WASCO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2005 – 7:00 P.M.
1. Chairperson Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2&3. Chairperson Brown offered flag salute and Invocation.
4. PRESENT: Chairperson Brown, Commissioners Arredondo, Campbell, Mitchell, Santillan, Steward, Voth.
Also present: Planning Director Woodcock, Senior Planner McNamara and Secretary Rodriguez.
5. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS - NONE
6. HEARING FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA – NONE
7. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS - NONE
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Minutes for July 11, 2005 meeting
b) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
Commissioner Voth moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Motion carried.
9. MINUTE MOTION - NONE
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS –Policy Items
a) Zone Variance 05-01, Resolution – A Zone Variance, per Section 17.71 of the City of Wasco Zoning Ordinance, to allow an eight foot encroachment of the required fifteen foot rear yard setback. Applicant: Alberto and Rosa Bezares 1849 3rd Street, Wasco, CA
Chairperson Brown opened the public hearing at 7:10 P.M.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the applicant’s request for an eight foot encroachment of the required 15 foot rear yard setback for an existing residence in a R-1-6 (Low Density Residential 6,000 sq. ft. lot) zone. The residence is approximately 720 square foot in size and the lot is approximately 57 feet width by 65 feet long for a total size if 3,705 sq. feet. The applicant, if successful for the zone variance will add an additional 238 sq. feet (bedroom and bathroom addition) to the existing house. Staff recommends approval of Zone Variance 05-01 with the findings and the conditions set.
Lucy Leal representing the applicant spoke on their behalf.
Brief discussion on sidewalk requirement.
Chairperson Brown closed the public hearing at 7:23 P.M.
Commissioner Steward recommended approval of Zone Variance 05-01 with the conditions set and recommending sidewalk in the front of the residence only. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Brown, Arredondo, Campbell, Mitchell, Santillan, Steward, Voth
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairperson Brown read the title of Resolution 05-20.
RESOLUTION 05-20 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the Matter of the Application of Alberto Bezares for Zone Variance 05-01 Located at 1849 3rd Street.
b)Tentative Tract 6600, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Resolution – A 153 lot subdivision on approximately 34.18 acres of land designated as Low Density Residential by the City of Wasco’s General Plan Land Use map. Approximately one-half mile northeast of the intersection of Palm Ave., and Hwy. 46. APN: 487-010-47; Applicant; P.S. Taggart Enterprises, 3425 N. White Pine Canyon Rd., Park City, UT 84060
Chairperson Brown opened the public hearing at 7:25 P.M.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the applicant’s request for Tentative Tract 6600 for a 156 lot subdivision on approximately 37.21 acres of land. One half mile north of Hwy. 46 between Gromer Ave., to the north, Palm Ave., to the west, the Margalo alignment to the south and the Poplar Alignment to the east. Director Woodcock presented a PowerPoint presentation on the project.
There was discussion related to Margalo necessary street improvements, and Palm Avenue. The existing residence, proximity to the airport, drainage, traffic circle, and park issue.
Mr. Anthony Cannella, representing KEMP Land Co. stated he had reviewed the conditions. He had some concerns with some conditions, but was requesting the project be approved. Would consider completing in three phases.
Carl Barnes, KEMP Land Co., requested the Planning Commission approve the project.
Harvey Ramsun, representing PHR Development submitted a letter with several issues that pertained to the agenda. (Zone Change, CEQA, Quimby Act, and Subdivision Map Act) He questioned Quimby Fees being proposed, and the method of collection. Stating that the Recreation and Parks District had no schedule or plan, and that the city was losing money by not collecting sooner.
Mr. Kevin Garcia, Pacific Holt representative stated they would like to proceed with Margalo a half a street, not delaying their project. (TT 6473)
John Garzalla, 1104 Fairway, Atwater representing Pacific Holt stated they were ready to proceed with their project. (TT 6473)
Lucy Leal, stated why develop more parks, improve present parks.
There was further discussion on setting a Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District, fencing on Gromer and Palm Avenue sides of project, circulation, safety, parks and belt parkways.
Anthony Cannella, requested that the project be approved to proceed.
Chairperson Brown closed the public hearing at 8:59 p.m.
Carl Barns, representing PHR stated their Tentative Tract 6473 was approved with Margalo as a half street and they were ready to move forward, not in agreement to making full street on Margalo, which may delay their project.
Circulation, Arterial, Collector and Minor Collector streets Design Standards were further discussed.
Commissioner Santillan moved to approve Tentative Tract 6600, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Resolution designating the park at the northwest corner of the project to be in conjunction with the drainage basin and that staff continue to work on the Margalo issue. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Brown, Arredondo, Campbell, Mitchell, Santillan, Steward, Voth
NOES: NONE
ABSENT; NONE
Chairperson Brown read the title of Resolution 05-21.
c) Conditional Use Permit 05-07, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Resolution – A Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Table 17-1 for the City of Wasco Zoning Ordinance to allow for a 78,000 sq. foot expansion to the existing Triple H Almond Processing Plant, located in the Industrial Park; APN: 487-250-11 and 487-250-12; Applicant: Triple H Processing, 500 N. F St., Wasco, CA
Chairperson Brown opened the public hearing at 8:50 P.M.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the applicant’s request to construct a 78,000 sq. ft. expansion to the existing Triple H Almond Processing Facility located in the City’s Industrial Park. The proposed expansion will be dedicated to receiving almonds, sorting and sizing, staging and storage of products the majority of which will be brown skinned almonds. The applicant is also proposing a possible cold storage facility, possible future building expansion and almond conditioning. These projects will each require their own separate environmental review and action by the Planning Commission in the future.
