Items I - III

I. ROLL CALL
II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Item IV

REORGANIZATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Nomination and designation of the Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission for 2016/17.

Items V - VII

V. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
1. Nomination and designation of TRANSPAC Liaison and Alternate for 2016/17.
2. Nomination and designation of Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Representative and Alternate for 2016/17.
VI. ADDITIONS / CONTINUANCES / WITHDRAWALS
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR – None

Item VIII 1

Argent Concord (PL16333 – UP, DR) – Application for a new high density
residential building with approximately 181 new residential units, and podium
and subterranean parking on a 1.57-acre site at 2400 Willow Pass Road. The
General Plan designation is Downtown Mixed Use; Zoning classification is DMX
(Downtown Mixed Use, 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area); APN 126-082-008. An
Initial Study (IS) was prepared to assess the project’s environmental impacts
pursuant to CEQA. The IS was conducted to evaluate consistency between the proposed project, the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan as defined under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The Initial Study
was prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15183 (a), applicable
sections of California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Public Resources Code
21000, et seq., as amended an implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14,
Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations. The IS determination is that the
proposed Project is a Project consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning, that
there are no project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or
its site, and No Additional Environmental Review is Required. Project Planner:
Afshan Hamid @ (925) 671-3281

Item VIII 2

Todos Santos Design Guidelines (PL16048 – DR) – The City of Concord has
prepared a Final Draft of the Todos Santos Design Guidelines for review and
recommendation to City Council for review and adoption. The Todos Santos
Design Guidelines (TSDG) implements recommendations from the earlier
Concord Downtown Specific Plan (2014) to design and prepare downtown design
guidelines. The area covered is the Inner and Outer Core of the downtown as
defined within the TSDG. The TSDG are intended provide design guidance on
architecture, façade improvement and renovations, landscaping and signage for
private development within the downtown. The TSDG provide a comprehensive
vision to strengthen the urban fabric, and enhance placemaking, walkability, and
architecture. The TSDG would provide guidance to developers and architects, and
serve as a tool for design and development. Pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, the project
is classified as Categorically Exempt pursuant to 15301(c) Class 1, and 15304(h),
Class 4, and no further environmental review is required. Project Planner:
Afshan Hamid @ (925) 671-3281

Items IX - XII

IX. COMMISSION CONSIDERATIONS
X. STAFF REPORTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
XI. COMMISSION REPORTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
XII. FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT