WASCO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 10, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.
746 8th Street, Wasco, California
1. CALL TO ORDER – Planning Chairperson Steward called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
2.&3. FLAG SALUTE and INVOCATION – Flag salute and Invocation were offered by Chairperson Steward.
4. ROLL CALL - Chairperson Steward, Commissioners Arredondo, Brown, Campbell, Voth; Absent: Commissioners Mitchell, and Santillan
Also present Planning Director Woodcock, Senior Planner McNamara, and Secretary Rodriguez.
5. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
6. HEARING FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA – this portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes. Please state your name and address for the record before making presentation.
7. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Planning Director Woodcock requested that Minute Motion Item b) Consideration and Possible Minute Motion modifying the Plan Check portion of Building Fees and Public Hearings Items g) h) and I) be considered first.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Minutes March 13, 2006 meeting
b) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
Commissioner Brown moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Motion carried.
9. MINUTE MOTION ITEMS
Item 9. b) Minute Motion modifying the Plan Check portion of Building Fees was heard first. Planning Director Woodcock reported that they had received a request that the Plan Check portion of building fees be reduced for Master Plans. A”Master Plan” is a set of plans that have been Planned Checked and that the builder proposes to use more than once in a subdivision. Staff recommends that the Plan Check portion of the overall building fee be reduced by ½ (1/6 of the total building fee) for approved Master Plans. Even with the use of a Master Plan, staff work related to the issuance of a permit is still required related to the calculation of fees, completing the building permit applications, gaining signatures, setting up the files and inspection reports. Staff recommends the reduction of ½ the Plan Check fee for Master Plans would be appropriate.
Mr. Darrell Souza, representing Sperry VanNess and Northern California Universal also other developers requested the reduction of the fee for Master Plans.
There was a brief discussion on the impact to the city and Master Plans.
Chief Building Inspector Glaser stated that the building department was self supporting and that Building Codes are adopted every three years.
Commissioner Brown moved to recommend approval of the reduction of fees and forward the action to the City Council. Seconded by Commissioner Voth. All in favor, motion carried.
a) Consideration and Possible Minute Motion of Parking Shelters/Coverings/Canopies/Awnings located within front yard setback areas
b) Consideration and Possible Minute Motion modifying the Plan Check portion of Building Fees
c) Consideration and Possible Minute Motion of Sidewalk Standards
d) Consideration and Possible Minute Motion of Planning Developments Subject to a Conditional Use Permit
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS – POLICY ITEMS
CONTINUED FROM 2/13/06 CONTINUED 3/13/06
PUBLIC HEARING Items g,h i were heard first
a) General Plan Amendment 06-01 and Resolution – A Change to the General Plan Land Use Map of the City of Wasco re-designating approximately forty five (45) acres of a land designated as Commercial Retail to Low Density Residential; Location: the northeast corner of Hwy. 46 and Magnolia Ave., APN: 488-010-04 and 487-010-37; Applicant; Merjan Financial – Continued from 2/13/076 and 3/13/06
b) Zone Change 06-03 and Resolution – A change to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Wasco reclassifying approximately forty five (45) acres of a land designated as Community Retail Commercial to R-1-6 (Low Density Residential 6,000 sq. ft. lot). Location: the northeast corner of Hwy. 46 and Magnolia Ave., Wasco, CA; APN: 488-010-04 and 487-010-37; Applicant: Merjan Financial – Continued from 2/13/06 and 3/13/06
Chairperson Steward opened the continued meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Planning Director Woodcock reported that these were under the Williamson Act Contract and had met with the Department of Conservation regarding their cancellation. Mr. Woodcock requested that these 2 items be continued until the May meeting.
