COUNTY OF INYOCOUNTY OF INYO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MAY 28, 2008
MEETING
COMMISSIONERS:
WILLIAM STOLL FIRST DISTRICT (VICE-CHAIR) Inyo County Planning Commission
CYNTHIA LITTLE SECOND DISTRICT Post Office Drawer L
SAM WASSON THIRD DISTRICT Independence, CA 93526
RICHARD WHITE FOURTH DISTRICT (CHAIR) (760) 878-0263/(760) 872-2706
PAUL PAYNE FIFTH DISTRICT (760) 872-0382 FAX
STAFF:
PAT CECIL PLANNING DIRECTOR
DOUG WILSON PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
KEVIN CARUNCHIO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
SHARON BIRMINGHAM PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
TANDA GRETZ SENIOR PLANNER
JOSHUA HART SENIOR PLANNER
ADENA FANSLER ASSOCIATE PLANNER
The Inyo County Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Department 3 of the Courthouse located in the basement at 168 N. Edwards Street, Independence, California. Chair White opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
These minutes are to be considered for approval by the Planning Commission at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
Absent: Doug Wilson, Public Works Director.
Kevin Carunchio, County Administrator.
ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Action Item) – Approval of Minutes from April 23, 2008.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Wasson and seconded by Commissioner Stoll to approve the Draft Minutes from April 23, 2008.
The Motion carried 4-0-1. Commissioner Little abstained, as she was absent on April 23, 2008.
ITEM 3: ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA – Opportunity for the
Commission to add or delete an item on the Agenda.
There were none.
ITEM 4: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – Opportunity to address the Planning Commission on any planning subject that is not scheduled on the Agenda.
There were none.
Chair White entertained the introduction of Planning’s new Senior Planner, Josh Hart to the Commission by the Planning Director.
ITEM 5: ZONE RECLASSIFICATION 2008-01/BIRD (Public Hearing & Action Item) – This project proposed to rezone 7.2 acres of property in the north portion of the community of LAWS from M-1 (General Industrial & Extractive) to M-2 (Light Industrial). The project site includes five separate parcels.
Senior Planner Gretz presented the Staff Report to the Commission.
Chair White opened the public hearing at 10:08 a.m. and closed the public hearing at 10:10 a.m., as there was no one from the audience that wished to speak on this item.
Chair White commented on the Resolution and requested staff to make a change to his name for signature.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Little and seconded by Commissioner Wasson to adopt the Resolution, recommending that the Board of Supervisors:
The Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 6: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NO. 263/ADDINK TURF FARMS, INC. (Public Hearing & Action Item) – The applicant, Addink Turf Farms, Inc., requested a Certificate of Compliance to subdivide the west half of Section 34 (APN 048-350-17) into two 160-acre parcels, located at 41 Long Road, in the community of Sandy Valley. The General Plan Designated Land Use is Agriculture and is zoned Opened Space, 40-acre minimum. The project also complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the Inyo County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
Associate Planner Fansler presented the Staff Report to the Commission. Ms. Fansler indicated that on page 1 of the Staff Report the word Consent should be removed, and on page 2, paragraph 1 changed from 360 to 320.
Chair White opened the public hearing at 10:16 a.m. and closed the public hearing at 10:17 a.m., as there was no one from the audience that wished to speak on this item.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Payne and seconded by Commissioner Little to approve Certificate of Compliance No. 263/Addink Turf Farms, Inc. by adopting the required findings and approving the Certificate of Compliance, per the conditions as recommended in the Staff Report.
The Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NO. 262/SINGH (Boundary Line Adjustment) (Public Hearing & Action Item) – The applicant, Ranjit Singh, requested a Certificate of Compliance (Boundary Line Adjustment) between his two parcels, located at 601 U.S. Highway 395 and 451 Old State Highway, in the community of Olancha. The project has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Retail Commercial (RC) and Residential Estate (RE) and are zoned Highway Services and Tourist Commercial, 1-acre minimum (C-2-1.0) and Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum, Mobilehome Overlay (RR-5.0-MH).
Associate Planner Fansler presented the Staff Report to the Commission. Ms. Fansler indicated that on page 1, the word Consent should be removed and on page 3, Electricity should be provided by DWP and fire should be provided by the Olancha/Cartago CSD.
Chair White opened the public hearing at 10:21 a.m. and closed the public hearing at 10:22 a.m., as there was no one from the audience that wished to speak on this item.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Payne and seconded by Commissioner Wasson to approve Certificate of Compliance No. 262/Singh by adopting the required findings and approving the Certificate of Compliance, per the conditions as recommended in the Staff Report.
The Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 10: COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT/COMMENTS – The Commission inquired as to the property located at the corner of 395/N. Barlow; as it is now for sale.
ITEM 11: PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Planning Director, Pat Cecil, updated the Commission on the COSO EIR; Deep Rose CUP, and that he is working with PMC to complete the scope for a contract for the update to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
ITEM 10: CORRESPONDENCE-INFORMATIONAL – There were none.
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Chair White adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m. to reconvene in regular session on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room, Administrative Center, Independence, California.
Prepared by: These Minutes were approved:
June 25, 2008.
Sharon M. Birmingham
Sharon M. Birmingham,
Secretary To
Inyo County Planning Commission