Planning Commission

SUSANVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022 – 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER Chair Westbrook calls meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Rod DeBoer, Wayne Jambois, and Melanie Westbrook. Absent: James Merchant and Tony Ardito. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Wayne Jambois; seconded by Rod DeBoer to approve agenda as submitted. Motion: 3 - 0 Voting For: Wayne Jambois, Rod DeBoer and Melanie Westbrook Voting Against: None Absent: James Merchant and Tony Ardito. 2. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: NONE 3. CONSENT ITEMS: 3.A Receive and file minutes of the July 12, 2022, meeting. Receive and file minutes of the July 12, 2022, meeting. P.C. 7.12.22 min.pdf Moved by Rod DeBoer; seconded by Wayne Jambois to approve the July 12, 2022, minutes. Motion: 3- 0 Voting For: Rod DeBoer, Wayne Jambois and Melanie Westbrook Voting Against: None Absent: James Merchant and Tony Ardito 3.B Receive and file minutes of the August 9, 2022, meeting Receive and file minutes of the August 9, 2022, meeting. P.C. 8.9.22 min..pdf Moved by Rod DeBoer; seconded by Wayne Jambois to August 9, 2022, minutes. Voting For: Rod DeBoer, Wayne Jambois and Melanie Westbrook Voting Against: None Absent: James Merchant and Tony Ardito 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4.A Consider Second 1 Year Extension for UP#18-006 Rescind Resolution No. 19-1073 and Revoke UP#18-006. Public hearing opened at 5:35 p.m. Mr. Mumper explained UP 18-006 is for an ARCO am/pm gas station and car wash at 2650 Main St. It has been three years and two months since the original project was approved through the

Planning Commission, and the applicant has experienced a range of issues commencing the project. The proposed project was approved June 25, 2019 and has already received a one-year extension. The property has become an attractive nuisance and the property owner failed to abate prior to the weed abatement deadline. Mr. Mumper continued that on May 31, 2022, the owner paid for demolition and gas canopy permits, but work hasn’t started. At that time, the owner assured the City Planner and Code Enforcement Officer he would clean up the property, demolish the buildings and secure the property. A fence was installed, but it has since been knocked over. If the Commission rescinds the project, it is exempt from CEQA, under section 15270. Mr. Mumper explained the proposed project is still consistent with the Susanville Municipal Code and General Plan. The Planning Commission may approve, disapprove, or defer the decision to City Council. If the Planning Commission approves the extension, the conditions of approval are outlined in Resolution 22-1119 and only have minor changes from the original adopting resolution. If the Planning Commission approves the rescinding resolution, the applicant can appeal to the City Council. In the interest of the property being sold to a more suitable developer, staff recommends adopting rescinding Resolution in 21-1119. Should the applicant be in a more suitable position to pursue the project in the future, the City of Susanville will be happy to accept a new Use Permit and Architectural review application. Mr. Mumper added a parcel map application was done as part of project and was divided into two. Commissioner Jambois asked about the status of property. Mr. Mumper responded everything in his staff report stands, with the addition that City staff has abated most of the weeds. Staff hasn’t received promising progress, and it was staff’s hope the entire site would have a fence so people couldn't access either parcel, but that hasn't happened. Mr. Jambois noted if someone does park a vehicle on the property, it is quickly removed. Mr. Mumper agreed, and said it is a coordinated code enforcement effort and the property owner has given permission to enforce such things. Commissioner Jambois asked what the communication level has been between the applicant and the City. Mr. Mumper responded the correspondence in the packet does a good job capturing the whole of the correspondence. Mr. Loflin distributed a letter of notice of violation. He explained the Fire Department took the lead on weed and rubbish abatement and issued a 10-day notice back in June. City staff has gone out to do some of the work, and he along with other staff members spent four hours on Saturday, and three hours and 15 minutes on Sunday focusing on abating weeds and picking up trash. Work is not complete, and it will take several dump trips to dispose of the trash. Estimated staff wages are $613.85, and does not include equipment, gasoline, administrative charges, dump fees or other costs to fully abate. Since the buildings were going to be demolished, the recommendation is to have them demolished, or at least secure the old shop building on Parcel 2 to mitigate transient activity, Mr. Loflin said. We are here to assist the applicant with code enforcement efforts, but we are at the point we need to

