CITY OF WASCO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 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 Elholm; Forrest; German; Hutson and Lawrence
Absent: Commissioner Drescher
Brian Millar, PMC; Senior Planner Dennis McNamara; Secretary Stacie Joslin
5. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Senior Planner McNamara informed the Commission that City Manager Zervis would be unable to attend the meeting due to illness in his family and apologized on his behalf.
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 August 10, 2009 regular meeting.
b) Approve the Reading of all Resolutions by Title only
Commissioner German made a motion to approve items on the consent calendar. Seconded by Commissioner Hutson. All in favor. Motion carried
8. PUBLIC HEARING
a) Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 09-02 - Chapter 17.74 Amendments to Exempt Agricultural Uses from Nonconforming Status. Applicant: City of Wasco
Chairperson Santillan opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Senior Planner McNamara reported on Chapter 17.74 Amendments to Exempt Agricultural Uses from Nonconforming Status with staff recommending approval.
Brief discussion by Commissioners and staff on Williamson Act cancellations; monetary liabilities and size of allowable acreage.
Chairperson Santillan closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Commissioner German made a motion to approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 09-02. Seconded by Commissioner Elholm. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Elholm; Forrest; German; Hutson; Lawrence; Santillan
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Commissioner Elholm
Secretary Joslin read the resolution by title - Resolution 09-18 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco recommending the City Council of the City of Wasco approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 09-02, an amendment to Chapter 17.74 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code and the accompanying categorical exemption.
9. REPORT, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL
a) Wasco Redevelopment Project Area No. 2
Brian Millar of PMC reported on the Wasco Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 as proposed by Urban Futures, he also explained that Ennis Tract 6449 was not included in the project area but could be included at this meeting, if it was not done then the project would have to go back to Urban Futures, the area added and this item would then need to be brought back to the Commission for a vote. Millar also explained the goal of the project to eliminate blight.
Questions were raised by Commissioners on the approval process with Millar explaining the steps.
Brief discussion by Commissioners and staff on boundaries and funding of the project
Commissioner Hutson made a motion to approve Wasco Redevelopment Area No. 2 Seconded by Commissioner Lawrence. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Elholm; Forrest; German; Hutson; Lawrence; Santillan
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Commissioner Drescher
Secretary Joslin read the resolution by title - Resolution 09-19 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Wasco selecting project area boundaries for the proposed Wasco Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 with the addition of Ennis Tract 6449, formulating a preliminary plan as the basis for preparing said project adoption, and transmitting the preliminary plan to the Wasco Redevelopment Agency.
10. REPORT, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE MINUTE ACTION
a) Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 09-03 - Precise Development Revisions
Senior Planner McNamara gave report and asked for direction by Commission on changes or addition to proposed wording.
After brief discussion by Commissioners staff was directed to proceed with the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment as written.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) City Council Minutes
b) Code Enforcement Report
c) Monthly Building Report
d) Project Status Report
Brief discussion by Commissioners and staff on various reports.
Commissioner Forrest spoke on his concerns of dead tree at a home on the corner of Poplar and Sunset.
12. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Brian Millar reported that various parts of the implementation process continue to fall into place. He reported the City web page, zoning map and applications have all been updated.
Senior Planner McNamara reported the Jack In The Box should be completed by 1st week of October and Fresh and Easy possibly opening in January.
13. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Chairperson Santillan inquired on the Sign for the Best Western. Senior Planner McNamara stated the Commission approved the sign but Mr. Patel stated he never received the letter of approval from the City, Planning has since issued the letter and Mr. Patel will pick the letter up and then he can proceed. Chairperson Santillan also voiced his unhappiness with Caltrans in regards to the ingress and egress for the Jack In The Box.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner German made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Hutson. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Sara Allinder
Interim Community Development Director
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