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Agenda Item 5.1
DATE:February 25,2025
TO:Planning Commission
SUBJECT:Approval of the December 10,2024 Planning Commission Meeting and February 6, 2025 Special Meeting MinutesPrepared by:Cathy Wells, Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:Draft Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting and February 6, 2025 Special Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting and February 6, 2025 Special Meeting.
DESCRIPTION:The Planning Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the December 10, 2024 Regular Planning Commission Meeting and February 6, 2025 Special Meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:None
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Planning Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Draft Minutes of December 10, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting2) Draft Minutes of February 6, 2025 Special Meeting.
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Attachment 1
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting:December 10,2024
DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2024
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, December 10,
2024, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Commission
Vice Chair Aini
1)CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Status
Stephen Wright, Planning Commission Chair Absent
Matthew Aini, Planning Commission Vice Chair Present
Renata Tyler, Planning Commissioner Present
Catheryn Grier, Planning Commissioner Present
Wahida Rashid, Planning Commissioner Present
Nicholas Ochoa, Alternate Planning Commissioner Absent
2)PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3)ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1)Public Comment -None
4)CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1)Approved the September 10, 2024,Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting
Minutes.
On a motion by Commissioner Grier,seconded by Vice Chair Aini and by unanimous vote, the
Planning Commission adopted the Consent Calendar item.
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DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2024
RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Cathryn Grier, Commissioner
SECOND:Matthew Aini, Vice Chair
AYES:Aini, Grier, Rashid, Tyler
ABSENT:Wright, Ochoa
5)WRITTEN COMMUNICATION –None
6)PUBLIC HEARING
6.1)Amendment to the General Plan to Update the Economic Development
Element (PLPA-004079-2024)
The Planning Commission received a presentation to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the General Plan to update the Economic Development Element based on the recently updated Economic Development Strategy.
Commission Vice Chair Aini opened the Public Hearing.
Upon receiving no public comment, Commission Vice Chair Aini closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Vice Chair Aini, seconded by Commissioner Tyler, and by unanimous vote, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 24-08 titled, “Recommending City Council Approval
of a General Plan Amendment to Update the Economic Development Element PLPA-004079-2024.” In
their recommendation, the Commission requested that the City Council: 1) modify Section 11.3.A
to clarify that environmental justice is not currently a required section for the City of Dublin
General Plan; 2) consider modifying Section 11.6.1 to include the exploration of City permit fee
reductions; consider modifying Section 11.9.1 to include the exploration of tools such as Property
and Business Improvement District (PBID) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to support retail
vitality; and4) consider modifying Section 11.11.1 to include collaboration with research
institutions and higher education institutions.
RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Matthew Aini, Vice Chair
SECOND:Renata Tyler, Commissioner
AYES:Aini, Grier, Rashid, Tyler
ABSENT: Wright, Ochoa
6.2)Housing Element Implementation –Zoning Ordinance Amendments
(PLPA-004020-2024)
The Planning Commission received a presentation to make a recommendation to the City Council regarding City -initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to implement
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DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2024
certain programs of the General Plan Housing Element. Amendments are proposed to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.16 (Agricultural Zoning District), Chapter 8.20 (Residential Zoning Districts), Chapter 8.24 (Commercial Zoning Districts), Chapter 8.45 (Emergency Shelters), Chapter 8.46 (Single Room Occupancy Units), Chapter 8.47 (Supportive Housing), Chapter 8.50 (Transitional Housing), Chapter 8.52 (Density Bonus Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance). The Planning Commission will also consider and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.Commission Vice Chair Aini opened the Public HearingUpon receiving no public comment, Commission Vice Chair Aini closed the Public Hearing On a motion by Commissioner Grier, seconded by Commissioner Tyler, and by unanimous vote, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 24-09 titled “Recommending City Council Approval of Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (definitions), Chapter 8.12 (zoning districts and permitted uses of land), Chapter 8.16 (agricultural zoning district), Chapter 8.20 (residential zoning districts), Chapter 8.24 (commercial zoning districts), Chapter 8.45 (emergency shelters), Chapter 8.46 (single room occupancy units), Chapter 8.47 (supportive housing), Chapter 8.50 (transitional housing), Chapter 8.52 (density bonus regulations), Chapter 8.76 (off-street parking and loading regulations), Chapter 8.104 (site development review), and Chapter 8.116 (zoning clearance) (PLPA-004020-2024)”
RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Catheryn Grier, Commissioner
SECOND:Renata Tyler, Commissioner
AYES:Aini, Grier, Rashid, Tyler
ABSENT: Wright, Ochoa
6.3)Planned Development Rezoning (PLPA-004094-2024)
The Planning Commission received a presentation to make a recommendation to the City Council regarding a City-initiated rezoning of four residential properties located at 5378, 5868, 6060 and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) Residential to R-M (Multi-Family Residential) in response to the recently certified General Plan Housing Element. Pursuant to Housing Element Program B.18: Planned Development (PD) Zoning, City staff has reviewed vacant and underutilized residential properties with existing PD zoning and proposes to rezone these properties to a residential zoning district with established development standards. No development is proposed at this time. The Planning Commission will also consider and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
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REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Commission Vice Chair Aini opened the Public Hearing
Upon receiving no public comment, Commission Vice Chair Aini closed the Public Hearing
On a motion by Commissioner Grier, seconded by Commissioner Tyler, and by unanimous vote,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 24-10 titled “Recommending City Council Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning Property located at 5378, 5868, 6060 and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development Zoning District to R-M Zoning District (APNS 986-0003-001-02, 986-0028-002-00, 986-0027-001-00 AND 986-0004-001-00) (PLPA-004094-2024).”
RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Catheryn Grier, Commissioner
SECOND:Renata Tyler, Commissioner
AYES:Aini, Grier, Rashid, Tyler
ABSENT: Wright, Ochoa
7)UNFINISHED BUSINESS –None
8)NEW BUSINESS –None
9)OTHER BUSINESS
The Planning Commission and Staff provided brief information-only reports.
10)ADJOURNMENT
Commission Vice Chair Aini adjourned the meeting at 8:21 PM.
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Kristie Wheeler
Assistant Community Development Director
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
Joint Special Meeting: February 6, 2025
MINUTES 1
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Attachment 2
A Joint Special Meeting of the Dublin City Council, Planning Commission, Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, Parks and Community
Services Commission, and Human Services Commission was held on Thursday,
February 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA
94568. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM, by Vice Mayor Qaadri.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendees Present Title
Kashef Qaadri Vice Mayor
Jean Josey Councilmember
Michael McCorriston Councilmember
John Morada Councilmember
Wahida Rashid Planning Commissioner
Srinivas Badami Planning Commissioner
John Wu Planning Commissioner (Alternate 1)
Suresh Puli Planning Commissioner (Alternate 2)
Guanglui Han Planning Commissioner
Jaisena Prasath Planning Commissioner
Pradeep Routra Parks and Community Services Commissioner
Racheal Matheny Parks and Community Services Commissioner
Sumit Aneja Parks and Community Services Commissioner (Alternate 2)
Pawan Sohi Parks and Community Services Commissioner (Alternate 1)
Richard Thornbury Parks and Community Services Commissioner
Vasanth Chetan Human Services Commissioner
Siyu Henningsen Human Services Commissioner
Rose Hunt Human Services Commissioner
Nareena Rudrapada Human Services Commissioner (Alternate 2)
Timea Iharosi Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner
Victoria Liu Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner (Alternate 1)
Archana Jain Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner
Shweta Agrawal Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner
Regis Harvey Senior Center Advisory Committee Member (Alternate 2)
Kebin Lu Senior Center Advisory Committee Member
Steve Kau Senior Center Advisory Committee Member
Christy Li Senior Center Advisory Committee Member
Loc Valencia Senior Center Advisory Committee Member
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MINUTES 2
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
2. AB-1234 Mandatory Ethics Training – Principles of Ethics and The Law in Public
Service
AB-1234 Mandatory Ethics Training was provided by Claire Lai and Raquel Grande of
Redwood Public Law.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Vice Mayor Qaadri at 8:03 p.m.
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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