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TOWN OF LOOMIS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA LOOMIS DEPOT 5775 HORSESHOE BAR ROAD LOOMIS, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY July 24, 2018 7:30 PM CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL __ Chairman Obranovich __ Commissioner Clark -Crets __ Commissioner Hogan __ Commissioner Kelly __ Commissioner Wilson COMMISSION COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA This time is reserved for those in the audience who wish to address the Planning Commission on subjects that are not on the Agenda. The audience should be aware that the Commission may not discuss details or vote on non-agenda items. Your concerns may be referred to staff or placed on the next available agenda. Please note that comments from the public will also be taken on any item on the agenda. The time allotted to each speaker is three minutes but can be changed by the Chairman. ADOPTION OF AGENDA If items on the Agenda will be rescheduled for a different day and time, it will be announced at this time. Speakers are requested to restrict comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within a three minute time limit. The Chairman has the discretion of limiting the total discussion time for an item. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDATION 1. PROJECT STATUS REPORT RECEIVE AND FILE 2. May 22, 2018 MINUTES APPROVE 3. JUNE 27, 2018 Joint TC/PC WORKSHOP MINUTES APPROVE BUSINESS ITEMS 4. APPLICATION #17-08: “FLYING CHANGE FARMS EQUESTRIAN CENTER” MAJOR USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW 5145 JAMES DRIVE, LOOMIS CA APN: 045-050-003 APPLICANT: GRACE AND REX KAMPHEFNER July 24, 2018 Planning Commission Agenda (Materials relating to an item on this agenda can be obtained at Town Hall (3665 Taylor Road) or on the Town’s website at www.loomis.ca.gov) Page 1 The Town of Loomis has received an application to construct and operate an private equestrian center “Flying Change Farms” to include a 40 stall barn, a 250ft by 120ft covered riding arena, a 250ft by 150ft outdoor arena, a 210 ft by 75ft outdoor arena, and a maximum of 55 boarded horses. The facility will not host horse shoes or similar events. The site has a single residence, which will be the on-site manager’s quarters. The topography is characterized by moderate slopes, with several large stands of oaks, along with one major drainage. The site is zoned RE Residential Estate, and Residential Estate in the General Plan. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission adopt Resolution #18-04 to allow construction and operation of a private equestrian center to be known as the “The Flying Change Farms Equestrian Center” subject to the approved Design Review and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration as per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the recommended findings and conditions of approval. PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT: PM INFORMATION SUBMITTED AT HEARING OR AFTER PREPARATION OF PACKETS The Planning Commission may not have time to read written information submitted at the hearing or after 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the scheduled hearing date. We encourage you to present your comments, during the scheduled time period, at the public hearing. ACCOMMODATING THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Loomis encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the public hearing process. If you have special needs or requirements in order for you to attend or participate in the Town's public hearing process or programs, please contact Town Hall at 652-1840 prior to the public hearing or program you wish to attend, so that we can accommodate you. Materials relating to an item on this agenda can be obtained at Town Hall (3665 Taylor Road) or on the Town’s website at www.loomis.ca.gov. ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES MUST BE EXHAUSTED PRIOR TO ACTION BEING INITIATED IN A COURT OF LAW If you challenge the proposed project described above in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town at, or prior to the public hearing. APPEAL PERIOD ** There is a 10-day appeal period for Planning Commission decisions. Appeals can be made by any interested party by submittal of a written appeal request to the Loomis Town Clerk, 3665 Taylor Road, Loomis, California, 95650. ** PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE: 1. Town staff makes its presentation on the Project and outlines all recommended actions 2. Commission/Council asks questions of staff 3. Chair/Mayor opens the public hearing 4. Applicant makes its presentation – 15 minutes (At the discretion of the mayor or chair, time may be extended depending on the size/scope of the proposed project. The applicant must make the request for a time extension prior to the beginning of the meeting.) 5. Commission/Council asks questions of the applicant (and staff) 6. Public comment – maximum 3 minutes per speaker, one opportunity to speak each 7. Applicant opportunity to respond to public comments – 3 minutes (At the discretion of the mayor or chair, time may be extended depending on the number of comments made during public comment.) 8. Chair/Mayor closes the public hearing is closed 9. Staff responds to all public comments; Commission/Council asks any additional questions of staff 10. Council deliberates and acts on requested entitlements July 24, 2018 Planning Commission Agenda (Materials relating to an item on this agenda can be obtained at Town Hall (3665 Taylor Road) or on the Town’s website at www.loomis.ca.gov) Page 2 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA I, Carol Parker, Administrative Clerk/Planning Assistant for the Town of Loomis, declare that the foregoing agenda for Tuesday July 24, 2018, Meeting of the Town of Loomis Planning Commission was posted July 19, 2018 at Town Hall of the Town of Loomis, 3665 Taylor Road, Loomis, California, 95650. The agenda is also available on the Town website at www.loomis.ca.gov . Signed, July 19, 2018 at Loomis, California. Carol Parker, Administrative Clerk/Planning Assistant July 24, 2018 Planning Commission Agenda (Materials relating to an item on this agenda can be obtained at Town Hall (3665 Taylor Road) or on the Town’s website at www.loomis.ca.gov) Page 3