WASCO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
November 14, 2005 – 7:00 P.M.
1. Commissioner Voth called the regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
2&3. Flag salute and Invocation were led by Commissioner Voth.
4. Present: Commissioners Arredondo, Campbell, Mitchell, Santillan, Voth.
Absent: Chairperson Brown and Commissioner Steward
Also present: Planning Director Woodcock, Senior Planner McNamara, Secretary Rodriguez.
In the absence of Chairperson Brown and Vice Chair Steward, Director Woodcock appointed Commissioner Voth as the Acting Chairperson for the meeting.
5. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS - NONE
6. HEARING FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA – NONE
7. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Minutes Sept. 12, & 26, 2005 and October 10, 2005
b) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
Commissioner Arredondo moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Santillan. All in favor, motion carried.
9. MINUTE MOTION ITEM
a) Report and Minute Motion re: Modification to Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit 05-01 – Location: 7th St., and Birch Ave., 1521, 1503 7th Street, Wasco, CA. Applicant: E&J Construction, 402 Balboa Ave., Delano, CA 93215.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the request for a modification to Conditional Use Permit 05-01. The site plan was approved provided that ingress and egress to the property be limited to Birch Avenue and the drive approaches along 7th Street be removed. After receiving approval the applicant submitted a grading plan to the City Engineer. The Engineer determined that a retention basin would be required for the northeast corner of the project site. Based on this requirement, the applicant re-drew the site plan to provide for the retention basin, which resulted in a redesign of the parking area. This redesigned called for access off of 7th Street and Birch Street. Staff recommends approval of the revised site plan with an added condition. 1.
The applicant at their sole cost shall be required to install tire spikes in both drive approaches.
There was some discussion on landscaping, fencing and the retention basin and depth.
The applicant was present and in agreement with the added condition.
Commissioner Santillan moved to approve the Site Plan Modification for CUP 05-01. Seconded by Commissioner Arredondo. Motion carried.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) PARCEL MAP WAIVER #05-04 and Resolution – Applicant request Division of one 7.05 acre parcel into two smaller parcels, Parcel 1 is to be 3.27 acres and Parcel 2 is to be 3.97 acres. APN: 030-450-07; The northwest corner of Almond Ct., and F Street, Wasco, CA; Applicant: F and Poso Street, LP, 1001 Sixth St., Ste.200, Sacramento, CA 95814
Chairperson Voth opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the applicant’s request for Parcel Map Waiver 05-04. The applicant is proposing to divide one 7.07 acre parcel into two parcels. Parcel 1 being 3.27 acres and Parcel 2 being 3.97 acres. Upon recordation both the newly created lots will meet all the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and the City Subdivision Ordinance.
The applicant Mr. John Ciseroni, 1001 Sixth St., Ste 200, Sacramento, CA 95814 reported on his 81 unit senior housing project at Poso and F Street. He had done a Zone Change, General Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit and now a Parcel Map Waiver to proceed with his project. He has received approval for Tax Credit Application and was proposing to start construction by late November or December and may start leasing by March or April of 2007. The Senior project will be for 55 years and older.
Chairperson Voth closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Commissioner Voth moved to approve Parcel Map Waiver 05-04 and the Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Mitchell. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Voth, Arredondo, Campbell, Mitchell, Santillan
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Commissioners Brown and Steward
Chairperson Voth read the title of Resolution 05-034 for Parcel Map Waiver 05-05-04.
RESOLUTION 05-34 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the Matter of the Application of C.F.Y. Development for Parcel Map Waiver located at the Northwest corner of Almond Ct., and Hwy. 43/F Street
b) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 05-05 and Resolution – Amendment to Safety Element of the General Plan in regards to the Police Tax; Applicant: City of Wasco, 764 E Street, Wasco, Ca 93280
Chairperson Voth opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Planning Director Woodcock reported on the proposed amendment to the Safety Element to the General Plan for Police Services. Requesting the Planning Commission approve the resolution and forward it to the City Council. The amendment will be included in Section 7 (Safety Element) of the City’s General Plan, of the City of Wasco’s policy regarding the population threshold/ratio for police protection and the mechanism used to pay for said deputies. The City Council adopted Resolution 2003-2139 that provides that any new residential development in the City shall be required to form a special tax area for the purpose of maintaining a ratio of one officer per one thousand people. This requirement has been stated as a Condition of Approval for all new residential developments
approved after the date that Resolution 2003-2139 became effective. Staff recommends that the policy be included in the Safety Element of the General Plan.
Section 7.4 PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARD:
Policies, Standards
7. Any new residential subdivision or residential project that requires discretionary approval shall participate in the provision of funding to maintain police services as established by the City Council. The election to implement the Police Services Tax shall be completed prior to the transfer of any of the parcels in the subdivision from the subdivider to any person.
There was brief discussion on the safety tax, police services, fire services and the need for more police services.
Chairperson Voth closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
Commissioner Santillan moved to approve General Plan Amendment05-05 and the Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Arredondo. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Voth, Arredondo, Campbell, Mitchell, Santillan
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Commissioner Brown and Steward
ABSTAIN: NONE
Chairperson Voth read the title of Resolution 05-35 – General Plan Amendment 05-05
RESOLUTION 05-35 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco, regarding an application of the City of Wasco for an Amendment to the Safety Element of the General Plan as it pertains to the Implementation of a Police Services Tax
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Approved City Council Minutes for review
b) Elaine Cogan’s Tip of the Month – None
12. PLANNING DIRECTORS REPORTS
a) Report on LAFCo approval of Annexation #35
Director McNamara reported that LAFCo had approved the annexation. There had been opposition vote and one absent.
There was a brief discussion. Commissioner Santillan went on record taking exception to LAFCO’s opposition vote, stating that Wasco’s annexation of 800 acres was for less than those proposed and approved by the cities of Bakersfield and Shafter.
Planning Director Woodcock reminded the Commissioners of the Joint meeting with the Recreation District for Thursday, November 17th at 6:00 p.m.
13. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Voth inquired about the taco truck on 7th and Broadway next to the library. Stating the truck needed some painting or plants some upgrading in its’ appearance. There was some discussion.
Commissioner Campbell commented that Barraza’s Taco truck is using a microphone for orders that could be heard in the area.
Staff will look into the matter.
Commissioner Arredondo stated that a sidewalk was needed for the children crossing H Street and 6th Street and that a crosswalk was needed on F Street because of the heavy traffic in the area.
Staff will notify the public works department.
14. ADJOURNMENT – Commissioner Santillan moved to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. All in favor, the meeting adjourned.
PC MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2005
| 
