CITYOF FARMERSVILLE,  Farmersville Planning Commission  Regular Meeting  Marisa Llamas, Chairperson Araceli Ochoa, Vice Chair Jerry Luna, Commissioner Raul Casas, Commissioner  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:00 PM Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers - 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California  1. Call to Order: Roll Call:  2. 3. 4.  Pledge of Allegiance: Public Comment:  This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any matter that is not listed for review on the agenda. Individuals must give their name and address and limit their comments to three minutes. Issues raised during Public Comments are informational only and the Planning Commission cannot take action at this time. All comments shall be directed towards the  Chairpersons and not to individual Commissioners or staff.  5. 6.  Swearing in of new Planning Commissioner Irene Taff  Approval of Minutes:  A. Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Minutes 4-17-  24  Recommend approval of minutes.  Documents: Draft Action Minutes 4-17-24.  7.  Public Hearings:  A. Conditional Use Permit 2024-01 (Vasquez). A request for a transfer of an ABC license from 684 S. Farmersville Blvd to 636 S. Farmersville Blvd  for La Mejor Store. Resolution 2024-09.    8. Commissioner Comments: 9. City Planner Comments: 10.A Adjournment:  Respectfully Submitted Rochelle Giovani City Clerk    CITYOF FARMERSVILLE,  Farmersville Planning Commission  Regular Meeting  Marisa Llamas, Chairperson Freddy Espinoza, Vice Chair Jerry Luna, Commissioner Raul Casas, Commissioner Araceli Ochoa, Commissioner  Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:00 PM Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California  1. Call to Order: 6:00pm. 2. Roll Call: Attendee Name Marisa Llamas Freddy Espinoza Rual Casas Jerry Luna Araceli Ochoa  Title  Status  Arrived 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm  Chairperson Vice Chair Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner  Present Present Present Absent Present  3. Pledge of Allegiance: Chairperson Marisa Llamas  4.  Public Comment:  A resident from Farmersville asked about how the parks are maintained and also This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any matter that is not listed for review on the agenda. Individuals must give their name and address and limit their comments to three minutes. Issues raised during Public Comments are informational only and the Planning Commission cannot take action at this time. All comments shall be directed towards the Chairpersons and not to individual Commissioners or  requested an update specifically regarding Roy's Park.  staff.  Prior to public comment period, City Attorney Schulte inquired of staff whether it would be helpful to move agenda item 7A to be heard prior to agenda item 6A in order to accommodate staff time at the Commission meeting. Staff concurred, and motion language was suggested by City Attorney to move Item 7A to be heard prior to Item 6A. The motion was made by Vice Chair Espinoza, seconded by Commissioner Ochoa.    Motion to approve agenda item 7A.  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN 5.  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Vice Chair Espinoza Llamas, Casas, Espinoza, Ochoa  SECONDER Commissioner Ochoa  Luna 0  Approval of Minutes:  A. Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Minutes 3-20-  24  Recommend approval of minutes.  Documents: Draft Action Minutes 3-20-24.  Motion to approve as presented.  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN 6.  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Commissioner Casas Llamas, Casas, Espinoza Luna Ochoa Public Hearings:  SECONDER Vice Chair Espinoza  A. General Plan AmendmentZone Change 2024-01 (name). A request for ac General Plan Amendment and a zone change for one parcel located at  166 N. Oakview Avenue. Resolution 2024-06.  City Planner Karl Schoettler provided the Commissioners with a PowerPoint presentation. He addressed the current. zoning status of 166 N. Oakview, explaining that iti is currently designated as general commercial. He furtherr mentioned that the property ownerhas submitted a request to rezone it to single-family residential use. Chairperson Llamas opened public hearing at 6:40pm and closed the public hearing at Commissionèr Ochoa inquired whether the zoning change would impact the property's value. City Planner Karl Schoettler responded to the Commissioners, expressing his skepticism that the zoning alteration would significantly affect the property's value.  6:40pm.    