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THE CITY OF PLANNING COMMISSION _ LEASANTON._ MEETING MINUTES DRAFT Wednesday, February 23, 2022 This meeting was conducted via teleconference in accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20, approved AB 361, and COVID-19 pandemic protocols. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND ROLL CALL The teleconference meeting of the Planning Commission of February 23, 2022 was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair Pace. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Pace. Staff Members Present: Shweta Bonn, Senior Planner; Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development; Melinda Denis, Planning and Permit Center Manager; Julie Harryman, Assistant City Attorney; Eric Luchini, Senior Planner; Matt Nelson, Associate Traffic Engineer; Sachiko Riddle, Recording Secretary; Mike Tassano; City Traffic Engineer Commissioners Present: Commissioners Nancy Allen, Justin Brown, Matt Gaidos, Ken Morgan, Jeff Nibert, and Chair Brandon Pace. Commissioners Absent: None AGENDA AMENDMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a request for removal for discussion or explanation is received from the Planning Commission or a member of the public by submitting a speaker card for that item. 1. Actions of the Zoning Administrator 2. Approve the meeting minutes of January 12, 2022 3. Approve the meeting minutes of January 26, 2022 4. P21-1206, Robert Rossi/Sunshine Saloon, 1807 Santa Rita Rd - Application to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit (UP-91-77) to allow permanent outdoor dining, including outdoor consumption of alcohol, at an existing bar. Zoning is PUD-C (Planned Unit Development — Commercial) District. Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 8 February 23, 2022 nded (e.g., Committee, Task Force, etc.) There were no reports from meetings attended. 6. Actions of the City Council Ms. Clark provided a brief overview of the items listed in the report. 7. Future Planning Calendar Ms. Clark gave a brief overview of future items for the Commission's review. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Allen requested an update on the value capture project approved by the Council. Ms. Clark stated progress had not yet been made but it remained on the list and staff was consulting with an expert. Chair Pace thanked Ms. Hagen for her hard work for the City. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 7 February 9, 2022 the percentage of affordable units required between multifamily and single-family to 20% and to clearly identify affordability levels. She stated she agreed with the first two recommendations on LIHF but would like to substantially raise the fees for non-residential very close to the maximum, because Pleasanton was an attractive place for businesses and the fees would not be a deterrent and the rate should provide the necessary units for the employees. She stated she would like to increase residential fees based on square footage or number of bedrooms and that tier pricing was critical. She suggested reconsidering the basis for the low-income housing study, especially for residential. She requested more data on the expenditure of funding and what percentage was directed at adding more housing versus the other programs, because HCD was looking at the number of built units. She stated it was worth exploring a housing overlay zone but the ordinance should align with State law for short term. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 February 9, 2022 a business person would be equal with building a unit and paying an IZO. Ms. Clark explained the basis for the inclusionary zoning requirement, and the amount of the low-income housing fee were different and therefore, there was a disjuncture between the two fees (i.e. the in-lieu fee does not cover 100 % of the cost of constructing an affordable unit). Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 February 9, 2022