CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE 
PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION


Day: Wednesday
Date: August 25, 2021
Time: Beginning at 5:00 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 Growth Management Commission and Planning Commission and meetings at www.carson.org/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@carson.org 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.

Growth Management Commission Agenda

1.    Call to Order - Growth Management Commission 

2.    Roll Call and Determination of a Quorum

3.    Pledge of Allegiance

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

5.    For Possible Action: Approval of the Minutes – July 28, 2021

6.    Meeting Items

6.A   GM-2021-0131: For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action to consider regarding a request for Growth Management approval for a daily water usage above 15,000 gallons per day for a proposed drive-through carwash on property zoned Retail Commercial (RC), located at 3390 S. Carson Street, APN 009-111-28.  (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org) Late Material 08.24.2021 Late Material 08.26.2021, Additional Late Material 08.26.2021

Summary:  The applicant is proposing a drive-through carwash, and requesting an average water usage of 46,000 gallons per day.  Growth Management review and approval is required for any commercial use that uses more than 15,000 gallons of water per day.
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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@carson.org, or via fax at 775-887-2278.
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7.    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 Growth Management 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.

8.    For Possible: Adjourn as the Growth Management Commission

Planning Commission Agenda

9.    Call to Order - Planning Commission

10.    Role Call and Determination of a Quorum

11.    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.  

12.    For Possible Action: Approval of the Minutes - July 28, 2021

13.    Meeting Items

13.A MPA-2021-0257 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed resolution recommending to the Carson City Board of Supervisors approval of a proposed Master Plan Amendment to change the Master Plan designation from Industrial to Low Density Residential for a 1-acre parcel located at 1449 S. Sutro Terrace, APN 008-683-01. (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org)

Summary:  The proposed Master Plan amendment would designate the property Low Density Residential consistent with the existing on-site single-family residential use and properties located to the west.  The Board of Supervisors is authorized to amend the Master Plan.  The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board by resolution.

13.B ZA-2021-0256 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Carson City Board of Supervisors concerning a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Map to change the zoning from Limited Industrial (LI) to Single Family 1 acre (SF1A), for a 1-acre parcel located at 1449 S. Sutro Terrace APN 008-683-01. (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org)

Summary:  The proposed amendment would rezone the property to be consistent with the existing on-site single-family residential use. Additionally, the proposed SF1A zoning is consistent with the current zoning and use of properties to the west.  The Board of Supervisors is authorized to amend the zoning map. The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board.

13.C LU-2021-0217 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a Special Use Permit for alternative compliance to the Downtown Mixed Use Standards for a property zoned Downtown Mixed Use (DT-MU) and located at 217 South Curry Street, APN 003-112-04.  (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org)

Summary: The subject property is known as Mercury Cleaners and has historically been a dry-cleaning business.  Through an agreement with the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP), the property owner proposes to remove a majority of the building to accommodate groundwater clean-up operations.  As the property is zoned DT-MU, it is subject to the design standards in Division 6 of the Development Standards.  As an alternative to meeting those standards, the applicant proposed to erect a large decorative banner along the Curry Street frontage to create aesthetic interest and to screen the work site.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a Special Use Permit to allow for alternative compliance with the DT-MU standards.

13.D ZA-2021-0284 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Carson City Board of Supervisors concerning a proposed ordinance amending Title 18 Appendix, division 1, section 1.20 of the Carson City Municipal Code to revise provisions related to curbside pickup for medical marijuana and retail marijuana stores.  (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@carson.org)

Summary: Senate Bill (SB) 168 was enacted by the Nevada Legislature during the 81st session in 2021 and signed into law by the Governor on May 27, 2021.  SB 168, among other things, establishes provisions governing “curbside pickup” of cannabis by cannabis sales facilities.  The proposed amendment will create supplemental standards for marijuana dispensaries concerning signage, security measures, and the location of “curbside pickup.”
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*Agenda items with an asterisk (*) indicate that final action will be taken unless appealed or otherwise announced.  The Planning Commission’s “ACTION” may include approval, approval with conditions, denial, continuance, or tabling of an item.
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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@carson.org, or via fax at 775-887-2278.
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14.    Staff Reports (non-action items)
        14.A Director’s report to the Commission. (Hope Sullivan)
                  - Future agenda items.
                  - Commissioner reports/comments

15.    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.

16.    For Possible Action: Adjournment 
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**PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITATIONS - The Growth Management Commission and the Planning Commission will, as called to order, each 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 the Growth Management Commission’s and 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 Growth Management Commission’s and 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.

For Further Information
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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@carson.org 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 www.carson.org/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 -  https://carson.org/government/meeting-information/agendas
State Website - https://notice.nv.gov