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 7:00 PM and found the following members present: Brand, Flohr, Johnson, Roberts and Sparling.

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 - September 17, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - PC_Sep17_2024 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:David Sparling, Vice Chairperson
    Seconded by:Rod Flohr, Commissioner

    Ayes (5)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner, Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (5 to 0)

E.
BUSINESS ITEMS

 

E.1
Time extension for the Lazy Dog restaurant Design Review approval.

This item has attachments. 
1.Lazy Dog Time Extension - Community Development-2024-89.pdf
2.PREVIOUS ACTIONS.pdf
3.Draft Resolution TE24-001.pdf
4.CC Staff Report.pdf
5.CC Reso 2023-121 DR 22-011.pdf
6.PC Staff Report.pdf
7.Time Extension Request.pdf

Associate Planner, Miguel Contreras, presented the staff report for this item.

Commissioner Flohr and Vice Chairperson Sparling asked questions of staff.

Chairperson Roberts opened the public comment.

Applicant, Ryan Nickelson, spoke regarding the project.

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.

Chairperson Roberts closed public comment. 

The Commissioners discussed the project.

  • Moved by:David Sparling, Vice Chairperson
    Seconded by:Kristopher Brand, Commissioner

    Adopt Resolution No. 24-043, approving the requested time extension (TE24-001), thus extending the expiration date of DR22-011 to September 26, 2025.


    Ayes (5)Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Kristopher Brand, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (5 to 0)

E.2
Applications for Design Review approval for two new single-family homes

This item has attachments. 
1.Kayla Place Continuance - Community Development-2024-86.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Resolution 24-038 DR24-008.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Resolution 24-039 DR24-009.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Revised Plans, 171 Kayla Pl.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Revised Plans, 175 Kayla Pl.pdf

Senior Planner, Jennifer Hagen, presented the staff report for this item.

There were no questions of staff.

Chairperson Roberts opened the public comment.

Applicant, Henry Ortiz, spoke regarding the project.

Janna spoke regarding the project.

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.

Chairperson Roberts closed public comment. 

The Commissioners discussed the project.

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

    Adopt Resolution No. 24-038 approving DR24-008, subject to certain findings and conditions.

     


    Ayes (5)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner, Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:Gerald Johnson, Commissioner
    Seconded by:David Sparling, Vice Chairperson

    Adopt 24-039 approving DR24-009, subject to certain findings and conditions.

     


    Ayes (5)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner, Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (5 to 0)

F.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

F.1
Conditional Use Permit for C’est La Vie Coffee <span style="font-size: 15.04px;">Wine</span> and Tea located at 6800 Lone Tree Way

This item has attachments. 
1.C'est La Vie Wine and Tea CUP24-006 - Community Development-2024-88.pdf
2.Previous Actions(1).pdf
3.Draft Resolution No. 24-042 Cest La Vie CUP.pdf
4.Written Description.pdf
5.Project Plans.pdf

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

Vice Chairperson Sparling asked questions of staff.

Chairperson Roberts opened the public hearing.

Applicant, Michael Pierson, spoke regarding the project.

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.

Chairperson Roberts closed the public hearing.

The Commissioners discussed the project.

  • Close public hearing
    Moved by:Rod Flohr, Commissioner
    Seconded by:Kristopher Brand, Commissioner

    Ayes (5)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, Rod Flohr, Commissioner, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:Kristopher Brand, Commissioner
    Seconded by:Rod Flohr, Commissioner

    Adopt Resolution No. 24-042, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 24-006, subject to certain findings and conditions


    Ayes (5)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner, Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (5 to 0)

F.2
Focused Zoning Code update related to regulations for automobile service stations/gas stations, carwashes, and short-term rentals

This item has attachments. 
1.RZ24-005 - Focused Code Updates 1 - Community Development-2024-85.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Previous Action.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Draft Resolution 24-041.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - LUD Reports.pdf

Senior Planner, Jennifer Hagen, introduced the staff report for this item.

Perry Banner with DeNovo Planning Group presented the staff report for this item. 

The Commissioners had no questions for staff.

Chairperson Roberts opened the public hearing.

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 discussed the project.

  • Close public hearing
    Moved by:David Sparling, Vice Chairperson
    Seconded by:Rod Flohr, Commissioner

    Ayes (5)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner, Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:Rod Flohr, Commissioner
    Seconded by:Kristopher Brand, Commissioner

    Adopt Resolution No. 24-041 recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance to amend the Brentwood Municipal Code to prohibit new automobile service stations/gas stations and carwashes and replace with Alternative Fuel Stations and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in all zones throughout the city; add new land use classifications in Section 17.030.030 (Definitions) for Alternative Fuel Station and Electric Vehicle Charging Station; and update Chapter 17.796 (Short-Term Rentals) to more clearly define short-term rentals.


    Ayes (5)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner, Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (5 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

Brentwood Municipal Code Review Committee (Brand) 2nd Wednesday in January and July

H.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

H.1
NEW REQUEST(S)

 

Chairperson Roberts requested a future agenda item to discuss Commission attendance at upcoming conferences and training sessions.  Planning Manager Nolthenius indicated that he would clarify this request in a subsequent e-mail.  No further action was taken.

I.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM
    Moved by:Rod Flohr, Commissioner
    Seconded by:Kristopher Brand, Commissioner

    Ayes (5)Kristopher Brand, Commissioner, Rod Flohr, Commissioner, Anita Roberts, Chairperson, David Sparling, Vice Chairperson, and Gerald Johnson, Commissioner


    Motion Approved (5 to 0)
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