CITY OF HOLLISTER
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

City Council Chamber, City Hall

375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

                                                                                                                                                                

Carla Torres De Luna, Commissioner, Citywide

Hani Mayzouni, Commissioner, District 1

Vacant, Commissioner, District 2

Steven Belong, Commissioner, District 3

Damian Perez, Commissioner, District 4

                                                                                                                                                                

 

NOTICE TO PUBLIC

Persons who wish to address the Planning Commission are asked to complete a speaker’s card and give it to the Meeting Clerk before addressing the Planning Commission. Those who wish to address the Planning Commission on an agenda item will be heard when the presiding officer calls for comments from the audience. City related items not on the agenda will be heard under the Public Input section of the agenda. Following recognition, persons desiring to speak are requested to advance to the podium and state their name and address. If you are joining us by Zoom, please click on the bottom of your screen to raise your hand. If you are joining us by Zoom using a cell phone, please press *9. After hearing audience comments, the public portion of the meeting will be closed, and the matter brought to the Planning Commission for discussion.

 

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)

 

Requests to make presentations to the Planning Commission should be submitted to the Planning Manager at least ten days before the Planning Commission meeting.  It is customary for City staff members to review such matters before the formal presentation so that the City Council may have the benefit of all available data. PowerPoint presentations must be presented to the Planning Manager by noon on the day of the Planning Commission meeting. 

 

The public may watch the meeting via live stream at:

 

City of Hollister Website

https://pub-hollister.escribemeetings.com/

 

Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP):

http://cmaptv.com/watch/

 

City of Hollister YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@cityofhollistercalifornia1489

 

Public Participation:

The public may attend meetings.

 

NOTICE: The Planning Commission will hold its public meetings in person, with a virtual option for public participation based on availability. The City of Hollister utilizes Zoom teleconferencing technology for virtual public participation; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, regarding the adequacy, reliability, or availability of the use of this platform in this manner. Participation by members of the public through this means is at their own risk.  (Zoom teleconferencing may not be available at all meetings.)

 

If you wish to make a public comment remotely during the meeting, please use the zoom registration link below:

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at [phone]. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to attempt to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II].

 

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)

 

Notice to anyone attending any public meeting: The meeting may be broadcast live on Cable Channel 17 and/or recorded or photographed. Recent Planning Commission meetings may also be viewed at www.CMAP.com and periodically on Cable Channel 17.

 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no public speakers for this item. 

5.

CONSENT ITEMS

There were no public speakers for this item

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Approve the consent items

5.1

APPROVE FEBRUARY 27, 2025 MINUTES

5.2

APPROVE MARCH 13, 2025 MINUTES

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

6.1

SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 2024-2 600 ERNIE DRIVE MONUMENT SIGN

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Hold a public hearing to consider and adopt a resolution approving Site and Architectural Review 2024-2 to install a monument sign at 600 Ernie Drive also known as Project Almond (Amazon Inbound Cross-docking Distribution Center).
  
  CEQA: This Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302, Existing Facilities.

6.2

APPEAL 2025-1 ALAN LEON, REGARDING THE FENCE EXTENSION APPEAL FOR 1381 CARRIAGE ROAD

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Deny the appeal, affirm staff’s determination, and direct the applicant to revise the Fence Extension Application (2409) to demonstrate the location of the rear yard fence is no closer than 10 feet from the property line.
  CEQA: The appeal is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) as it does not have any potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:
  Amendment:

6.3

West Fairview Specific Plan Amendment, Site & Architectural Review 2022-13, and Conditional Use Permit 2022-5 for bright future recovery.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Recommend City Council approval of the CEQA Addendum, West Fairview Specific Plan Amendment, Site & Architectural Review, and Conditional Use Permit.

6.4

Planned Development 2025-1 and Tentative Map 2025-1 – Augie Dent – Everglen Phase 2 Subdivision (APN 051-230-005)

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt resolutions recommending City Council approval of a Planned Development Rezone and Tentative Map for the Everglen Phase 2 development.
  
  CEQA: On May 18, 2019, the Hollister City Council certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Chappell Road Project (SCH #2016101044) which analyzed the environmental impacts related to the development of all sites within the Master Plan area (or the Chappel Road Project). The proposed project was included within the area studied in the EIR.

6.5

Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 17.10, Industrial and Manufacturing Zones to allow specialized schools in the M1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District and related amendments for clarity.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a Resolution recommending City Council approval of the proposed amendments. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, Section 15378.
  

7.

COMMISSION BUSINESS

7.1

A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PROPOSED VACATION AND DISPOSAL OF WELLER ALLEY IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CITY OF HOLLISTER (“CITY”) 2005-2023 GENERAL PLAN AND THAT PROPOSED VACATION AND DISPOSAL DOES NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF A “PROJECT” PURSUANT TO CA

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution determining that the proposed vacation and disposal of Weller Alley is in conformity with the City 2005-2023 General Plan and that proposed vacation and disposal does not meeting the definition of a “project” pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15378.

8.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

Brief reports or announcements concerning activities of members of the Planning Commission and staff; opportunity to refer public or Commission questions to staff for information; request staff to report to the Commission on a matter at a future meeting; or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Items in this category are for discussion and direction to staff only. No final policy action will be taken by the Planning Commission.

8.1

PLANNING COMMISSIONER REPORTS

Receive oral reports from members of the Planning Commission.

8.2

PLANNING DIVISION REPORTS

Receive informational reports from the Planning Division staff.

9.

ADJOURNMENT

10.

VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING

The agenda for the City of Hollister Planning Commission regular meeting of April 24, 2025 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on April 18, 2025 per Government Code Section 54954.2.