see some compliance in cleaning up the property, especially since it’s going through the weed abatement process with the use of staff time. Sukhminder Singh, applicant, explained this is the first time he saw the weed violation. Notices were sent to his old address, which he just updated, so now he will receive them in a timely manner. It’s not an issue to clean up the property, and he will pay the fees. He has spent money cleaning up the property the last four years. He put fencing up, and he thought it did help a little. He also allowed the use of the lot during the Dixie Fire and has been very cooperative. Chair Westbrook commented the project was approved three years ago, and asked Mr. Singh what his intent is to develop the property. Mr. Mumper noted Mr. Singh provided written correspondence to the Commission. Mr. Singh explained he has a franchisee ARCO am/pm in Vacaville. The sales were up, and he was approved for a new site. When he started the project, there were excellent numbers. All loans are based on predicted sales and population. Unfortunately, after COVID, the situation changed. People were quoting him almost double prices. He is really struggling to complete the project because prices and supplies are not stable. He can start demolition, but it will come out of his pocket. He spent $1.5 million on property. He is hopeful if given a one-year extension, he will complete this project. Public hearing closed at 5:52 p.m. Commissioner Jambois compliments staff in putting together a comprehensive packet. He also appreciates Mr. Singh travelling from Vacaville to present his case. He continued this project has gone on a long time. The fact it is now going through an abatement concurrent with another request for extension deeply troubles him. It is obvious the applicant has some financial problems that's not going to get rectified anytime soon. If the Commission grants an extension, it is not going to be helpful for the applicant, and he will be back here again at the end of one year. Building supplies are in a state of flux, any builder will tell you it is difficult to come up with supplies. He was strongly leaning on rescinding the application and let the applicant come back at a future date for another Use Permit and Architectural Review. If applicant feels so moved, he can appeal that to the City Council. He continued that what bothers him, is the lack of communication with City staff. He does not detect a lot of effort on Mr. Singh's part, trying to communicate their problems and working with staff to accomplish something. If there had been communication all along, we wouldn’t be here tonight. Chair Westbrook asked that if the property happens to switch ownership, will the new owner have to come back for new permits. Mr. Mumper confirmed that would be the case. Commissioner DeBoer said someone has to start moving on the place, unless they come up with the plan, he would refuse it. Chair Westbrook encouraged applicants to come back and work with staff on new plans, or any options to sell. Mr. Mumper advised Mr. Singh he had five days to appeal the decision to the City Council. 19-1073.pdf

22-1119 Approving Extension .docx 22-1119 Rescinding.docx Project Timeline.pdf Moved by Rod DeBoer; seconded by Wayne Jambois to approve rescinding resolution for 22- 1119. Motion Carried: 3- 0 Voting For: Rod DeBoer, Wayne Jambois and Melanie Westbrook Voting Against: None Absent: James Merchant and Tony Ardito 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A Presentation for Commissioners regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Zoning, General Plan Designations, and overview of Commissioner Roles and Responsibilities. No Action Required. Informational Item. Commission tables item until all members are present. 6. CORRESPONDENCE: 7. COUNTY REFERRALS: 8. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 6:02 p.m. by Rod DeBoer, seconded by Wayne Jambois. Motion carries. _____________________________________ Signed, Chair Melanie Westbrook Respectfully submitted by, ______________________________________ Ruth McElrath, Building Permit Technician _________________________ Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk Approved On: October 25, 2022

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

2. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

3. CONSENT ITEMS:

3.A Receive and file minutes of the July 12, 2022, meeting.

3.B Receive and file minutes of the August, 9, 2022, meeting

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

4.A Consider Second 1 Year Extension for UP#18-006

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A Presentation for Commissioners regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),

Zoning, General Plan Designations, and overview of Commissioner Roles and

Responsibilities.

6. CORRESPONDENCE:

7. COUNTY REFERRALS:

8. ADJOURNMENT:

The Planning Commission’s action on Use Permit (including Planned Development Use Permits) and Variance items may be appealed to

the City Council within 5 business days of action. The Planning Commission's action on Tentative Subdivision items may be appealed to

the City Council within 10 business days of action. Appeals of the Planning Commission's action must be made in writing on the form

provided by the City and must be accompanied by a fee adopted by the City Council. Appeals of Planning Commission actions must be

based on comments made known (either through written or verbal comment) at the Planning Commission Meeting. Please contact the

Community Development Department for more information regarding appeals.

