CITY OF WASCO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
APRIL 14, 2008- 7:00 P.M.
746 8th Street, Wasco, California
CALL TO ORDER by Charles Santillan at 7:03 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE and INVOCATION led by Chairperson Santillan.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Santillan; Commissioner Drescher; Commissioner Elholm; Commissioner Forrest; Commissioner German; Commissioner Hutson
Absent: Commissioner Arredondo
Staff: Senior Planner Dennis McNamara; Assistant Planner Zoraida Cruz; Secretary Stacie Lopez
5. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Senior Planner McNamara announced Commissioner Arredondo's resignation
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. None
7. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS - None
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Minutes for March 10, 2008 regular meeting.
b) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
Commissioner German made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2008 meeting and to read all Resolutions by Title only. Seconded by Commissioner Drescher. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - POLICY ITEMS
a) Parcel Map Waiver 08-01 - The application of DSJB III to create three new parcels from two existing parcels. The existing parcels (Exhibit B as Existing) are 3.75 acres (487-040-10) and 1.74 acres (487-040-05). The proposed new parcels (Exhibit B as Proposed) are 1.59 acres (Parcel 1), 1.84 acres (Parcel 2) and 2.33 acres (Parcel 3). The project is located at the northwest corner of State Hwy 46 and N. Griffith Avenue, APN#'s 487-040-05 and 487-040-10 and accompanying Notice of Exemption. Applicant: DSJB III
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara gave staff report on the application of DSJB III to create three new parcels from two existing parcels located at the northwest corner of State Hwy 46 and N. Griffith Avenue.
Questions on PG&E and Caltrans issues were asked and Senior Planner McNamara reported that PG&E and Caltrans are working with the City and the Developer on these issues. After brief discussion by Commissioners Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Commissioner Hutson made a motion to approve Parcel Map Waiver 08-01. Seconded by Commissioner Forrest. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Drescher, Elholm, Forrest, German, Hutson, Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner: Arredondo
Secretary Lopez read the Resolution by title - Resolution 08-19 - A Resolution of the City of Wasco Planning Commission approving the request of DSJB III for Parcel Map Waiver 08-01 creating three (3) new parcels from two (2) existing parcels the existing parcels (Exhibit B as existing) are 3.75 acres (487-040-10) and 1.74 acres (487-040-05). The proposed new parcels (Exhibit B as proposed) are 1.59 acres (Parcel 1), 1.84 acres (Parcel 2) and 2.33 acres (Parcel 3). Located at the northwest corner of State Hwy 46 and N. Griffith Avenue APN #'s 487-040-05 and 487-040-10 as described in Exhibit A, shown in Exhibit B and conditioned in Exhibit C and Accompanying Notice of Exemption.
b) Time Extension Request for Tentative Tract 6737 - The application of Wasco Village LLC for a one (1) year time extension to Tentative Tract 6737 located at the southeast corner of State Hwy 46 and Magnolia Avenue (APNs'# 488-010-27, 488-010-28, 488-010-31and 488-010-32) and accompanying Notice of Exemption. Applicant: Wasco Village LLC.
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara gave staff report on the application of Wasco Village LLC for a one year time extension to Tentative Tract 6737 located a the southeast corner of State Hwy 46 and Magnolia Avenue.
Questions by Commissioners on the effect the extension may have on other development on Highway 46, the existing home on the property and if the developer wants to change the size of the lots. Senior Planner McNamara stated that there would be no negative impact to other development on Highway 46; he also stated that the City has an Ordinance in place to force the cleanup of the property. Any modifications to the original lot sizes would have to come back to the Planning Commission for approval.
Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Commissioner German made a motion to approve Time Extension Request for Tentative Tract 6737. Seconded by Commissioner Elholm. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Drescher, Elholm, Forrest, German, Hutson, Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comissioner: Arredondo
Secretary Lopez read the Resolution by title - Resolution 08-08 - A Resolution of the City of Wasco Planning Commission approving the request of Wasco Village LLC for a one year extension to Tentative Tract 6737 as shown in Exhibit A and conditioned in Exhibit B.
c) Time Extension Request for Tentative Tract 6473 Phase 3 - The application of PHR Development LLC for a one (1) year time extension to Tentative Tract 6473 Phase 3 located approximately one quarter of a mile north of the northeast corner of the intersection of Highway 46 and Palm Avenue (APN# 487-040-31) and accompanying Notice of Exemption. Applicant: PHR Development LLC
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara gave staff report on the application of PHR Development LLC for a one year time extension to Tentative Tract 6473 Phase 3 located approximately one quarter of a mile north of the northeast corner of Highway 46 and Palm Avenue and recommended a continuance to the May 12, 2008 regular meeting to allow for further review by staff.
There were no objections by Commissioners.
Chairperson Santillan continued the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
d) APPEAL 08-01 Appeal of the Planning Director's Decision by Juan and Irene Guerra regarding the conditions of approval for storage shed which encroached within the required setbacks as per the Zoning Ordinance Section 17.73.12 B. and C. Applicant: Juan and Irene Guerra
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara gave staff report on the appeal of the Planning Director's Decision by Juan and Irene Guerra regarding the conditions of approval for storage shed which encroached within the required setbacks.
Juan Guerra Jr. - 3508 Nugget Way, Bakersfield, CA 93313 and Irene Guerra - 2216 Camellia, Wasco - spoke on behalf of Juan Guerra Sr. who was ill not able to attend the meeting. Mr. Guerra stated his father's understanding of the code for the shed was no permit required if the interior, wall to wall, square foot did not exceed 120 square feet and that the shed is structurally sound.
Commissioners questioned whether the shed was to be used for business purposes at which Mr. Guerra responded that it was to be used for his father's everyday work tools for his employment.
After lengthy questions and discussion by Commissioners on location of garage doors on shed and common walls it was decided that the Guerra's should work further with staff to come to find a solution and bring back to the Commission when that is done.
Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
Commissioner German made a motion to accept option 3 to refer the Appeal of Juan and Irene Guerra back to staff for further review. Seconded by Commissioner Drescher. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Drescher, Elholm, Forrest, German, Hutson, Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner: Arredondo
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Resignation letter from Commissioner Arredondo
b) Approved City Council Minutes for review
11. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Senior Planner McNamara gave a status report on the proposed Circle K on Highway 46 and J Street, KFC/A&W, Fresh and Easy, Best Western, Proposed Denny's, Jack in the Box, Red Roof Inn, Brookside Deli, La Quinta and the 91 Acre project.
12. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Hutson questioned why the City is requiring developers to install storm water retention basins. Senior Planner McNamara explained the different ways that developers are looking at for on-site retention. Secretary Lopez reported that she collects building permit fees and if a developer has on-site retention they are not charged storm drain fees per the Public Works Department.
Commissioner Forrest asked if the City Council report mentioning sheds was reflective of the Guerra Property and if the City is trying to phase out alleys. Senior Planner McNamara was not aware of the Guerra's appeal being taken to the Council and that yes the City is trying to phase out alleys.
Commissioner Santillan thanked staff for their hard work.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner German made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Drescher. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Jake Raper, Planning Director
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