NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE

CARSON CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 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 – December 16, 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. MPA-15-181  For Possible Action: To adopt a resolution recommending to the Board of Supervisors approval of a Master Plan Amendment from the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department to adopt the Carson City Arts and Culture Master Plan as an element of the City’s Master Plan. (Susan Dorr Pansky)

Summary: Per the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the Carson City Cultural Commission and the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department have developed an Arts and Culture Master Plan to be incorporated into the Carson City Master Plan.

F-2. SUP-15-175   For Possible Action: To consider a request from Roy L. Street  (property owner: Roy L. Street) to allow a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility on property zoned General Industrial (GI), located at 6343 Hwy 50 East, APN 008-522-15. (Susan Dorr Pansky) Late Material

Summary:  The applicant is proposing a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility in an existing 9,633 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 Production Facility. Approval of the Special Use Permit will allow the applicant to move forward to obtain a Business License to operate in Carson City.

F-3. SUP-15-177    For Possible Action: To consider a request from Albert Replogle (property owner: Albert Replogle) for a Special Use Permit to allow an accessory structure that exceeds 75 percent of the size of the primary structure and exceeds five percent of the parcel size on property zoned Single Family 1 Acre (SF1A), located at 4151 Ponderosa Drive, APN 009-148-18.  (Kathe Green)

Summary:  The applicant is proposing a detached accessory structure of 9,000 square feet in addition to 1,338 square feet of existing detached accessory structures, for a total of 10,338 square feet. The total square footage of the detached accessory structures would be 428 percent of the size of the primary structure of 2,416 square feet, and would cover 18 percent of the parcel. 

F-4. ZMA-15-178   For Possible Action: To recommend to the Board of Supervisors approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning of property located at Emerson Drive, APN 002-751-07, from Single Family 6,000 (SF6) to Neighborhood Business (NB).   (Kathe Green)

Summary:  The applicant is proposing a change of zoning for this vacant parcel from Single Family to Neighborhood Business in preparation for a future development of the site as multi-family apartments.

F-5. SUP-15-179   For Possible Action: To consider a request from Sierra Pacific Power Company dba Nevada Energy (property owner: Sierra Pacific Power Company dba Nevada Energy) for a Special Use Permit to allow expansion of a utility substation on property zoned General Industrial (GI), located at 3175 Asphalt Drive, APN 008-522-07.  (Kathe Green)

Summary:  The applicant is proposing an eight-acre enlargement of the existing utility substation on this site from approximately three acres to 11 acres of the 20-acre parcel to support required electrical service expansion needs in the area. 

* 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.

This agenda has been posted at the following locations on January 20, 2016.

City Hall, 201 North Carson Street

Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street

Community Center-Sierra Room, 851 East William Street

Community Development Department, 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

State Website - https://notice.nv.gov

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