The Board of Supervisors established a General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) to advise the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors on needs and concerns for the comprehensive revision of the San Benito County General Plan. The purpose of the General Plan Advisory Committee is to:

 

1. Guide the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors in understanding community members’ preferences for policies that need to be considered in the new, comprehensively updated General Plan;
2. Examine the County’s land use, circulation, housing, open space, conservation, noise, safety, economic development, sustainability, and agriculture needs, recognizing that policy changes in these areas may necessitate modifications to the General Plan’s regulatory implementations, such as the subdivision ordinance;
3. Make suggestions in the form of recommendations to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors; and
4. Assist the County in publicizing and encouraging public comment and involvement in this process.

Role of the GPAC

 

The GPAC is an advisory body to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. As such, it does not have authority to take actions that bind the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.

 

General Plan Advisory Committee Bi-Laws

General Plan Advisory Committee Members

 

Upcoming GPAC Meetings

 

The GPAC meets regularly about every six weeks to discuss current issues and topics. Future meetings will be posted when they are scheduled.

 

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting

The General Plan Advisory Committee scheduled for June 30, 2011, has been canceled.

 

Meeting Cancellation Announcement

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #19

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on June 2, 2011, at the County Administration Building. The GPAC will:

 

1. Review Board of Supervisor direction on the Preferred Policy Alternative
   
2. Discuss and provide input on the proposed Winery/Hospitality overlay for the 2030 General Plan.
3. Discuss and provide input on revisions to the existing General Plan's Land Use Policy #31, related to mining.

    

June 2, 2011
6:00 - 9:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Presentation

GPAC Meeting Cover Memo

Letter Related to Existing Land Use Policy #31

Summary of Board Direction on the Preferred Policy Alternative and Major Policy Considerations

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting

The General Plan Advisory Committee scheduled for May 5, 2011, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the GPAC is June 30, 2011.

 

Meeting Cancellation Announcement

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting

The General Plan Advisory Committee scheduled for March 17, 2011, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the GPAC is May 5, 2011.

 

Meeting Cancellation Announcement

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #18

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on February 17, 2011, at the County Administration Building. The GPAC will:

 

1. Discuss major policy issues to be addressed in the draft General Plan.
2. Make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on a Preferred Alternative for the draft General Plan

        

February 17, 2011
6:00 - 9:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Presentation

GPAC Agenda Memo

Meeting Minutes

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #17

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on February 3, 2011, at the County Administration Building. The GPAC will:

 

1. Discuss public input received during 01/26 Community Workshop
2. Discuss remaining large policy issues that need to be addressed in the draft 2035 General Plan

 

February 3, 2011
6:00 - 9:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Presentation

GPAC Agenda Memo

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #16

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on December 2, 2010, at the County Administration Building. Tentatively, the GPAC will:

 

1. Discuss Draft Alternatives Report
2. Discuss Community Workshops exercises
3. Discuss remaining large policy issues that need to be addressed in the Draft 2035 General Plan

 

December 2, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Presentation

Draft Alternatives Report

Public Review Draft Opportunities and Challenges Report

Remaining Background Report Chapters

Alternative A Diagram

Alternative B Diagram

Alternative C Diagram

GPAC Memo - Packet Materials

GPAC Memo - Tentative 2011 Meeting Schedule

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #15

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on October 7, 2010, at the County Administration Building. The GPAC will:

 

1. Discuss the major findings from the remaining Background Report chapters
2. Discuss the draft Opportunities and Challenges Report
3. Review and discuss the draft Land Use Alternatives

 

October 7, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Presentation

Draft Opportunities and Challenges Report

Recreation and Cultural Resources Chapter of the Background Report

Scenic Chapter of the Background Report

Draft General Plan Alternatives

GPAC Memo - Packet Materials

GPAC Memo - Updated Major Findings from Remaining Background Report Chapters

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #14

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on September 2, 2010, at the County Administration Building. The GPAC will:

 

1. Discuss the major findings from the remaining Background Report chapters
2. Discuss the draft Opportunities and Challenges Report
3. Conduct an alternatives mapping exercises

 

September 2, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Presentation

Draft Opportunities and Challenges Report

Recreation and Cultural Resources Chapter of the Background Report

Scenic Chapter of the Background Report

GPAC Memo - Packet Materials

GPAC Memo - Major Findings from Remaining Background Report Chapters

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #13

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on July 8, 2010, at the County Administration Building. The GPAC will:

 

