PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 2008 The San Joaquin County Planning Commission met in regular session on December 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., in the Public Health/Planning Commission Auditorium, 1601 East Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael Devencenzi. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given. Roll Call: (present) Commissioners Richard Nickerson, Vice Chairman Stan Morri Gregory Gibson Sandra Carter County Staff Bill DuBois, Department of Public Works Mark Myles, County Counsel Rodney Estrada, Environmental Health Department Community Development Department Staff Kerry Sullivan, Director Chandler Martin, Deputy Director Rick Griffin, Senior Planner Jason Jones, Associate Planner Corinne King, Associate Planner Byron McCrary, Stenographer (absent) Commissioner Michael Devencenzi APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2008 It was moved, seconded (Morri/Carter), and passed by a unanimous roll call vote (4-0) to approve the minutes as submitted. PC MINUTES - 1 - PC: 12-4-08
1. MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. PA-0800234 OF VERNALIS PARTNERS (C/O ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING GROUP): An appeal by Vernalis Producers Group, c/o Michael D. Hakeem, of the Community Development Department s approval of a Minor Subdivision application to subdivide two parcels into four parcels. The project site is located on the northwest corner of Bird Road and State Route 132, southeast of Tracy (Supervisorial District 5). Kerry Sullivan, Director, said the applicant has requested a continuance to December 18, 2008. The appellant has agreed to the continuance. It was moved, seconded (Morri/Gibson), and passed by a unanimous roll call vote (4-0) to continue PA- 0800234 to the meeting of December 18, 2008, with the hearing open. PC MINUTES - 2 - PC: 12-4-08
2. ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO. PA-0700489 OF JOHN TRINKLE to rezone 16.63 acres from AU-20 (Agricultural Urban Reserve, 20-acre minimum) to R-R (Rural Residential). The proposed project site is a portion of a 20.66-acre parcel zoned AU-20 and designated R/R (Rural Residential) on the 2010 General Plan Map. The project site is located on the west side of Koster Road, 900 feet north of Durham Ferry Road, southeast of Tracy (Supervisorial District 5). Jason Jones, Associate Planner, introduced the staff report into the record. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: PROPONENTS: Jim Rachel, representing the applicant, said they agreed with staff s recommendations. OPPONENTS: None were present. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: It was moved, seconded (Gibson/Morri), and passed by a unanimous roll call vote (4-0) to: 1. Approve the Negative Declaration; and 2. Forward Zone Reclassification No. PA-0700489 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval based on the ability to make the required Bases for Zone Reclassification. PC MINUTES - 3 - PC: 12-4-08
3. USE PERMIT NO. PA-0800266 OF KENT RAVERTY (C/O BAUMBACH & PIAZZA) for the conversion of two agricultural buildings that total 10,880 square feet into an off-site wine cellar and wine-tasting room and a banquet facility for up to 24 marketing events per year for a maximum of 150 people per event. The applicants will plant a minimum of one acre of vineyard and have their wine available for sale at all marketing events (Use Type: Wineries and Wine Cellars Off-Site Wine Cellar). The project site is located on the southwest corner of Bender Road and Taddei Road, northwest of Lodi (Supervisorial District 4). Rick Griffin, Senior Planner, introduced the staff report into the record. He said there is an additional Condition from the Community Development Department regarding parking for marketing events that is contained in the Notes For This Evening (see Motion for wording). PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: PROPONENTS: Mike Hakeem, representing the applicant, said the applicant would like to add a condition to add security for marketing events. The applicant lives on the site. The buildings are existing. The footprint for the project is already there. For wine tasting, they propose the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. The applicant agrees with all of the conditions. OPPONENTS: None were present. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: It was moved, seconded (Gibson/Carter), and passed by a unanimous roll call vote (4-0) to: 1. Approve the Negative Declaration; and 2. Approve Use Permit No. PA-0800266 with the Findings, Williamson Act Compatibility Principles, and Conditions of Approval contained in the staff report, with the following added conditions: 1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT c. MARKETING EVENTS: (4) Security shall be provided for marketing events. h. PARKING: (3) A minimum of fifty additional parking spaces shall be provided for marketing event parking. The surfacing material may be aggregate, chip seal, or an alternative surfacing material approved by the Director of the Community Development Department. r. WINE TASTING HOURS: Wine tasting hours shall be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. PC MINUTES - 4 - PC: 12-4-08
* * * The hearing was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. MICHAEL, * * * KERRY SULLIVAN, Chairman Secretary PC MINUTES - 5 - PC: 12-4-08