WASCO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER- Chairperson Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE- Chairperson Campbell led the flag salute.
INVOCATION- Chairperson Campbell gave the invocation
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Steward
Commissioner Arredondo
Commissioner Brown
Commissioner Campbell
Commissioner Mitchell
Commissioner Santillan
Commissioner Voth-------Absent
Everyone present except Commissioner Voth
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS-None
HEARING FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA -None
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Minutes August and September Planning Commission
b) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
Motion by Brown to approve, 2nd by Santillan. All in favor motion carried.
MINUTE MOTION ITEMS
a) Report and possible recommendation to the City Council for the Barker Square Remodel project
Rose City Center concept of new façade and parking lot was presented to the commission by Reveal Inc. through a PowerPoint presentation and bound booklets. Motion made by Brown, 2nd by Santillan for the planning department to continue working on project and to bring updates back to the commission as necessary. All in favor motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – POLICY ITEMS
a) Parcel Map Waiver 06-03 and Resolution:
Project: A Parcel Map Waiver to split one 3.7 acre parcel into three smaller parcels.
Location: Assessor’s Parcel no. 487-250-15, in the City of Wasco Industrial Park.
Applicant: Wasco Redevelopment Agency.
Chairperson Campbell opened the public hearing, Sr. Planner McNamara read the necessary findings and reported that they were met and in compliance with the general plan.
There were no comments from the audience. Campbell closed the public hearing at 7:47p.m.
Drescher made a motion to approve the waiver with the condition that a site plan review is made, 2nd by Mitchell. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, Arredondo, Brown, Drescher, Mitchell, Santillan
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Voth
McNamara read the resolution title.
b) Zone Variance 06-03 and Resolution:
Project: A zone variance to allow for one 9,500 square foot lot to be split in two 4,740 square foot lots.
Location: 1054 8th Place
Applicant: Nelms Surveying for Felix Oropreza
Chairperson Campbell opened the public hearing, Sr. Planner McNamara read the necessary findings and reported that they were met and in compliance with the general plan.
There were no comments from the audience. Campbell closed the public hearing at 7:55p.m.
Drescher made a motion to approve, 2nd by Mitchell. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, Arredondo, Brown, Drescher, Mitchell, Santillan
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Voth
McNamara read the resolution title.
c) Conditional Use Permit 06-05 and Resolution:
Project: Construction and operation of a 192 square foot snack shack.
Location: 1921 7th Street
Applicant: Bryan Reaves
Chairperson Campbell opened the public hearing. Planning Director Woodcock explained that staff did not believe all findings could be met, and recommended denial for permit.
Brian Reeves 1921 7th Street addressed the commission with his desire to place a snack shack in the West corner of his residential lot. Mr. Reeves explained that there would a microwave on site for hot foods.
Pat Reisi, Principal Wasco High School 2241 Sunset spoke in opposition to the snack shack.
There were no further comments from the audience.
Campbell closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Brown made a motion to deny, 2nd by Drescher. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Arredondo, Brown, Drescher, Mitchell, Santillan
NOES: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Voth
d) Tentative Tract 6670 and Resolution:
Project: A proposal to subdivide one 65.3 acre parcel into 284 residential lots.
Location: 1/8th of a mile north of the northeast intersection of State Highway 46 and Scofield Avenue.
Applicant: Northern California Universal
Chairperson Campbell opened the public hearing; Planning Director Woodcock gave a report and a PowerPoint presentation of proposed map.
Santiallan inquired of Fire Department findings.
Arredondo commented on the need for better quality homes in Wasco
There were no comments from the audience.
Campbell closed the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.
Brown had concerns with design of streets and circulation.
Santillan made a motion to approve, 2nd by Drescher. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, Arredondo, Drescher, Mitchell, Santillan
NOES: Brown
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Voth
McNamara read the resolution title.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Approved City Council Minutes for July and August
b) Approved Planning Commission Minutes for August and September
12. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORTS- Planning Director Woodcock gave commission an update on staffing the planning department. Two positions have been approved by the City Council.
1. Associate Planner
2. Assistant Planner
Positions will be filled soon.
13. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS-None
14. ADJOURNMENT - Santillan made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Brown. All in favor motion carried.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Dennis Campbell, Chairm
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