CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE 
PLANNING COMMISSION

Day: Wednesday
Date: May 25, 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
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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 - April 27, 2022

6.    Meeting Items

6.A VAR-2022-0200 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request for a variance to reduce the required side yard setbacks for a property zoned General Office (“GO”) located at 607 East Spear Street, APN 004-235-02. (Heather Manzo hmanzo@0599hd.com). Late Material - Public Comment

Staff Summary: The applicant is proposing a reduction to the required side yard setbacks from 10 feet to 5 feet for the development of a single-family residence on a vacant 33 foot wide parcel.  A variance is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the variance.

6.B ZA-2022-0179 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Carson City Board of Supervisors (Board) to amend Title 18 (Zoning), Section 18.04.135 (General Commercial (GC)) of the Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) to include watchmen’s quarters in the list of accessory uses for the General Commercial zoning district.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com), Late Material - Application.

Staff Summary:  The applicant is proposing to amend CCMC 18.04.135 to allow for watchman’s quarters as an accessory use in a General Commercial zoning district.  If approved, the watchman’s quarters would be required to meet the requirements outlined in CCMC 18.05.035 (Watchman’s quarters).  

6.C ZA-2022-0220 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning from Single-family 12,000 Planned Unit Development (“SF12-P”) to Public Neighborhood Planned Unit Development (“PN-P”) for the parcel located on the east side of Oak Ridge Drive, approximately 300 feet south of W. College Parkway, APN 007-462-13.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary:  As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is known as John Mankins Park and is owned by the City.  To create consistency with the existing Parks and Recreation master plan designation the property should be zoned Public Neighborhood Planned Unit Development.  The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.D MPA-2022-0223 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a master plan amendment to change the master plan designation from Medium Density Residential (“MDR”) to Parks & Recreation (“PR”) for the parcel located at 1205 Race Track Rd., APN 010-732-05.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary:  As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is known as Schulz Ranch Park and is owned by the City.  To create consistency with the land use and ownership, the Master Plan designation should be Parks and Recreation.  The request the master plan amendment is being made concurrently with a request for a zoning map amendment (ZA-2022-0222). The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.E ZA-2022-0222 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning from Single-family 6,000 SPA (“SF6-SPA”) to Public Neighborhood SPA (“PN-SPA”) for the parcel located at 1205 Race Track Rd, APN 010-732-05.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary:  As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is known as Schulz Ranch Park and is owned by the City.  To create master plan consistency, the property should be zoned Public Neighborhood.  The request for the zoning map amendment is being made concurrently with a master plan amendment (MPA-2022-0223).  The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.F MPA-2022-0215 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a master plan amendment to change the master plan designation from Medium Density Residential (“MDR”) to Open Space (“OS”) for the parcel located at 1640 Tule Peak Circle, APN 010-733-03.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary:  As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is a detention basin within the Schulz Ranch subdivision and is owned by the City.  To create consistency with the land use and ownership, the Master Plan designation should be Open Space.  The requested the master plan amendment is being made concurrently with a request for a zoning map amendment (ZA-2022-0224). The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.G ZA-2022-0224 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning from Single-family 6,000 (“SF-6-SPA”) to Public Neighborhood (“PN-SPA”) for the parcel located at 1640 Tule Peak Circle, APN 010-733-03. (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary:  As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is a detention basin within the Schulz Ranch subdivision and is owned by the City.  To create consistency proposed master plan, the property should be zoned Public Neighborhood.  The requested the zoning map amendment is being made concurrently with a request for a master plan map amendment (MPA-2022-0215). The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.H MPA-2022-0219 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a master plan amendment to change the master plan designation from Medium Density Residential (“MDR”) to Parks and Recreation (“PR”) for APNs 008-852-28, 008-754-28, and 008-754-29 and Low Density Residential (“LDR”) to Parks and Recreation (“PR”) for APNs 008-052-24, 008-051-23, 008-051-24, and 008-051-25, parcels located on the east side of Imus Road between Arrowhead Drive and Genoa Lane. (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary:  As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is vacant park property owned by the City.  To create consistency with the land use and ownership, the Master Plan designation should be Parks and Recreation.  The requested master plan amendment is being made concurrently with a request for a zoning map amendment (ZA-2022-0217). The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.I ZA-2022-0217 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning designation from Single-family 6,000 (“SF6”) to Public Neighborhood (“PN”) for APN 008-852-28 and a portion of 008-754-28; and from Single-family 1 acre (“SF1A”) to Public Neighborhood for APNs 008-052-24, 008-051-23; 008-051-24; 008-051-25; 008-754-29; and a portion of 008-754-28, parcels located on the east side of Imus Road between Arrowhead Drive and Genoa Lane.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary: As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is vacant park property owned by the City.  To create consistency with the proposed master plan designation, the zoning should be Public Neighborhood.  The requested zoning map amendment is being made concurrently with a request for a master plan amendment (MPA-2022-0219). The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.J ZA-2022-0221 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning designation from Single Family 5 acre (“SF5A”) to Public Community (“PC”) for parcels located on both sides of Sierra Vista Lane approximately 1 mile south of Carson River Road, APNs 010-121-08; 010-121-18; and 010-121-20.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary:  As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is known as Silver Saddle Ranch and is owned by the City.  To create consistency with the existing Public Conservation master plan designation the property should be zoned Public Community.  The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.K MPA-2022-0234 For Possible Action:  For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a master plan amendment to change the master plan designation from Community / Regional Commercial  (“C/RC”) to Open Space  (“OS”) for a parcel located at 5480 Morgan Mill Road, APN 008-371-31 (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary:  As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is the site of the Empire Cemetery and is owned by the City.  To create consistency with the land use and ownership, the Master Plan designation should be Open Space.  The requested master plan amendment is being made concurrently with a request for a zoning map amendment (ZA-2022-0233). The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Late Material - Public Comment

6.L ZA-2022-0233 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning designation from General Industrial (“GI”) to Conservation Reserve (“CR”) for a parcel located at 5480 Morgan Mill Road, APN 008-371-31. (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary: As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject property is the site of the Empire Cemetery and is owned by the City.  To create consistency with the proposed master plan designation, the zoning should be Conservation Reserve.  The requested zoning map amendment is being made concurrently with a request for a master plan amendment (MPA-2022-234). The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

6.M ZA-2022-0231 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a zoning map amendment to change the zoning designation from Single-family 12,000 (“SF12”) and Conservation Reserve (“CR”) to Public Community (“PC”) for APN 007-061-18; and from Single-family 21,000 Planned Unit Development (“SF21-P”) to Public Community (“PC”) for APNs 007-322-32; 007-381-17; 007-382-27; 007-382-28; 007-383-07; 007-384-13; 007-385-09; 007-392-39; 007-394-16; 007-394-17; 007-401-06; 007-401-21; 007-401-36; 007-401-52; 007-401-68; 007-402-26, parcels located on both sides of Kings Canyon Road and Longview Way, within and adjacent to the Long Ranch Estates Planned Unit Development.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@0599hd.com)

Staff Summary: As part of the 2021 Master Plan Annual Report staff inventoried City owned parks and recreational facilities to ensure the zoning and master plan designations are appropriate.  The subject properties are owned by the City and part of the Long Ranch Estate Open Space and City trail system.  To create consistency with the existing Open Space master plan designation the property should be zoned Public Community.  The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
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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@0599hd.com, 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@0599hd.com if you would like copies of supporting materials for an agenda item.

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