ACCESSABILITY: An interpreter for the hearing-impaired may be made available upon request to the City Clerk seventy-two

hours prior to a meeting. A reader for the vision-impaired for purposes of reviewing the agenda may be made available upon

request to the City Clerk. The location of this meeting is wheelchair-accessible.

CITY OF SUSANVILLE

66 N. Lassen Street • Susanville CA

Melanie Westbrook, Chair

James Merchant, Vice Chair

Rod DeBoer • Tony Ardito • Wayne Jambois

Susanville Planning Commission

Regular Planning Commission Meeting • City Council Chambers 66

N. Lassen Street, Susanville, CA 96130

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 – 5:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 2. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: 3. CONSENT ITEMS: 3.A Receive and file minutes of the July 12, 2022, meeting. 3.B Receive and file minutes of the August, 9, 2022, meeting 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4.A Consider Second 1 Year Extension for UP#18-006 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A Presentation for Commissioners regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Zoning, General Plan Designations, and overview of Commissioner Roles and Responsibilities. 6. CORRESPONDENCE: 7. COUNTY REFERRALS: 8. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission’s action on Use Permit (including Planned Development Use Permits) and Variance items may be appealed to the City Council within 5 business days of action. The Planning Commission's action on Tentative Subdivision items may be appealed to the City Council within 10 business days of action. Appeals of the Planning Commission's action must be made in writing on the form provided by the City and must be accompanied by a fee adopted by the City Council. Appeals of Planning Commission actions must be based on comments made known (either through written or verbal comment) at the Planning Commission Meeting. Please contact the Community Development Department for more information regarding appeals. ACCESSABILITY: An interpreter for the hearing-impaired may be made available upon request to the City Clerk seventy-two hours prior to a meeting. A reader for the vision-impaired for purposes of reviewing the agenda may be made available upon request to the City Clerk. The location of this meeting is wheelchair-accessible. CITY OF SUSANVILLE 66 N. Lassen Street • Susanville CA Melanie Westbrook, Chair James Merchant, Vice Chair Wayne Jambois • Tony Ardito • Rod DeBoer Susanville Planning Commission Regular Planning Commission Meeting • City Council Chambers 66 N. Lassen Street, Susanville, CA 96130 Tuesday, August 23, 2022 – 5:30 PM 1

AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.A Action Item Submitted By: Ruth McElrath, Building & Planning Division Action Date: August 23, 2022 SUBJECT: Receive and file minutes of the July 12, 2022, meeting. PRESENTED BY: Ruth McElrath, Building & Planning Division SUMMARY: Staff is presenting minutes of the July 12, 2022, meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: None ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file minutes of the July 12, 2022, meeting. SUSANVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS: P.C. 7.12.22 min.pdf 2

SUSANVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022 – 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Jambois calls meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Introduction of appointed Planning Commissioners: Westbrook, Merchant and Ardito. Introduction of Alternates Heath and Bortle. Dan Newton, City Administrator, explained there were three seats available, two four-year terms and a one-year term to fill a vacancy. Ms. Westbrook and Mr. Merchant were selected to fill the four-year terms. Mr. Ardito was not able to take the seat tonight as further details need to be worked out. Curtis Bortle and Rita Heath were chosen to serve as alternates, however, Ms. Heath declined. ROLL CALL: Rod DeBoer, Melanie Westbrook, James Merchant, and Wayne Jambois. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Rod DeBoer; seconded by James Merchant to approve agenda as submitted Motion Carried: 4 - 0 Voting For: Rod DeBoer, James Merchant, Melanie Westbrook, and Wayne Jambois. Voting Against: None 2. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: 3. CONSENT ITEMS: 3.A Receive and file minutes of the April 26, 2022, meeting Receive and file minutes of the April 26, 2022, meeting P.C. 4.26.22 min..pdf Moved by Melanie Westbrook; seconded by James Merchant to approve minutes of the April 26, 2022 meeting. Motion Carried: 4- 0 Voting For: Melanie Westbrook, James Merchant, Rod DeBoer, and Wayne Jambois Voting Against: None 3.B Receive and file minutes of the May 24, 2022, meeting. P.C. 5.24.222 minutes.pdf 3

Moved by James Merchant; seconded by Melanie Westbrook to approve minutes of the May 24, 2022 meeting. Motion Carried: 4- 0 Voting For: James Merchant, Melanie Westbrook, Rod DeBoer and Wayne Jambois. Voting Against: None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4.A Continue discussion from May 24, 2022, to consider Resolution No. 22-1107 approving the issuance of a Nuisance Abatement Order for 2440 Main Street At the request of Chair Jambois, Mr. Loflin gave an overview of the City nuisance abatement process. He explained the Commission is considering three nuisance abatement orders, which is governed by Chapter 8.32 of Susanville Municipal Code. These matters are issues that have come up in the community that are code enforcement in nature and through the process, staff has met some resistance or is a matter of greater concern than a standard code enforcement case. The Commission makes a finding whether the conditions of the property constitute public nuisances pursuant to the Susanville Municipal Code, California Safety Code or any other State statute applicable to the matter. The Commission can make orders based on staff recommendations or its own deliberations. The orders set up a timeline a person has to come into compliance. If the nuisance is not abated within the prescribed time, staff can move forward with the abatement process. The nuisance abatement order is the first process to allow the City to move forward in these proceedings. The Planning Commission can also assess civil penalties for a maximum of $500 per day, for a maximum of $10,000. Public hearing opened at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Loflin explained the matter was continued discussion from May 24, 2022, to consider Resolution 22-1107, approving the issuance of a Nuisance Abatement Order for 2440 Main St. In August 2021, Code Enforcement staff started receiving reports of an unsecured building with known transient occupation. The building fronts Main Street and has been breached in the front and rear of the property. City staff conducted a building inspection on June 24, 2022, with permission from the property owner's legal counsel. There was evidence of transient occupation including warming fires. The building has been declared a substandard building pursuant to California Health and Safety Code 17920.3. Mr. Loflin provided property details. Property owner is Central Hotel Trust, representative Sean Kojoori, and legal counsel is Michael Carter. Zoning information, and general plan designation. The case is not subject to CEQA review. A public hearing was to be held on May 24, 2022, but Mr. Kojoori's legal counsel requested an extension, and a 45-day extension was granted. A 4

timeline of public nuisance notices and conversations with Mr. Kojoori were provided as part of the report. The building has been declared a substandard building. Mr. Loflin further explained staff has received additional information the property has been potentially gifted to Crossroads Ministries. He handed out updated draft orders and a resolution. A plan for the property must be provided within 60 days if the transfer does not go through. Mr. Loflin presents exhibits A through J. Vice Chair Westbrook asked if the process of transferring the property to Crossroads Ministries had been started. Mr. Loflin responded nothing had been completed and that is why he was recommending a 60- day time limit to keep things moving forward. Vice Chair Westbrook responded a quit claim deed can take two days. The property has been red tagged since 2017. Mr. Loflin stated the Planning Commission can amend with a timeframe of not less than 10 days, per the code. Chair Jambois opens public comment. No comments given in favor or against the action. The Commission holds general conversation regarding a shorter timeframe that transfer of the property be done within 14 days of the order. Vice Chair Westbrook asked if the property is transferred, will it follow the property or owner. Mr. Loflin responded that in this case, it will stay with Central Hotel Trust. If the transfer occurs, staff will show it as being complete and will work with Crossroads to come up with a timeline in moving things forward. Public hearing closed at 5:58 p.m. Nuisance Abatement Order Staff Report - 2440 Main St.docx Exhibit List 2440 Main St.pdf Resolution 22-1107.docx Moved by Rod DeBoer; seconded by James Merchant to approve Resolution 22-1107 with the amended time frame. Motion Carried: 4-0 Voting For: Rod DeBoer, James Merchant, Melanie Westbrook, and Wayne Jambois. Voting Against: None 5