Commissioner Brown moved to continue General Plan Amendment 06-01 and Zone Change 06-03 to the May meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. All in favor, motion carried.
c) Tentative Tract 6737, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Resolution-Project: A subdivision of a seventy six (76) acre parcel into three hundred and seventy nine (379) dwelling units with an accompanying eleven and one half (11½ ) commercial development. Location: South of Highway 46, north of 7th Street and west of Magnolia Avenue. APN: 488-010-01 and 488-010-05. Applicant: Wasco Village LLC.
Chairperson Steward opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported that the applicant Wasco Village LLC is requesting subdividing approximately seventy six (76) acres of land into three hundred and seventy nine (379) residential lots which will be broken down into three different categories: Category 1 consist of traditional single family lots, Category 2 consist of smaller residential single family lots and Category 3 consist of clustered lots that would accommodate townhouses.
Staff recommends approval of the Tentative Tract, Mitigated Negative Declaration and the conditions listed.
Condition 1 in the Planning Department recommendations was amended; Condition 4 in the Public Works department was amended.
Planning Department Condition #1 was amended:
1. Due to the map being phased, all improvements shall be completed within one(1) year from the filing of the final map for each phase, unless an extension is granted by the City Council. The recording of any final map shall be in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the Wasco Municipal Code.
Public Works Department Condition #4 was amended:
4. Based on the combination of the retention basin and park, a masonry wall is not required for the entire basin, however any portions of the tract that have permanent nuisance water shall be secured.
Mr. Roland VandeValk, Porter Robertson stated they were in agreement with the conditions as amended
Mr. Mike Keele, representing the developer stated they were ready to start in July with Phase I.
There was some discussion on design of tract, lot sizes, quality of homes and possible CC&R’s.
Commissioner Arredondo stated that there had been bad development in the past and was concerned with the quality of homes.
Mr. Keele stated that these homes would be nicer homes with higher standards.
Commissioner Voth moved to approve Tentative Tract 6737, Mitigated Negative Declaration with condition of Security around basin, and the Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Steward, Arredondo, Campbell, Voth
NOES: Commissioner Brown
ABSENT: Commissioner Mitchell and Santillan
Secretary Rodriguez read the title of Resolution 06-15
RESOLUTION 06-15 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the matter of the application of Wasco Village LLC for Tentative Tract 6737
d) Tentative Tract 6486, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Resolution-Project: A subdivision of a forty (40) acre parcel into one hundred and six (106) dwelling units with an accompanying 2.63acre park/retention basin. Location: South of Gromer Avenue, north of the Margalo Avenue Extension, west of the Griffith Avenue Extension and east of the Poplar Avenue Extension. APN: 487-010-18. Applicant: George Wise Realty.
Chairperson Steward opened the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported that the applicant George Wise was requesting a 106 lot subdivision on approximately 40.05 acres of land located south of Gromer Avenue between the alignments of Poplar Avenue and the vacated Griffith Avenue alignment. Staff recommends approval of Tentative Tract 6486 with the conditions set and the Mitigated Negative Declaration
Mr. George Wise the applicant and Wiley Hughes were present at the meeting.
There was some discussion on the recommendation by the Kern County Fire Department requesting an additional entrance on the Gromer side. It was the consensus of the commission that this issue would be worked out with the fire department and the developer.
Mr. Wise stated he was there to answer any questions but they preferred no entrance on Gromer.
There was some discussion on need for a street on Gromer also discussed the commissions concern on the quality of homes.
Chairperson Steward closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
Commissioner Voth moved to approve Tentative Tract 6486, Negative Declaration and Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. All in favor, motion carried.
AYES: Commissioners Steward, Arredondo, Brown, Campbell, Voth
ABSENT: Commissioners Mitchell and Santillan
ABSTAIN: NONE
e) Tentative Tract 6724, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Resolution-Project: A subdivision of a seventy-seven (77.10) acre parcel into three hundred and thirty four (334) dwelling units with an accompanying park/retention basin. Location: South of Filburn Avenue, between Central and Palm Avenues. APN: 490-020-04. Applicant: Eagle Meadows of Wasco.
