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SAN BENITO COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION

 


 
Vincent Ringheden
District No. 1 - Vice-Chair
Richard Way
District No. 2 - Chair
Robert Scagliotti
District No. 3
Robert Gibson
District No. 4
Katherine M Sanchez
District No. 5
 

Board of Supervisors Chambers 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
PLANNING COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION-
AUGUST 19, 2026
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: 832 6668 2089

Webinar Password: 950928  

Join via audio: +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 August 20, 2025 Regular Meeting.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
Recent Planning Applications
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 August 19, 2026, Regular Planning Commission meeting.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790.2
 
2026-08-19 PC 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 June 17, 2026.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790.2
 
2026-06-17 PC MINUTES DRAFT
7

REGULAR AGENDA

 
7.1.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING -Receive report and recommendation for the Notice of Property Disposition and Notice of Property Acquisition of the San Benito High School District's intent to (1) dispose of one (1) parcel, approximately 49.68 acres (APN: 019-120-009), located on Wright Road; and (2) acquire one (1) parcel, approximately 33.58 acres (APN: 019-110-019), for the District's proposed new high school campus.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
July 20, 2026 Notice of Property Acquisition - New High School Site
July 20, 2026 Notice of Property Disposition
Draft Report and Recommendation - SBHSD Property Acquisition and Disposition - SBC PC
San Benito High School District Property Notice - PowerPoint.
7.2.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY-A. PRADO,DIRECTOR- PLANNING AND BUILDING-Discussion of Chapter 7.11 code standards for wireless telecommunications and some revision options to consider.SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
 
COSB Cell Tower Locations
8

PUBLIC HEARING

 
8.1.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING -Review and provide recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on proposed text amendments to San Benito County Code Title 25 (Zoning) of the San Benito County Code, said amendments including San Benito County Code Chapters 25.01 (General Provisions and Administration), 25.02 (Permits and Other Planning Actions), 25.03 (Zoning Map and Zoning Districts), 25.07 (General Development Standards), 25.08 (Standards for Specific Uses), and 25.09 (Glossary).SBC FILE NUMBER: 790.RESOLUTION NUMBER 2026-09.
 
PC Meeting 8-19-2026 BESS Ordinance PPT
2026-06-17_RESpc 2026-09_Title 25 BESS With Exhibit A Ordinance.pdf
2026-08-19 PC Meeting_BOSord NO_X_Title 25 BESS.pdf
Summary of Changes
Staff Report June 17, 2026 PC Meeting BESS.pdf
COSB BESS FMMP FARMLAND MAP.pdf
COSB BESS FIRE SEVERITY MAP.pdf
COSB BESS ZONING MAP.pdf
COSB BESS COMBINING COMPOSITE MAP.pdf
1. Public Comment_Victor Gomez_Longroad Energy-Allium Email
2.A Public Comment_Jace McQuivey_Property Reserve Inc-Allium Letter
2.B Public Comment_Jace McQuivey_Property Reserve Inc-Allium Email
3.A Public Comment_Leslie Austin_Letter 1
3.B Public Comment_Leslie Austin_Letter 2
3.C Public Comment_Leslie Austin_Email
4.A Public Comment_Laren Cyphers_Longroad Energy-Allium Comment Matrix
4.B Public Comment_Laren Cyphers_Longroad Energy-Allium Letter
4.C Public Comment_Laren Cyphers_Longroad Energy-Allium Email
5.A Public Comment_CESA-ACP_Letter
5.B Public Comment_CESA-ACP_Email
6.A Public Comment_Jessica Ayala_BESS Model Ordinance Guide
6.B Public Comment_Jessica Ayala_Email
7.A Public Comment_ Ron Cheshire_IBEW Local 234 Letter
7.B Public Comment_ Ron Cheshire_IBEW Local 234 Comments
7.C Public Comment_ Ron Cheshire_ESAMTAC White Paper
7.D Public Comment_ Ron Cheshire_IBEW Local 234 Email
Free Lance (BESS)
9

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 
10

COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
11

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.