MINUTES OF MEETING ALAMEDA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 2018 (Approved October 15, 2018) 224 West Winton Avenue, Room 111, Hayward

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1 MINUTES OF MEETING (Approved October 15, 2018) FIELD TRIP Time: Place: 1:30 p.m. 224 West Winton Avenue, Room 111, Hayward Note: The Planning Commissioners adjourned to the field at 1:00 p.m. to visit the property listed on the regular calendar below under Field Trip Report. The Commission reconvened at 3:00 p.m. for the Regular Meeting at 224 W. Winton Avenue, Public Hearing Room, Hayward. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Jim Goff, Vice-Chair; Andy Kelley; Jeff Moore, Chair; Richard Rhodes and Larry Ratto. MEMBERS EXCUSED: Commissioners Hal Gin and Dimitris Kastriotis OTHERS PRESENT: Albert Lopez, Planning Director; Jim Gilford, Neighborhood Preservation & Sustainability; Heather Littlejohn, County Counsel s Office; Nilma Singh, Recording Secretary. There were seven people in the audience. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CHAIR: None OPEN FORUM: Open forum is provided for any members of the public wishing to speak on an item not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. No one requested to be heard under open forum. FIELD TRIP REPORT: Commissioner Goff provided a report. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Jim Goff and Richard Rhodes MEMBERS EXCUSED: Commissioners Andy Kelley; Jeff Moore, Larry Ratto, Hal Gin and Dimitris Kastriotis OTHERS PRESENT: Rodrigo Orduña, Senior Planner 1. SHERIDAN QUARRY PERIODIC REVIEW, STEVENS CREEK QUARRY, INC., SURFACE MINING PERMIT, SMP-28 ~ To consider approval of: (1) the 5-year periodic review of Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan No.28 (SMP- 28) subject to the existing, revised and proposed new conditions of approval; and, (2) a notice of exemption for the proposed action as categorically exempt under the

2 PAGE 2 California Environmental Quality Act, located west of I-680, near the intersection of Mission and Sheridan, Sunol area of unincorporated Alameda County, designated Assessor s Parcel Number: SUNOL VALLEY AGGREGATES QUARRY PERIODIC REVIEW, OLIVER DeSILVA, INC., SURFACE MINING PERMIT, SMP-30 ~ To consider approval of: (1) the 5-year periodic review of Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan No. 30 (SMP-30) subject to the existing, revised and proposed new conditions of approval; and, (2) a notice of exemption for the proposed action as categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, located at 6527 Calaveras Road, Sunol area of unincorporated Alameda County, designated Assessor s Parcel Numbers: and Presented by Neighborhood Preservation & Sustainability/ Benchmark 3. KL CROW CANYON LLC/SCOTT GALKA MONA HSEIH, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT and SUBDIVION, PLN ~ Petition to allow a General Plan Amendment (Rural Residential to Hillside Residential) and Subdivision of one site into three lots (PM-10467), in a R-1-BE-SU-RV (Single Family Residential, 10,000 square feet MBSA, Secondary Unit and Recreational parking is permitted) District, located at 4800 Crow Canyon Road, west side, approximately 600 feet south of Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley area of unincorporated Alameda County, designated Assessor s Parcel Numbers: 84C and 84C Staff Planner: Christine Greene COMMITTEE REPORT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 4. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES ~ September 17, Continued CONSENT CALENDAR: There were no items REGULAR CALENDAR: 1. PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION Request from Melvin Andrews to determine that an autonomous vehicle testing facility be considered a Remote Testing Facility, and allowed with a Conditional Use Permit in the Agricultural (A) zoning district. Staff Planner: Albert Lopez Mr. Lopez presented the staff report.

