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Stockton Planning Commission Meeting Summary - May 26, 2022

Planning Commission — Thursday, May 26, 2022
BodyStockton, California
SessionPlanning Commission
DateThursday, May 26, 2022
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0:06

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and fellow commissioners and staff.

0:11

Um tonight is um uh make sure I get the date right May 26th uh 2022 and it's the public meeting for the planning commission of the city of Stockton held here in the uh city council chambers.

0:28

Um roll call, please.

0:30

Commissioner Jones.

0:31

For the Commissioner Mallet present.

0:34

Commissioner Mountain is absent.

0:36

Commissioner Rizby?

0:38

Present.

0:39

Commissioner Via Pudua?

0:41

Present.

0:41

Vice Chair Garcia is absent.

0:44

Chair Sanguinetti?

0:45

Present.

0:46

We have a quorum.

0:47

Okay, um will Commissioner Jones lead us in the flag salute, please.

1:01

What would you say?

1:02

One nation with liberty and just it for all.

1:14

Okay.

1:15

Um that we have that taken care of.

1:18

We'll move on through our agenda.

1:21

And our first item of business will be the um consent calendar, which is the approval of the planning commission uh minutes from previous meetings from April 14th, 2022, and April 28, 2022.

1:38

Um everybody that's here tonight was present, so we're able to vote on those.

1:47

Um is there anybody want to state anything regarding those minutes?

1:55

Is there any comments from anybody?

1:59

If not, then uh we have uh Commissioner Mallet.

2:04

I'd like to make a motion to approve the case.

2:07

I'll second.

2:08

We have a motion by Ms.

2:10

Mallet and uh second by Ms.

2:12

Jones for approval.

2:14

Uh vote, please.

2:22

So our next item of business will be the public comments.

2:26

Are there any public comments, any blue cards or anything?

2:30

We have no cards, Chair.

2:32

Thank you.

2:33

Okay.

2:34

So our next item of business is the public hearings.

2:38

Before we start those public hearings, I just want to announce that we only have five commissioners present here tonight, and so it takes four votes for the item to pass.

2:49

In that, so you have an option here if you want to continue it.

2:55

I want to offer that option in that.

2:57

If not, you can proceed.

2:59

We'll proceed with the public hearing.

3:02

Um that's your choice.

3:04

I see the applicant in the audience.

3:06

Um, so we're gonna move to item five, public hearing.

3:16

Item 5.1 staff report, please.

3:21

Okay, so good evening, Mike McDowell, Deputy Community Development Director.

3:27

Uh, we do have staff ready to make a presentation.

3:30

I just want to introduce staff.

3:32

Uh Francesca Carr, she's an assistant planner in the community development department.

3:37

And she'll be making a presentation.

3:39

No, actually, Fran's been with us for three years.

3:43

We haven't seen you.

3:44

Yeah.

3:45

Nice to see you.

3:46

Nice to see you.

3:47

I'm I'm glad to be here tonight.

3:48

She was originally working in the business operations uh side of the community development department.

3:53

And then into planning.

3:54

So great.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████████████████37%
Public Engagement█████████████████████████████29%
Procedural██████████████████18%
Personnel Matters████████8%
Cannabis Regulation██████6%
Homelessness██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Stockton Planning Commission Meeting Summary - May 26, 2022

The Stockton Planning Commission met on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 425 N. El Dorado St. The meeting included the approval of previous minutes, a public hearing on a tentative parcel map, and informational reports. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2022, and April 28, 2022, meetings. The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Mountain and Garcia absent; Motion 2022-05-26-0301).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were made during the formal public comment period.