Chairperson Steward opened the public hearing at 8:26 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the request by Eagle Meadows for a 334 lot subdivision on approximately 77.10 acres of land located south of Filburn Ave., between Palm Ave., and Central Ave. Staff recommends approval of Tentative Tract 6724, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Resolution with the conditions set.
Scott Roylance representing Eagle Meadows Development distributed information on the proposed development and elevations.
There was discussion on two story homes, fencing on retention basin and no desire for chain link fencing around the basin.
Mr. Asarulis Syed and family, 15821 Central Avenue stated this development would create a negative effect to the area if allowed to develop, he was not in favor of the project. He would have to relocate his family.
Hearing no other comments, Chairperson Steward closed the public hearing at 8:38 p.m.
Commissioner Brown moved to approve Tentative Tract 6724, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Steward. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Steward, Arredondo, Brown, Campbell, Voth
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Commissioners Mitchell and Santillan
Senior Planner McNamara read the title of Resolution 06-17
RESOLUTION 06-17 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the matter of the application of Eagle Meadows for Tentative Tract 6724.
A short break was taken at 8:20 p.m. Returning to meeting at 8:45 p.m.
f) Conditional Use Permit 04-02 and Resolution - A conditional use permit to allow a convenience store with off-site beer and wine sales. Location: The northeast corner of State Highway 46 and Griffith Avenue; APN: 487-213-21; Applicant: Harvinder Singh
Commissioner Arredondo removed herself from the board as she had a conflict.
Chairperson Steward opened the public hearing at 8:46 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported that the applicant was proposing to open the gas station and convenience store at the site of the old G&V Gas station located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Hwy.46 and Griffith Ave. In addition to the new gas station and convenience store the applicant is also seeking permission to obtain an off-site beer and wine license. Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit 04-02 with the conditions set.
A letter submitted by Charles Chahlah in objection to the approval of the Conditional Use Permit and the amendment to the Ordinance was distributed to the Commissioners for their review.
Mr. Graywal, 907 Nellison Ct., Bakesfield, CA 93307 reported that the gas pumps would be placed under a new canopy.
Mr. Chahlah voiced his concerns to the amendment of City Ordinance 17.29.01D.
There was a brief discussion on the setback and widening of the highway.
Hearing no other comments Chairperson Steward closed the public hearing at 9:05 p.m.
Commissioner Brown moved to approve Conditional Use Permit 04-02 with the conditions set and the Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Voth. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Steward, Brown, Campbell, Voth
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Commissioners Mitchell and Santillan
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Arredondo
Secretary Rodriguez read the title of Resolution 06-18
RESOLUTION #06-18 -A RESOLUTION of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the matter of the application of Harvinder Singh for Conditional Use Permit 04-02 located at 1224 Hwy. 46
g) Tentative Tract 6334 Extension Request and Resolution - Project: A request to extend Tentative Tract 6334. Location: The southwest corner of the intersection of Palm Avenue and the Margalo Extension. APN: 487-010-27 and 487-010-41; Applicant: Reynan and Bardis Communities.
h) Tentative Tract 6316 Extension Request and Resolution - Project: A request to extend Tentative Tract 6316;Location: North of 7th Street, between Central and Magnolia Avenues; APN: 488-010-06, 488-010-07 and 488-010-08.
Applicant: Reynan and Bardis Communities.
i) Tentative Tract 6315 Extension Request and Resolution - Extension Request
Project: A request to extend Tentative Tract 6315. Location: South of 7th Street, between Central and Magnolia Avenues. APN: 488-010-01 and 488-020-02.
Applicant: Reynan and Bardis Communities.
