Planning Commission Special Meeting

CITY OF CERRITOS MINUTES Special Planning Commission Meeting May 8, 2025 City Council Chambers 18125 Bloomfield Ave Cerritos, California 90703 PRESENT: Commissioner Benjamin Ao Commissioner Kiritkumar Chauhan Commissioner Deepak "DJ" Jhaveri Vice Chair Jose "Armin" Reyes Chair Gloria Perlas Pulido PRESENT: Assistant City Attorney Shukan Patel Director of Community Development Kristin Aguila Director of Public Works Alvin Papa Assistant City Engineer Jared Lee Advance Planning Manager Sabrina Chan Senior Planner Jeremy Loh 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledgeof Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ao. 3. Roll Call All Members of the Planning Commission were declared present. 4. Public Comments and Suggestions Chair Pulido invited comments and suggestions from the public on items not listed on the agenda. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to address the Planning Commission, Chair Pulido closed public comments. 5. Consent Calendar 5A. Approval of Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. 5B. Approval of Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes. MOTION: it was moved by Vice Chair Reyes, and seconded by Commissioner Ao, to approve the Wednesday,April 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m. PlanningCommissionRegular City of Cerritos Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes May 8, 2025 Page 1

Meeting Minutes and the Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes. The motion carried (4-0-1) as follows: AYES: Ao, Chauhan, Reyes, Pulido, NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Jhaveri 6. New and Old Business 6A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTIONOF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2025-5, A PROPOSAL BY CLARKDALE ESTATE HOMES. LLC TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTCOMPRISED OF FIVE (5) TWO-STORY RESIDENCESAND FIVE (5) ACCESSORYDWELLING UNITS. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE SIDEWALK. PARKWAY LANDSCAPE. AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 17200-17224 CLARKDALE AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 (APNS 7033-004-049, 7099-004-050, 7033-004-0451, 7033-005-052, AND 7033-005-055).# 8Pursuant to Section 153332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. A staff report was given by Senior Planner Jeremy Loh. A PowerPointpresentation was displayed, providing details about the previously-approved project under Precise Plan2020-5, and the reasoningfor the project moving forward in 2025. Mr. Loh continued his presentation of the proposed project and existing property conditions. The location is proposed to have five (5) new two-story residences and five (5) accessory dwelling units. Mr. Loh provided details of the proposed floor plans available to potential buyers. Discussion followed regarding the proximity of the closest park to the proposedproject and the design of the new residences,potential parking issues, the proximity to the neighboring school, and the timeframe in which the five (5) new two-story residencesand five (5) accessorydwelling units will be constructed. Mr. Lohconcludednoting that two (2) public commentswere received related to the proposed project. Chair Pulido opened the public hearing. Cerritos resident Kenneth Hitt commented on the vacant industrial building located acrossthe street from the project site, the amount of garbage peopledump, and the attraction of unhousedindividuals. Mr. Hitt reiterated that during the previous approval of this project, a privacy wall was to be built at the beginningstages of the building in order to keep peoplefrom coming in and out of their neighborhood. Mrs. Aguila stated that per the Conditions of Approval, the same would be required with the current project. The project architect, Shiv Talwar, and contractor, Ashu Sherman, provided comments on the assistant staff and made Them available to answer questions the Planning Commission may have. Seeing and hearing no other speakers, Chair Pulido declared the public hearing closed. MOTION: it was moved by Vice Chair Reyes and seconded by Commissioner Jhaveri to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2025-7: A RESOLUTIONOFTHE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2025-5, A City of Cerritos Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes May 8, 2025 Page 2

PROPOSAL BY CLARKDALE ESTATE HOMES. LLC TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTCOMPRISED OF FIVE (5) TWO-STORY RESIDENCES AND FIVE (5) ACCESSORYDWELLING UNITS. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE SIDEWALK, PARKWAY LANDSCAPE. AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 17200-17224 CLARKDALE AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 (APNS 7033-004-049, 7099-004-050, 7033-004-0451, 7033-005-052, AND 7033-005-055). The motion carried (5-0) as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : Ao, Chauhan, Jhaveri, Reyes, Pulido None None None 7. 7A. Reports Reports from Designated Commission Liaison Director of Community Development Kristin Aguila reported that the next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. 7B. Reports from Planning Commission Members Reports were given by Commissioner Ao, Commissioner Chauhan, Vice Chair Reyes, and Chair Pulido. 8. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. /s/Kristin Aquila Kristin Aguila Secretary Attest : /s/Gloria Pulido Gloria Pulido Chair Approved: June 4, 2025 City of Cerritos Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes May 8, 2025 Page 3

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION

THURSDAY - MAY 8, 2025 - 07:00 P.M.

CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703

Agenda Materials

The complete agenda for this meeting is available on-demand at cerritos.gov and at the Community Development Department, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, 2nd floor, Cerritos, CA, 90703 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekend and observed holidays excepted). Any materials submitted to the Commission after distribution of this agenda will be available for public inspection at the Community Development Department during regular business hours. Requests for agenda materials or meeting participation assistance can also be made by email to planning@cerritos.us or by phone at (562) 916-1201 during regular business hours.

Order of Agenda

The Commission, by majority of those members present, may reorder the business items listed on the agenda.

PUBLIC OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION

The public can observe the meeting via livestream on the City’s website at cerritos.gov, on cable television at Cerritos TV3, or in person in the Council Chamber.

Public Comments

Members of the public may provide public comment for this meeting in person at the meeting or or in writing as described below.

In-person public comment : Public comment on business agenda items will be opened and may be provided during consideration of that business agenda item. Public comment on Consent Calendar and non-agenda items will be opened and may be provided during Agenda Item No. 4.

Written public comment (hard copy or email) : Public comment may be submitted via email to planning@cerritos.us or by hard copy to the Community Development Department no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number in the subject line of the email or hard copy document. All written correspondence received by the 3:00 p.m. deadline will be distributed to the Commission prior to the meeting and retained with the official meeting record.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations

In compliance with the ADA, any person with a disability who requires accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Community Development Department at (562) 916-1201 to request accommodation. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations related to the meeting.

1.

Call to Order

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

3.

Roll Call

4.

Public Comments and Suggestions This section is reserved for public comment on Consent Calendar and items not listed on the agenda but that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Verbal comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker, subject to the Chair extending to a maximum of five minutes per speaker, with a total time allotted not to exceed 45 minutes unless the Chair extends.

5.

Consent Calendar Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. Subject to the discretion of the Commission, there will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner or citizen so requests, in which event the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

5A.

Approval of Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

Regular Minutes of April 2, 2025

5B.

Approval of Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes.

Special Minutes of April 2, 2025

6.

Public Hearings

6A.

Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN 2025-5, A PROPOSAL BY CLARKDALE ESTATE HOMES, LLC TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF FIVE (5) TWO-STORY RESIDENCES AND FIVE (5) ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE SIDEWALK, PARKWAY LANDSCAPE, AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 17200-17224 CLARKDALE AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 (APNS 7033-004-049, 7033-004-050, 7033-004-051, 7033-004 -052, AND 7033-004-055).*

*Pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.

Agenda Report

Exhibit 20: Presentation Packet

Powerpoint