Motion to approve resolution 2024-006 APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Vice Chair Esponiza Llamas, Espinoza, Casas, Ochoa  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN  SECONDER Commissioner Ochoa  Luna 0  B. Parcel Map 2024-01 (AMG Associates LLC). A request for a ParcelMap to divide one parcel containing 9.3 acres (located on the east side of Farmersville Boulevard, 625 feet north ofWalnut Avenue) into four  parcels. Resolution 2024-07.  City Planner Karl Schoettler delivered a PowerPoint presentation to the Commissioners, outlining the Gardenia Courtyard project. He highlighted that the project site spans 9.3 acres. Mr. Schoettler explained that AMG Associates intends to divide the land into four parcels to facilitate funding for each construction phase. These parcels would include 3.4 acres designated for housing. 1.22 and 1.28 acres allocated for commercial pads Chairperson Llamas opened public hearing at 6:49pm and closed the public hearing at A Farmersville resident inquired about the builder for the project. Attorney Mike Schulte responded to the resident, informing them that AMG Associates is the builder forthis Commissioner Ochoa raised questions regarding the qualifications and application process for low-income housing, as well as inquiring about the types of commercial businesses planned for the commercial pads. Additionally, she suggested the inclusion ofag gym among. the commercial establishments. Attomey Mike Schulte then provided an overview to the Commissioners regarding the procedures for the low-income housing, likely addressing eligibility criteria and application procedures. Vice Chair Esponiza would like to see more single family housing at the location.  which will be sold. 6:50pm  project.    Motion to approve resolution 2024-007  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Commissioner Ochoa Llamas, Casas, Ochoa Luna Espinoza  SEÇONDER Commissioner Casas  7. General Business:  A. Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP)for General Plan  Consistency. Review and approval of the 2024 CIP for consistency with  the Farmersville General Plan. Resolution 2024-08.  Director of Finance and Administration Steve Huntley delivered a presentation on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2024. He clarified that the CIP outlines a five- year expenditure. plan aimed at facilitating infrastructure, capital, equipment, and facility enhancements for the City. Mr. Huntley emphasized the importance of aligning the CIP with the 2025 Farmersville General Plan, which the staff is recommending. Furthermore, he introduced two new projects: repurposing the Fire Office into a Human Resources office after the construction of the fire station; and the installation of musical chimes àt The matterwas then discussed by the Planning Commissioners, with Commissioner Ochoa requesting to have vecommendalions" made to the City Council in their further consideration of the CIP. Attorey Schulte advised the Commission on the limited scope of the Resolution, but confirmed that the Commission was within their duties to make any recommendations to the Council as part of their approval of the item. Based on that advice, Commissioner Ochoa made the following recommendations: (1) that the "Chimes at Museum"was not a need rightinow, and that a higher priority would be any of the parks items. In the same discussion, Commissioner Espinoza made the following recommendations: (1) request for more nformation/detai. regarding CIP Item, "City Hall Parking Lot, Phase 1;"(2) move up the timeframe for CIP Item "Veteran's Park"iffunds are available sooner; (3) move up CIP Item "Central Farmersville Blvd."iffunds are available sooner, (4) request more information/detai. regarding CIP Item "Roy's Park." Attomey Schulte noted that he would ensure that the comimendatonsrequess were made as part of the approval of the Motion, and the Motion was made by Vice Chair  the Church Museum building.  Espinoza, seconded by Commissioner Ochoa, and approved.    