NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
CARSON CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER, SIERRA ROOM, 851 EAST WILLIAM STREET
CARSON CITY, NEVADA

A. Roll Call, Determination of a Quorum and Pledge of Allegiance

B. Commission Action - Approval of Minutes

C. Modification of Agenda

This is the tentative schedule for the meeting. The Planning Commission reserves the right to take items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner.

D. Public Comments

Members of the public who wish to address the Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on matters relevant to or within the authority of the Planning Commission. Comments are limited to three minutes per person or topic. If your item requires extended discussion, please request the Chairman to calendar the matter for a future Planning Commission agenda. In order for members of the public to participate in the Commission’s consideration of a public hearing item on this agenda, the Commission strongly encourages members of the public to comment on the agenda item when the particular item is being discussed by the Commission. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this public comment portion of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be taken.

E. Staff Public Service Announcements

Announcements of a general nature for the Commission and for public information regarding planning, zoning and land use. Not intended for detailed discussion or for items already on the agenda.

F. Disclosures

Any member of the Commission may wish to explain any contact with an applicant or the public regarding an item on the agenda or business of the Commission.

G. Consent Agenda

G-1 SUP-05-221* Action to approve a required five-year review of an existing Special Use Permit for Rick Correlli (property owner: Curry Street Property LLC) for four metal storage containers on property zoned General Commercial (GC), located at 3640 S. Curry Street, APN 009-151-40. (Kathe Green)

Summary: Pursuant to the Carson City Municipal Code Development Standards 1.10.9.l. Metal Storage Containers shall be reviewed in five year increments. This review is to ensure that the containers continue to be suitable at this location and are adequately maintained.

G-2 SUP-05-218* Action to consider a required five-year review of an existing Special Use Permit for William Casparis (property owner: Western States Storage) for 29 metal storage containers on property zoned General Commercial (GC), located at 5861 & 5853 South Carson Street, APN 009-304-06. (Kathe Green)

Summary: Pursuant to the Carson City Municipal Code Development Standards 1.10.9.l. Metal Storage Containers shall be reviewed in five year increments. This review is to ensure that the containers continue to be suitable at this location and are adequately maintained.

H. Public Hearing Matters

The following items are scheduled for a public hearing. The Chairman will read the Agenda listing into the public record. Staff will present a summary of the staff report and recommendations, including any updated information that was received after the date when staff reports were distributed. The Commission will follow with questions of staff. At that time, the Chairman will open the hearing to public testimony. Normally, the applicant and/or their representative are permitted to speak first, followed by Commission questions. This will be followed by the Chairman requesting comments from the public at large. If you wish to speak on a particular item, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes and be as brief and concise as possible so that all who wish to speak may do so. Do not repeat the position of others who express the same views as you. The Chairman has the right to establish time limits for comments and to allow for rebuttal. In order to be part of the administrative record regarding an appeal of an item, you must sign the "sign in" sheet on the podium or have previously sent correspondence to the Planning Division or spoken to staff regarding an item on this agenda.

H-1 SUP-10-090* Action to consider a Special Use Permit request from the Carson City School District (property owner: Carson City School District) to allow placement of photovoltaic arrays at Eagle Valley Middle School on property zoned Public (P), located at 4151 E. Fifth St., APN 010-035-27. (Jennifer Pruitt)

Summary: This agenda item was continued from the December 1, 2010 meeting of the Carson City Planning Commission with the consent of the applicant.

All Public district development standards relative to lot area, setbacks, building height, landscaping, off-street parking and signs shall be based on requirements and conditions of the required special use permit. The applicant is requesting an approximate 60,000 square foot installation of ground mounted photovoltaic arrays on the Eagle Valley Middle School campus. The proposed project is part of the Carson City School District’s Green Energy Project. It is anticipated that the alternative energy projects will save the School District Greenhouse approximately $200,000 in annual utility charges and reduce the School District’s reliance on the City’s power grid.

H-2 SUP-10-104* Action to consider a Special Use Permit request from the Brewery Arts Center (property owner: Brewery Arts Center/Carson City) for site improvements for an outdoor plaza and events area and associated uses in the Public Regional zoning district, located at 449 West King Street, APN’s 003-206-01, 003-206-02, and 003-207-04. (Jennifer Pruitt)

Summary: The applicant has submitted a conceptual Master Plan for the Brewery Arts Center. The proposed plan includes but is not limited to, site improvements, parking improvements, landscaping including a passive park component, an open air amphitheater (Entertainment Space) and future backstage expansion to the performance hall.

* Agenda items with an asterisk (*) indicate that final action will be taken unless appealed or otherwise announced. The Planning Commission’s “ACTION” may include either approval, approval with conditions, denial, continuance, or tabling of an item

Appeal of a Planning Commission Item: An appeal must be submitted to the Planning Division within 10 days for the Planning Commissions’ action. For information regarding an appeal of a Planning Commission decision, please contact the Planning Director at 775-887-2180, via e-mail at lplemel@caminal-equip.com, or via fax at 775-887-2278.

I. Staff Reports (non-action items)

I-1 - Director's report to the Planning Commission. (Lee Plemel)

- Future agenda items.

- Commissioner reports/comments

J. Action to adjourn the Planning Commission

For further information

If you would like more information about the agenda item listed above, please contact the staff member listed at the end of the particular item you are interested in at 775-887-2180. The Planning Commission is pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who wish to attend the meeting and need assistance. If special arrangements for the meeting are necessary, please notify the Planning Division in writing at 108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, Nevada 89701, or call 775-887-2180, as soon as possible. All written comments that the public wishes to give to the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Planning Division by 4:00 p.m on the day prior to the Commissions meeting.

This agenda has been posted at the following locations before 5:00 PM on December 8, 2010.
City Hall, 201 North Carson Street
Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street
Community Center-Sierra Room, 851 East William Street
Planning Division/ Building Division/Permit Center, 108 E. Proctor Street
Dept. of Public Works, Corporate Yard Facility, 3505 Butti Way
This agenda is also available on the Carson City Website at ms5n.caminal-equip.com

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