CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE 
PLANNING COMMISSION


Day: Wednesday
Date: October 27, 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 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.

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 - September 29, 2021

6.    Meeting Items

6.A LU-2021-0346 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a special use permit to retain an existing billboard on property zoned General Commercial (“GC”) located at 4440 Hwy 50 East, APN 008-281-11. (Lena Reseck, lreseck@carson.org)  Late Material, Late Material Part 2

SUMMARY:  The applicant is requesting to retain the existing billboard in its present location.  No changes are proposed for the billboard.  Per Carson City Development Standards section 4.8.3(2), a special use permit issued for a billboard automatically expires five years from the date of issuance.  The previous special use permit was approved on November 30, 2016.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a special use permit.

6.B LU-2021-0344 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request for a special use permit to allow a congregate care facility for the residential treatment of substance abuse on property zoned General Commercial (“GC”) located at 788 Fairview Drive, APN 009-551-31. (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org) Late Material

Summary: The applicant is requesting approval to operate a 50-bed residential treatment facility for substance abuse.  The facility will allow clients to temporarily reside on-site while receiving treatment.  The facility will employ 15 staff members including a cook, director, licensed substance abuse counselors, administrative staff, and peer support staff.  Per Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) Section 18.04.135 a congregate care facility is a conditional use in the GC zoning district and therefore requires approval of a special use permit.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a special use permit.

6.C LU-2021-0296 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request for a special use permit to allow for collocation of wireless facilities on an existing stealth monopine communication tower on a property zoned Single Family 5 Acres (“SF5A”), located at 5364 Sierra Highlands Drive, APN 007-051-66.  (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@carson.org) Late Material

Summary:  The applicant is proposing to collocate facilities at an existing ±98-foot tall stealth monopine communications facility site.  The proposal includes installation of new antennas and associated ground equipment within the existing footprint of the lease area.  This proposal will not result in an increase to the monopole height.  Per Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) Section 18.15 (Communication Facilities and Equipment), wireless communication facilities, including collocated facilities, are not permitted within residential zoning districts without first obtaining approval of a special use permit.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a special use permit.

6.D LU-2021-0345 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a special use permit for outdoor storage accessory to personal storage within an enclosed building on property zoned General Commercial (“GC”), located on the southeast corner of College Parkway and Sherman Lane, APN 008-291-05. (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@carson.org). Late Material 

Summary:  The applicant is proposing a storage facility with a ±2,440 square foot office, ±28,750 square feet of enclosed personal storage, and ±72,000 square feet of outdoor storage area to store ±98 recreational vehicles.  Outdoor storage as an accessory use which occupies more than 20% of the site requires a special use permit.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a special use permit.
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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.    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@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/agendas
State Website - https://notice.nv.gov