CITY OF WASCO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 9, 2008- 7:00 P.M.
746 8th Street, Wasco, California
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Santillan at 7:01 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; Commissioner Lawrence
Absent: None
Staff: Senior Planner McNamara; Secretary Lopez; Public Works Director Dan Allen; Deputy Public Works Director Bob Wren
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Senior Planner McNamara introduced new Planning Commissioner Michael Lawrence. Commissioner Lawrence was sworn in by Deputy City Clerk Lopez
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
Senior Planner McNamara moved Item 10 c to Item 8 c
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Minutes for May 12, 2008 regular meeting.
b) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
c) Report on the City of Wasco's Storm Drain System
Public Works Director Allen and Deputy Public Works Director Wren gave a power point presentation on the City storm drain system at 7:10 p.m.
Questions were asked by the Commissioners on the capacity of the storm drain, types of screening and the need for developers to put in new retention basins instead of using existing retention basins. Public Works Director Allen and Deputy Public Works Director Wren explained how the city obtained the data for the capacity of the system; they also discussed the allowed screening of the retention basins. Deputy Director Wren explained why some developers were required to put in the new retention basins. Director Allen and Senior Planner McNamara explained the different retention basin options and the cost comparison of each.
Public Works Director Allen and Deputy Public Works Director Wren concluded their presentation at 7:47 p.m.
Commissioner Elholm made a motion to approve items A and B. Seconded by Commissioner German. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - POLICY ITEMS
a) Time Extension Request for Tentative Tract 6486 - The application of George Wise for a one (1) year time extension to Tentative Tract 6486 located at the northeast corner of Poplar Avenue and Margalo Street (APN# 487-040-18) and accompanying Notice of Exemption.
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the application of George Wise for a one (1) year time extension to Tentative Tract 6486 located at the northeast corner of Poplar Avenue and Margalo Street (APN# 487-040-18) and accompanying Notice of Exemption with staff recommending approval.
After brief discussion by Commissioners, Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 7:57 p.m.
Commissioner Elholm made a motion to approve the Time Extension Request for Tentative Tract 6486. Seconded by Commissioner German. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Drescher; Elholm; Forrest; German; Hutson; Lawrence; Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Secretary Lopez read the Resolution by title - Resolution 08-24 - A Resolution of the City of Wasco Planning Commission approving the request of George Wise for a one year extension to Tentative Tract 6486 as shown in Exhibit A and conditioned in Exhibit B.
b) 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.
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on 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 with staff recommending approval with conditions.
Hearing no discussion Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
Commissioner German made a motion to approve the Time Extension Request for Tentative Tract 6473 Phase 3. Seconded by Commissioner Hutson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Drescher; Elholm; Forrest; German; Hutson; Lawrence; Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Secretary Lopez read the Resolution by title - Resolution 08-17 - A Resolution of the City of Wasco Planning Commission approving the request of PHR Development LLC for a one year extension to Tentative Tract 6473 Phase 3 as shown in Exhibit A and conditioned in Exhibit B.
c) Time Extension Request for Tentative Tract 6901 - The application of Paragon Development for a one (1) year time extension to Tentative Tract 6901located approximately 400 feet north of the northeast corner of the intersection of Hwy 46 and N. Griffith Avenue (APN# 487-040-09) and accompanying Notice of Exemption.
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the application of Paragon Development for a one (1) year time extension to Tentative Tract 6901located approximately 400 feet north of the northeast corner of the intersection of Hwy 46 and N. Griffith Avenue (APN# 487-040-09) and accompanying Notice of Exemption with staff recommending approval with conditions.
Questions were asked by Commissioners if the Developer has to agree with the conditions and if they can be denied by Commission if they do not. McNamara stated that was correct. Questions were also raised as to easements and future use sumps on properties if storm drain is later found to be adequate. McNamara explained the granting of easements to the City by developers and how sumps could be filled in for future development. Another questions rose was how the city handled properties in bankruptcy as far as granting extensions. McNamara explained how the time extensions affect the maps and how the bonds given to the city by developers could be used to complete conditions of approval.
After no further discussion Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Commissioner German made a motion to approve the Time Extension Request for Tentative Tract 6901. Seconded by Commissioner Hutson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Drescher; Elholm; Forrest; German; Hutson; Lawrence; Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Secretary Lopez read the Resolution by title - Resolution 08-27 - A Resolution of the City of Wasco Planning Commission approving the request of Paragon Development for a one year extension to Tentative Tract 6901 as shown in Exhibit A and conditioned in Exhibit B.
d) Precise Development 07-08 And Rezone 07-17. Re-Zone from C-R to PD-CR0717, (Planned Development-Commercial Retail 0717), Precise Development Plan for a 6,292 square foot commercial center that will contain three (3) buildings, two (2) of which are 1,118 square feet and the third being 4,046 square feet, and adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration. The project site is located at 1911 State Hwy 46 (APN# 029-021-18 and 029-021-19). Applicant: Felipe and Patricia Morales.
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on the Re-Zone from C-R to PD-CR0717, (Planned Development-Commercial Retail 0717), Precise Development Plan for a 6,292 square foot commercial center that will contain three (3) buildings, two (2) of which are 1,118 square feet and the third being 4,046 square feet, and adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration. The project site is located at 1911 State Hwy 46 (APN# 029-021-18 and 029-021-19). Senior Planner McNamara stated the applicant asked that these items be continued until a later meeting.
Commissioner Forrest made a motion to continue the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Drescher. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Drescher; Elholm; Forrest; German; Hutson; Lawrence; Santillan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Chairperson Santillan continued the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Approved City Council Minutes for review
b) Appointment letter of Mike Lawrence to Planning Commission
c) Report on the City of Wasco's Storm Drain System - Item moved to 8c
11. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Senior Planner McNamara reported that construction had begun on the Best Western Hotel. He also reported that the Griffith Shopping Center was still looking for a drugstore/pharmacy; Jack in the Box had submitted correction for public works and building department on their plans; KFC/A&W Engineer is designing v-gutter for that site. McNamara also reported on the scheduled meeting with Caltrans on the 91-acre project.
Secretary Lopez reported on the Tortilla SantaCruz project.
Senior Planner McNamara reported that the July 14 regular meeting would be moved to July 21 as he will be on vacation on the 14th.
12. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioners welcomed incoming Commissioner Lawrence
13. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Forrest. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Miles Johnson, Community Development Director
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