Planning Commission

# MINUTES OF THE AUBURN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 18, 2015

The regular session of the Auburn City Planning Commission meeting was called to order on August 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Luebkeman in the Council Chambers, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Luebkeman, Vitas

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Willick

STAFF PRESENT: Bernie Schroeder, Planning & Public Works Director Matt Fremont, Planning Consultant

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None

III. PUBLIC COMMENT

None

## IV. PUBLIC HEARING

A. USE PERMIT – 12970 EARHART AVENUE (MOONRAKER BREWERY) - FILE UP 15-1. The applicant requests approval of a Use Permit to establish a beer tasting area in association with the Moonraker Brewery at 12970 Earhart Avenue in the Auburn Airport Industrial Park. The Use Permit would also allow for one mobile food vending truck to provide food service.

Director Schroeder introduced Matt Fremont, project planner.

Planner Fremont reviewed the project, summarizing the project setting, the operations associated with the brewery, the scope of the proposed request for a beer tasting area; and, the ability to provide a mobile food vending truck for food service.

The Commission questioned staff regarding the nature of the proposed brewing and tasting activities, differences between the project size expressed in the staff report and the PCTPA letter, and what affect the added outdoor seating area has on parking requirements.

Chair Luebkeman opened the public hearing.

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Dan Powell, owner/applicant, reviewed the operations of the brewery and responded to Commission questions.

The Commission questioned the applicant regarding the food vendors that will be available; when the brewery will be opening; access options to the brewery and outdoor seating area; and whether the brewery anticipates holding special events.

Chair Luebkeman closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Dowdin Calvillo indicated her support for the request.

Chair Luebkeman noted that a Use Permit would be necessary if special events were desired at the facility in the future.

Commissioner Dowdin Calvillo MOVED to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 15-03 as presented.

Commissioner Amara SECONDED the motion.

AYES: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Luebkeman, Vitas NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Willick

The motion was APPROVED.

## V. STAFF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS

Director Schroeder briefed the Commission on a letter submitted to the Planning Commission relating to the architectural requirements for residences in the Auburn Bluffs subdivision.

## VI. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS

None

## VII. FUTURE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS

None

## VIII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Reg Murray Senior Planner

# AGENDA OF THE REGULAR SESSION CITY OF AUBURN PLANNING COMMISSION 1225 LINCOLN WAY, AUBURN, CA 95603

August 1 6:00

8,2015 PM

| Planning Commissioners | City Staff | | --- | --- | | Roger Luebkeman, Chair Sandra Amara Alice Dowdin Calvillo Fred Vitas Nick Willick | Reg Murray, Senior Planner |

I. CALL TO ORDER

## I. CALL TO ORDER

None

## II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

## III. PUBLIC COMMENT

This is the time provided so that persons may speak to the Commission on any item not on this agenda. Please make your comments as brief as possible. The Commission cannot act on items not included on this agenda; however, the items will be referred to City staff automatically.

## IV. PUBLIC HEARING

A. USE PERMIT - 12970 EARHART AVENUE (MOONRAKER BREWERY) FILE UP 15-1. The applicant requests approval of a Use Permit to establish a beer tasting area in association with the Moonraker Brewery at 12970 Earhart Avenue in the Auburn Airport Industrial Park. The Use Permit would also allow for one mobile food vending truck to provide food service.

## V. STAFF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS

A. City Council Meetings

B. Future Planning Commission Meetings

C. Reports

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## VI. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS

The purpose of these reports is to provide a forum for Planning Commissioners to bring forth their own ideas to the Commission. No decisions are to be made on these issues. If a Commissioner would like formal action on any of these discussed items, it will be placed on a future Commission agenda.

## VII. FUTURE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS

Planning Commissioners will discuss and agree on items and/or projects to be placed on future Commission agendas for the purpose of updating the Commission on the progress of items and/or projects.

## VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Thank you for attending the meeting. The Planning Commission welcomes your interest and participation. If you want to speak on any item on the agenda, as directed by the Chairman, simply go to the lectern, give your name, address, sign in and speak on the subject. Please try to keep your remarks to a maximum of five minutes, focus on the issues before the Planning Commission and try not to repeat information already given to the Commission by a prior speaker. Always speak into the microphone, as the meeting is recorded on tape. It is the policy of the Commission not to begin consideration of a project after 10:00 PM. Such projects will be continued to the next meeting.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Community Development Department during normal business hours.

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## ITEM IV-A: USE PERMIT – 12970 EARHART AVENUE (MOONRAKER BREWERY TASTING ROOM) – File # UP 15-1.

REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of a Use Permit to establish a beer tasting area in association with the Moonraker Brewery at 12970 Earhart Avenue in the Auburn Airport Industrial Park. The Use Permit would also allow for one mobile food vending truck to provide food service.

## MOTION FOR APPROVAL:

Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 15-03 (Exhibit A) approving a beer tasting area and one mobile food vending truck in association with the Moonraker Brewery at 12970 Earhart Avenue; or as amended by the Planning Commission.

## ALTERNATIVE MOTION (DENIAL):

Direct staff to amend Resolution No. 15-3 for denial of the Use Permit, based upon substantial evidence presented at the public hearing, and provide it for Planning Commission consideration at the next available meeting.

## BACKGROUND:

Applicant: Dan Powell; 12970 Earhart Avenue, Suite 110; Auburn, CA 95603; (530) 887-1984

Owner: Premiere Holdings; 12970 Earhart Avenue, Suite 110; Auburn, CA 95603; (530) 887-1984

Location: 12970 Earhart Avenue (Attachment 1)

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 052-010-024 (portion of)

Building Size: ± 10,000 square feet

Project Site: General Plan: Industrial (COMM) Zoning: Airport Industrial Design Control (AI-DC) District Existing Land Use: Industrial Building(s)

Surrounding Land Uses: North: Industrial/Office South: Rock Creek Reservoir East: Industrial/Office West: Industrial/Office

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