REGULAR
MEETING
DECEMBER
5, 2001
The Planning Commission of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Chairman
Virgil Tuman called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present, in addition to Chairman Tuman were
Commissioners Richard Acquistapace, Harold Baltar, Jess Gonzales, and Teddy
McGaughey. Also present were City
Administrator Earl Wilson and Planning Commission Secretary Deborah
Salvestrin.
It was
reported that Commissioner Candace Dillingham called, prior to the time of the
meeting, to report she would be out of the City at the time of the
meeting.
Commissioner
Acquistapace moved to excuse the absence of Commissioner Dillingham, and
Commissioner Gonzales seconded the motion.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Gonzales, and McGaughey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Dillingham and Heiser
Chairman
Tuman invited comments and/or questions from the audience on specific agenda
items, or any item of interest that is within the Commission’s jurisdiction,
noting that no action could be taken by the Commission except to set the matter
presented for the next regular Commission meeting. There were none.
Chairman
Tuman called for Commissioners to declare conflicts of interest on any item on
this agenda. There were none.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Shasta Mountain RV Park (Continued from November 7, 2001) -- Environmental Determination and Conditional Use Permit
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed that this item was continued from the November
meeting in order to obtain some answers to various questions, and recommended
another continuance. Mr. Wilson noted
that the City’s planner is not available to respond to the issues.
Commissioner Gonzales moved, seconded by Commissioner McGaughey, that the matter be continued to the next meeting.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Gonzales, and McGaughey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Dillingham and Heiser
6.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Architectural Review – mini storage: Applicant proposes construction of 17 storage units housed in a building (130’ x 30’ x 8’6”) at 800 Highway 97.
City Administrator
Wilson reviewed receipt of application for architectural review for proposed
mini storage to be constructed off Highway 97 at the Black Butte Auto facility
The
Planning Commission reviewed the plans, and discussed the project as it
pertains to the various items on the Checklist. Brian Palmer, owner of the property and the project, was present
to discuss aspects of the project and to answer questions.
Discussion included Placement of all structures and
improvements (including adherence to setback requirements); vehicular ingress
and egress, internal vehicular circulation and parking lot design, pedestrian
and vehicular safety, landscaping, pedestrian safety, lighting, location of
service facilities, walls and fences, police and fire protection, relationship
to adjoining properties, structures and the site's surrounding area's natural
topography, and relationship to existing and/or the planned use of adjoining
properties and within the general area.
Mr. Palmer agreed to fence the mini storage so as to
provide some separation for security and safety for the mini-storage
customers. Mr. Palmer also agreed that
he would be paving the area of the mini storage with an 8-foot concrete apron
in front of the units, and then with asphalt to the road.
City
Administrator Wilson read a letter submitted by Jim Gubetta asking the
Commission to reject the project because the applicant has not completed the
requirements for his first project yet.
Commissioner
Acquistapace moved to approve the project design subject to compliance with
City Codes and to include fencing for the project to separate the mini storage
use from the auto use. Commissiomer McGaughey seconded the motion.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Gonzales, and McGaughey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Dillingham and Heiser
B. Planning Commission Bylaws: Commission will consider and discuss the drafted document for revision, approval, disapproval, and/or adoption.
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed that at a recent workshop, the subject of bylaws
was discussed with the result being the Commission was interested in reviewing
some for possible adoption. Mr. Wilson
added that he subsequently drafted bylaws for the Commission’s review based on
Code sections and past practices.
Commissioners
briefly reviewed the drafted document, and then Commissioner Acquistapace moved
adoption as drafted. Commissioner
McGaughey seconded the motion.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Gonzales, and McGaughey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Dillingham and Heiser
C. Workshop schedule: Commission will consider scheduling for continuation of the Planning Commissioner’s workshop held on August 29, 2001, and October 15, 2001.
City Administrator
Wilson asked the Commission to find an available date for the continuation of
the workshop series currently in process.
Commissioners agreed December is a tough month because of family and
other holiday commitments.
Commissioners then decided that the matter should be continued to the
January agenda for action at that time.
D. Siskiyou County Planning Department application for use permit – Granite Construction Company: Commission has the opportunity to comment on the application for a project within the City’s sphere of influence.
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed an application for use permit submitted to the
Siskiyou County Planning Department by Granite Construction Company. City Administrator Wilson noted the
application is being referred to the City because the proposed project is
within the City’s sphere of influence.
City
Administrator Wilson explained that the City is currently processing an
application for use permit for the same company for the same type of project
but for a location in the City limits.
Mr. Wilson added that the company is processing both applications in
hopes that one site will be approved.
Commissioners
discussed concerns about odors affecting the Angel Valley residential area, and
about traffic congestion caused by the trucks on Weed Boulevard, and directed
City staff to express these concerns to the County Planning Department.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
Gonzales moved adjournment, and Commissioner McGaughey seconded the
motion.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Gonzales, and McGaughey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Dillingham and Heiser
MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 8:25 P.M.