CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE 
PLANNING COMMISSION

Day: Wednesday
Date: July 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 - General 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 – June 29, 2022

6.    Meeting Items

6.A   LU-2022-0237 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Pillar Income Asset Management (“Applicant”) for a one-year time extension to December 15, 2023 of an approved Special Use Permit to allow alternative compliance of the Downtown Mixed-Use (“DT-MU”) Standards, specifically standards related to a mixed use requirement, a community amenity requirement, the sidewalk specification and building envelope step-back requirements relating to a multi-family residential development on property zoned Downtown Mixed-Use, located at 906 South Stewart Street, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (“APNs”) 004-055-02 and -07.  (Heather Manzo hmanzo@carson.org)

6.B   LU-2022-0296 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from the Carson City Public Works Department (“Applicant”) for a Special Use Permit to allow an addition to the existing fleet maintenance building for tire and welding operations on a parcel zoned Public Regional (“PR”), located at 3303 Butti Way, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 010-031-04.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org)
 
Staff Summary:  The Applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for a 2,111 square foot addition to the existing fleet maintenance building to house tire repair, tire storage, and welding operations.  The proposed addition will be located at the end of the existing building and will be designed to match the existing façade in materials and colors. The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a Special Use Permit.

6.C   ZA-2022-0263 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Qualcan, LLC (“Applicant”) for a recommendation from the Planning Commission to the Board of Supervisors to amend various provisions of the Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) relating to marijuana to (1) authorize an increase in the number of retail marijuana stores allowed in Carson City, and (2) authorize drive-through services at medical marijuana dispensaries and retail marijuana stores. Late Material 7-26

The Applicant is proposing to amend the CCMC to increase the number of retail marijuana stores authorized in Carson City from two to three, and to authorize drive-through sales at medical marijuana dispensaries and retail marijuana stores.  

6.D   LU-2022-0262 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Qualcan, LLC (“Applicant”) for a Special Use Permit to allow for a retail marijuana store on a parcel zoned General Commercial (“GC”), located at 5100 S Carson Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 009-301-06.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org) Late Material 7-26

Staff Summary:  The Applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for a new retail marijuana store, approximately 4,000 square feet in size near the intersection of Hwy 50 W and S Carson Street.  The proposed building will be constructed to accommodate other permitted uses within the GC zoning district, such as a restaurant.  This Special Use Permit request is dependent upon the approval of a separately proposed zoning code amendment (ZA-2022-0263) which would allow for additional retail marijuana stores in Carson City.  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. 

9.    For Possible Action:  Adjournment
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**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