1. Review General Plan Update status
2. Confirm GPAC Policy Subcommittee input
3. Discuss AMBAG Blueprint Process and relationship to the County's General Plan
4. Discuss countywide constraints, issues, and opportunities
5. Discuss General Plan alternatives process

 

July 8, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Presentation

GPAC Memo - Agenda Topics

GPAC Memo - Regular Meeting Schedule

AMBAG Handout - Hollister and San Juan Bautista Commute Patterns

AMBAG Handout - Best Management Practices

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #12

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on June 3, 2010, at the County Administration Building. The GPAC will:

 

1. Confirm policy subcommittee input on existing General Plan policies
2. Discuss draft Background Report chapters
3. Discuss key findings from the draft Background Report chapters
4. Identify major opportunities and challenges

 

June 3, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)

Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes

Meeting Presentation

Memo - By-Law Amendments

Memo - Subcommittee Report: Open Space and Conservation Element

Upcoming GPAC Meeting Agendas

 

Memo - Background Report Review

Noise Chapter of the Background Report

Background Report Bibliography

Background Report Table of Contents

Responses to GPAC questions on the Background Report

 

Memo - Vision and Guiding Principles

Draft Vision and Guiding Principles Report

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #11

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on April 29, 2010, at the County Administration Building.

 

April 29, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Presentation

TDC Committee Presentation

 

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GPAC Subcommittee Meeting

A Subcommittee of the General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on April 14, 2010, at the County Administration Building.

 

April 14, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

2035 Vision and Guiding Principles GPAC Review Draft, 03/26/2010

GPAC Memo - Draft Principles for a County TDC Program

GPAC Memo - Transferable Development Credit (TDC) Principles

Vision San Benito

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #10

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on March 18, 2010, at the County Administration Building.

 

March 18, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes

GPAC Memo - Regular Meeting Schedule
GPAC Memo - Policy Review Subcommittee Recommendations
GPAC Memo - Drafting Guiding Principles

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #9

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on February 24, 2010, at the County Administration Building.

 

February 24, 2010

6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Minutes

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #8

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on January 21, 2010, at the County Administration Building.

 

January 21, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
GPAC Memo - General Plan Update Document Examples, Part 1
GPAC Memo - General Plan Update Document Examples, Part 2
Note: The example documents referenced in the above memo are available to the public upon request at the Planning Department Office, 3324 Southside Road, Hollister, CA.
GPAC Memo - Revised Private Owner Request Criteria
GPAC Memo - Regular Meeting Schedule
GPAC Memo - Responses to GPAC Questions from Prior Meeting

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #7

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on December 10, 2009, at the County Administration Building.

 

December 10, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
GPAC Memo - 2010 meeting schedule
GPAC Memo - Tentative 2010 meeting agendas
GPAC Memo - General Plan Update schedule
GPAC Memo - Revised private owner request criteria
GPAC Memo - Background Report and GPU budget status

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #6

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on October 29, 2009, at the County Administration Building. One of the focuses of the meeting will be to develop criteria for when to include a private development project in the General Plan Update process.

 

October 29, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
GPAC Memo - Draft Criteria for Project Inclusion in the GPU

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #5

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on September 22, 2009, at the County Administration Building. The focus of this meeting will be for the GPAC to review/revise the Draft Vision Statement.

 

September 22, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
GPAC Memo - Drafting the Vision Statement

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #4

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on September 10, 2009, at the County Administration Building. The focus of this meeting will be for the GPAC to refine a Vision Statement for the county and review/discuss health policies.

 

September 10, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
GPAC Memo - Considering Health Policy
GPAC Memo - Creating a Vision Statement
Vision for San Benito County

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #3

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on August 6, 2009, at the County Administration Building. The focus of this meeting will be for the GPAC to confirm/expand upon the community input received during Phase I of the General Plan Update, and to develop a vision for the future of San Benito County.  These two exercises will allow the GPAC an opportunity to provide feedback and input to County staff and the Consultants.     

 

August 6, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
GPAC Memo
Memo Attachment A to the GPAC Memo
Memo Attachment B to the GPAC Memo

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #2

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the status of the Housing Element, discuss the planning consultant’s role in preparing General Plan Update, and review/provide comments on several possible growth scenarios (population, employment, and housing units).

 

June 11, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Presentation
GPAC Memo - Overview
GPAC Memo - Forecasts

 

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General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #1

The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to elect officers, discuss the status of the General Plan Update, discuss the status of the Housing Element Update, and ask questions to County staff.

 

April 30, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers
481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

 

Meeting Documents (PDF files)
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes