CITYOF FARMERSVILLE  Farmersville Planning Commission  Regular Meeting  Marisa Llamas, Chairperson Freddy Espinoza, Vice Chair Rual Casas, Commissioner Jerry Luna, Commissioner Araceli Ochoa, Commissioner  Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:00 PM Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers -909V W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California  1. 2. 3. 4.  Call to Order: Roll Call: 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.  Approval of Minutes:  A. Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Minutes 1-17-  23  Recommend approval of minutes.  Documents: Draft Action Minutes 1-17-24.  6.  Public Hearings: A.  Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 (City of Farmersville). An application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a new fire station on a1.2-acre site on the north side of Front Street, west of Visalia Road.  Resolution 2024-02. General Business:  7.  A. Zoning Ordinance Update. Informational presentation on the "PD"  (Planned Development overlay zone) as part of the comprehensive update  of the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance.  8. Commissioner Comments:    9.0 City Planner Comments: 10. Adjournment:  Respectfully Submitted Rochelle Giovani City Clerk    ÇITYOE FARMERSVILLE,  Farmersville Planning Commission  Regular Meeting  Marisa Llamas, Chairperson Freddy Espinoza, Vice Chair Jerry Luna, Commissioner Raul Casas, Commissioner Araceli Ochoa, Commissioner  Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:00 PM Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers -9 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California  1.  Call to Order: 6:01pm  2. Roll Call: Attendee Name Marisa Llamas Freddy Espinoza Jerry Luna Raul Casas Araceli Ochoa 3. 4.  Title  Status Present Present Absent Present Present  Arrived 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm  Chairperson Vice Chair Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner  Pledge of Allegiance: Chairperson Llamas Public Comment: none given  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.  Approval of Minutes:  A. Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Minutes 12-13-  2023  Recommend approval of minutes.  Documents: Draft Action Minutes 12-13-2023.  Motion to approve as presented.    RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN 6.  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Commissioner Casas Llamas, Espinoza, Casas, Ochoa  SECONDER Commissioner Ochoa  Luna 0  Public Hearings:  A. Conditional Use Permit 2023-03 (Sandoval). An application fora a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate an 8-unit multi-family residential project on four. parcels containing approximately % acre located on the east side of Shasta Avenue between Visalia Road and Costner  Street. Resolution 2024-01.  City Planner Karl Schoettler, presented details about the Sandoval project during his presentation. The project involves the development of an 8-unit multi-family residential apartment complex situated at 190-202 N. Shasta Ave. In his presentation, Mr. Schoettler provided insights into various aspects of the project, including the appearance of the apartments, outdoor lighting, parking arrangements, unit layouts, and Commissioner Espinoza raisedq questions about the design layout, particularly in reference to the original approval in 2006. Mr. Espinoza also inquired whether the applicant had previously constructed any other apartment complexes. City Planner Karl Schoettler. advised the Commissioners that the applicant has to.follow the Cities design guidelines. He was unsure if the applicant had previously constructed any other Commissioner Ochoa expressed concerns about the one-way entrance and questioned whether there would be adequate space for two vehicles to enter and exit simultaneously. City Attorney Michael Schulte clarified the concept of cross access to the Commissioners. Additionally, City Planner Schoettler assured the Commissioners that there is ample room for two vehicles at the entrance. In addition, Ms. Ochoa raised questions regarding the lighting fixtures both within the apartment complex and on the streets leading to the entrance. She also inquiredwhether the apartments are designated as low-income housing. City Planner Karl Schoettler provided information to the Commissioners regarding the lighting in the complex. He explained that the lighting would consist of hooded, free-standing fixtures and lighting attached to the apartment complex. Mr. Schoetleremphasized that the applicant must adhere to the City's lighting requirements. Additionally, he clarified that the rent for the apartments is not designated Commissioner Ochoa further inquired about the landscaping at the location. In response, Mr. Schoettler informed the Commissioners that the State now mandates  landscaping.  apartments.  as low income; instead, it is set at market value.  landscaping to be drought-tolerant.    Motion to. approve as presented and to include amended easements.  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN 0'  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Vice Chair Espinoza Llamas, Espinoza, Casas, Ochoa  SECONDER Commissioner Ochoa  Luna  7.  General Businéss:  A. Zoning Ordinance Update. Informational presentation on new draft chapters completed as part of the comprehensive update of the  Farmersville Zoning Ordinance.  City, Planner Karl Schoettler conducted a PowerPoint presentation updating the Commissioners. on the ongoing work related to the Zoning Ordinance. During the presentation, Mr. Schoettler covered various aspects, including the Industrial Zone, Special Use and Standards, Landscaping and Irrigation, Parking and.Loading, Signs Commissioner Ochoa raised questions about how addresses would be assigned to residents owning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS) or. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUS). Additionally, Ms. Ochoa inquired about the usage of stoves in ADUS. City Planner Karl Schoettler informed the Commissioners that the Police Department and Fire Department would assist in assigning addresses for ADUS. He also inform the Commissioners that he would review the regulations conceming stoves and cooking  and Advertising, and Enforcement.  ranges in ADUS.  8. Commissioner Comments:  Vice Chair Espinoza requested. for the Planning Commission to be informed about upcoming ground-breakings. In addition, he sought information on the ongoing construction work at the bridge on Farmersville Blvd. Furthermore, Vice Chair Espinoza inquired about the feasibility ofi incorporating a color paint palette fornew buildings entering Downtown Farmersville. City Planner Karl Schoetlerupdated the Commissioners, stating that he would. review the suggestion of implementing a color palette for new buildings. He further informed them that currently, no city in Tulare County has a color palette mandate, and enforcing such a requirement might pose Commissioner Ochoa inquired about the Semi-Trucks parked on Farmersville Blvd. She  challenges.  also requested an update on Le Mejor. 9. City Planner Comments:    City Planner Karl Schoettler remind the Commissioners of the upcoming General Plan City Clerk Rochelle Giovani reminded the Commissioners that Form 700 are due.  Meeting planned for. January 18, 2024 at 6:00pm.  10. Adjournment:  Chairperson Llamas adjourned the meeting at 7:16pm.  Respectfully Submitted Rochelle Giovani City Clerk    STAFF REPORT  FARMERSVILLEPLANNING COMMISSION  Date: February 21,2024 To: Farmersvillel Planning Commission From: Karl Schoettler, Planning Consultant  Subject: Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 (City of Farmersville)  summary/Reçommendation  The City of] Farmersville is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a new city fire station on a parcel on the north side of] Front Street, west of] Farmersville Blvd. Itisrecommended that the Planning Commission approve the project by adopting Resolution  2024-02. Discussion  The City of Farmersville has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to construct and operate a new city fire station on a 1.2-acre parcel located' on the north side of Front Street, about The project site.i is zoned' "P/QP" (Public/Quasi Public). This zone allows for the establishment of a variety of public and institutional uses, including fire stations. The parcel immediately west of the project site is designated for the: future Farmersville City Hall. Additionally, the parcel west ist being developed with the City's new transit center, that will also serve as a connection to the proposed Cross-Valley Rail System (which in turn will lead to California's High-Speed Rail system (in Hanford). Once completed, the three parcels will function to serve the public for a The subject site is currently vacant, though the street frontage has been improved with curbs, gutter, sidewalk, and parkways with street trees. The San Joaquin Railroad line runs east-west The purpose ofconstructing ai new: fire station is to afford the fire department new and modern facilities that are centrally located within Farmersville. The building that houses the existing fire station on Visalia Road was not designed to function as a fire station, and therefore has some limitations. The City has secured grant funds for this project to begin construction on the newly The fire station project is proposed tol be constructed with al building containing apparatus bays (parking areas for fire vehicles) and living area for the fire crews, as well as an office and  225 feet west of Farmersville Blvd. (see Map 1).  variety of serviçes for Farmersville.  past the north edge oft the site.  planned fire station - hence this C.U.P. application.  1    Reportto Farmersville Planning Commission (2/21/2024) Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 ClyofFarmersville)  reception area (see Figure 1). Depending on the size, up to six vehicles can be parked in the apparatus bays. Roll-up doors will allow for the vehicles to roll out in either direction. This structure will occupy 8,414 square feet and will be situated roughly in the middle of the site a allowing for fire vehicles to "drive-through"thel building from either side. In addition to parking areas for fire fighting vehicles, the structure will include a variety of rooms, including training room, offices,restrooms, bunk rooms, kitchen, day room, exercise/workout room, a turnout room, janitorial room, and storage areas (see Figure 2). Additionally,a covered patio area is proposed on the west side of the building. The office portion of the building will be constructed to allow for a Iobby and waiting area for the public, as well as separate lavatory for public use. A total of 16 on-site parking spaces are proposed for the project which. will be split between two parking lots - the first will include 14 spaces for staff and the second with contain two.spaces on the east side of the building near the office entrance for. Other improvements will include landscaping, perimeter fencing (wrought iron and chain link), walkways, light fixtures, and decorative shade arbors, as well as utility connections for water and The site plan includes future improvements that will accompany, the fire station at a later time which include two charging stations for electric vehicles and solar panels to be installed on the  visitors.  