4.B Continue discussion from May 24, 2022, to consider Resolution No. 22-1108 approving the issuance of a Nuisance Abatement Order for 560 Hospital Lane Public hearing opened at 5:58 p.m. Mr. Loflin explained the matter was continuing from May 24, 2022, considering Resolution No. 22-1108 approving the issuance of a Nuisance Abatement Order at 560 Hospital Ln., the former Lassen Community Hospital site. The hospital closed in May 2003 when Banner Lassen Medical Center opened, and there has been no sustained use of the property. It has suffered 19 years of neglect and upkeep, while being subject to trespassing, theft, vandalism, and arson. In December 2020, a structure fire destroyed the Annex building. A letter was sent to Central Hotel Trust, requesting the abatement of the fire damaged building. A demolition permit was issued on Oct. 2021, and it was not until notices were issued that the building was finally addressed and demolished. Demolition of the one building will not bring the property into compliance as the old hospital and storage building remain. The old hospital building is exposed to the elements and every door and window has been removed or broken. Mr. Loflin provided property details, and said he has been working with Mr. Kojoori, as the agent, and Mr. Smith, legal counsel. Surrounding zoning and land use, history of notices of public nuisances sent to the owner, and exhibits A through J including photos of the property were also part of his report. Mr. Mumper added that staff conducted a site visit that morning and the annex building has been demolished. Mr. Loflin provided the draft order and stated staff's recommendation is for Central Hotel Trust to provide a plan for the property within 45 days within issuance of this order. If the remaining buildings are to be demolished, the owner must secure a demolition permit within 60 days and work shall commence within 90 days. Demolition shall be completed within 120 days of this order. If the remaining buildings are to be rehabilitated, Central Hotel Trust shall provide the City of Susanville with engineered plans. The first compliance deadline is 11:59 p.m. Sept. 15, 2022. He is also requesting a civil assessment penalty to start effective July 12, 2022, of these orders. Maximum penalty shall be $10,000. The Commission held general discussion regarding why the 45-day extension was granted, when the penalty fees kick in and wanting to shorten the timeline. Mr. Newton provided context on how dates are determined. The property owner doesn't necessarily have to demolish, but they do have to abate. If they were renovating a structure, then it effects the reasonableness of the timeline. When these abatement orders are going out, we don't know what the solution is at the time. Chair Jambois asked if the building was salvageable. Dow Davis, City of Susanville Building Official, said it is a modern, well-constructed building. 6

Jim McCarthy, public member, said Central Hotel Trust is causing the City of Susanville to subsidize their holding costs for this property. Every time the City rolls someone out there to check on it, it costs money. He would cut them zero slack. No further comments provided for speaking for or against the nuisance abatement order. The Commission approved changing the timeframe of notifying the City of plans for the building from 45 days to 10; securing a demolition permit from 60 to 30 days; work shall commence from 90 to 60 days; and if the building is demolished, it shall be completed in 90 days rather than 120 days. Public hearing closed at 6:25 p.m. Nuisance Abatement Order Staff Report - 560 Hospital Lane.docx Exhibit List 560 Hospital Ln.pdf Resolution 22-1108.docx Moved by James Merchant; seconded by Melanie Westbrook to adopt Resolution 22-1108, as amended. Motion Carried: 4- 0 Voting For: James Merchant, Melanie Westbrook, Rod DeBoer and Wayne Jambois Voting Against: None 4.C Consider Resolution No. 22-1113 approving the issuance of a Nuisance Abatement Order for 1705 Main Street. Public hearing opened at 6:28 p.m. Mr. Loflin explained the item is considering Resolution No.22- 1113, approving the issuance of a nuisance abatement order for 1705 Main St. The condition of the Knight's Inn Motel has fallen into a state of disrepair that jeopardizes public safety personnel and the general public. It is also highly visible as it sits at the intersection of State Route 36, Main St., and State Route 139, Ash St. A red tag was issued and the City of Susanville has moved to declare the property to be a public nuisance. The City of Susanville has been following the framework of Chapter 8.32 of the Susanville Municipal Code and has caused several notices to the property owner to correct these situations. Staff is seeking a nuisance abatement order to correct conditions of the property that are causing a public nuisance to exist. Mr. Loflin explained the hotel, owned by Michelle Myung-Ok Kim, sits on two parcels equaling 34,700 square feet. He provided property details including zoning, general plan designation, and negative to a CEQA review. The motel was built in 1964. The current location has seen several additions and changes to the building and attached restaurant over time. The intended use of the property has shifted from a transient occupancy seen with motels, to a more long-term occupancy. Initially those rooms were located on the north end of the building, but now incorporates most of the property. 7

