LA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
La Mesa City Hall
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Andrew Torpey, Chair
Cheryl Alvarado, Commissioner
Lauren Cooper, Commissioner
Brianna Coston, Commissioner
Jerry Jones, Commissioner
James Newland, Commissioner
Paige Scott, Commissioner
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours.
The City of La Mesa encourages the participation of disabled individuals in the services, activities and programs provided by the City. Individuals with disabilities, who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the Planning Commission meetings, should contact the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Rida Freeman, Director of Administrative Services, 48 hours prior to the meeting at 619.667.1175, fax 619.667.1163, or rfreeman@cityoflamesa.us.
Hearing assisted devices are available for the hearing impaired. A City staff member is available to provide these devices upon entry to City Council meetings, commission meetings or public hearings held in the City Council Chambers. A photo i.d. or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER NEWLAND
ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS - (TOTAL TIME - 15 MINUTES)
NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the Planning Commission will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.
PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF HEARINGS - COMMISSIONER COOPER
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HEARINGS
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A. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED 221,104 SQUARE FOOT PARKING STRUCTURE WITH 657 PARKING SPACES AND REZONING OF THE 10.4-ACRE PROJECT SITE FROM R1S-G-D (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL/GROSSMONT SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) TO C-G-D (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/GROSSMONT SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY).
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BUSINESS ITEMS (A through C)
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A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 21, 2021
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B. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
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C. ASSIGNMENT OF THE INVOCATION/PLEDGE AND READING OF THE PROCEDURAL RULES
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The public may view the meeting live using the following remote options:
Teleconference Meeting Webinar
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(669) 900.6833 or (346) 248.7799
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Live Public Comments for Items on the Agenda
To provide oral public comments during the meeting, join the Zoom meeting by computer, mobile phone, or dial in number. On Zoom video conference by computer or mobile phone, use the “Raise Hand” feature. This will notify the moderator that you wish to speak during a specific item on the agenda or during non-agenda Public Comment. Members of the public will not be shown on video but will be able to speak when called upon. If joining the meeting using the Zoom dial-in number, you may raise your hand by pressing *9. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. No further comments will be entertained after the Mayor closes public comment.
Written Public Comments
Members of the public who wish to make public comments may submit their comments by email to be read aloud at the Planning Commission meeting. Email comments must be submitted to planning@cityoflamesa.us by 5:00 p.m. the day of the Planning Commission meeting and be no more than 300 words. Any language beyond the 300 words shall not be read during the Planning Commission meeting. The counting of words, for the purposes of public comment submissions, shall follow the same standards as set forth in Elections Code § 9 (see Attachment A). Please note in your email subject line either “public comment” for non-agenda Public Comment or the agenda item number related to the comment. All email comments shall be subject to the same rules as would otherwise govern speaker comments at the Planning Commission meeting. Form correspondence of identical content signed by different individuals shall be read aloud only once during the comment period. Immediately prior to the reading of such correspondence, the name of each signatory shall be stated aloud.
Applicants who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda must contact and provide the electronic presentation materials to Cheryl Davis at cdavis@cityoflamesa.us or 619.667.1190, no later than 12:00 noon, one business day prior to the start of the meeting. Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow meeting presentations to progress smoothly and in a consistent and equitable manner. Presentations will not be accepted after the deadline. Please note that all presentations/digital materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.
Applicants who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda must contact and provide the electronic presentation materials to Cheryl Davis at cdavis@cityoflamesa.us or 619.667.1190, no later than 12:00 noon, one business day prior to the start of the meeting. Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow meeting presentations to progress smoothly and in a consistent and equitable manner. Presentations will not be accepted after the deadline. Please note that all presentations/digital materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.
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