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SAN BENITO COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION

 


 
Vincent Ringheden
District No. 1
Richard Way
District No. 2 - Chair
Robert Scagliotti
District No. 3
Robert Gibson
District No. 4
Bobbie Thomason
District No. 5 - Vice-Chair
 

Board of Supervisors Chambers 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
PLANNING COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION-
APRIL 16, 2025
6:00 PM
 

The meeting will be available through Zoom, YouTube, and Peak Agenda for those who wish to join or require accommodations

Members of the public may participate remotely via zoom at the following link https://zoom.us/join with the following Webinar ID and Password:

 

Webinar ID: 829 6362 0081

Webinar Password: 542723

Join by Phone: +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)


Those participating by phone who would like to make a comment can use the “raise hand” feature by dialing “*9”. In order to receive the full zoom experience, please make sure your application is up to date.

Remote zoom participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only. In the event that the zoom connection malfunctions for any reason, the Planning Commission reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access.

 

Remote Viewing:

Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting can view a livestream of the meeting online through either the:

A.   Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP) YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLj3iW3_dsDzbYqnY1KdCvA.
B.   Peak Agenda Page: https://cosb.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1

 

Written Comments & Email Public Comment

Members of the public may submit comments via email by 5:00 PM on the Monday prior to Planning Commission meeting to the Resource Management Agency at sbcplan@sanbenitocountyca.gov

Public Comment Guidelines

         A.  The San Benito County Planning Commission welcomes your comments.

         B.  If participating on Zoom, once you are selected you will hear that you have been unmuted:  At this time, please state your first name, last name, and county you reside in for the record.  

         C.  Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of three (3) minutes, or such other time as may be designed by the Chair.

         D. Speakers are encouraged to keep your comments, brief and to the point, and not to repeat prior testimony, so that as many people as possible can be heard.  Your cooperation is appreciated.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the Resource Management Agency at sbcplan@sanbenitocountyca.gov


1

CALL TO ORDER

 
2

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 
3

ROLL CALL

 
4

DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
4.1.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A.PRADO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING -Accept informational report on recent project applications submitted following the March 19th, 2025 Regular Meeting.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
Recent Planning Applications
4.2.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A.PRADO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING -Schedule Special Planning Commission meeting of April 30th, 2025 to hold a Public Hearing to review the 6th Cycle Housing Element Draft and provide recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding adoption.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
5

PUBLIC COMMENT

 
6

CONSENT AGENDA

These items will be considered as a whole without discussion unless a particular item is requested by a member of the Commission, Staff or the public to be removed from the Consent Agenda.  Approval of a consent item means approval of the recommended action as specified in the Staff Report.

 

If any member of the public wishes to comment on a Consent Agenda Item please fill out a speaker card present it to the Clerk prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda and request the item be removed and considered separately.

 
6.1.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING-Acknowledge the Certificate of Posting for the April 16th, 2025, regular Planning Commission meeting.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790.2
 
Certificate of Posting
6.2.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING -Approve the draft Planning Commission minutes from the regular meeting of March 16th, 2025.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790.2
 
March 16th, 2025 PC Minutes
6.3.
RESOURCE MANAGMENT AGENCY- A. PRADO, DIRECTOR - PLANNING AND BUILDING-Adopt a resolution to deny County Planning File PLN240053, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and variance for the construction of a new unmanned wireless telecommunications facility (cell tower) in the form of a 90-foot-tall monopine at 358 Seely Avenue, APN 025-320-001. The proposed facility would include up to twelve panel antennas, six remote radio units (RRUs), a two-foot microwave dish, and a GPS antenna, with associated equipment mounted at a centerline height of 81 feet and a tip height of 85 feet. Ground-mounted equipment would be installed at the base of the facility. SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
Resolution
Staff Summary
3/19 Freelance Notice
7