Agenda states that the resolution number is 2024-008 when it should have  read 2024-005  Motion to approve resolution 2024-005  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Vice Chair Espinoza Llamas, Casas, Ochoa Luna Espinoza  SECONDER Comimissioner Ochoa  8.C Commissioner Comments:  Commissioner Ochoa requested that City Attorney follow up with Council regarding the following recommendations: (1) recommendation to Council and Staff that the City try to find a commercial gym for one oft the new commercial locations along Farmersville Blvd; (2) Better collaboration with TCAG; (3) begin a formal effort to look at homeless and/or at-risk housing/support options for Farmersville. Suggested engaging Self-Help andlor Kaweah Delta regarding their programs (Street Medicine, warming center); (4) Request business cards, photos on City web page, andnametags foroutside meetings. Commissioner Espinoza addressed the Self-Help project and discussed the lack of landscaping and walkways. City Planner advised that Commissioner Espinoza's recollection of the landscaping was accurate, but that an unforeseen issue had arisen regarding the adjoining ownerwhich was delaying the landscaping and walkways. Commissioner Espinoza renewed his prior request (from discussion of Item 7A) that the Council authorize Planning Commissioner's to attend League of California Cities meetings. Commissioner Espinoza also addressed the following: (1) the 4/17/2024 meeting was his last Commission meeting, and he thanked the City and Staff.  9. City Planner Comments:  City Clerk Rochelle Giovani advised the Commissioners of the upcoming Ribbon Cutting for Freedom Field and the Groundbreaking for the Fire Station.  10.. Adjournment:  Chairperson Llamas adjourned the meeting at 7:09pm.  Respectfully Submitted    Rochelle Giovani City Clerk    STAFF REPORT  FARMERSVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION  Date: June 12, 2024  To:  Farmersville Planning Commission From: Karl Schoettler, Planning Consultant  Subject: Conditional Use Permit 2024-01 (Vasquez (La Mejor (alcohol sales)))  Summay/kecmmedation  The request is for a Conditional Use Permit to transfer an exiting ABC license (Type 41) for the sale of beer and wine for on-site and off-site consumption for the La Mejor store and restaurant, located on the east side of Farmersville Boulevard, south of Oakland Street. Itis recommended that the Planning Commission approve the request by adopting  Resolution 2024-09. Discussion  The applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the transfer of an existing ABC license (Type 41) from 684 S Farmersville Blvd to 636S Farmersville Blvd for the La Mejor store and restaurant to allow for the sale of beer and wine (see Map The request for a transfer of an existing ABC license is proposed due to a fire that destroyed part of the business's main building location at 684 S Farmersville Boulevard. In addition to the store and restaurant location at 684S Farmersville Blvd, the applicant also operates a portion of the business in the building directly next door at 636S Farmersville Blvd (which was used to manufacture food products). The applicant plans to stop the manufacturing of food products at 636 S Farmersville Blvd and will instead use that building as the main location of the store and restaurant for future business. Licenses for the sales of alcoholic beverages are regulated by the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). However, the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance requires that businesses selling liquor must first obtain a Conditional Use The site is zoned CG (General Commercial) and businesses that sell alcoholic beverages are permitted in this zone, subject to first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit. The store operates. seven days per week, generally from 6 am to 6j pm with a total of' about 10 employees per shift and 20 employees total for the entire business.  1).  Permit (C.U.P.)from the City.  Page 10 of6    Conditional Use Permit 2024-01  (Vasquez (La Mejor)  In considering a C.U.P. for a Type 41 license, the Commission needs to determine ift the permit is warranted by "public convenience and necessity". In doing sO, iti is important to consider input from ABC, as well as the local police department, neighborhood Inte terms of neighborhood compatibility, the site is located within a developed commercial area along Farmersville Boulevard. There are existing single- and multi- family residential dwellings to the east, south, and west of the site. Lone Oak Park is ABCI regulates alcohol licenses by Census Tract. There are four census tracts that cover Farmersville City limits. The subject site is located with' Tract 16.02 - which covers the southeast and northwest part of the City and many square miles of rural territory west, south and east of] Farmersville. There are currently no other licenses in this area and therefore the tract is not "oversaturated" according to. ABC standards. Input from the Farmersville Police Department was also solicited for this proposal. The department voiced no concerns over this request and noted the business has not caused The Commission will also want to consider any input