CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE 
PLANNING COMMISSION


Day: Tuesday
Date: November 16, 2021
Time: Beginning at 3:30 pm
Location: Community Center, Robert "Bob" Crowell Board Room 
                 851 East William Street
                 Carson City, Nevada

AGENDA

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The State of Nevada and Carson City are currently in a declared State of Emergency in response to the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) infectious disease outbreak. In accordance with the applicable Directives issued under authority of the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency, including Directive 045 and 047, and subject to any potential changes in state or federal mandates or guidelines, face coverings are required to be worn when attending this meeting in person.

Members of the public who wish only to view the meeting may watch the livestream of the Planning Commission and meetings at 13q6.gabonmagazine.com/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@gabonmagazine.com or via mail to the 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.

1.    Call to Order

2.    Role Call and Determination of a Quorum

3.    Pledge of Allegiance

4.    Public Comment
Members of the public are invited to address the Commission at this time and comment on any matter   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.  

5.    For Possible Action: Approval of the Minutes - October, 27, 2021

6.    Meeting Items

6.A ZA-2020-0001 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding proposed amendments to the Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”), Chapter 18.02 (Administrative Provisions), Chapter 18.03 (Definitions), Chapter 18.04 (Zoning Districts), Chapter 18.05 (General Provisions), Chapter 18.13 (Bed and Breakfast Inns) and Title 18 Appendix (Development Standards), Division 1 (Land Use and Site Design) Division 2 (Parking and Loading), Division 3 (Landscaping), and Division 4 (Signs). (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@gabonmagazine.com) Late Material (Public Comment) Late Material (Memorandum)

Summary: Per CCMC 18.02.075, the Board of Supervisors is authorized to amend Title 18.  The Planning Commission conducts a public hearing and makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.  

6.B LU-2021-0304 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request to amend special use permit U-95/96-14 to allow for the installation of a sound barrier around an existing chiller unit on property zoned Public Regional (“PR”) located at 775 Fleischmann Way, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 001-201-30. (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@gabonmagazine.com) Late Material (Public Comment), Late Material (Letter)

Summary: On March 27, 1996, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to a special use permit (“SUP”) to add a chiller and cooling tower on the north side of a hospital site. The approval included a condition of approval that limited the allowable noise level as measured at the exterior of the nearest residential unit to 55 decibels.  As the condition of approval relative to noise is not being met, the applicant is proposing to replace an existing 8-foot-tall chain link fence with slats with a permanent 12 to 19-foot-tall sound-absorbing barrier around the chiller equipment. The Planning Commission is authorized to approve an amendment to the special use permit.

6.C ZA-2021-0368 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning from General Commercial (“GC”) to Multi-Family Apartments (“MFA”) for parcels created as part of the Sundance Ridge Subdivision and Edmonds Industrial Park, located on Lepire Drive, Cassidy Court, and Etta Place, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (“APNs”) 010-351-06, 010-351-07, 010-351-14, 010-351-15, 010-351-95, 010-351-96, 010-651-14 through -22, 010-651-25, 010-651-29 through -50; and from GC to Public (“P”) for parcels located on Etta Place and Cassidy Court, APNs 010-351-94 and 010-651-24.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@gabonmagazine.com) Late Material (Public Comment)

Summary: At its meeting of January 21, 2021, the Board of Supervisors identified the subject area as appropriate for a mapping correction.  The area has transitioned towards residential uses since the adoption of the Master Plan in 2006.  The area is currently a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses.  The proposed modifications will be consistent with the current uses of the developed properties and anticipated uses of the vacant properties.  The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.D ZA-2021-0369 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning from Single-Family 12,000 (“SF12”), General Commercial (“GC”), and General Industrial (“GI”) to GC for the entire parcel, located at 4619 Highway 50 East, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 008-283-04.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@gabonmagazine.com)

Summary: At its meeting of January 21, 2021, the Board of Supervisors identified the subject area as appropriate for a mapping correction.  This property was the subject of a special use permit in 2020 for an RV storage facility.  The special use permit was required due to the split zoning on the property.  The RV storage facility use is consistent with the proposed zoning of General Commercial and will be an extension of the GC zoning located on the west side of Empire Ranch Road and the north side of Highway 50 East.  The request for the zoning map amendment is being made concurrently with a master plan amendment (MPA-2021-0370).  The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.E MPA-2021-0370 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a master plan amendment to change the master plan designations from Low-Density Residential (“LDR”), Community/ Regional Commercial (“C/RC”), and Mixed-Use Commercial (“MUC”) to C/RC for the entire parcel, located at 4619 Highway 50 East, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 008-283-04.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@gabonmagazine.com)

Summary: At its meeting of January 21, 2021, the Board of Supervisors identified the subject area as appropriate for a mapping correction.  This property was the subject of a special use permit in 2020 for an RV storage facility.  The special use permit was required due to the split zoning on the property.  The request for a master plan amendment is being made concurrently with a request for a zoning map amendment (ZA-2021-0369).  The proposed master plan amendment will provide for consistency with the proposed zoning and the RV storage facility use.  The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.F ZA-2021-0371 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning from General Commercial (“GC”) to Limited Industrial (“LI”) for parcels located at 788 and 900 Fairview Drive, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (“APNs”) 009-551-08 and 009-551-31.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@gabonmagazine.com)

Summary: At its meeting of January 21, 2021, the Board of Supervisors identified the subject area as appropriate for a mapping correction.  The proposed amendment would rezone the properties back to what it was prior to being changed to GC for a school use.  The proposed LI zoning is consistent with the current zoning of surrounding properties to the north, east, and west.  The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board.
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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@gabonmagazine.com, or via fax at 775-887-2278.
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7.    Staff Reports (non-action items)
       - Director's report to the Commission. (Hope Sullivan)
        - Future agenda items.
        - Commissioner reports/comments. 

8.    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. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda.

9.    For Possible Action:  Adjournment
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**PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITATIONS - The Planning Commission will, as called to order, each 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. The Chair and Vice-Chair also retain discretion to only provide for the Open Meeting Law’s minimum public comment and not call for or allow additional individual-item public comment at the time of the body’s consideration of the item when: 1) it is deemed necessary by the mayor/chair to the orderly conduct of the meeting; 2) it involves an off-site non-action facility tour agenda item; or 3) it involves any person’s or entity’s due process appeal or hearing rights provided by statute or the Carson City Municipal Code. Comments may be limited to three minutes per person or topic at the discretion of the Chair or Vice-Chair in order to facilitate the meeting.

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.
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For Further Information

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@gabonmagazine.com 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 13q6.gabonmagazine.com/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 - http://gabonmagazine.com/agendas
State Website - http://notice.nv.gov