PUBLIC HEARING

 
7.1.
RESOURCE MANAGMENT AGENCY- A. PRADO, DIRECTOR - PLANNING AND BUILDING-Hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution regarding CC240002, a request for a Conditional Certificate of Compliance (CoC) to establish the subdivided remainder parcel on State Route 129 at APN 012-010-029 as a legal lot in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act (SMA) and local land use regulations. The applicant's plans for the parcel include land stewardship of the natural land and plant restoration.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
Resolution
"Attachment A" to Resolution (PLN200001 Approval)
Staff Report
Power Point
Freelance Notice
7.2.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING -Review and adopt the attached resolution that recommends that the Board of Supervisors amend the attached proposed draft ordinance provisions to amend Title 17 Traffic Regulations, Chapter 17.01 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article II (Junked, Abandoned, and the Like Vehicles), sections 17.01.021 (Definition), 17.01.022 (Exceptions to Article), 17.01.024 (Administration and Enforcement), 17.01.025 (Right of Entry of Persons Authorized to Remove Violating Vehicles), 17.01.027 (Notice of Intention to Abate and Remove), 17.01.028 (Request for Public Hearings; Notice of Hearing), 17.01.029 (Conduct of Hearings; Findings and Orders of Board of Supervisors), 17.01.030 (Disposal of Vehicle) and if desired, adopt resolution recommending adoption to the Board of Supervisors.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790.3
 
"Attachment A" Redline Amendments
Planning Commission Resolution
Draft Ordinance and Findings
Presentation
Free Lance Notice
7.3.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR -Review and adopt the attached resolution that recommends that the Board of Supervisors amend the attached proposed draft ordinance provisions of Title 23 Subdivisions Chapter 01 (General Provisions) Section 23.01.004 (Definitions), Chapter 17 (Improvements) Section 23.17.002 (Standards for Improvements), and Section 23.17.003 (Required Improvements), and if desired, adopt resolution recommending adoption to the Board of Supervisors.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
"Attachment A" Redlined Amendments
Planning Commission Resolution
Draft Ordinance
"Exhibit A" Ordinance Findings
Free Lance Notice
7.4.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING-Hold a public hearing regarding the continuation of PLN210047, a tentative map for subdivision of a 73.80-acre parcel. The project proposes to subdivide an existing 73.80-acre parcel at 600 Rocks Road, APN 012-090-021, into four lots of 5.13 acres, 5.47 acres, 5.14 acres, and 47.48 acres and a 10.58-acre remainder parcel. Parcel Three has an existing residence, and Parcel Four has an existing accessory structure. The project site is otherwise undeveloped grazing land. This project proposes no construction. Staff will present a project status update for PLN210047, CEQA review pending consultant selection.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
STAFF MEMO
3/19 FreeLance Notice
8

REGULAR AGENDA

 
8.1.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR -Staff to present a discussion and information regarding the Planning Commissioner requests for updated to Title 23 Subdivisions and other related San Benito County Code for items including, but not limited to, expanding flood drainage and runoff requirements, and rural storm events.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
Drainage Discussion
9

COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
10

ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: A copy of this Agenda is published on the County's Web site by the Friday preceding each Commission meeting and
may be viewed at www.cosb.us. All proposed agenda items with supportive documents are available for viewing at the San
Benito County Administration Building, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday (except holidays.) This is the same packet that the Planning Commission reviews and discusses at the
Commission meeting. The project planner's name and email address has been added at the end of each project description.
As required by Government Code Section 54957.5 any public record distributed to the Planning Commission less than 72
hours prior to this meeting in connection with any agenda item shall be made available for public inspection at the Planning
Department, 2301 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023. Public records distributed during the meeting will be available for
public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the County. If the public record is prepared by some other person and
distributed at the meeting it will be made available for public inspection following the meeting at the Planning Department.
APPEAL NOTICE: Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission may appeal the decision within ten (10)
calendar days to the Board of Supervisors. The notice of appeal must be in writing and shall set forth specifically wherein the
Planning Commission's decision was inappropriate or unjustified. Appeal forms are available from the Clerk of the Board at the
San Benito County Administration Office, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister and the San Benito County Planning Department, 2301
Technology Parkway, Hollister.
NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the Board of Supervisors meeting facility is accessible to
persons with disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board's
office at (831) 636-4000 at least 48 hours before the meeting to enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility.