Planning Commission

# MINUTES OF THE

AUBURN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING November 3, 2015

The regular session of the Auburn City Planning Commission meeting was called to order on November 3, 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: Reg Murray, Senior Planner; Matt Fremont, Planner

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None

III. PUBLIC COMMENT

None

IV. PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUBDIVISION EXTENSION - SUNNY CREEK VESTING MAP – 1161 OAK RIDGE WAY - FILE SUB EXT 06-1(A). The applicant requests approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map Extension for the Sunny Creek subdivision located at 1161 Oak Ridge Way. The request provides a 1-year time extension for the developer to subdivide the 4-acre site into 13 single-family residential lots.

Planner Murray presented the staff report, reviewing the history associated with the property, the scope of the request, and staff’s support for the extension. He explained that the original developer, Carl Franklin, had hoped to move forward with the project but that Mr. Franklin ultimately moved on and dissolved his ownership. The current owners have been working with staff to ensure that the improvement plans were up to date and applied for the extension to keep the subdivision map valid for another year while they continued to work on their plans.

Chair Luebkeman opened the public hearing.

Mike Matroney, the property owners’ representative, addressed the Commission and summarized the owners’ intention to move forward with a one-year extension and to begin construction within the year.

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Planner Murray noted that the conditions of approval for the project did not change.

Chair Luebkeman closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Vitas MOVED to adopt Resolution 15-6 approving the extension of the Sunny Creek Tentative Subdivision Map at 1161 Oak Ridge Way.

Commissioner Dowdin Calvillo SECONDED the motion.

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

The motion was APPROVED.

B. DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT AND USE PERMIT - 536 GRASS VALLEY HIGHWAY (CROOKED LANE BREWERY) - FILE DRP 15-3; UP 15-2. The applicant requests approval of a Design Review Permit for the construction of a 1,500 square foot addition and exterior building improvements and a Use Permit to host up to three food service trucks and on-site events, which includes temporary use of the parking lot in conjunction with the Crooked Lane Brewing Company at 536 Grass Valley Highway.

Commissioner Amara asked to be recused due to a financial conflict with the project.

Planner Fremont presented the staff report, reviewing the history associated with the property, the scope of the request and staff’s support for the proposal.

Chair Luebkeman expressed concern about the design of the special event parking area with regards to pedestrian access and safety. The drive aisle is currently very narrow for both pedestrians and vehicle access during a busy special event.

Planner Fremont responded to several of the Commission’s questions regarding the acceptable number of parking spaces as well as the special events parking plan.

Planner Murray explained that there is currently no designated walkway present between the main brewery and the additional parking to the back. He explained that the Commission can condition the project to meet a safety standard. Planner Murray described how vehicle trips were determined as well as the parking requirements in the zoning code.

Commissioner Vitas mentioned that Wall St. could be used as on-street parking during the weekends.

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Planner Murray responded that new businesses are required to provide adequate parking on-site. Mutual agreements to share parking with neighboring businesses is also a possibility.

The Commission expressed concern about security during special events. Planner Murray responded that the Commission has the ability to stipulate security measures for each special event in the conditions of approval.

Commissioner Dowdin Calvillo asked about the activities at the proposed special events. Planner Fremont responded that food and live music would be the primary features of most special events.

Chair Luebkeman stated his concern regarding signage related to traffic flow and safety. Planner Fremont responded that there is a condition in place with relation to signage, but that it can be amended for more detail.

Planner Murray explained that the brew pub complies with the City’s parking standards and that the question of adequate parking for special events is an issue for the Commission to consider.

Commissioner Dowdin Calvillo asked about discharge and wastewater issues. Planner Fremont responded that there was not an issue.

Kurt Braun, partner and resident of Cool CA, spoke about the proposed project as a place where the community could gather to have beer and to celebrate. Mr. Braun mentioned, as an example, one of the events might be Octoberfest. Live music would be part of the event, when applicable.

Chair Luebkeman asked Mr. Braun about security during special events. Mr. Braun responded that they would pay for an outside organization to provide security for each event, if required. He also stated that the neighbors were possibly up for sharing their parking during weekend special events and that they were supportive of the brewery, in general.

Commissioner Dowdin Calvillo asked about the possibility of valet parking. Mr. Braun stated they would consider this option.

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

**November 3, 2015** **6:00 PM**

**Planning Commissioners** Roger Luebkeman, Chair Sandra Amara Alice Dowdin Calvillo Fred Vitas Nick Willick

**City Staff** Reg Murray, Senior Planner Matt Fremont, Planner

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**I. CALL TO ORDER**

**II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES** None

**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. SUBDIVISION MAP EXTENSION – 1161 OAKRIDGE WAY (SUNNY CREEK SUBDIVISION) – FILE SUB EXT 06-1(A).** The applicant requests approval of a Subdivision Map Extension to provide a 1-year time extension for the Sunny Creek Subdivision located at 1161 Oakridge Way. The Sunny Creek tentative map will subdivide the 4-acre project site into thirteen (13) single-family residential lots.

**B. DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT AND USE PERMIT – 536 GRASS VALLEY HIGHWAY (CROOKED LANE BREWERY) – FILE DRP 15-3; UP 15-2.** The applicant requests approval of a Design Review Permit for the construction of a 1500 square foot addition and exterior building improvements; and, a Use Permit to host up to three food service trucks and on-site events, which includes temporary use of the parking lot.

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**V. STAFF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS** A. City Council Meetings B. Future Planning Commission Meetings C. Reports

**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**

*(Note: The document contains detailed staff reports, resolutions, and exhibits for the items listed above. No roll-call votes were recorded in the provided text for the November 3, 2015 meeting.)*