CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION 


Day: Wednesday
Date: May 31, 2023
Time: Beginning at 4:00 pm
Location: Community Center, Robert 'Bob' Crowell Board Room 
851 East William Street
Carson City, Nevada

AGENDA

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish only to view the meeting may watch the livestream of the Planning Commission and meetings at www.carson.org/granicus and by clicking on “In progress” next to the meeting date, or by tuning in to cable channel 191. Livestream of the meeting is provided solely as a courtesy and convenience to the public. Carson City does not give any assurance or guarantee that the livestream or cable channel access will be reliable. Although all reasonable efforts will be made to provide livestream, unanticipated technical difficulties beyond the control of City staff may delay, interrupt or render unavailable continuous livestream capability.

The public may provide public comment in advance of a meeting by written submission to the following email address: planning@carson.org or via mail to the Planning Division of the Carson City Community Development Department (“Planning Division”) at 108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, NV 89701. For inclusion or reference in the minutes of the meeting, your public comment must include your full name and be received by the Planning Division not later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.

GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AGENDA

1.    Call to Order - Growth Management Commission

2.    Roll Call

3.    Pledge of Allegiance

4.    Public Comment**
The public is invited at this time to comment on and discuss any topic that is relevant to, or within the authority of this public body. 

5.    For Possible Action:  Approval of the Minutes – December 20, 2022

6.    Meeting Items

Growth Management, School Board & Planning Commission Presentation (Late Material)

Carson City Water and Wastewater Capacity Analysis Update Presentation (Late Material)

6.A   For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for a resolution establishing the maximum number of residential building permit allocations under Chapter 18.12 (the “Growth Management Ordinance”) of the Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) for the years 2024 and 2025, estimating the maximum number of residential building permits for the years 2026 and 2027, establishing the number of building permit allocations within the development and general property owner categories, and establishing a maximum average daily water usage for commercial and industrial building permits as a threshold for Growth Management Commission review. (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org). Late Material - Public Comment, Late Material - Public Comment.

Staff Summary:  The Growth Management Commission is required to make annual recommendations to the Board of Supervisors to establish the number of residential permits that will be available for the following calendar year. This has historically been based upon a maximum growth rate of 3%. The commercial and industrial daily water usage threshold is proposed to be modified from 15,000 gallons per day annual average to 10,000 gallons per day annual average in 2023, above which Growth Management Commission approval is required.
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Appeal of a Growth Management Commission item: An appeal must be submitted to the Planning Division within 10 days of the Commission's action. To be part of the administrative record regarding an appeal of an item on the agenda, you must present your comments at the podium or previously sent correspondence to the Planning Division regarding an item on this agenda. For information regarding an appeal of a Commission decision, please contact Hope Sullivan, Community Development Director, at 775-887-2180, via e-mail at hsullivan@carson.org or via fax at 775-887-2278.
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7.    Public Comment**
The public is invited at this time to comment on any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda. 

8.    For Possible Action: Adjourn as the Growth Management Commission

The following item(s) will not be heard before 5 PM:

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA

9.    Call to Order – Planning Commission

10.    Roll Call

11.    Public Comment
The public is invited at this time to comment on and discuss any topic that is relevant to, or within the authority of this public body. 

12.    For Possible Action: Approval of the Minutes – April 26, 2023 & March 3, 2023

13.    Meeting Items

13.A   LU-2023-0149 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Daniel and Melanie Ropp (“Applicant”) for a special use permit (“SUP”) to allow the construction of a guest building on a property located within the Schulz Ranch Specific Plan Area zoned Single Family Residential – 6,000 Square Feet (“SF6-SPA”) located at 6887 Lookout Peak Drive, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 010-751-04. (Heather Manzo hmanzo@carson.org)

Staff Summary: The Applicant is proposing to construct a 560 square foot guest building, accessory to a primary single-family use.  An SUP is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the SUP.

