CITY OF WASCO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2009- 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER by Chairperson Santillan at 7:00 p.m.
2. FLAG SALUTE and
3. INVOCATION led by Chairperson Santillan
4. ROLL CALL
Chairperson Santillan; Commissioners Drescher; Forrest; German; Hutson and Lawrence
Absent: Commissioner Elholm
City Manager Jim Zervis; Interim Community Development Director Sara Allinder; Senior Planner Dennis McNamara; Secretary Stacie Joslin
5. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS-NONE
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. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Minutes for June 8, 2009 regular meeting.
b) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
Commissioner Hutson made a motion to approve items on the consent calendar. Seconded by Commissioner Lawrence. All in favor. Motion carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
a) Conditional Use Permit 09-02 - Demolition of two existing single family residences and construction of a new two story single family residence in an existing single family neighborhood. Applicant: Carlos Delgado
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on Conditional Use Permit 09-02 the demolition of two existing single family residences and construction of a new two story single family residence in an existing single family neighborhood with staff recommending approval.
Commissioner Elholm arrived at 7:04 p.m.
After a brief discussion on parking, curb, gutter, sidewalk and trees, Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Commissioner German made a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit 09-02. Seconded by Commissioner Forrest. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Drescher; Elholm; Forrest; German; Hutson; Lawrence; Santillan
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Secretary Joslin read the resolution by title - Resolution 09-17 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco approving Conditional Use Permit 09-02 and the Accompanying Categorical Exemption.
9. REPORT, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE MINUTE ACTION
a) Discussion of Issues Relating to the Precise Development Plan Process.
Chairperson Santillan opened the discussion at 7:12 p.m.
Community Development Director Allinder reported on the Precise Development Plan process and explained that the item was brought to discussion to Commissioners for input.
Timothy J. Sheehan - 974 Beckes, Wasco - handed out letter to Commissioners for his property. Explained that he does not want to develop property right now, he just wants a tenant there to pay the taxes on the property.
Some discussion by Commissioners on what the City is requesting Mr. Sheehan do to the property in order for the existing business to be able to continue to operate. Mr. Sheehan pointed out the second page of his letter which showed what the City was requiring.
Questions by Commissioners for staff on the Precise Development process now and what changes would do. Director Allinder explained the process now and that there need to be changes made to that process to allow smaller projects to be less cumbersome. She also explained that Mr. Sheehan's tenant, Mr. Debbs was operating on an expired temporary permit but the City would entertain a 90 day extension with a written request by Mr. Debbs.
Eddie Debbs - 1989 G Street, Wasco - Stated that 90 days would not work, that he restores classic cars and wants to put a steel awning but does not want to do that if he's going to have to remove it.
After more discussion by Commissioners on canopies, landscaping and storage of cars on property. Commissioners would like to see changes made to the Precise Development process.
Chairperson Santillan closed the discussion at 7:44 p.m.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) City Council Minutes
Commissioner Forrest would like a copy of the chicken ordinance that was passed by City Council
Commissioner Forrest spoke o a project that was denied by Planning Commission and approved by City Council and asked how it could be approved. Director Allinder explained the wording left an opening to interpretation of the codes.
b) Code Enforcement Report
c) Monthly Building Report
d) Project Status Report
11. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Director Allinder pointed out the various division reports included in the agenda would be included monthly. Allinder also explained the Assessment that PMC was hired to do and pointed out that there have been meetings with Building, Code Enforcement and Public Works and everyone seems willing to work together.
City Manager Zervis explained that this project was taken on by the whole City not just Community Development that everyone is on board and wants the process to be easier for development. Zervis spoke on the tracking, time frame and follow through being a big part of the improvements and the goal being to streamline for applicants. City Manager Zervis also informed the Commissioners what items would be brought to the next City Council meeting.
12. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner German complimented staff on changes in paperwork appreciated the monthly reports and glad to hear the departments working together and for the follow through.
Commissioner Hutson agreed with Commissioner German and inquired on the landscaping on Poso and Beckes and who's responsible for cleaning. City Manager Zervis explained the developer is responsible.
Commissioner Lawrence appreciates the letter received by mail and was disappointed the project on 7th and Central was approved.
Commissioner Elholm apologized for being late.
Commissioner Forrest complimented whoever was responsible for the type of landscaping on the new Highway 46 projects that will allow for shade when parking. He also agreed with all of the comments on PMC clearing up a lot of areas. He stated he felt a lot was due to City Manager Zervis.
City Manager Zervis informed the Commission that the storm drain is at capacity and the City cannot legally add more to it. The City can look into the cost of alternatives and that the City is having a study done with recommendations as soon as the report is received options will be given and then the City can look at the cost of the options. City is moving forward to find a solution.
Commissioner Forrest asked how long Code Enforcement cases stay open and expressed his concern on a tree on the corner of Sunset and Poplar. It was explained that each is handled on a case by case basis.
Chairperson Santillan thanked staff and pleased to see progress. Like the new format of the packet and the way the information is being given. He also thanked City Manager Zervis for attending the meetings.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner German made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Lawrence. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Sara Allinder
Interim Community Development Director
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