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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpcm_01102018 Final CITY OF UKIAH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 January 10, 2018 6:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Mike Whetzel, Chair Mark Hilliker Christopher Watt Linda Sanders Laura Christensen STAFF PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Craig Schlatter, Community Development Listed below, Respectively Director Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City of Ukiah Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Whetzel at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. CHAIR WHETZEL PRESIDING. 2. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with attendance as listed above. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Everyone recited. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Sanders made the following correction to the Minutes: • Page 2, first paragraph, revise second sentence to state�lq-I�FFHSU�❑dIF�..� 1,PRI-I�CP Dd�IJ�LCC�H�RWH�Z C�-11M�❑J��❑[�[� � Motion/Second Watt/Sanders to approve the Minutes of December 5, 2017 as amended. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sanders, Watt, Christensen and Chair Wetzel. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Hilliker. ABSTAIN: None. 5. APPEAL PROCESS 6. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 7. SITE VISIT VERIFICATION 8. VERIFICATION OF NOTICE Page 1 of 4 Minutes of the Planning Commission, January 10, 2018, Continued: 9. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS�tEPORT Commissioner Christensen will not be in attendance at the regular January 24, 2018 or May 9, 2018 Planning Commission meetings. Commissioner Watt will attend the regular January 24, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, but may be late in arriving. Chair Whetzel will not be in attendance at the regular February 28, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. 10. 3/ ❑1 1 ,1 ❑�,5 �❑72 5 C6�❑32 5 T Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director provided the following updates: • The Community Development departmental restructure program proposal was recently approved by City Council. The primary purpose of this restructure is to provide the highest level of customer service by looking at various ways/approaches to more effectively educate the community and improve/simplify development-oriented processes and procedures. The most significant change to the Community Development Department is the addition of two staff positions to include a Building Inspector I or II and an Associate Planner for the planning department with a Housing focus/emphasis that can also assist in the newly formulated Housing division of the Community Development department. • The addition of an Associate Planner-Housing to the Community Development department will also enable additional assistance in the upcoming General Plan update and implementation thereof and/or take on other planning-related responsibilities such that the need for the department to seek consultants will be reduced. • The addition of a Building Inspector will provide assistance to the Building Official in focusing on fundamental process improvements, education, and service enhancements necessary for effective/efficient and continued successful operation of the Building department. • The Planning/Building Technician position has been revised and the corresponding job description has been changed to Community Development Technician with a halftime focus on planning and a halftime focus on housing activities. • Phased City website improvements are being made to reflect changes to the Community Development Department for the purpose of providing for better understanding of these departmental changes as well as to increase the clarity and appearance of the website for ease of navigation. Commissioner Sanders asked about the status of the Planning Manager position that was recently vacated. Craig Schlatter: • The Community Development Department is actively recruiting for the above- referenced Planning Manager position. Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director: Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the Planning Commission, January 10, 2018, Continued: • A Wagenseller Park Feasibility Analysis has been completed in draft form and has been provided to the Wagenseller Neighborhood Association for input. It is anticipated that a final study will be completed within a month. The Planning Commission and Parks, Golf, and Recreation Commission will have the opportunity to review the document and provide input. • The Community Development Department has publically released a Housing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). • Planning services and staff support concerning some assigned City projects are being provided for by Julie Price. She is affiliated with a local engineering firm and has worked on County projects for several years. • Would like to have a Planning Commission general/informal discussion concerning the upcoming General Plan update when possible and convenient for the Commission where workshop materials will be provided. Commissioner Sanders: • Related to the proposed General Plan update suggests looking at what other cities are doing to launch their General Plan process updates, particularly the City of Sebastopol. Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director: • Related to the recent topic of the American Planning Association (APA) membership Commission discussion, finds after researching membership opportunities in this organization that this may not be particularly beneficial at the California level in the way of having ample access to educational materials online. To the contrary, the National American Planning Association provides access to educational materials that include a planning publication and corresponding supplement, unlimited website access to current and archived publications, articles, and electronic book collections in addition to the networking working component of the membership. Invites the Commission to provide input regarding any interest in the aforementioned memberships. Commissioner Watt: • Would like for staff to provide the website link to the National American Planning Association. Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director: • Commented on upcoming planning projects for review by the DRB and Planning Commission. • Planning staff will not have any projects ready for Planning Commission review at the regular January 24, 2018 meeting. There was staff and Commission discussion: • An update on the proposed housing project on Norton Street and Main Street. • Recent City Council review and discussion regarding the proposed Cannabis Related Business Ordinance. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR 12. NEW BUSINESS M/S Watt/Sanders to cancel the regular January 24, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sanders, Watt, Christensen and Chair Wetzel. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Hilliker. ABSTAIN: None. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the Planning Commission, January 10, 2018, Continued: 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary Page 4 of 4