PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
City Council Chambers
150 City Park Way
Brentwood, CA 94513

A.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

 

Chairperson Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and found the following members present: Flohr (remote), Johnson, Sparling and Roberts.  Commissioner Brand was absent.

B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Chairperson Roberts led the pledge of allegiance.

C.
PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

There were none.

The Commission received 0 public comments that were sent via email or otherwise for the Commission’s consideration. Copies of these comments would be made available on the City’s website on the ‘Meeting Information’ page, if there were any. 

D.
CONSENT CALENDAR

 

D.1
Regular Planning Commission Minutes - February 20, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - PC_Feb20_2024 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:Gerald Johnson, Commissioner
    Seconded by:David Sparling, Vice Chairperson

    Ayes (4)Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner
    Absent (1)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (4 to 0)

E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

E.1
Conditional Use Permit for a new wireless facility on an existing PG&E lattice tower.

This item has attachments. 
1.New ATT Wireless Facility at Vineyards Parkway - Community Development-2024-22.pdf
2.Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-010.pdf
3.Attachment 2- Project Plans.pdf
4.Attachment 3- Project Support Statement.pdf
5.Attachment 4- Noise Study.pdf
6.Attachment 5- Photo Simulations.pdf
7.Attachment 6- RF Study.pdf
8.Attachment 7- Propagation Maps.pdf

Associate Planner, Sarah Yuwiler, presented the staff report for this item.

Chairperson Roberts opened the public hearing.

Matt Moore, representing the applicant, spoke regarding the item.  

The Commission received 0 public comments regarding this item that were sent via email or otherwise for the Commission’s consideration after the packet was published. 

The Commissioners asked questions of the applicant.

The Commissioners discussed the project.

  • Close public hearing
    Moved by:David Sparling, Vice Chairperson
    Seconded by:Gerald Johnson, Commissioner

    Ayes (4)Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner
    Absent (1)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:Gerald Johnson, Commissioner
    Seconded by:Rod Flohr, Commissioner

    Adopt Resolution No. 24-010, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 23-009, subject to the associated findings and conditions.


    Ayes (4)Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner
    Absent (1)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (4 to 0)

F.
BUSINESS ITEMS

 

F.1
Training of the Planning Commission

 

Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius explained that, to ensure the training is most effective and engaging, it would be rescheduled to a future meeting when all Commissioners are present. 

F.2
Design Review application for an indoor/outdoor restaurant at 200 Oak Street

This item has attachments. 
1.DR23-013 (The Yard - 200 Oak Street) staff report - Community Development-2024-19.pdf
2.Attachment 1, Resolution 24-013.pdf
3.Attachment 2, Project Narrative.pdf
4.Attachment 3, Project Plans.pdf
5.Attachment 4, Specification Sheets.pdf
6.Attachment 5, Public Comments.pdf

Senior Planner, Andrew Smith, presented the staff report for this item.

The Commissioners asked questions of staff.

Chairperson Roberts opened the public hearing.

Applicants, Anthony and Alyssa Roost, spoke regarding the item.  

Denise Durham from the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce spoke regarding the item.

Chavez spoke regarding this item. 

Justin Hogund spoke regarding this item. 

The Commission received 31 public comments regarding this item that were sent via email or otherwise for the Commission’s consideration after the packet was published.  5 additional comments were received after the 3pm cutoff.

The Commissioners asked questions of the applicant.

The Commissioners discussed the project.

  • Moved by:David Sparling, Vice Chairperson
    Seconded by:Gerald Johnson, Commissioner

    Adopt Resolution No. 24-013, approving the Design Review application (DR 23-013) for a 33 square foot addition, façade modifications, and exterior site improvements associated with converting a former automobile service station into an indoor/outdoor restaurant, located at 200 Oak Street (APN 013-110-024), subject to the associated findings and conditions.


    Ayes (4)Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner
    Absent (1)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (4 to 0)

G.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

 

TRANSPLAN Committee (Brand)                            2nd Thursday of every month

Design Review Subcommittee (Flohr/Johnson)       2nd and 4th Thursday of every month

Land Use and Development Committee (Roberts)   3rd Monday of every month.   

H.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

H.1
NEW REQUEST(S)

 

Commissioner Johnson requested a future agenda item to discuss possible changes to the regulations for on-site public hearing signs.

I.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM
    Moved by:Gerald Johnson, Commissioner
    Seconded by:Rod Flohr, Commissioner

    Ayes (4)Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner
    Absent (1)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (4 to 0)
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