Staff recommends approval of CUP 05-07 with the conditions set.
Steve Hunt representing Triple H Processing stating they were expanding and making the facility more efficient.
Chairperson Brown closed the public hearing at 8:54 p.m.
Commissioner Santillan moved to approve CUP 05-07 with the conditions set and the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Brown, Arredondo, Campbell, Mitchell, Santillan, Steward, Voth
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairperson Brown read the title of Resolution 05-22
d) Annexation 36, Pre-zoning, Negative Declaration and Resolution – Annex 77.10 acres of land and Pre-Zoning said acreage to R-1-6 (Low Density Residential) and C-N (Commercial Neighborhood); APN: 490-020-04; Directly south of Filburn Ave., between Palm and Central Avenues, Wasco, CA Applicant: Sugar Plumb Homes, LLC, 6084 So. 990 E #202, Murray, UT 84121
Chairperson Brown opened the public hearing at 8:55 P.M.
A PowerPoint presentation on the proposed annexation was given. The parcel is currently in the City’s Sphere of Influence. The applicant has requested a zoning designation of R-1-6 (Low Density Residential 6,000 sq. ft. lot) for the entire acreage, however the city will require that the approximately three (3) acres of Commercial Zoning remain. Staff believes that the required findings can be made establishing Pre-zoning, Annexation 36 application and Mitigated Negative Declaration be approved and sent to the City Council.
Chairperson Brown closed the public hearing at 9:04 p.m.
Commissioner Voth moved for approval of Annexation 36, Prezoning designation and the Negative Declaration. Seconded by Commissioner Arredondo. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES; Commissioners Brown, Arredondo, Campbell, Mitchell, Santillan, Steward, Voth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Chairperson Brown read the title of Resolution 05-23
e)Zone Change 05-05 and Resolution – Amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance related to increasing the minimum lot width for residentially zoned property from 50 feet to a minimum of 60 feet or greater depending on zone classification (Table 17-4), and Residential Architectural Design criteria (17.19.N) and Amending Chapter 16 of the Subdivision Ordinance related to Tentative Maps, Block Design, and minimum lot width. Applicant: City of Wasco, P.O. Box 836, Wasco, Ca 93280
Chairperson Brown opened the public hearing at 9:05 p.m.
Planning Director Woodcock stated that staff was requesting amendment of Chapter 16 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Chapter 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Wasco Municipal Code related to minimum lot size, required information to be submitted on tentative tract maps and findings. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward the proposed text amendments to the City Council with the recommendation of approval. A PowerPoint presentation was made on proposed Residential Zone Development Standards, trees, Tentative Maps, Architectural Design Criteria.
Harvey Ramsum, PHR Developments was not in favor of increasing lot sizes. Mr. Ramsum stated that an important reason for keeping the 50 foot wide lots was relating to housing affordability. Lucy Leal stated property would be more expensive if the lot width was increased. Steve Gair 416 Stacy Ct. stated the need was for affordable housing; 50 foot lots were serviceable lots. Isabel Navarro, Interstate Land Co., (Dr. Hair’s) stated that most of the development on Margalo was 50 foot, on Garden Estates 70-75% were 50 ft. wide lots. Greg Black stated that 60 ft. lots would increase the price of homes, most lots were 50 ft. Also questioned if maps already submitted would be affected by this change.
Staff answered that if the changes were approved it would go before city council and after adoption of Ordinance it would be in affect 30 days after publication.
Isabel Navarro, Interstate Land Co. stated that people in new residential areas were requesting bigger lots. Harvey Ramsum stated that prices would change if the lots were made wider that 50 foot front; he was not in favor of changing lot sizes. Steve Gair stated everything was going up in prices.
Chairperson Brown closed the public hearing at 10:00 a.m. to be continued.
There was discussion on the 50 foot option, and not changing to 60 foot frontages. Staff offered that a ratio could be explored.
Commissioner Steward moved to continue the Zone Change request to the September meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Santillan. All in favor, motion carried.
f)Quimby Fees – Resolution increasing the Quimby Fee. Applicant: City of Wasco, P.O. Box 836, Wasco, CA 93280
Chairperson Brown opened the public hearing at 10:18 p.m.
Planning Director Woodcock requested amending Chapter 16.46 of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance related to setting the Quimby Dedications and Fee for parkland. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward the resolution revising the City’s Quimby Program to the City Council with a recommendation of approval.
Harvey Ramsum, PHR Development stated he was not in favor of recommended changes, leave it along, there is no plan in place in the Recreation District, too many changes proposed. Steve Gair stated he was concerned about unintended taxes. This fee should be stated up front to builders. Lucy Leal questions if Quimby fees had been collected. Staff referred this question to City Council.
After a brief discussion the public hearing was closed at 10:36 p.m. to be continued. The commissioners requested that Attorney Peake be requested to attend the next meeting.
Commissioner Voth moved to continue the public hearing on Quimby Fees to the September meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Santillan. Motion carried.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Approved City Council Minutes for review
b. Planners Quarterly Newsletter
12.PLANNING DIRECTORS ITEMS
13.COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT – Commissioner Santillan moved to adjourn at 10:50 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. All in favor, meeting adjourned.
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