NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE

CARSON CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

AND THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 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 and Growth Management Commission, including any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item.

C.        For Possible Action:  Approval of the Minutes – April 27, 2016

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-1A    VAR-16-024* For Possible Action: To consider a request from Capstone Communities (property owner: Andersen Family Associates) for a Variance to reduce the required driveway approach, minimum parcel size and dimensions, and minimum rear yard setback for single-family attached residential lots in the Multi-Family Apartment (MFA) zoning district, on property located on Little Ln, APN 004-021-13. Drain-Sewer-Wtr  GEO Maps Late Material Late Material2

Staff Summary:  The applicant is requesting a Variance associated with the Arbor Villas tentative map under TSM-16-023 for 147 single family attached residential lots to allow for the reduction in required driveway approach from 20 feet to 7.5 feet, the reduction in the minimum parcel size from 6,000 square feet to 1,005 square feet and the reduction in the minimum rear yard setback adjacent to a single family residential zoning district from 30 feet to 20 feet. This item is continued from the Planning Commission meeting of April 27, 2016. (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org)

F-1B    TSM-16-023 For Possible Action: To make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a Tentative Subdivision Map application from Capstone Communities (property owner: Andersen Family Associates) to create 147 single-family attached residential lots on 10.31 acres on property zoned Multi-Family Apartment (MFA), located on Little Ln, APN 004-021-13. Drain-Sewer-Wtr  GEO Maps Late Material Late Material 2

Staff Summary:  The applicant is proposing a new townhome community to be known as Arbor Villas, consisting of 147 single family attached residential lots, within the Multi-Family Apartment zoning district. This item is continued from the Planning Commission meeting of April 27, 2016. (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org)

Recess the Planning Commission

• GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AGENDA

• Roll call and determination of a quorum

 F-2      GM-16-043  For Possible Action: To recommend to the Board of Supervisors a Resolution establishing the maximum number of residential building permit allocations under the Growth Management Ordinance for the years 2017 and 2018 and estimating the maximum number of residential building permits for the years 2019 and 2020; 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.  Late Material  Late Material2

Staff Summary:  The Planning Commission, acting as 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 three percent.  The commercial and industrial daily water usage threshold is 15,000 gallons per day annual average in 2016, above which Growth Management Commission approval is required. (Lee Plemel, lplemel@carson.org)

• Action to adjourn the Growth Management Commission

• Reconvene the Planning Commission

 F-3A   SUP-16-036*  For Possible Action:  To consider a request for a Special Use Permit from Anthony Georgiadis, GTI NV (property owner: Dandini Wallach, LLC) to allow a Medical Marijuana Establishment Cultivation Facility on property zoned General Industrial (GI), located at 3130 N. Deer Run Rd., APN  008-541-76.  New application required due to a change of ownership. Replaces SUP-14-159 at the same location.

Staff Summary:  The applicant is proposing a Medical Marijuana Cultivation facility in an existing 14,000 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.  Approval of the Special Use Permit will allow the applicant to move forward to obtain a Business License to operate in Carson City. (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org)

F-3B    SUP-16-038*  For Possible Action:  To consider a request for a Special Use Permit from Anthony Georgiadis, GTI NV (property owner: Dandini Wallach, LLC) to allow a Medical Marijuana Establishment Production Facility on property zoned General Industrial (GI), located at 3130 N. Deer Run Rd.,  APN  008-541-76. New application required due to a change of ownership. Replaces SUP-14-160 at the same location.

Staff Summary: The applicant is proposing a Medical Marijuana Production Facility in an existing 14,000 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. (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org)

F-4       SUP-16-037*  For Possible Action:  To consider a request for a Special Use Permit from Anthony Georgiadis, GTI NV (property owner: DBB Holdings, Inc.) to allow a Medical Marijuana Establishment Dispensary Facility on property zoned General Commercial (GC) (Redevelopment Area), located at 135 Clearview Dr. #119, APN  009-161-20.  New application required due to a change of ownership. Replaces SUP-15-002 at the same location. Late Material

Staff Summary:  The applicant is proposing a Medical Marijuana Establishment Dispensary Facility in an existing 1374 square foot tenant space within an existing retail center the General Commercial 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 Dispensary.  Approval of the Special Use Permit will allow the applicant to move forward to obtain a Business License to operate in Carson City. (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org)

F-5A    SUP-16-039*  For Possible Action:  To consider a request for a Special Use Permit from BioNeva Innovations of CC (property owner: Desert Investment Group LLC) to allow a Medical Marijuana Establishment Cultivation Facility on property zoned General Industrial (GI), located at Morgan Mill Rd., APN’s  008-531-46, -47 & -48.  Replaces SUP-15-026 and SUP-15-027, for a change of location.  

Staff Summary:  The applicant is proposing a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility in a proposed 7,811 square foot building, with an accompanying fungus / mushroom production facility in a proposed 4,250 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.  Approval of the Special Use Permit will allow the applicant to move forward to obtain a Business License to operate in Carson City. (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org)

F-5B    SUP-16-040*  For Possible Action:  To consider a request for a Special Use Permit from BioNeva Innovations of CC (property owner: Desert Investment Group LLC) to allow a Medical Marijuana Establishment Production Facility on property zoned General Industrial (GI), located at Morgan Mill Rd., APN’s  008-531-46, -47 & -48.  Replaces SUP-15-026 for a change of location. (Hope Sullivan)

Staff Summary:  The applicant is proposing a Medical Marijuana Production Facility in a proposed 7,811 square foot building, with an accompanying fungus / mushroom production facility in a proposed 4,250 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. (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org)

F-6       ZCA-16-049  For Possible Action:  To make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding an ordinance amending Title 18, zoning, Chapter 18.02, Administrative Provisions, Section 18.02.045, Notice of Commission Hearings, to increase the property owner notice radius for development applications reviewed by the Planning Commission based on project parcel size, and other matters properly related thereto.

Summary:  The current property owner notification requirement for applications heard by the Planning Commission is 300 feet from the boundaries of the property on which the project is located, regardless of the size of the project. The proposed amendment would increase the property owner notification radius based on the project parcel size, with larger parcels requiring larger notification radii. (Lee Plemel, lplemel@carson.org)

FYI Late Material - Vintage  FYI Late Material 2

* Agenda items with an asterisk (*) indicate that final action will be taken unless appealed or otherwise announced.  The Planning Commission’s and Growth Management 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 Lee Plemel, 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 and Growth Management 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 May 18, 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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