WASCO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 13, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER-Chairperson Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:00
2. FLAG SALUTE Chairperson Campbell led the flag salute
3. INVOCATION Chairperson Campbell gave the invocation
4. ROLL CALL
Chairperson Campbell
Commissioner Arredondo
Commissioner Brown -ABSENT
Commissioner Drescher
Commissioner Mitchell
Commissioner Santillan
Commissioner Voth - ABSENT
5. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS - NONE
6. HEARING FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA - None
7. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS – 11a was not available.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Minutes of the October 9, 2006 meeting
b) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
Santillan made a motion to approve, 2nd by Campbell. All in favor motion carried.
9. MINUTE MOTION ITEMS- None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS – POLICY ITEMS
a) Consideration of a Resolution 06-34 - Selecting the Added Territory Boundaries for the Proposed 2007 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Wasco Redevelopment Project and Formulating a Preliminary Plan. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project.
Due to a conflict of interest issue for Commissioners Arredondo and Drescher and the fact that a quorum could not be met with their absence a coin was flipped and Commissioner Drescher opted to stay in the hearing. Commissioner Arredondo left the council chambers.
Campbell opened the public hearing.
Kevin Farrier of Urban Futures gave a proposed map of the Preliminary Plan for added territory to the commissioners. After a brief discussion on the boundaries and the review guidelines, Campbell asked comments or questions from the audience. There was no response.
Campbell closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
RESOLUTION 06-34 – ADDED TERRITORY BOUNDARIES FOR PROPOSED 2007 AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Santillan made a motion to approve the resolution, 2nd by Drescher. Motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Arredondo, Drescher, Mitchell, Santillan
Noes: None
Absent: Brown, Voth
Abstain: None
McNamara read the Resolution Title
Resolution 06-34 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco, in the matter of City of Wasco for Added Territory Boundaries for the Proposed 2007 Amendment to the Redevelopment Project
b) Consideration of Conditional Use Permit No. 06-07, proposing to allow the construction of a Single Family Residence on property zoned C-B-D (Central Business District). The Site Location is 764 E. Street. The project is considered exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines – Infill Development.
Chairman Campbell opened the public hearing.
Sr. Planner McNamara gave a brief report of the location, the necessary findings, and introduced the property owner who was in attendance. There was discussion regarding parking lots and timelines. Arthur Rios was in attendance and answered the commissioner’s questions.
There were no further comments or questions.
Campbell closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
RESOLUTION 06-35 – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-07
Santillan made a motion to approve with 2 year timeframe to complete the parking lot, 2nd by Mitchell. Motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Arredondo, Drescher, Mitchell, Santillan
Noes: None
Absent: Brown, Voth
Abstain: None
McNamara read the Resolution Title
RESOLUTION 06-35 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco, regarding the application of Arthur Rios for Conditional Use Permit No. 06-07.
c) Consideration of Parcel Map Waiver No. 06-04, proposing to allow the creation of a 40-acre parcel from two parent parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 487-050-56 and 487-050-51). The proposed legal description of the new parcel is the “N.E. ¼ of the N.W. ¼ of Section 4 Township 27 South Range 24 East of MDBM.” Property location is 650 feet southeast of the intersection of Schofield Rd and McCombs Rd. The project is considered exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor land divisions.
Chairman Campbell opened the public hearing.
Sr. Planner McNamara read a brief staff report and recommended approval. After discussion regarding services to the property, and sequential 40 acres development there were no further comments.
Chairman Campbell closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
RESOLUTION 06-36 – PARCEL MAP WAIVER 06-04
Drescher made a motion to approve, Santillan 2nd. Motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Arredondo, Drescher, Mitchell, Santillan
Noes: None
Absent: Brown, Voth
Abstain: None
Planning Director Woodcock read the resolution
RESOLUTION 06-36 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco, regarding the application of Northern California Universal Enterprises.
d) Consideration of General Plan Amendment No. 06-04, proposing to amend the City’s 2010 Growth Boundary to include additional property generally located west of Magnolia Avenue and east of Western Avenue. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project.
Chairman Campbell opened the public hearing.
Sr. Planner McNamara circulated a letter from the Sierra Club (on file) Planning Director Woodcock explained the boundaries of the 2010 plan and how amending it also changes the boundaries for the 2020 and the 2030 growth boundaries.
Greg Black with the Dewalt Group was in attendance and asked for support for the amendment. There was some discussion regarding projected growth and available farmland.
Chairman Campbell closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
RESOLUTION 06-37 – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 06-04
Santillan made a motion to approve, 2nd by Arredondo.
Ayes: Campbell, Arredondo, Drescher, Mitchell, Santillan
Noes: None
Absent: Brown, Voth
Abstain: None
Planning Director Woodcock read the resolution.
RESOLUTION 06-37 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco, in the matter of the City of Wasco for General Plan Amendment No. 06-04.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Approved City Council Minutes for review- not available
12. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
Planning Director Woodcock introduced Tony Jaquez to the commissioners.
13. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Arredondo encouraged other commissioners in speaking with councilmember’s regarding LAFCO’s non-supportive attitude in regards to Wasco’s growth. “The Regional Blueprint process is where we can let our voices be heard.”
14. ADJOURNMENT-8:05 p.m. Santillan made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Drescher. All in favor motion carried.
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Dennis Campbell, Planning Chairman Vickie Hight, City Clerk
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