Planning Commission Meeting

CITY OF TULARE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tulare Public Library—Council Chambers October 23, 2017 491 North M Street COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miller, Crase, Rocha, Killion, Cox TEENS ON BOARD PRESENT: Jennifer Rodriguez, Esmeralda Contreras STAFF PRESENT: Josh McDonnell, Community & Economic Development Director Mel Meleka, Principal Planner Steven Sopp, Associate Planner Lucie Brown, Commission Clerk CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Killion called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Rocha led us in the flag salute. CITIZEN COMMENTS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: None Planning Commission Minutes 1 October 23, 2017 CONSENT CALENDAR: (1) Minutes of the October 9, 2017 regular meeting It was motioned by Commissioner Rocha and seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING: (1) Mitigated Negative Declaration/Tentative Subdivision Map 2017-10- Villa Toscana 2 and Zone Amendment No. 723: Steven Sopp, Associate Planner, reviewed with the Commission a request to consider adoption of Tentative Subdivision Map 2017-10 a request to construct a 24-unit single family residential subdivision. This project is within and adjacent to an already-approved subdivision (Villa Toscana Phase 1—which is currently vacant). Also, change the existing zone district from R-M- 2 to R-1-5 zone district. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, for which review and approval is also requested. The property is located on approximately 4.56 acres on the south side of Olema Avenue at Hall Street, west of West Street in Tulare. Chairman Killion opened the public hearing. Randy Forester, Project Engineer, stated that the applicant has reviewed all the conditions of approval has no concerns and made himself available to answer any questions. 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 Tentative Subdivision Map 2017-10 based on the findings and subject to the Mitigation Measures as listed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. COMMISSIONERS AYES: Rocha, Miller, Cox, Crase ABSENT: Miguel, Herrera Killion NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Following Commission discussion it was motioned by Commissioner Rocha and seconded by Commissioner Crase to recommend to the City Council adoption of Zone Amendment No. 723 based upon the findings as listed in the staff report. Planning Commission Minutes 2 October 23, 2017  COMMISSIONERS AYES: Rocha, Miller, Cox, Crase ABSENT: Miguel, Herrera Killion NOES: None ABSTAIN: None (2) Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-20: Mel Meleka, Principal Planner, reviewed with the Commission a request by 99 Cent Only Stores for an off-sale beer and wine license in conjunction with a retail store. The property is located at 1035 E. Prosperity Avenue. This project is exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. Chairman Killion opened the public hearing. Steve Rawlings, Representative, stated that the applicant agrees with all the conditions of approval and made himself available to answer any questions. 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 Miller and seconded by Commissioner Crase to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-20 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report. COMMISSIONERS AYES: Rocha, Miller, Cox, Crase ABSENT: Miguel, Herrera Killion NOES: None ABSTAIN: None (3) Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-22: Steven Sopp, Associate Planner, reviewed with the Commission a request by Rigoberto and Jose Luis Ruvalcaba to operate a stationary mobile vending vehicle on the property located at 117 W. Inyo Avenue. This project is exempt pursuant to Section 15304 (e) of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. Chairman Killion opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak in favor of or against the project the public hearing was closed. Planning Commission Minutes 3 October 23, 2017  Following Commission discussion it was motioned by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Crase to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-22 based on the findings and subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report. COMMISSIONERS AYES: Rocha, Miller, Cox, Crase ABSENT: Miguel, Herrera Killion NOES: None ABSTAIN: None GENERAL BUSINESS- NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS None TEENS ON BOARD: Esmeralda Contreras and Jennifer Rodriguez commented on various school activities. ITEMS OF BOARD INTEREST/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Director McDonnell announced to the Commission that he is looking into making changes to the agenda pertaining to approval of the minutes. He noted that he doesn’t see the need to have the minutes in writing when we have them in audio format. He further noted that he is checking with the City Attorney as far as the legality of it and will report further once a decision is reached. AJOURNMENT: There being no other items to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. ___________________________ JEFF KILLION, CHAIRMAN City of Tulare Planning Commission ATTEST: ______________________________ JOSH McDONNELL,, SECRETARY City of Tulare Planning Commission Planning Commission Minutes 4 October 23, 2017