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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CITY OF FAIRFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION VIA TELECONFERENCE FEBRUARY 10, 2021 JOIN MEETING VIA ZOOM LINK: 6:00 P.M. https://fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/97065607498?pwd=a1dnaVY2UzFINU4xaU5sS0FET09qZz09 PASSWORD: 66781819 Consistent with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 regarding public meetings during the COVID-19 emergency, Planning Commissioners may attend the meeting telephonically. Members of the public can observe the meeting on Comcast Cable Channel 26, ATT U-Verse 99, and web-streamed live http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/live, or at www.youtube.com/user/FFCATV/live. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom with the following link: https://fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/97065607498?pwd=a1dnaVY2UzFINU4xaU5sS0FET09qZz09 Password: 66781819 I. ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. INFORMATION ON PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on subjects not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission provided that NO action may be taken on off-agenda items except as authorized by law. Off-agenda items from the public will be taken under consideration without discussion by the Commission and may be referred to staff. Comments will be accepted via Zoom or by email at [email protected]. Identify your name, the item you wish to comment on, and the date of the meeting. All comments received by email prior to the start of an item will be read aloud for up to three minutes. For adjudicative public hearing items, e-mailed comments will be accepted and read aloud for up to three/four minutes if received prior to the close of the public hearing PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS: When joining via Zoom, please use the “raise your hand” feature or press *9 on your phone to request to speak. You will be called on by name and will have three minutes to speak. Members of the public wishing to submit their comments via email can email [email protected]. These comments will be forwarded to Council for review but will not be read aloud during the meeting. S:\Planning\PC Meetings\Agendas\2021-02-10 PC Agenda Via Teleconference.docx Community Development Department Page 1 IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2020 VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS VII. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. CORDELIA RV DIGITAL BILLBOARD Resolution No. 2021 - 01 Freeway Freestanding Sign (SN2020-050) Environmental Review (ER2020-035) Location: 4850 Auto Plaza Ct. (APN: 0180-110-040) Applicant: Clear Channel Owner: Benson Investment Inc. Public hearing on request by Clear Channel to construct one double-faced 19 feet X 59 feet freeway freestanding sign with digital display and a height of 75 feet at 4850 Auto Plaza Ct. (APN: 0180-110-040). The project has been deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA per Section 15311, accessory structures. (Amy Kreimeier, 707-428-7450, [email protected]) B. CEMENT HILL CONVENIENCE MARKET, GAS STATION, AND CARWASH Resolution No. 2021 - 02 Zone Change (ZC2020-004) Minor Development Review (MD2020-010) Use Permit (UP2020-010) Environmental Review (ER2020-033). Location: Cement Hill Road at Peabody Road (APNs 0170-250-030 and -040) Applicant: Chandi Brothers Owner: Chandi Brothers Public Hearing on Request by Chandi Brothers for a Zone Change from the IBP zoning district to the CN zoning district; and to allow the construction of a +/- 5,000 convenience market, gasoline service station, and automated car wash on property located on two parcels at the intersection of Cement Hill Road, Peabody Road, and Vanderbilt Drive (APN 170-250-030 and 040). The project will also require a Use Permit to allow operation of the convenience market. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Planner: Brian Miller, 707-428-7446; [email protected]) C. 2021 DENSITY BONUS ORDINANCE UPDATE (ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT) S:\Planning\PC Meetings\Agendas\2021-02-10 PC Agenda Via Teleconference.docx Community Development Department Page 2 Resolution No. 2021-03 Ordinance Amendments (OA2020-011) Location: Citywide Applicant: City of Fairfield Property Owners: N/A Public Hearing on request by the City of Fairfield for an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fairfield amending Chapter 25, Article I, Section 25.38 of the Fairfield City Code (also known as the Density Bonus Ordinance of the City of Fairfield) to clarify definitions, amend requirements for receiving a Density Bonus, provide for additional incentives, define findings for the denial of a request for a density bonus, and to bring the Fairfield Municipal Code into conformance with current State law. (Planner Brian K. Miller, 707-428-7446, [email protected]) VIII. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Director’s Report and Commissioner’s Comments IX. ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 2021 SPECIAL NOTICES PLEASE NOTE: The Planning Commission ordinarily does not take up any item on the agenda after 10:00 p.m. Discussion of any item which began before 10:00 p.m. will be completed regardless of time. If you have any item which is not discussed before the 10:00 p.m. cut-off, it will be among the first items discussed at the next meeting. The agendas have been prepared with the hope that all items scheduled will be able to be discussed within the time allowed. PLEASE NOTE: Any party aggrieved or affected by a decision or determination by the Planning Commission in the administration of the City’s Development Regulations may file an appeal within 14 business days of the decision or determination using the appeal form available from the Community Development Department. To file an appeal, complete the form and submit it with the appropriate fee to: Community Development Department, 1000 Webster Street, Second Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533 no later than 14 business days from the date of this hearing. No postmarks will be accepted. For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department, 1000 Webster Street, Second Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533, or phone 707-428-7461. PLEASE NOTE: The City of Fairfield is committed to providing meeting facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities and/or have language barriers. To request meeting materials in alternative formats or other accommodation, please contact Lucia Morales, Administrative Assistant, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at 707-428-7466 or [email protected]. S:\Planning\PC Meetings\Agendas\2021-02-10 PC Agenda Via Teleconference.docx Community Development Department Page 3 CITY OF FAIRFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION M I N U T E S Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Board Room November 18, 2020 2490 Hilborn Road Fairfield, CA 94534 Special Meeting 6:00 p.m. I. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson WOOD, Chuck Vice-Chairperson MATTHEWS, Chris Commissioner COAN, Michael Commissioner EVANS, Lerecia Commissioner WESLEY, William* Absent: Commissioner CHILDS, Jerome Commissioner CRUZEN, Melissa *joined during Scheduled Matters, Item A. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Matthews III. INFORMATION ON SPEAKER CARDS IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice-Chairperson Matthews made a motion to approve the agenda as proposed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Coan. Voting was done by roll call, and the motion was approved unanimously, with Commissioners Childs, Cruzen, and Wesley absent. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 2020 Commissioner Coan made a motion to approve the minutes of October 14, 2020 as proposed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Evans. Voting was done by roll call, and the motion was approved unanimously, with Commissioners Childs, Cruzen, and Wesley absent. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS No persons spoke during Public Comments, and no comments were received via the [email protected] inbox. VII. SCHEDULED MATTERS ITEM A GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION FOR ACQUISITION AND FUTURE DISSPOSAL OF PROPERY AT 640 AND 646 BROADWAY STREET S:\Planning\PC Meetings\Minutes\2020-11-18 DRAFT PC Minutes.docx Community Development Department Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-17 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD DETERMINING THAT THE ACQUISITION AND FUTURE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES AT 640 AND 646 BROADWAY STREET IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN. Associate Planner Brian Miller made a presentation on the item and answered questions. No persons spoke during the Public Comments, and no comments were received via the [email protected] inbox. Commissioner Coan made a motion to adopt Resolution 2020-17. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Evans. Voting was done by roll call, and the motion was approved unanimously, with Commissioners Childs and Cruzen absent. ITEM B BLESSED BAPTIST CHURCH RESOLUTION 2020-18 RESOLUTION OF THE FAIRFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ER2019-043); RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL FIND THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION (ANX2019-002) OF 2.1-ACRES LOCATED ON SUNSET AVENUE (APNS: 0037-160-040, 0037-160-060) CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW; AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (MD2019-010) TO CONSTRUCT A 10,342 SQUARE-FOOT CHURCH AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE VACANT ±1.23-ACRE VACANT PARCEL (APN: 0037-160-040). Senior Planner Meily Sheehan made a presentation on the item and answered questions. Planning Division Manager Dave Feinstein and Associate Civil Engineer Alvin Lei also answered questions. No persons spoke during the Public Comments, and no comments were received via the [email protected] inbox. Vice-Chairperson Matthews made a motion to adopt Resolution 2020-18. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Coan. Voting was done by roll call, and the motion was approved unanimously, with Commissioners Childs and Cruzen absent. VIII. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ITEM A DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS DRAFT Planning Division Manager Dave Feinstein provided an overview of the upcoming General Plan Update project.