Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

I will open this meeting and lead the reading of the Sumpah Setia. The Zoom webinar participation is available for community members. The ID and information of the Zoom webinar is available on the agenda posted on the city's website. Can we make an absence? Commissioner Sriwamora.

Present.

Commissioner Rock, present. Commissioner Mora, present. Commissioner Lut. Commissioner Flores, present. Commissioner Pernell. Chairman Mide, present. All right. Now, um, can we introduce the staff? Administrative assistance.

Lisa Branton, Community Development Director.

Courtney Giman, Planning Manager. Tom Wild, Senior Planning.

Welcome everyone. So, the announcement that we, number ID 263944, permit to develop the planned unit 2025-002 will be continued to the Planning Commission meeting on September 2nd. So, if you are here for that, you can go and leave the place. Public comment? Public comment is generally limited to 2 minutes per speaker. The chairman can limit the time of public comment to be more continuous depending on the agenda schedule. Are there any comments from the public about things that are not on today's agenda? Is there any questions or comments from the commissioners? Commissioner Gutiérrez.

No questions, no comments.

Commissioner Flores.

No questions, no comments.

And I don't have any questions or comments. Are there any motions and supporters? I will propose a motion so that we can unite the judges.

And I support it.

With a motion from Commissioner Ruk and support from Commissioner Mora, we will make a voice announcement. Commissioner Wakamura. Commissioner Raka. Commissioner Maka. Commissioner Gutiérrez. Commissioner Flores.

So because I'm not here, U, can I abstain from? You can. I will abstain.

And if you watch the video quietly and watch it yourself, you can do it too. But okay. And then... We agree on the motion. Okay, let's continue. So, first I want to say this is about the election of the new chairman and chairperson of the planning commission. I want to say thank you for your trust. But we have been informed by the staff, thank God, because we want to do everything in the right way and according to the rules. That the basic budget states that the chairman can only work for two consecutive years. I personally want to nominate Commissioner Srakamura. And as the chairman. Are there any other candidates?

Is there anyone who supports?

I support her. With the nomination from me and the support from Commissioner Gutiérrez, we will hold a voice meeting. Commissioner Romora. Commissioner Romora. Commissioner Ma. Commissioner Gutiérrez. Commissioner Flores. Yes. And Chairman Dey. Then the candidate, okay. Then the re-election for the chairperson will only happen if he becomes the chairperson. So it will remain the same. You are still in office as the chairperson. All right. Now let's move on to hearing the opinions of the number ID 2636. Permission for the development of the planned unit 2025-2022. Establish a land location of 1.8 acres of land and build a car wash building of 3.337 feet wide with outdoor facilities. Oh, this is Wadah. I'm sorry. Oh, I'm not going to be here to say it again. ID number 2639. Permission for the development of the planned unit in 2026. A request to increase the maximum area of the advertising board that is allowed for Burlington vendors in the former Sears shop, which is located in the center of the Northridge Mall shopping mall at 1100 Northridge Mall in the commercial retail zone . Tom Wiles, our senior planning director, will present this point.

Thank you very much, Chairman Mecelli Dei. Commissars, the proposal for the permit for the development of the planning unit 202601. The applicant is Montre Science Incorporated and the owner of the property is Ethan Conrad. This proposal is the fifth amendment for the permit for the development of the planning unit 20401. Proposal to increase the maximum area of the advertising board, which is allowed from 131 to 28 square feet, to 287 square feet for Burlington consumers, which occupies a space of 25.97 square feet on the first floor, from the former Sears shop. Two wide floors, 137 x 66, at the southern end of the North Ridge Mall shopping center. The zoning for the location is commercial retail. The address is 100 North Ridge Mall. The surrounding uses are residential in the south, commercial in the east and north, and 101 Jalan Raya, located in the west, as well as several other commercial areas. The commercial area for the location was initially approved as part of the PUDP Plan Development Permit 2004-04-01, which is the third amendment to the Planning Permit and Development Permit 2004-04-01. It agreed to increase the area of the advertising board for the parking space for the wall board. The Burlington parking space was initially agreed for 131.38 feet, which at that time was in accordance with what they proposed. The aim is to increase it to 287 square feet. The reason why they asked for the increase based on the study of difficulties is because the sign that was issued will be proportional to the width of the external elevation. In addition, due to the lack of visibility and presence of the North Main Street, which is about 500 feet away, and other landmarks, such as Best Buy, DSW, and Planet Fitness, which also have external access to their living room, exceeding the maximum area allowed. This is a picture that shows elevation. This is what is being proposed. I mean, what is agreed as part of the 2024-1 and this is what is being proposed now. This mark is in 75% of the height and width of the façade as well as at least in that regard towards the Hasi zone code. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council to approve the permit for the development of the Project Unit 2601 by stating that this project is categorically excluded from the California Environmental Quality Act according to Article 15.3.11a because this is an accessory structure for Papanama. Are there any questions for the staff at this time?

Are there any questions from the commissioners to Mr. Wiles or the city staff regarding the presentation of Commissioner Raka Mora?

No questions.

Commissioner Raka Mora? No, I don't have any questions. Thank you. Commissioner Mora?

There is no question, but only a short comment. It feels very coincidental to see this now, because I just saw TikTok when it was rolling about Burlington, right? Come to the city and people say, wow, it's already very late. So this is interesting that this project is moving forward and you know that this project is still going.

Commissioner Gutiar.

No question.

Commissioner Flores.

There is no question.

But I have one question. I'm just curious when we agree on this, just because this is different for the location where they have a lot of tenants. Will that disturb the possibility in the future for other tenants? Are they now included? That's my real question.

