CITY OF WASCO
SPECIAL MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 29, 2007– 7:00 P.M.
746 8th Street, Wasco, California
CALL TO ORDER by Chairperson Santillan at 7:04 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE and INVOCATION led by Chairperson Santillan
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Santillan; Commissioners Drescher; Forrest; Mitchell
Absent: Commissioners Arredondo and German
Staff: Planning Director Raper; Senior Planner McNamara; Secretary Lopez
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.
7. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
Commissioner Drescher made a motion to read all Resolutions by Title only. Seconded by Commissioner Forrest. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS – POLICY ITEMS
a) Precise Development 07-03 Public Hearing and Resolution
The applicant is proposing to replace the damaged Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant located at 1046 Hwy 46, with a new 2,652 square foot restaurant that will be located on both the current site and the parcel directly to the east. Applicant: Wagstaff Development
Commissioner Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the applicants request to construct a new Kentucky Fried Chicken/A and W Restaurant to replace the previous restaurant demolished when hit by a semi-truck. The restaurant would increase in size by 400 square feet and would sit on the original site and on the vacant lot directly east.
Questions were raised on the landscaping plan submitted; Trent Miller of Pinnacle Engineering stated that the applicant would be willing to submit more choices of landscaping plans.
Don Ellison 1916 Poso Drive Wasco asked about the hours of operation and his concerns of traffic hazards along Highway 46 as this will be the only access to the restaurants. Senior Planner McNamara stated the hours of operation would be 24 hours.
After more discussion on traffic and landscaping issues Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Commissioner Drescher made a motion to approve Precise Development Plan 07-03 replacing the damaged Kentucky Fried Chicken with a new building to include both Kentucky Fried Chicken and A and W with the condition the applicant resubmit a new landscaping plan to staff for review. Seconded by Commissioner Mitchell. Motion Carried and title read with the following votes:
AYES; Commissioners: Drescher, Forrest, Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Arredondo, German
Resolution 07-51 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the application of Wagstaff Development for Precise Development Plan 07-03.
b) Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 07-12, Public Hearing and Resolution.
Amendment to Title 6, Animals, Section 6.04.300 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code and Amendment to Title 17, Zoning, and Section 17.79.03 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code as it relates to the definition of fowl and the keeping of fowl in the City of Wasco. Applicant: City of Wasco
Commissioner Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the request Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 07-12 to amend these sections of the Municipal Code and Zoning codes as it relates to the definition of fowl and the keeping of fowl in the City of Wasco.
After a lengthy discussion the Commission asked to continue the public hearing until the next regularly scheduled meeting on December 10, 2007 for further discussion.
Commissioner Forrest made a motion to continue the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Drescher. All in favor. Motion carried with the following votes:
AYES; Commissioners: Drescher, Forrest, Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Arredondo, German
Chairperson Santillan continued the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
c) Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 07-13 Public Hearing and Resolution
Amendment to Title 17, Zoning, and Section 17.19.01 as it pertains to establishing criteria for Accessory Structures, Guest Homes and Pool Houses and Amending Table 17-3 and Table 17-4 relating to secondary dwelling units and second story restrictions.
Applicant: City of Wasco
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 07-13 pertaining to Accessory Structures, Guest Homes and Pool Houses and as the amendment relates to secondary dwelling units and second story restrictions.
Don Ellison 1916 Poso Drive Wasco asked for clarification as to second story homes in new developments as compared to existing developments he also voiced his concerns as to the rate of growth in Wasco. Director Raper explained why the new developments are allowed second story homes and why existing residential areas need approval. Chairperson Santillan addressed Mr. Ellisons concerns on the growth rate.
Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Commissioner Drescher made a motion to approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 07-13. Seconded by Commissioner Forrest. Motion Carried and title read with the following votes:
AYES; Commissioners: Drescher, Forrest, Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Arredondo, German
Resolution 07-16 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco in the application of City of Wasco amending Title 17, Zoning Section 17.19.01 as it pertains to establishing criteria for Accessory Structures, Guest Homes and Pool Houses and Amending Table 17-3 and Table 17-4 relating to secondary dwelling units and second story restrictions.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
11. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
Director Raper reported that Jack in the Box is being processed and the Best Western is
getting ready to pull grading permits.
12. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Forrest asked for clarification on the illuminated sign on 7th and Peters.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Drescher made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Commissioner Mitchell. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:32
p.m.
Jake Raper, Planning Director
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