sewer service.  roof of the main office building.  Architecture  The City has considered several architectural concepts for the project over the years. The selected proposed design includes a modernized commercialand. industrial style to the structure (see Figures 3 and 4). Variety is achieved through varying rooflines and wall planes. The main Additionally, the proposed building containing the apparatus bays (for fire engine parking) will be a pre-engineered metal building. The structure will be further accented with standing seam metal roofing, metal awnings, wood trellis, and fencing that includes privacy slats. Additionally, alow brick wainscot with cap will run along the frontage of the office building with a flagpole  entrance building will be surfaced with plaster and metal siding.  and landscaping included in the front of the office entrance.  Noise  One concern with siting a fire station is the potential for noise impacts on surrounding eipabothoods-rsuling from the use of sirens on emergency vehicles. Interviews with city fire officials indicate that the preference is to: not have to activate warning sirens until vehicles are on the street. However, if the driver sees vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians near the driveway or approaching on the street, they will need to switch on the siren while still on the site -t to give  2    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (2/21/2024) Conditional. Use Permit 2023-04 (Cityo of Farmersville)  adequate warning. In these instances, the residents of nearby dwellings on the south side of] Front  Street could be subject to siren noise.  Conclusion  Thej project has been reviewed by City staff, including planning, engineering, public works, police, and fire. With conditions of approval in Resolution 2024-02,iti is recommended that the  Planning Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit.  3    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (2/21/2024) Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 (City of Farmersville  Map 1: Location Map  - Watnut  *ve  Location  Costne  Visatla Road  4    FIRE TATION  FRONT STREET    Reportto Farmersville Planning Commission (2/21/2024) Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 (City of Farmersville)  Figure 2: Floor Plan  9  5)  TERIOR  TURNO  FITNESS  6    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (2/21/2024) Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 (City of Farmersville)  Figure 3: Proposed Architectural Elevations  3  @  G  7    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (2/21/2024) Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 (City of Farmersville)  Figure 4: Artist's Conception  DI  8    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (2/21/2024) Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 /Cityo ofH Farmersville)  ATTACHMENIS Resolution 2024-02  BACKGROUND INFORMATION Applicant/Owner: City of Farmersville,  .909V W. Visalia Road Farmersville, CA9 93223  Location:  The project site occupies a 1.2-acre parcel located on1 the north side of Front Street, about 225 feet west of] Farmersville Boulevard. The. Assessor's Parcel The applicant (City of Farmersville) is requesting approval for a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a city fire station. The project will include a 8,414 square foot fire station building, two parking areas with driveways, a covered patio,landscaping, trash enclosure, and utility connections. The subject site includes one existing parcel containing approximatély 1.2 acres. The parcel measures about 400 feet wide and is about 147 feet deep. The sitei is currently vacant although curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and parkway with stréet trees  Number is 128-057-002.  Request:  Site:  have been installed along the street frontage.  Land Use: The site is currently vacant. Land usè on surrounding parcels is as follows:  North: Vacant East: Vacant South: Residential East: Park and Church/Museum  Zone:  The subject property is zoned P/QP (Publiç/Quasi Public) Adjacent properties are  zoned as follows:  North: "R-1" (Single-family Residential) West: "P-QP" Publc/Quas-Pubic, East: "C-C" (Central Commercial) South: "R-M-2.5" (Multi-family Residential)  9    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (2/21/2024) Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 (City ofH Farmersville)  Circulation:  Front Street runs, east/west past the south side of the site. To the east, Front connects to Farmersville Boulevard, the main north/south arterial roadway in Farmersville. The intersection of Front and Farmersville is controlled by stop signs for traffic in all four. directiôns.  Zone:  The site is zoned "P/QP" Publig/Quasi-Publc, by the Farmersville Zoning Map. Important  standards in this zone include: Lot width: No requirement Lot depth: Nos standard Front Vard: No requirement Side Yard: No requirement Rear yard: No requirement  Height: : Parking: Infrastructure:  40feet, maximum By use.  Water, sewer, and storm drainage service exists along Front Street and there is capacity ini these  systems to serve the project.  CEQA:  The proposed project is categorically exempt from review by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15332. (infill development projects) ofthe CEQA Guidelines.  10    AGENDAITEMI NO.6A  RESOLUTION2 2024-02  BEFORETHE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF FARMERSVILLE AR RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-04 (CITY OF FARMERSVILLE) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A FIRE  COUNTY OF TULARE, ,STATE OF CALIFORNIA  STATION.  WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit was requested by the City of] Farmersville, 909 W. Visalia Road, Farmersville, CA to construct and operate a fire station, inçluding a building, paved areas, landscaping, and utility connections, among other improvements, located on the north side of Front Street, west of Farmersville Blvd. The. Assessor Parcel Number is 128-057-  002, and  WHEREAS, the proposed project includes aproposed building containing 8,414 square feet,a covered patio area, parking for sixteen (16) vehicles, landscaping, lighting, fencing, utility connections, and other improvements. Additionally, the proposed project will include future improvements that will accompany the fire station at a later time which include two charging  stations for electric vehicles and solar panels, 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  WHEREAS, the Planning Department has prepared a staff report and environmental WHEREAS, the. project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held aj public hearing on this Conditional Use NOW,THEREFORE, BEITI RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, after considering all'the evidence presented, determined the following findings were relevant in  finding, and  California Environmental Quality Act, and Permit and accepted testimony.  evaluating this request:  1.The project is consistent with the Farmersville General Plan, Land Use Element, and  the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance.  1    Farmersville Planning Commission Resolution 2024-02 (New Fire Station)  2. The project will not have a significant impact on the environment and is exempt from review under Section 15332 (infill exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act. A  Notice of Exemption will be filed with the Tulare County Clerk.  3.7 The project will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety, and welfare of  residents in the neighborhood or community.  NOW,THEREFORE BEI IT RESOLVED THAT Conditional Use Permit 2023-04 as shown on Exhibit"A"and) Exhibit "B" (attached and also on file at the Farmersville Planning Department)  is approved subject to the following.c conditions:  A. ENGINEERING 1. GENERAL  a. All improvements shall bei installed in accordance with the most recent City of Farmersville standards, specifications, and engineering design standard drawings, except as specifically modified by the Site Plan Review. In the absençe of specific standards, improvements shall be installed as directed by the Director of Public b. All sidewalk, driveway approaches, parking, etc. shall be constructed in accordance with; the current City of Farmersville standards and applicable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards. Standards for ADA compliance shall be installed in accordance with the most recent Caltrans standards, specifications, and details. C. The developer shall comply with and be responsible for obtaining encroachment permits from the City of Farmersville for all work performedwithin the City right-of- d. The developer shall install all improvements within the public right-of-way and easements in accordance with the City of Farmersville engineering design standards and drawings, specifications, masterplans, and record drawings. e. During the site construction, any public streets fronting the project shall be kept clear ofany construction or landscaping debris and shall not be used as a storage area: for f. Thedeveloper shall maintain pedestrian and vehicular access to all surrounding properties and buildings to the satisfaction of the City of Farmersville Police and Fire g. The' developer's contractor shall not work on, place debris on, store supplies or equipment on, or in any other way encroach upon any other properties without written permission of such property owners. In the event other properties are encroached upon without written permission, work shall automatically shut down until resolved. h. Project is located within FEMAflood zone AH. The developer shall comply with guidelines and requirements set by FEMA, current CBC and ASCE 24 for buildings i. The developer shall adhere to the latest edition of the California Building Code.  Works and the City Engineer.  way/and easements.  equipment, materials, or other items. Department and City Enginèer.  in flood hazard areas.  2    Farmersville Planning Commission Resolution 2024-02 (New Fire. Station)  The developer shall provide and pay for all compaction testing required by the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). Compaction text results shall be submitted to the City k. Within twenty (20) calendar days after all improvements. have been constructed and accepted by the City, the developer shall submit to the City of Farmersville Public Works Department one (1) reproduciblefelectronic copy (PDF) and two (2) black line copies of the approved set of construction plans revised to reflect all field revisions and marked "AS-BUILT" for review and approval. As-Built drawings shall be revised ine electronic format; a scanned or field copy of the construction plans will not be accepted.Pad Certification(s) will be required prior to construction of any structure . The developer shall submit a soils report for approval by the City Engineer with the m. The developer shall, at his expense, obtain "R Value" tests in quantity sufficient to represent all street areas, and have structural sections designed by ai registered civil  Engineer for review and approval.  on a lot. *  first submittal of the improvement plans. engineer based on these "R Value" tests.  