Planning Commission (2024-10-08)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 8, 2024 5:30 PM Council Chambers 400 N. Douty St. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Planning Commissioner Richard Douglas Planning Commissioner Gunther Norris Planning Commissioner - Alternate Garry Curtis Planning Commissioner Dennis Ham Planning Commissioner Bernie Marez Planning Commissioner Jim Nelson INVOCATION: Angie Stafford led the invocation. FLAG SALUTE: Chair Norris led the flag salute. PUBLIC COMMENT: This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the Commission. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. Comments related to Public Hearing items will be heard at the time the item is discussed. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence. None. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion. Motion to Approve RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: Passed (UNANIMOUS) Planning Commissioner Richard Douglas Planning Commissioner Gunther Norris Richard Douglas, Gunther Norris, Garry Curtis Dennis Ham, Bernie Marez, Jim Nelson A. Community Development: Approval of the Minutes of the August 27, 2024 Planning Commission Special Meeting B. Community Development: Approval of the Minutes of August 27, 2024 Planning

Commission Regular Meeting PUBLIC HEARING: There were a few questions that were addressed. Chair Norris opened Public Comment. A. Community Development: Conditional Use Permit No. 0038-24: a request by Blue Door Massage and Spa to locate a massage therapy business in the O-R Office Residential zone district. The project is located at 1208 N. Douty St. (APN 010-107-004). Chair Norris opened the public hearing and called for the staff report. Associate Planner Manha presented the staff report, recommended approval of CUP 0038-24, and invited questions from the commissioners. Mr. Manha answered questions from Commissioner Curtis. Chair Norris opened public comment for this public hearing. Public Comment: IN FAVOR Joleen Jameson - resident of Hanford, customer of Blue Door Massage. Ayla Tidwell - business owner. Answered questions from Commissioner Curtis. Business owner also spoke about services and business practices. OPPOSSED: None. Commissioner Curtis raised concern regarding the business's proximity to a school. Director Waters explained municipal code requirements are met. Commissioner Douglas made motion to approve item, seconded by Chair Norris. Commissioner Curtis voted against it. Motion failed. City Attorney Ty Mizote explained that it should be reconsidered. Re-voted failed again. Motion to Approve RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Failed Planning Commissioner Richard Douglas Planning Commissioner Norris Richard Douglas, Gunther Norris Garry Curtis Dennis Ham, Bernie Marez, Jim Nelson DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS: None. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS OF INTEREST: At this time, any Commissioner may ask a question for clarification of matters within the Planning Commission’s jurisdiction, make an announcement, or report briefly on activities in their role as a Planning Commissioner. In addition, subject to the Planning Commissioner’s Handbook, Commissioners may request staff to report back to the Planning Commission at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter within the Commissioner’s jurisdiction (GC 54954.2). None. ADJOURNMENT: Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available to public inspection in the Planning Division Office located at 317 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, during normal business hours. Such documents are also available at the city’s website, www.cityofhanfordca.com subject to staff’s ability to post documents before the meeting. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division’s office, 559-585-2580, 317 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, at least 2 days prior to the meeting {28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II} APPEALS: Any action of the Planning Commission, which is a final project decision, may be appealed to the City Council by the applicant or any adversely affected person. To file an appeal, an appeal application and filing fee of $1,000.00 must be submitted to the Community Development Department, 317 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California, within ten (10) days following the date of the final decision of the Planning Commission.

Chair Norris adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m.