Chairperson Steward open the 3 public hearings at 7:18 P.M. Tentative Tract 6724 Extension, Tentative Tract 6316 Extension, Tentative Tract 6315 Extension
Senior Planner McNamara reported that the applicant had requested a one year extension to Tentative Tract 6334, Tentative Tract 6316 and Tentative Tract 6315. Per the Subdivision Map Act, Section 66452, the initial life of a tentative map is two (2) years. Prior to the end of this two (2) year life, the applicant can request a one (1) year extension of the map. The local governing agency (Planning Commission, upon the completion of the public hearing can either approve or deny the applicants request. By Extending this map for one (1) year, it will not lead to any kind of impact on the environment. Staff recommends approval.
Chairperson Steward closed the public hearing to the three items at 7:21 p.m.
10. g) Tentative Tract 6334 Extension
Commissioner moved to approve the one year extension for Tentative Tract 6334. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. All in favor, motion carried:
AYES: Commissioners Steward, Arredondo, Brown, Campbell, Voth
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Commissioners Mitchell and Santillan
Secretary Rodriguez read the title of Resolution 06-12
RESOLUTION 06-12 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the matter of the application of Reynan and Bardis for a one year extension of Tentative Tract 6334
10. Item h) Tentative Tract 6316 Extension
Commissioner moved to approve the one year extension for Tentative Tract 6316. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. All in favor, motion carried:
AYES: Commissioners Steward, Arredondo, Brown, Campbell, Voth
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Commissioners Mitchell and Santillan
Secretary Rodriguez read the title of Resolution 06-13
RESOLUTION 06-13 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the matter of the application of Reynan and Bardis for a one year extension of Tentative Tract 6316
10. Item i) Tentative Tract 6315 Extension
Commissioner moved to approve the one year extension for Tentative Tract 6315. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. All in favor, motion carried:
AYES: Commissioners Steward, Arredondo, Brown, Campbell, Voth
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Commissioners Mitchell and Santillan
Secretary Rodriguez read the title of Resolution 06-14
RESOLUTION 06-14 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the matter of the application of Reynan and Bardis for a one year extension of Tentative Tract 6315
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Approved City Council Minutes for review
9. Minute Motion items were taken up at this time.
a) Consideration and Possible Minute Motion of Parking Shelters/Coverings/Canopies/Awnings located within front yard setback areas
Planning Director Woodcock reported on temporary canopies and that the City Council had expressed concern regarding parking shelters/coverings/canopies/awnings located within the front yard setback area. Staff will return with draft Resolution prohibiting front yard canopies and with a 6 month removal time period on existing canopies on front yards. Commissioner Campbell recommended to draft resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Brown, all in favor, motion
c) Consideration and Possible Minute Motion of Sidewalk Standards
Planning Director Woodcock reported on possibly revising sidewalk standards. Commissioner Brown moved to draft resolution on sidewalk standards. Seconded by Commissioner Voth. All in favor, motion carried. Staff will draft Resolution with recommendations.
d) Consideration and Possible Minute Motion of Planning Developments Subject to a Conditional Use Permit
Planning Director Woodcock requested that the planning department be allowed to draft a resolution to allow Planned Developments to modify their plans with a Conditional Use Permit to allow larger lots, designs. Commissioner Campbell moved to draft resolution, seconded by Commissioner Brown. All in favor, motion carried.
12. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORTS – Director Woodcock reported on the reorganization of his department. Under his direction will be Planning, Building, Code Enforcement/Animal Control. Have requested additional help.
Commissioner Brown commended the Planning Department and appreciated their hard work.
13. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Chairman Steward Reports and Discussion re:
a. New design standards for city sumps
After a brief discussion, on sumps, design standards, staff was instructed to return with recommendation
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b. Review of the recently approved manufactured mobile home standards respecting whether or not they are required to be only set at ground level or have to be dug out to have the floor level at ground level
After a brief discussion on standards and requirements, staff was instructed to draft resolution.
c. Discussion of how the new information on street designs which we heard at the Monterey Conference can be developed into our design standards
After a brief discussion this matter will be brought back.
14. ADJOURNMENT – Commissioner Brown moved to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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