3 PAGE 3 Public testimony was called for. Jana Wismer, consultant, described the proposal in detail and the favorable aspects of the site. In response to the Commission, she indicated that there would be almost no impacts to the neighbors. Public testimony was closed. Commissioner Rhodes made the motion that the proposed use is consistent with the Remote Testing Facility and Commissioner Ratto seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0, with Commissioners Gin and Kastriotis excused. 6. SUNNY CITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION, GREENWOOD & MOORE, INC., TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TR-8223), PLN ~ Petition to allow a subdivision of one parcel into seven single family lots, in a R-1-SU-RV (Single Family Residence, Secondary Unit and Recreational Vehicle parking is permitted) District; and, to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study, located at Center Street, east side, approximately 100 feet north of Sargent Avenue, Castro Valley area of unincorporated Alameda County, bearing Assessor s Parcel Number: 084C Staff Planner: Christine Greene Continued from February 5, April 16, June 18, August 6 and September 4, (this item was moved to the end of the agenda to allow for a quorum). The Chair recused himself. Commissioner Ratto made the motion for a continuance and Commissioner Rhodes seconded. Motion carried 4/0 with the Chair recused and Commissioners Gin and Kastriotis excused. 7. SHERIDAN QUARRY PERIODIC REVIEW, STEVENS CREEK QUARRY, INC., SURFACE MINING PERMIT, SMP-28 ~ To consider approval of: (1) the 5-year periodic review of Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan No.28 (SMP- 28) subject to the existing, revised and proposed new conditions of approval; and, (2) a notice of exemption for the proposed action as categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, located west of I-680, near the intersection of Mission and Sheridan Roads, Sunol area of Alameda County, designated Assessor s Parcel Number: Mr. Gilford presented the project and Bruce Steubing, consultant, with a powerpoint, discussed the following: site background, purpose of review, staff analysis, public comment SCAC, environmental considerations and staff recommendations. Commissioner Kelley arrived. The Commission requested clarification re Condition 22 (now G- 17)--repair to County streets. No public testimony was submitted. Commissioner Ratto made the motion to approve the periodic review and the resolution and Commissioner Goff seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Commissioner Goff made the motion approve the CEQA exemption and Commissioner Rhodes seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

4 PAGE 4 8. SUNOL VALLEY AGGREGATES QUARRY PERIODIC REVIEW, OLIVER DeSILVA, INC., SURFACE MINING PERMIT, SMP-30 ~ To consider approval of: (1) the 5-year periodic review of Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan No. 30 (SMP-30) subject to the existing, revised and proposed new conditions of approval; and, (2) a notice of exemption for the proposed action as categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, located at 6527 Calaveras Road, Sunol area of unincorporated Alameda County, designated Assessor s Parcel Numbers: and Presented by Neighborhood Preservation & Sustainability/ Benchmark Mr. Steubing, with a powerpoint, discussed the following: site background; location; revisedsite-specific conditions--condition #16 (now S-8), #17 (now S-9), #38 (now S-29) & S-90; new site-specific condition, #S-91; public comment--scac, PG&E & AC Water District (withdrawn); CEQA exemption and staff recommendation. The Commission requested clarification re reclamation process. Public testimony was called for. Jim Silva, Vice President, DeSilva Inc., was available for questions. Public testimony was closed. Commissioner Ratto made the motion to approve the periodic review, the resolution and the CEQA exemption. Commissioner Kelley seconded and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 9. APPERSON RIDGE QUARRY PERIODIC REVIEW, OLIVER DeSILVA, INC., SURFACE MINING PERMIT, SMP-17 ~ To consider approval of: (1) the 5-year periodic review of Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan No.17 (SMP- 17) subject to the existing, revised an proposed new conditions of approval; and, (2) a notice of exemption for the proposed action as categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, located on the 2,555-acre Apperson Ranch on Apperson Ridge, in the hills south of San Antonio Reservoir and north and east of Sunol Regional Wilderness, designated Assessor s Parcel Numbers: ; ; ; and Mr. Steubing with a powerpoint, discussed the site background and location; revised site-specific conditions--#1 (now S-1), #12 (S-4), #16 (S-7), #23 (S-8), #57 & 59 (S-46 & 48); #62 (now S- 49); new site-specific condition; public comment--scac; and CEQA exemption. The Commission requested clarification re Cemex operation No public testimony was submitted. Commissioner Rhodes made the motion to approve the Periodic Review, Resolution and CEQA exemption. Commissioner Kelley seconded and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

5 PAGE 5 STAFF COMMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE: Staff announced that the Sunny City project has been continued for a month to November 5 th. CHAIRS REPORT: None COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT, COMMENTS AND REPORTS: The Commission requested the following: the staff report for PLN include the size of the lots in the vicinity; the availability of coffee; different view of details on monitors vs. screen including perhaps different mics; electronic staff reports and on-line application filing. A discussion followed. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner Ratto moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Rhodes seconded the motion. The motion was carried 5/0. ALBERT LOPEZ, SECRETARY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OF ALAMEDA COUNTY