Several fires have occurred, first with the restaurant on Jan 11, 2011, and in the motel lobby on Dec. 17, 2021. No building permits have been issued. On Dec. 21, 2021, a vehicle struck the building impacting Room 119. The resident was only accommodated until after the City Planning and Building Department was made aware of the situation and red tagged the room in March 2022. A case file was opened on March 11, 2022, after Susanville Police Officers voiced concerns about their safety due to the haphazard conditions of the motel, mainly the stairs leading to the second floor being tripping and fall hazards. A preliminary site inspection was conducted and multiple inoperable vehicles along with trash were scattered on the property. The second story deck is also failing, and it has a very noticeable slant. Mr. Loflin continued the timeline for notices of violations, with the property being red tagged on July 5, 2022. He presented exhibits A through J, including case photographs. He stated the property looks better since staff's investigation, but the main concern is the structure, and it remains a public nuisance as the building is considered a dangerous building. If the building is to be rehabilitated, engineered plans shall be provided to the Building Official. Rehabilitation shall commence within 60 days of the issuance of this order. If the motel is going to operate as a long-term residence, a Use Permit shall be secured through the Susanville Planning Commission. The owner must fully abate the public nuisance, and obtain and all permits. October 15, 2022, is the compliance deadline, and staff is proposing a $250 per day civil assessment for failure to comply with the maximum being $10,000. Vice Chair Westbrook asked about a timeline for submitting engineered plans and recommended having something submitted to the City within 30 days. The Commission held general discussion regarding the timeline and amended Resolution No. 22-1113, that rehabilitation shall commence within 120 days. All property maintenance violations shall be addressed and are subject to a 30, 60, and 90-day review. Mr. McCarthy commented this is the most highly visible intersection in the City of Susanville, it has suffered greatly, and we can't let it disintegrate. Kevin Song, Mr. Kim’s friend, described some health issues Mr. Kim had in May. Mr. Song continued that the junk cars and garbage have been removed, and the back door will be fixed. The restaurant needs to re-open. Mr. Song concluded if Mr. Kim is given a chance, he will fix everything. Chair Jambois noted the inspection of the restaurant failed. Mr. Loflin explained a previous building official failed it due to unpermitted work. Throughout staff's inspections there is still unpermitted work that is visible. Nuisance Abatement Order Staff Report - 1705 Main Street.docx Exhibit List 1705 Main St.pdf Resolution 22-1113.docx 8

Moved by Melanie Westbrook; seconded by James Merchant to approve Resolution 22-1113 as amended. Motion Carried: 4- 0 Voting For: Melanie Westbrook, James Merchant, Rod DeBoer, and Wayne Jambois Voting Against: None 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A Consider appointment of Chair and Vice Chair Moved by Rod DeBoer, seconded by James Merchant to appoint Melanie Westbrook as Chair. Motion Carried: 4-0 Voting For: Rod Deboer, James Merchant, Melanie Westbrook, and Wayne Jambois. Voting Against: None Moved by Melanie Westbrook, seconded by Rod DeBoer to appoint James Merchant as Vice Chair. Motion Carried: 4-0 Voting For: Melanie Westbrook, Rod DeBoer, James Merchant and Wayne Jambois. Voting Against: None 6. CORRESPONDENCE: NONE 7. COUNTY REFERRALS: NONE 8. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Rod DeBoer, seconded by Melanie Westbrook to adjourn at 7:12p.m. 9

AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.B Action Item Submitted By: Ruth McElrath, Building & Planning Division Action Date: August 23, 2022 SUBJECT: Receive and file minutes of the August, 9, 2022, meeting PRESENTED BY: Ruth McElrath, Building & Planning SUMMARY: Staff is presenting minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting FISCAL IMPACT: None ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file minutes of the August 9, 2022, meeting SUSANVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS: P.C. 8.9.22 min..pdf 10

SUSANVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 – 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chair Westbrook calls meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Roll Call of Councilmembers Present: Rod DeBoer, Wayne Jambois, James Merchant, and Melanie Westbrook: Absent: Tony Ardito. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Wayne Jambois, seconded by James Merchant to approve agenda as submitted. Motion Carried: 4- 0 Voting For: Wayne Jambois, James Merchant, Rod DeBoer and Melanie Westbrook. Voting Against: None 2. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: None 3. CONSENT ITEMS: 3.A Receive and file minutes of the June 28, 2022, meeting. P.C. 6.28.22 min. .pdf Moved by James Merchant; seconded by Wayne Jambois to approve June 28, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion Carried: 4- 0 Voting For: James Merchant, Wayne Jambois, Rod DeBoer and Melanie Westbrook. Absent: Tony Ardito Voting Against: None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4.A AR/UP#22-007, Best Western Hotel Approve Resolution No. 22-1114 Public hearing opened at 5:32 p.m. Mr. Loflin, filling in for City Planner Kelly Mumper, explained the project is for Architectural Review/Use Permit 22-007. KRG Investments is proposing a three story, 64 unit Best Western Hotel that includes a swimming pool. The project site is zoned C-2 and has a land use designation of General Commercial/Shopping Center. Hotels area allowed in a C-2 district by first securing a Use Permit. Project site is 2755 Main St., with three assigned Assessors Parcel Numbers. The subject parcels total approximately 69,259 square feet for a total of 1.589 acres. A merger application shall be required if the project is approved. It is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15332. 11

Mr. Loflin summarized comments received from the City Building, Fire, Police and Public Works departments and landscaping, parking and off-street parking standards. Caltrans requires an encroachment permit and an updated storm water/drainage report to be submitted to ensure on-site drainage is managed entirely to the proposed detention basin and away from the State drainage facilities. Mr. Loflin said the project engineer responded to the Caltrans comments in an email dated Aug. 3, 2022. Mr. Loflin said property owners were notified within a 300-foot radius and no comments have been received. If the Planning Commission offers favorable consideration to this application then staff recommends requiring conditions outlined in the adopting resolution. Sean Malhi, of Malhi Motels, spoke in opposition of the project. He said they spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax money to the City. Their opinion is there is no need for another motel, and more units does not mean more taxes to the City. He suggested the Knight's Inn and Hotel Mt. Lassen be fixed up and making them daily operating motels. He continued there is a foundation for 24 additional units at the SureStay, but there has not been a need to build. With the impending closure of California Correctional Center will be hard for the motels to stay afloat and stay in good condition. He said it is hard to find employees and with another motel it will be even harder. It’s not wise to add inventory to a market that is already shrinking. Eileen Richard, a public member, commented about the zoning and stated C-2 is eligible for cannabis distribution. She asked if that is part of the purpose of this motel, to invite people to the area to partake of cannabis in the rooms. Jim McCarthy, a public member, said he recently stayed in a Best Western and it is dependable and clean. He would be glad to see Best Western do something new in town. Jeff Morrish, of NST Engineering and representing the client, said part of the parcel used to have a motel that was torn down. It is a vacant lot the client would love to make better. It is within the guidelines of the zoning, as well as bringing something new to the City. Answering Ms. Richard's question, Commissioner DeBoer said, generally speaking, Best Western does not allow smoking, whether cigarettes, cannabis, cigars, or pipes. Commissioner Jambois said KRG Investments probably did a lot of survey work of whether another motel in town will make it. His opinion is if they are moving forward on this project, they must feel their investment is going to pay off. He added he has stayed at many Best Western motels, and they are very clean. He thinks the project would be a good one for the City. Vice Chair Merchant said he agreed with Commissioner Jambois. Addressing the comment that occupancy is low, when he drives down Main Street, the No Vacancy signs are all lit up. 12

The City will be benefit overall having another new building to entice people to stay and spend money here. Public hearing closed at 5:56 p.m. Best Western Staff Report.docx Best Western Hotel Approving Resolution 22-1114.docx Moved by Wayne Jambois; seconded by Rod DeBoer to approve AR/UP 22-007. Motion Carried: 4-0. Voting For: Wayne Jambois, Rod DeBoer, James Merchant, and Melanie Westbrook. Voting Against: None Absent: Tony Ardito 4.B Consider Resolution No. 22-1115 regarding the issuance of a Nuisance Abatement Order for 1409 Fourth Street Motion to Approve Resolution No. 22-1115 regarding the issuance of a Nuisance Abatement Order for 1409 Fourth Street. Public hearing opened at 5:56 p.m. Mr. Loflin explained Code Enforcement is requesting a Nuisance Abatement Order for the property at 1409 Fourth St. It has been a nuisance to the neighborhood for approximately five years, with multiple complaints received from neighbors, while the Susanville Police Department logged more than 116 calls for service. The calls surpass the average number of contacts the average individual would have and the source of complaints range form nuisance activities by the residence, animals ke