southwestern boundary of the city's Cordes Ranch specific plan area. The project is consistent with the IMPACT IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR AND THEREFORE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15162 AND 15168C2. NO FURTHER…”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“I was reading the height requirements for the detached ADUs. And there's a point where there's a limit of one story for the detached ADU. But then we spell out conditions and the height can be increased to up to 18 feet. And it concludes that, yes, you can also have two stories. It is not clear what triggers between one story and two stories. What are the conditions that allows a detached ADU to be two stories?”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“So when you talk about the setback, are you talking about setback from the street or setback from the... The property line.”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
- Play at 56:46
“Okay. That clarifies it. And any impact, for example, with the junior ADUs on our housing elements? For example, if someone does a conversion within the same house, we are increasing livable space. Does it help us in a way in our housing element? Or this is just...”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“Just a note, when it comes to judging the consistency, it's clear to be able to follow to determine what is included versus what is not. One limitation that I have in particular is I'm not able to judge as to whether the particular amount that is being put towards the project is actually consistent with how much priority the general plan is giving to that particular project. I don't, I'm not assuming that that is part of the evaluation.”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“Okay. So that's how I evaluate it. First of all, look at, okay, are we including the right things? And that one is, we've gone through that. Another thing is we have this spreadsheet attached. How are we supposed to read that? Is that part of the evaluation that we are doing here?”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“Okay. And another final clarification. This is a public hearing. I'm assuming the whole city is here. Will they get an opportunity, will the community get an opportunity to evaluate some of these details in a different forum so that planning commission is just focusing on what is included versus what is excluded?”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“Okay, then I have some clarifications on the spreadsheet. I'm going to drop those and go there's a different form for that. Thank you. All right.”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026
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“I move to recommend that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution finding that the City of Tracy's Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2026-2027 is consistent with the general plan pursuant to government code sections 65103C and 65401.”
Planning Commission · May 27, 2026