Planning Commission Meeting

CITY OF TULARE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tulare Public Library--Olympic Room June 26, 2017 491 North M Street COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miller, Crase, Rocha, Miguel Herrera, Davis, Killion TEENS ON BOARD PRESENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Traci Myers, Community & Economic Development Deputy Director Lucie Brown, Commission Clerk CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Killion called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Crase led us in the flag salute. CITIZEN COMMENTS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Miguel asked what the status was of the kiosk by the Bank of the Sierra that was at one point to be used as a drive up teller and also noted that the landscaping at the old Anchor Lighting building on Tulare Avenue is horrible. Deputy Director Myers noted that she will look into the kiosk situation as well as the landscaping at the old Anchor Lighting building. Planning Commission Minutes 1 June 26, 2017 STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Deputy Director Myers introduced Steven Sopp the new Associate Planner for the City. CONSENT CALENDAR: Minutes of the June 12, 2017 meeting: It was motioned by Commissioner Crase and seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING: Mitigated Negative Declaration/ Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-09: Deputy Director Myers, reviewed with the Commission a request by Baldish Singh Hundai to adopt a Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-09. Project consists of developing an 18,000 sf. metal building (truck oil/lube wash) including 5 bays total with 1,169 sf caretaker’s residence on the 2nd floor. Project is located on the west side of Blackstone, south of Paige Avenue and is zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) Chairman Killion opened the public hearing. Frank Airiano, Architect, spoke in favor of the project and made himself available to answer any questions. Mr. Airiano asked for clarification regarding the recycling of the water as well as the 22 ft. sign. Deputy Director Myers noted that the recycling of the water is required and the 22 ft. sign can be addressed as an administrative approval. Mr. Airiano also provided the Commission with a visual of how the route the trucks would use to enter and leave the facility. There being no one else to speak in favor of or against the project, the public hearing was closed. Following Commission discussion it was motioned by Commissioner Miguel and seconded by Commissioner Rocha to adopt Resolution 5240 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-09. COMMISSIONERS Planning Commission Minutes 2 June 26, 2017 AYES: Rocha, Miller, Crase, Davis, ABSENT: None Miguel, Herrera, Killion NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Following Commission discussion it was motioned by Commissioner Miguel and seconded by Commissioner Rocha to adopt Resolution 5241, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-09 based on the findings and subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report. COMMISSIONERS AYES: Rocha, Miller, Crase, Davis ABSENT: None Miguel, Herrera, Killion NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-11: Deputy Director Myers, reviewed with the Commission a request by Ice House America to construct and operate a self-serving ice and water dispensing kiosk within the parking lot at 1400 W. Inyo Avenue. Chairman Killion opened the public hearing. Deputy Director Myers mentioned some comments that were received regarding concerns as to the aesthetics of the kiosk, vandalism, how the company would be maintaining the kiosk as well as what would happen if the kiosk were to close. Debra Perkins, applicant, noted that this company currently has over 3500 machines throughout the United States. She addressed concerns regarding aesthetics, vandalism and maintenance of the kiosk. There being no one else to speak in favor of or against the project the public hearing was closed. Following Commission discussion it was motioned by Commissioner Rocha and seconded by Commissioner Miller to adopt Resolution 5242, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-11 based on the findings and subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report. COMMISSIONERS AYES: Rocha, Miller, Crase, Davis ABSENT: None Miguel, Herrera, Killion Planning Commission Minutes 3 June 26, 2017 NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-14: Commissioner Rocha recused herself citing conflict of interest. Aaron Carpenter, Assistant Contract Planner, reviewed with the Commission a request by Henrietta Gaither for use of residential property as an office space. Property is located at 306 South “N” Street. Chairman Killion opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak in favor of or against the project the public hearing was closed. Following Commission discussion it was motioned by Commissioner Miguel and seconded by Commissioner Herrera to adopt Resolution 5243, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017- 14 based on the findings and subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report. COMMISSIONERS AYES: Miller, Crase, Davis ABSENT: None Miguel, Herrera, Killion NOES: None ABSTAIN: Rocha Commissioner Rocha returned to her seat. GENERAL BUSINESS- NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: None TEENS ON BOARD: None present ITEMS OF BOARD INTEREST: Commissioner Davis noted that he will be stepping down from his position as Commissioner citing that his organization is growing and taking up all of his time. He thanked everyone for allowing him to serve with them. AJOURNMENT: Planning Commission Minutes 4 June 26, 2017 There being no other items to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. ___________________________ JEFF KILLION, CHAIRMAN City of Tulare Planning Commission ATTEST: ______________________________ MICHAEL W. MILLER, SECRETARY City of Tulare Planning Commission Planning Commission Minutes 5 June 26, 2017