CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF 
THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AND 
THE PLANNING COMMISSION

Day: Wednesday
Date: June 29, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm Growth Management Commission begins 
           5:00 pm Planning Commission begins 
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 Growth Management Commission and the Planning Commission meetings at 5s9q.record-room.com/granicus 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@record-room.com or via mail to the Planning Division of the Carson City Community Development Department (“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.

GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AGENDA

1.    Call to Order – Growth Management Commission

2.    Roll Call and Determination of a Quorum

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 the Growth Management Commission, including any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item.

5.    For Possible Action:  Approval of the Minutes – September 29, 2021

6.    Meeting Items

6.A GM-2022-0273For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for a resolution establishing the maximum number of residential building permit allocations under Chapter 18.12 (the “Growth Management Ordinance”) of the Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) for the years 2023 and 2024, estimating the maximum number of residential building permits for the years 2025 and 2026, establishing the number of building permit allocations within the development and general property owner categories, establishing a maximum average daily water usage for commercial and industrial building permits as a threshold for Growth Management Commission review, and identifying criteria to apply when making decisions regarding commercial and industrial projects seeking to exceed the threshold.  (Hope Sullivan, hsullivan@record-room.com). Late Material

Staff Summary:  The Growth Management Commission is required to make annual recommendations to the Board of Supervisors to establish the number of residential permits that will be available for the following calendar year. This has historically been based upon a maximum growth rate of 3%. The commercial and industrial daily water usage threshold is proposed to remain at 15,000 gallons per day annual average in 2023, above which Growth Management Commission approval is required.
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Appeal of a Growth Management 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@record-room.com or via fax at 775-887-2278.
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7.    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 Growth Management Commission including 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.

8.    For Possible Action: Adjourn as the Growth Management Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA

9.    Call to Order

10.    Roll Call and Determination of a Quorum

11.    Pledge of Allegiance

12.    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.

13.    For Possible Action: Approval of the Minutes – May 25, 2022

14.    Meeting Items

14.A  LU-2022-0237 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Pillar Income Asset Management (“Applicant”) for a one year time extension to December 15, 2023 of an approved special use permit to allow alternative compliance of the Downtown Mixed-Use (“DT-MU”) Standards, specifically standards related to a mixed use requirement, a community amenity requirement, the sidewalk specification, and building envelope step-back requirements relative to a multi-family residential development on property zoned Downtown Mixed-Use, located at 906 South Stewart Street, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (“APNs”) 004-055-02 and -07.  (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@record-room.com) Late Material 06.28.2022

Recommended Motion: “I move to approve an extension of the expiration date for LU-2020-0045 to December 15, 2023, as the approved special use permit continues to be appropriate, and the activity permitted by the special use permit will not adversely impact other properties in the area or the public interest.” 

14.B  LU-2022-0065 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Rikki & Lynn Castro (“Applicant”) for a special use permit for a guest building greater than 700 square feet in size and an accessory structure greater than 75% of the primary structure square footage and greater than 5% of the parcel size for a property zoned Single Family Residential – 6,000 Square Feet (“SF6”) located at 2118 Roop Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 009-092-08.  (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@record-room.com)

Staff Summary: The Applicant is proposing a ±3,029 square foot accessory structure which consists of an 875 square foot guest building, 1,582 square foot garage and 572 square foot home gym space.  A special use permit is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the special use permit.

14.C LU-2022-0258 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request from David A. Johnson (“Applicant”) for a special use permit to allow for a guest building greater than 700 square feet in size on a property zoned Single Family Residential – 6,000 Square Feet (“SF6”) located at 1555 Kings Canyon Road, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 009-014-18.  (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@record-room.com) Late Material 06.30.2022

Staff Summary: The structure was constructed in the 1950’s and is currently ±1,152 square feet.  The Applicant is seeking a special use permit in order to allow for an expansion to the structure to create a second floor and to establish a guest building totaling approximately 1,371 square feet with a ±284 square foot attached garage.  A special use permit is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the special use permit.

14.D LU-2022-0259 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department (“Applicant”) for a special use permit for the construction of a maintenance building and associated maintenance yard at a property zoned Public Regional (“PR”) located at 851 East William Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”)  002-181-01.  (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@record-room.com)

Staff Summary: The Applicant is proposing to construct a ±1,590 square foot maintenance building within a new ±9,500 square foot fenced maintenance yard within Mills Park.  A special use permit is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the special use permit.

14.E  LU-2022-0260 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Katherine Ardesco (“Applicant”) for a special use permit to establish a tattoo parlor within an existing building on a property zoned Retail Commercial (“RC”) located at 1802 North Carson Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 001-091-08.  (Heather Manzo, hmanzo@record-room.com)

Staff Summary: The Applicant is proposing to establish a tattoo parlor within an existing tenant space.  A special use permit is required.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve the special use permit.

14.F LU-2022-0261 For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Mears Pipeline, LLC (“Applicant”) for a special use permit to allow for outdoor storage of equipment and materials on two adjacent parcels zoned Air Industrial Park (“AIP”), located at 2451 and 2501 Arrowhead Drive, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (“APNs”) 005-062-04 and 005-062-05.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@record-room.com)
 
Staff Summary:  The Applicant is proposing to utilize the two adjacent parcels for outdoor storage of equipment and materials necessary for their work on the expansion of the natural gas infrastructure.  Outdoor storage is allowed in the AIP zoning district subject to first obtaining a special use permit.  The Planning Commission is authorized to approve a special use permit.

14.G ZA-2022-0263 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Qualcan, LLC (“Applicant”) for a recommendation from the Planning Commission to the Board of Supervisors to amend Division 1.20 of Title 18, Appendix of the Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) to amend various provisions relating to marijuana governing the number of retail marijuana stores allowed in Carson City and the availability of drive-through services at medical marijuana dispensaries and retail marijuana stores.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@record-room.com) Late Material 06.30.2022

Staff Summary: The Applicant is proposing to amend the CCMC to increase the number of retail marijuana stores authorized in Carson City from two to three and to provide for drive-through sales at medical marijuana dispensaries and retail marijuana stores.  Section 678B.260 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) permits up to four retail marijuana stores in Carson City.

14.H  ZA-2022-0292 For Possible Action:  Discussion and possible action regarding a request from the Carson City Board of Supervisors (“Board” or “Applicant”) for a recommendation from the Planning Commission to the Board to amend Division 1.20 of Title 18, Appendix of the Carson City Municipal Code (“CCMC”) to establish various provisions relating to marijuana governing curbside pickup at medical marijuana dispensaries and retail marijuana stores.  (Heather Ferris, hferris@record-room.com)

Staff Summary:  On August 5, 2021, the Board considered an ordinance banning curbside pick-up at medical marijuana dispensaries and at retail marijuana stores.  The Board rejected the proposed ordinance and requested that an ordinance establishing curbside pick-up provisions be brought back before the Board.  This ordinance proposes to amend the CCMC to allow up to curbside pickup under certain conditions at medical marijuana dispensaries and retail marijuana stores.  
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Appeal of a Planning 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@record-room.com, or via fax at 775-887-2278.
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15.    Staff Reports (non-action items)
        - Director's report to the Commission. (Hope Sullivan)
        - Future agenda items.
        - Commissioner reports/comments

16.    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. 

17.    For Possible Action:  Adjournment
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**PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITATIONS - The Growth Management Commission and the Planning Commission will each 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 Growth Management Commission’s and 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 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@record-room.com 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 5s9q.record-room.com/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 - http://record-room.com/agendas
State Website - http://notice.nv.gov