13.B   LU-2023-0148 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request from the Carson City Airport (“Applicant”) for a special use permit (“SUP”) to allow for the construction of a snow removal equipment storage building on property zoned Public Regional (“PR”), located at 3420 College Parkway, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 005-011-05.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org)

Staff Summary:  The Carson City Airport is proposing the construction of a 40-foot by 80-foot snow removal equipment storage building.  Per Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) 18.04.185, a use may only be established in the “PR” zoning district subject to an SUP.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the SUP.

13.C   LU-2023-0150 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Carson Tahoe Executive, LLC (“Applicant”) for a special use permit (“SUP”) to allow for the construction of a fuel storage facility on property zoned Public Regional (“PR”), located at 2640 College Parkway, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 005-011-83. (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org)

Staff Summary:  The Applicant is proposing to construct a fuel storage facility at the Carson City Airport.  Per Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) 18.04.185, a use may only be established in the “PR” zoning district subject to an SUP.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the SUP.

13.D   LU-2023-0151 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Arrowhead Tenant, LLC (“Applicant”) for a special use permit (“SUP”) to allow for the construction of three hangars on leased parcels at the Carson City Airport zoned Public Regional (“PR”), located at 2600 College Parkway, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APNs”) 005-021-14, -15 and -16 located within APN 005-011-01. (Heather Manzo hmanzo@carson.org) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Staff Summary: The Applicant is proposing to construct three aircraft hangars ranging between 6,400 and 10,000 square feet in size on leased parcels within the Carson City Airport on the east side of Taxiway Bravo, accessed from Arrowhead Drive.  Per Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) 18.04.185, a use may only be established in the “PR” zoning district subject to an SUP.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the SUP.
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Appeal of a Commission item: An appeal must be submitted to the Planning Division within 10 days of the Commission’s action. To be part of the administrative record regarding an appeal of an item on the agenda, you must present your comments at the podium or have previously sent correspondence to the Planning Division regarding an item on this agenda. For information regarding an appeal of a Commission decision, please contact Hope Sullivan, Community Development Director, at 775-887- 2180, via e-mail at hsullivan@carson.org, or via fax at 775-887-2278.
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14.    Staff Reports (non-action items)
         - Director's report to the Commission. (Hope Sullivan)
          - Future agenda items.
          - Commissioner reports/comments.

15.    Public Comment
The public is invited at this time to comment on any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda.

16.    For Possible Action:  Adjournment
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**PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITATIONS – The Planning Commission will provide at least two public comment periods prior to adjournment in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Open Meeting Law. In addition, it is the Planning Commission’s aspirational goal to also provide for item specific public comment. In order for members of the public to participate in the Planning Commission’s consideration of an agenda item, the public is strongly encouraged to comment on an agenda item when called for by the Chair or Vice-Chair during the item itself. No action may be taken on a matter raised under public comment unless the item has been specifically included on the agenda as an item upon which action may be taken. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker to facilitate the efficient conduct of a meeting and to provide reasonable opportunity for comment from all members of the public who wish to speak. Testimony from a person who is directly involved with an item, such as City staff, an applicant or a party to an administrative hearing or appeal, is not considered public comment and is not subject to the three-minute time limitation. 

Please note: Any person who wishes to have their complete testimony included in the permanent record of this meeting should provide a written or electronic copy to the Chair or Vice-Chair in addition to any other written material. Minutes of the meeting are produced in a summary format and are not verbatim. 

Agenda Management Notice - Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; the public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and the public body may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. 

Titles of agenda items are intended to identify specific matters. If you would like more information about an agenda item listed above, please contact the staff member listed at the end of the particular item in which you are interested at 775-887-2180. Contact planning@carson.org if you would like copies of supporting materials for an agenda item. 

Notice to persons with disabilities: Members of the public who are disabled and require special assistance or accommodations at the meeting are requested to notify the Planning Division in writing at 108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, Nevada 89701, or call 775-887-2180, at least 24 hours in advance of
the meeting.

This agenda and supporting materials for the meeting are available in the Planning Division office located at 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City or at www.carson.org/agendas.


This agenda has been posted at the following locations:
City Hall, 201 North Carson Street
Community Development Department, 108 E. Proctor Street
Carson City Website - https://carson.org/agendas
State Website - https://notice.nv.gov