from the general public regarding this proposal. Because this application is a "public hearing" the City has mailed notification of the hearing to all property owners within 300 feet of the site, published a legal notice in the newspaper, and also posted the notice at City Hall and the Post Office. As of the date of preparation of this report, noj phone calls or inquiries have been received As] previously mentioned, Lai Mejor has maintained an ABC license for their store since 2013, with no known issues or concerns that have arisen to this date. Staff does not believe the transfer oft the license to the business's next-door location will have any Based on the foregoing information and analysis, it is recommended the Commission  compatibility, and input from any concerned neighbors.  situated a short distance south oft the site.  them any unusual policing problems in the past.  from property owners.  adverse effects on: the surrounding neighborhood.  approve this request.  Page 2 of6    Conditional Use Permit 2024-01  (Vasquez (La Mejor)  Map 1: Site Location  VisatiaRg  OAKLAND  OAKLANDST  Current La Mejor store and restaurant  FRESNOST  Previous La Mejor store and restaurant  WTULARE ST  north  Page 3 of6    Conditional Use Permit 2024-01  (Vasquez (La Mejor)  Map 2: Aerial Photo  Current store and restaurant  Site  armersVille  Previous store and restaurant y  north  ATTACHMENTS Resolution 2024-09  BACKGROUND INFORMATION Applicant: Rosa Vasquez  712S. Farmersville Blvd. Farmersville, CA 93223  Location: Request:  The project site is located on the east side of Farmersville Boulevard, south of Oakland Street. The Assessor Parcel Number is 130-151-018. The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to sell beer and wine for on-site and off-site consumption from the relocated La  Mejor store and restaurant.  Page 4 of6    Conditional Use Permit 2024-01  (Vasquez (La Mejor)  Site:  The subject parcel contains approximately one acre, with about 152 feet of frontage on Farmersville Boulevard and is about 284 feet deep. The main building that was once used to manufacture food products, which will now function as the store and restaurant, contains about 8,000 square feet of floor area, with several additional buildings to the rear (including a residential dwelling), and aj parking lot featuring approximately 35 parking spaces, along with other improvèments including landscaping, walkways, The subject property is zoned "CG" (General Commercial). Adjacent  lighting and utilities.,  Zone:  properties are zoned as follows: East: : RM-2.5" (Multi Family Residential) South: "CG" (General Commercial) West: "CG" (General Commercial) North: "CG" (General Commercial)  Standards: The CG (General Commercial) zone district permits a variety of retail  commercial and related uses such as stores, restaurants and offices. Sales of alcoholic beverages is permitted by Conditional Use Permit. General  development standards are as follows:  Setbacks Front: Side: Rear: Space between buildings on samel lot: Height: Parking:  41 feet, minimum; No requirement No requirement 10 feet, minimum 401 feet  General retail: one space per 300 square feet of floor area.  Gen. Plan: The subject site is designated "General Commercial " by the Land Use  Map of the 2025 Farmersville General Plan. The "CG" zone is consistent The Circulation Element designates Farmersville Boulevard as an "Arterial" street. In the vicinity.oft the site, Farmersville Boulevard features one travel lane, a continuous Ieft turn lane, aj parking lane, and a bicycle lane for traffic in each direction, along with curbs, gutters, and  with this designation.  sidewalks.  Land Use: The site is developed with the existing La Mejor store and food  manufacturing facility.  Page 5 of6    Conditional Use Permit 2024-01  (Vasquez (La Mejor)  Surrounding land uses are as follows: North: Commercial/office/warehouse South: Commercial/Single family dwelling East: Single family homes West: Multiple family residential development drainage in this area is via surface curbs and gutters.  Infrast: Services: Environ.  Existing water and sewer lines run under Farmersville Boulevard. Storm Police and fire protection is provided by the City of Farmersville. The project is considered tol be exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 (use of existing  facilities and buildings).  Page 6 of6    RESOLUTION, 2024-09 BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF FARMERSVILLE COUNTY OF TULARE, ,STATE OF CALIFORNIA  Al RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-01  VASQUEZCAMIEOR).  WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit was requested by Rosa Vasquez, 636S. Farmersville Blvd., Farmersville, CA 93223 for the transfer of an existing ABCType 41 license for the sale of beer and wine for on-site and off-site consumption from 684S. Farmersville Boulevard to 636. S. Farmersville Boulevard, located on the east side of Farmersville Boulevard, south of Oakland Street. The Assessor Parcel Number is 130-  151-018, and  WHEREAS, property owners within 300 feet of the subject site were notified of the meeting and a public hearing notice was published ten (10) days prior to the Planning  Commission's meeting, and environmental finding, and  WHEREAS, the Planning Department has prepared a staff report and  WHEREAS, input from the Farmersville Police Department was solicited for this WHEREAS, it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt from WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this Conditional NOW,THEREFORE, BEITI RESOLVED: that the Planning Commission, after considering all the evidence presented, determined the following findings were relevant  proposal and the department voiced no concerns over this request, and review under the California EnvironmentalQualty Act, and  Use Permit and accepted testimony.  ine evaluating this request:  '1. The project is consistent with the Farmersville General Plan and zoning of the 2. The project will not have a significant impact on the environment and is çategorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15301  site.  (use of existing facilities).  Page 1 of2    3. The project will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety, and welfare 4. The project will fulfill the need of public necessity and convenience. NOW, THEREFORE BEITE RESOLVED THAT Conditional Use Permit 2024-01 is 1. The business shall comply with all conditions of approval established by the State  ofresidents in the neighborhood or community.  approved subject to the following conditions:  of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. the Conditional Use Permit, including a new public hearing.  2. 3. 4.  Any change in the type of ABC license (type 41) shall require an amendment to There shall be no sales of single containers of beer in the storefront portion of the business, only single sales for on-site consumption for the restaurant. Products sold in the storefront portion of the business must be sold in original manufacturers packaging (cases may not be "brokeri up" for sales of individual Posters or other devices advertising alcoholic beverages shall not be displayed on  beverages). the premises.  5. 6.  Wine shall be sold in bottles not smaller than 750 milliliters.  The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Commissioner Commission on the 12th of. June, 2024, by the following roll call vote:  second  by Commissioner AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:  at a regular meeting of the Farmersville Planning  Chairperson, Farmersville Planning Commission  Secretary, Farmersville Planning Commission  Page 2 of2    CITY OF FRMERSVILA  Public Hearing Notice  Farmersville  Planning Commission  N  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Farmersville Planning Commission will conduct a public  hearing for the following project:  Conditional Use Permit 2024-0IVasquezr- The proposal is for an ABC license transfer for the La Mejor store from 684 S. Farmersville Blvd to 636 S. Farmersville Blvd. La Mejor is requesting the transfer oftheir ABC Type 41 (on- sale beer and wine-eating place) license from their previous location to the second location, which contains a building of approximately 8,000 square feet. The  Assessor Parcel Number of the site is 130-151-018.  The Farmersville Planning Commission will conduct aj public hearing to consider the aforementioned project on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard. Public testimony regarding this matter is invited. The Planning Commission meets in the City Council Chambers at Farmersville City Hall, located at 909 W. Visalia Road, Farmersville, CA93223. A staff report will be available for review at Farmersville City Hall during normal working hours, at least three days before the Planning Commission meeting. For more information please call Farmersville City Hall at (559)  747-0458.  s/Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk  FARMERSVILLE CITY HALL 909 W. VISALIA ROAD . FARMERSVILLE, CA . 93223 (559)747-0458    Map 1: ProjectLocation  COSTNER  COSTNER ST  LARRY ST  OAKLAND  OAKLANDIST  Location  FRESNOST  TULAREST  north  FARMERSVILLE CITY HALL 909V W. VISALIA ROAD . FARMERSVILLE, CA 93223 (559)7470458