Public Hearing: Tentative Parcel Map at 3555 Grange Avenue (Application No. P21-0727)

  • The commission held a public hearing on a request to approve a tentative parcel map to create a four-lot subdivision on a vacant lot at 3555 Grange Avenue (APN 111-340-56). The project involves no development proposal; only the subdivision.
  • Staff Presentation: Assistant Planner Francesca Carr presented the item, noting the site is zoned residential low density, surrounded by similar zoning, with a high-density parcel across the street. A public notice was sent on March 16, 2022, and a hearing was requested on March 23, 2022. Staff recommended approval based on consistency with the General Plan and adequate infrastructure conditions.
  • Applicant Presentation: Zac Wong of Wong Engineers, the project engineer, spoke in support, stating the project would convert an abandoned rail line into housing, addressing a critical need. He confirmed compliance with all conditions.
  • Public Testimony: Jeff Gamboni, a nearby property owner at 3538 Mission Road, spoke. He stated he did not oppose the project but raised concerns about the access being on the north side instead of the south side, potential public nuisance from deep lots on Princeton Road, and lack of a development plan. He noted issues with illegal grows and junkyards in the area. Commissioner Sanguinetti responded that the applicant had purchased the property legally and the city supports infill development.
  • Commission Discussion: Commissioners questioned the access easement (20 feet wide, private driveway, fire lane), turnaround design, and timeline. Fire Marshal James Klein confirmed no fire concerns and noted improved water access. Commissioner Villapudua asked about overhead power lines, which would be determined at building permit. Commissioner Rizvi expressed support for the infill project addressing housing needs. Commissioner Mountain acknowledged concerns but found the project met all requirements and moved to approve.
  • Vote: Motion carried 6-0 (Commissioner Garcia absent; Resolution 2022-05-26-0501). Chair Sanguinetti noted a 10-day appeal period to the City Clerk.

Reports, Communications, and Informational Items

  • Update from Deputy Director Michael McDowell: He reported that the City Council on May 24, 2022, upheld the Planning Commission's unanimous approval of a cannabis facility at 2401/2403 Stagecoach Road (volatile manufacturing and distribution), denying an appeal. He also reminded commissioners of the attendance policy, noting that three consecutive unexcused absences or five in a 12-month period would result in vacating the position. Remote participation is no longer available post-COVID. Commissioners discussed notification procedures and the importance of quorum.

Commissioner Comments

  • Commissioner Rizvi thanked staff and appreciated attendance.
  • Commissioner Villapudua wished everyone a safe Memorial Day and reminded them to vote on June 7, 2022.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar Approved: Motion 2022-05-26-0301 (5-0).
  • Tentative Parcel Map Approved: Resolution 2022-05-26-0501 (6-0), with conditions and a 10-day appeal period ending June 5, 2022.
  • Attendance Policy Reaffirmed: Commissioners were reminded of excused/unexcused absence rules and notification procedures.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and fellow commissioners and staff. Um tonight is um uh make sure I get the date right May 26th uh 2022 and it's the public meeting for the planning commission of the city of Stockton held here in the uh city council chambers. Um roll call, please. Commissioner Jones. For the Commissioner Mallet present. Commissioner Mountain is absent. Commissioner Rizby? Present. Commissioner Via Pudua? Present. Vice Chair Garcia is absent. Chair Sanguinetti? Present. We have a quorum. Okay, um will Commissioner Jones lead us in the flag salute, please. What would you say? One nation with liberty and just it for all. Okay. Um that we have that taken care of. We'll move on through our agenda. And our first item of business will be the um consent calendar, which is the approval of the planning commission uh minutes from previous meetings from April 14th, 2022, and April 28, 2022. Um everybody that's here tonight was present, so we're able to vote on those. Um is there anybody want to state anything regarding those minutes? Is there any comments from anybody? If not, then uh we have uh Commissioner Mallet. I'd like to make a motion to approve the case. I'll second. We have a motion by Ms. Mallet and uh second by Ms. Jones for approval. Uh vote, please. So our next item of business will be the public comments. Are there any public comments, any blue cards or anything? We have no cards, Chair. Thank you. Okay. So our next item of business is the public hearings. Before we start those public hearings, I just want to announce that we only have five commissioners present here tonight, and so it takes four votes for the item to pass. In that, so you have an option here if you want to continue it. I want to offer that option in that. If not, you can proceed. We'll proceed with the public hearing. Um that's your choice. I see the applicant in the audience. Um, so we're gonna move to item five, public hearing. Item 5.1 staff report, please. Okay, so good evening, Mike McDowell, Deputy Community Development Director. Uh, we do have staff ready to make a presentation. I just want to introduce staff. Uh Francesca Carr, she's an assistant planner in the community development department.

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