NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
CARSON CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015 AT 5:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER, SIERRA ROOM, 851 EAST WILLIAM STREET
CARSON CITY, NEVADA

A. Roll Call, Determination of a Quorum and Pledge of Allegiance

B. Public Comments**

The public is invited at this time to comment on and discuss any topic that is relevant to, or within the authority of the Planning Commission, including any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item.

C. For Possible Action: Approval of the Minutes – May 27, 2015

D. Modification of Agenda

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.

E. Disclosures

Any member of the Commission may wish to explain any contact with an applicant or the public regarding an item on the agenda or business of the Commission.

F. Public Hearing Matters 

F-1 SUP-15-046* For Possible Action: To consider a request for a Special Use Permit from Clif Sorensen (property owner: Richard Campagni) for a five-year review of an existing storage container, on property zoned Retail Commercial (RC), located at 2590 S. Carson St., APN 009-051-10. (Kathe Green)

Summary: Special Use Permits for storage containers are valid for five years, and then must be renewed. The applicant is requesting to continue the existing storage container in the present location. No changes are proposed to the storage container. 

F-2 AB-15-050 Action to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding an application for an Abandonment of Public Right-of-Way from Victor Honein (property owner: Mapp Enterprises, Inc, B P Hotel LLC, and M & M Bigue Investments LLC) to abandon a 66 foot wide and 170 foot long right-of-way on East Sophia St. between Carson St. and Plaza St., on property adjacent to 1017 N. Carson St., 1000 N. Plaza St. and 917 N. Carson St., APN’s 002-162-01, -02 and 002-163-04. (Kathe Green)  LATE INFORMATION

Summary: The applicant is proposing the closure of East Sophia Street between Carson Street and Plaza Street. The Planning Commission makes a recommendation on all Abandonment requests and the Board of Supervisors will make the final decision regarding the request. 

F-3 SUP-15-052* For Possible Action: To consider a request for a Special Use Permit from Tahoe Hydroponics Company (property owner: Arrowhead Partners, LLC) to allow a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility on property zoned General Industrial (GI), located at 3535 Arrowhead Dr., APN 005-053-04. (Lee Plemel)

Summary: The applicant is proposing a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility in an existing 46,640 square foot building within the General Industrial zoning district. Per the ordinance passed by Carson City in July 2014, Medical Marijuana Establishments are allowed in designated zoning districts and areas in Carson City with the approval of a Special Use Permit and subject to specific city requirements. The applicant has received a provisional certificate from the State of Nevada to operate a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility.


*Agenda items with an asterisk (*) indicate that final action will be taken unless appealed or otherwise announced. The Planning Commission’s “ACTION” may include either approval, approval with conditions, denial, continuance, or tabling of an item


Appeal of a Commission item: An appeal must be submitted to the Planning Division within 10 days for the Commission’s action. In order 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 or have spoken to staff regarding an item on this agenda. For information regarding an appeal of a Commission decision, please contact the Community Development Director at 775-887-2180, via e-mail at lplemel@carson.org, or via fax at 775-887-2278.

G. Staff Reports (non-action items)

G-1 - Director's report to the Commission. (Lee Plemel)
- Future agenda items.
- Commissioner reports/comments

H. 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 the Planning Commission, including any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item.

I. For Possible Action: For adjournment

** PUBLIC COMMENT: The Commission will provide at least two public comment periods in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Open Meeting Law prior to adjournment. In addition, it is Carson City’s aspirational goal to also provide for item-specific public comment as follows: In order for members of the public to participate in the public body’s consideration of an agenda item, the public is strongly encouraged to comment on an agenda item when called for by the 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. Comments may be limited to three minutes per person or topic at the discretion of the Chair in order to facilitate the meeting


For further information

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 Rea Thompson at 775-887-2180 or planning@carson.org if you would like copies of supporting materials for an agenda item. 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. All written comments to the Planning Commission regarding an item must be submitted to the Planning Division by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission’s meeting to ensure delivery to the Commission before the meeting.

The Commission is pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who wish to attend the meeting and need assistance. If special arrangements for the meeting are necessary, please notify the Planning Division in writing at 108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, Nevada 89701, or call 775-887-2180, as soon as possible.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable channel 191 or at www.accesscarsoncity.org.


This agenda has been posted at the following locations before 5:00 PM on June 19, 2015.

City Hall, 201 North Carson Street
Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street
Community Center-Sierra Room, 851 East William Street
Planning Division/ Building Division/Permit Center, 108 E. Proctor Street
Dept. of Public Works, Corporate Yard Facility, 3505 Butti Way

This agenda is also available on the Carson City Website at www.carson.org/agendas