CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE 
PLANNING COMMISSION

Day: Wednesday
Date: April 27, 2022
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
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.    Roll 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.  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 provide public comment related to a specific agenda item when called for by the Chair or Vice-Chair during the item itself.

5.    For Possible Action: Approval of the Minutes - March 30, 2022

6.    Meeting Items

6.A LU-2022-0061 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request for a special use permit for a fence located within the front setback area which exceeds the allowable fence height on property zoned Single Family - 1 Acre (“SF1A”) and is located at 3809 Ponderosa Drive, APN 009-137-07. (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@carson.org) Late Material 04.28.2022

Summary: Per Carson City Development Standards (“CCDS”) 1.13.5.a a sight obscuring fence may not exceed three feet in height when it is located in the front building setback.  The applicant has constructed a fence that is a combination of open view and solid fencing/wall totaling 6 feet in height.  Per CCDS 1.13.7, fences within setbacks may be permitted in excess of ordinance requirements by approval of a special use permit.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a special use permit. 

6.B AB-2022-0086 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request for the abandonment of a public right-of-way (Balsam Street) totaling approximately 60 feet, abutting the properties located at 5179 Silver Sage Drive, APN 009-232-03, 5229 Silver Sage Drive, APN 009-233-01, and 5290 Center Drive, APN 009-233-02. (Lena Reseck, lreseck@carson.org)

Summary: Balsam Street was dedicated to the public per Parcel Map 1717 on September 18, 1989.  Balsam Street was never constructed.  If approved, the entire 60-foot-wide portion of Balsam Street will be abandoned and this area will be absorbed into the abutting parcels.  Per CCMC 17.15, the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding requests for right-of-way abandonment.  The Board of Supervisors is authorized to abandon the right-of-way.

6.C LU-2022-0118 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request for an amendment to a special use permit (SUP-17-085) to allow for the construction of a hoop house on property zoned Public (“P”) located at 208 Corbett Street, APN 002-138-17.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org).

Staff Summary: The applicant is proposing to construct a small hoop house on the Pioneer High School campus for a student led project.  A use may only be established in the P zoning district subject to first obtaining a special use permit or special use permit amendment.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a special use permit.

6.D LU-2022-0116 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request for a special use permit (“SUP”) to allow for the construction of a 682 square foot guest building on property zoned Single-Family-6,000 (“SF6”) located at 1802 Rand Avenue, APN 002-231-04.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org).

Staff Summary: The applicant is proposing to construct a 682 square foot guest building.  A guest building is a conditional use in the SF6 zoning district; therefore, a special use permit is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a special use permit.

6.E LU-2022-0117 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request for special use permit (“SUP”) to allow for the establishment of a childcare facility on property zoned Single Family – 6,000 (“SF6”) located at 2894 Pinebrook Drive, APN 010-471-12. (Heather Manzo hmanzo@carson.org) Late Material 04.26.2022

Staff Summary: The applicant is proposing to establish an in-home childcare business to provide care for a maximum of 12 children.  A special use permit is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the special use permit.

6.F LU-2022-0119 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request for special use permit (“SUP”) to allow for the construction of a 126-unit multifamily residential development including the construction of retaining walls within the required setback on properties zoned Retail Commercial (“RC”) located at the intersection of Roop Street and Northridge Drive, APNs 002-101-77 and 002-104-01. (Heather Manzo hmanzo@carson.org), Public Comment, Late Material 04.26.2022, Late Material 04.28.2022 , Applicant Presentation 

Staff Summary: The applicant is proposing to construct a total of 126 multifamily units on two parcels totaling ±4.73 acres in size.  To facilitate development of the site, the applicant is proposing retaining walls over 6 feet in height located within the required setbacks.  A special use permit is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the special use permit. 
__________________________________________________________________________________

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.
__________________________________________________________________________________

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. 

9.    For Possible Action:  Adjournment
__________________________________________________________________________________

**PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITATIONS - The Planning Commission will 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.  Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker to facilitate the efficient conduct of a meeting and to provide reasonable opportunity for comment from all members of the public who wish to speak.  Testimony from a person who is directly involved with an item, such as City staff, an applicant or a party to an administrative hearing or appeal, is not considered public comment and is not subject to the three-minute time limitation.

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

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