They are included. That will not affect other tenants. However, if they want to change it, other tenants such as Gold's Gym will be included. If they want to expand the advertising space, they have to do the same thing, which is to submit a mandate to the PUD.

And later in the future, if Burlington, let's say they move, will the size for the space still be allowed according to the old rules? For the space, it will be allowed according to the old rules.

Yes, that's my question.

So now we open a public comment session for this coin. Is there Sorry, I moved to Zoom, but is there anyone who wants to give a public comment? Okay, because there is none, we will see it on Zoom. Okay, if so, we will close the public comment session. Are there any questions or additional comments from the commissioners? Please, Commissioner Rekamura.

There are no questions or additional comments.

Commissioner Rok. There are no more questions and welcome to Northridge. Commissioner Mora.

Maybe it's just a brief way to address me, isn't it? Like a brief commentary, I just remembered where I saw this. It was under, um, the book... Chick-fil-A event, no. And whenever there's a new business opening in Selena, I feel that opinions are always shared. Among people who are very enthusiastic about any business, and I am included in that group, right? And for those who may feel a little frustrated with the choice to enter this city, for those who may be watching this live or who will be watching it later, do you have the courage to explain briefly about the relationship between the city and its role in attracting businesses, especially businesses in malls? I know we have missed the quick-facts point, but that also indicates the future tenants who will enter the mall.

as far as helping the development of the economy? So I can answer that, Commissioner.

We have a new Director of Economic Development, Om, who has been with us since the beginning of the year. So they are arranging work plans in terms of marketing and reaching out to businesses. Miss, I think it's a good idea if U Nathan Kew, our deputy director, comes and gives a presentation to the Commission in the near future regarding their work plans and strategies in marketing the city to employers and developers.

Thank you very much.

There's another one from you, Commissioner Ries Gutierrez.

No questions, just comments. Oh, I know at least one person who is very enthusiastic. I don't have to drive for 30 minutes to go to my favorite store. So I really like that place.

Commissioner Flores?

Actually 40 minutes. That's Morgan Hill, my wife's favorite store.

Oh, you know.

You don't even know. So sorry about that.

And I have no questions. Is there a commissioner who wants to file a lawsuit? I would like to propose a motion to approve the permit for the development of the planned unit 2026-001 for the increase of the maximum mark allowed for Burlington fishermen.

Okay, Mr. Skadar, this clarification is a recommendation for the City Council.

Thank you very much. Recommendation for me to recommend so that the City Council agrees. And is there anyone who supports?

I support.

Okay.

With a motion from Commissioner Rack and support from Commissioner Mora, we will make a vote. Commissioner Nakamura. Commissioner Rack, Commissioner Morak, Commissioner Gutiarez, Commissioner Flores, and the Chairman must be accepted. All right. So I want to read my blue sheet. Do I need to read the ID number again? Usually it's here. The question is why isn't there? I can't. So about the number, let's see. The request to increase the maximum mark area allowed for Burlington mercenaries in the former Sears shop that is located at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center at 1100 Northridge Mall in the Seattle Commercial Retail District . The action of the Planning Commission on these bottles is a recommendation to the City Council to support these bottles. 6. Increase the maximum mark area allowed for the candidate Burlington's candidate in the former Toko Sears located at the Nordhich Mall Shopping Center 1100 Nordhich Mall in the commercial retail and commercial zone district CR. The staff will address this issue for the consideration of the City Council where the final decision will be made. All right. Next, we have comments and reports from the Commissioner. There is something from you, Commissioner Nakamura.

First of all, I just want to thank the commissioners and I want to thank the head of Kelpi Day for your service and is a honor to be the head and I have been doing this for quite a long time and I think it's time. So, but thank you, thank you all. There is something from you, Commissioner.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I can't say it anymore, right? Thank you, Madam Chair, for your dedication and leadership. I really appreciate it. Thank you, Commissioner Rismora.

I just want to share that, oh my, it happened last week and it feels like it happened a year ago. I am honored to be a member of the California 2020 Equality Leadership Committee for elected officials and who are shown throughout the country. That's an amazing experience. I sometimes think as our commissioner, do you forget that we are officials who are shown, even though it's true. There are many planning commissioners throughout the country who are present at the event, so it's very pleasant to be able to exchange notes with each other. Even though once again, Equality California is the main sponsor. So that's the LGBTQ event. It's interesting to see a lot of topics of general management that we discussed, such as a lot of discussions about AI, which is actually not a problem that is related to LGBTQ. So that is an extraordinary experience and just a reminder for my commissary colleagues to look for opportunities to develop because it is very building a network of thoughtful people who contribute back to their communities and become resilient.

Thank you, Commissioner Gutiérrez.

Thank you, Chairman, for the great leadership during my last year here. But yes, you have to continue it, but of course now we have to face

I'm not going anywhere. I'm still here.

Thank you. And I appreciate, as I said before, the support of that belief. I enjoy it. So time flies so fast and I don't even think about whether there is a limit.

However, I am sure with you, Mars, that you have knowledge and experience, and I am sure you will lead us well. So thank you for being willing to move forward. All right, let's see what's left. Is there anything in the agenda for the future that will come?

I have a few. One of them is a material that has just been continued. This is the Quick-Quack at Northridge Mall. For today, September 2nd, we don't have anything yet. September 16th, Potential Study Session, General Plan Draft, Economic Action Plan, and EIR.

And I can ask Deputy Director Q, if he can be present at the next meeting, because at this time we do not have an agenda to discuss.

Then for the next planning commission, we are scheduled for September 2. Anyone who can be present, please raise your hand. Okay, it looks like we're out of the room. So with this close, it's closed.