CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE 
PLANNING COMMISSION

Day: Wednesday
Date: October 26, 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

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 this public body.

5.    For Possible Action: Approval of the Minutes – September 28, 2022

6.    Meeting Items

6.A LU-2020-0033 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Wood Rodgers, Inc (“Applicant”) for a one-year time extension to October 28, 2023 for an approved special use permit (“SUP”) to allow for the construction and operation of a concrete batch plant and rock crushing operation with silos exceeding 45-feet in height, on property zoned General Industrial Airport (“GIA”), located at 4500 Ryan Way, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 005-072-06. (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org)

Staff Summary: The Planning Commission approved this SUP on October 28, 2020, subject to 19 conditions of approval.  On October 21, 2021, a one-year time extension was approved by staff.  The application is now seeking an additional one-year extension.  Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) 18.02.080.8(c) authorizes the Planning Commission to approve additional extensions of time if circumstances beyond the control of the Applicant result in failure to complete applicable SUP conditions and commence the use.

6.B LU-2022-0445 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Lamar Advertising Company (“Applicant”) for a special use permit (“SUP”) to retain an existing billboard on property zoned General Commercial (“GC”) located at 4440 Hwy 50 East, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 008-281-11. (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org) Late Material - Public Comment

Staff Summary:  The Applicant is requesting to retain the existing billboard in its present location.  No changes are proposed for the billboard.  Per condition of approval #4 for LU-2021-0346 approved in 2021, the SUP expires on October 31, 2022, unless a new SUP to continue the use is acquired by that date.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve an SUP.

6.C LU-2022-0397 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Tom Metcalf (“Applicant”) for a special use permit (“SUP”) to allow for a guest building greater than 1,000 square feet in size on a property zoned Single Family Residential – 1 Acre-Planned Unit Development (“SF1A-P”) located at 2669 Skyview Court, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 007-671-09.  (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@carson.org) Late Material - Public Comment

Staff Summary:  The final map for this subdivision was recorded in mid-September 2022 and the parcel is currently vacant.  The Applicant has stated the primary residence will consist of a total of ±3,670 square feet with ±2,771 square feet of living space. The Applicant is seeking an SUP to allow for the construction of a guest building totaling approximately 1,176 square feet of living space in association with the construction of a primary residence.  An SUP is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the SUP.

6.D VAR-2022-0394 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Lee Hutchins (“Applicant”) for a variance to reduce the required minimum lot size for a property zoned Mobilehome-12,000 (“MH12”) to create four residential lots on a property located at 3419 Otha Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 008-192-02. (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@carson.org)

Staff Summary: The Applicant is proposing a reduction to the required minimum lot size from 12,000 square feet to 10,915 square feet for the creation of four single-family residential lots on a vacant one-acre parcel.  A variance is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the variance.

6.E ZA-2022-0403 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Applicant”) for a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) regarding an ordinance amending location requirements for medical marijuana dispensaries and marijuana retail stores. (Heather Ferris, hferris@carson.org) Late Material, Late Material - Public Comment

Staff Summary:  The Applicant is proposing to amend Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) 18.04.135 and 18.04.150 to allow marijuana retail stores and medical marijuana dispensaries in the General Commercial and General Industrial zoning districts without being limited by the specific Section, Township and Range.  Per CCMC 18.02.075, the Planning Commission conducts a public hearing and makes a recommendation to the Board regarding a request for a zoning code amendment.  The Board is authorized to amend the CCMC.
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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 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 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.

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