Planning Commission Meeting

CITY OF TULARE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tulare Public Library—Council Chambers January 8, 2018 491 North M Street COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Rocha, Herrera, Miguel TEENS ON BOARD PRESENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Josh McDonnell, Community & Economic Development Director Mel Meleka, Principal Planner Steven Sopp, Associate Planner Lucie Brown, Commission Clerk CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Miguel 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 Planning Commission Minutes 1 January 8, 2018 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Herrera announced that there is an event taking place at the Tulare County Fairgrounds called “Burn Out” where they will be handing out free blunts to the first 500 people attending this event. She said it is all over social media and she is very concerned that this type of event is being held in our city. Director McDonnell stated that he would look into this and asked Commissioner Herrera to forward her the information. CONSENT CALENDAR: (1) Minutes of the December 11, 2017 regular meeting It was motioned by Commissioner Rocha and seconded by Commissioner Herrera to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING: (1) Mitigated Negative Declaration/Tentative Subdivision Map 2017-08- Hidden Ridge and Zone Amendment No. 721: Consideration of Tentative Subdivision Map 2017-08; a request to subdivide 9.73 acres into a 43 lot single-family residential subdivision to be zoned R-1-5 (Single Family Residential—5,000 square foot minimum lot area) density in two phases. The Zone Amendment is to change the existing zone from R-1-6 (Single Family Residential—6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area) to R-1-5 (single Family Residential – 5,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area. This project is located approximately 350 feet west of Morrison Street near the northwest corner of Morrison Street and Bardsley Avenue. A Mitigated Negative was prepared for this project for public review pursuant to provisions of the Public Resources Code, State of California, Section 210000 to 21177 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project was continued from the November 27, 2017 meeting. Chairman Miguel noted that he has been advised that the applicant wishes to withdraw this application. Director McDonnell read to the Commission a letter from the applicant stating that he wishes to withdraw the application for Mitigated Negative Declaration/Tentative Planning Commission Minutes 2 January 8, 2018  Subdivision Map 2017-08- Hidden Ridge and Zone Amendment No. 721. He noted that he will be moving forward with the previously approved 32 lot single family residential Tentative Subdivision map that was approved by the City of Tulare Planning Commission on May 15, 2006. Chairman Miguel clarified that there is no action to be taken on this application. (2) Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-28: Steven Sopp, Associate Planner, reviewed with the Commission a request by Jesus Arambula to operate a stationary mobile vending vehicle on the property located at 440 North “J” Street. The property is zoned Retail Commercial (C-3). This project is exempt pursuant to Section 15304 (e) of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. Chairman Miguel 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 Rocha and seconded by Commissioner Herrera to adopt Resolution 5270, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-28 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report. COMMISSIONERS AYES: Rocha, Herrera, Miguel ABSENT: Cox, Miller NOES: None ABSTAIN: None (3) Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-29: Steven Sopp, Associate Planner, reviewed with the Commission a request by Juan Andrade to operate a stationary mobile vending vehicle on the property located at 536 E. Cross Ave. The property is zoned Service Commercial (C-4). This project is exempt pursuant to Section 15304 (e) of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. Chairman Miguel 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 Rocha and seconded by Commissioner Herrera to adopt Resolution 5271, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-29 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report. Planning Commission Minutes 3 January 8, 2018  COMMISSIONERS AYES: Rocha, Herrera, Miguel ABSENT: Cox, Miller NOES: None ABSTAIN: None (4) Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-30: Steven Sopp, Associate Planner, reviewed with the Commission a request by Raquel Sanchez to operate a large family day care home (nine or more children, not to exceed fourteen children). The project is located at 980 N. Terrace Park Street. The property is zoned R-1-8 (Single Family Residential- 8,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area). This project is exempt pursuant to Section 15274 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. Chairman Miguel 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 Rocha and seconded by Commissioner Herrera to adopt Resolution 5272, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-30 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report. COMMISSIONERS AYES: Rocha, Herrera, Miguel ABSENT: Cox, Miller NOES: None ABSTAIN: None GENERAL BUSINESS—NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS None TEENS ON BOARD: None Planning Commission Minutes 4 January 8, 2018 DIRECTORS REPORT: Director McDonnell congratulated Chairman Miguel on his first Planning Commission meeting and notified him that there will be many more this year. Chairman Miguel asked if there would be some type of plaque presentation for the former Planning Chairman, Jeff Killion and Commissioner Linda Crase and asked that Planning Commission be notified when this would be. Director McDonnel stated that he would notify the Commission of such presentation. AJOURNMENT: There being no other items to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. ___________________________ CHUCK MIGUEL, CHAIRMAN City of Tulare Planning Commission ATTEST: ______________________________ JOSH McDONNELL,, SECRETARY City of Tulare Planning Commission Planning Commission Minutes 5 January 8, 2018