2. SITE. AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS  a. All sidewalks shall conform with City Standards and City Ordinance. b. The proposed drive approaches shall be per current City of Farmersville engineering design standard plans and applicable ADA Standards. C. All new landscaping shall be in accordance with the City landscaping ordinance and State of California requirements ini the areas where there are: no buildings or parking lots proposed and have beén identified as open space landscaped areas by applicant d. The developer is to: replace in kind existing landscaping, replace any broken sidewalk curb'and gutter, utilities or any existing improvements on W.1 Front Street that is damaged with the construction of proposed off-site improvements. e. Developer shall provide for all striping, stenciling, pavement markers, delineators, and signage required on all street improvements. All traffic signs and street name signs shall bei installed in accordance with City standards and the latest edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).. A striping and signage plan shall be included with the construction plans and submitted for review E. The developer is toj provide at trash enclosure per City Standards. Enclosure to include organics dumpster and provide ADA access. Provide turn template showing trash g. Any existing street lighting that is damaged during off-site construction is tol be replaced and installed per City of] Farmersville standards. Prepare street lighting plan with new: relocations, if any,for approval by the City Engineer. h. Compliance with CBC11B sections requiring accessible stalls for all parking facilities (i.e.covered, non-covered parking areas) and raised accessible paths of  and shall include backflow preventers in approved cages.  and' 'approval by the City Engineer.  truck maneuvering for approval to City Engineer.  travel.  3    Farmersville Planning Commission Resolution 2024-02 (New Fire Station)  3. SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS  a. The developer's engineer shall be responsible for verifying size, location, and elevations ofexisting sanitary sewers, storm drainage, and water improvements. b. The developer shall install a City standard water service with backflow prevention device, size as necessary for the development in accordance with City standards. The developer shall install a City standard fire service with backflow prevention device, size as necessary for the development in accordance with City standards. d. Developer to install irrigation service with backflow prevention device, size as necessary e. The developer shall install a City standard sanitary sewer service, size as necessary to the . Fire hydrant(s) (existing and/or proposed) shall be shown on improvement plans and locations are to be approved by the City Fire Department. Any existing fire hydrants are  for the development per City standards. development in accordance with City standards.  to be raised to finish grade. 4. GRADING AND DRAINAGE  a. The developer shall follow the City's standards and ordinances for storm drain b. The design of any public drainage swales shall be shallow with gradual slopes. Depths shall not exceed 4 feet. A minimum setback from back of sidewalk to swale hinge point shall be 1 foot. Swales shall be landscaped and maintained by the property owner(s). C. Grade differentials between lots and adjacent properties shall be adequately shown on the grading plan and shall be treated in a manner in accordance with City standards. d. Prior to approval of the grading plan, any approvals and permits from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District shall be obtained. The project shall comply with all rules, regulations, and conditions of approval imposed by the district. e. The developer shall maintain aj program of dust control toj prevent air pollution as well as discomfort or damage to adjacent and surrounding properties. The developer shall follow all requirements and recommendations made by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution I. Obtain al NPDES Construction General Permit (latest version) for any  improvements.  Capacity calcs shall be provided.  Control District for dust and emission reduction.  - The developer shall:  construction activity prior to disturbing, clearing, grading or excavation of one (1) acre or more of land area or aj part of a larger plan of development or sale. The developer shall submit a copy oft the prepared Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan along with the State Water Board issued Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID) prior to the start of construction and City issuance of a grading atps/wwy.watetboards.cagov/water ssuesprogramsstomwatetconstrnuction II. Plans for these requirements shall be included in the construction plan set and  permit.  /general permit reissuance.html  shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer.  4    Farmersville Planning Commission Resolution. 2024-02 (New Fire. Station)  5. ELECTRICAL,GAS,CABLETELEVISION,AND TELEPHONE SERVICES a. All services (electric, cable television, and telephone) to newly constructed buildings shall be installed underground and placed per the utility providers specifications. The developer is responsible for all utility coordination and should coordinate directly. with b. The developer shall comply with all the requirements of the local utility (gas and electric), telephone, cable, and other communication companies. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to notify the local utility,telephone, cable, and other communication companies to remove or relocate utility poles where necessary. The City will not accept first submittal of improvement plans without proof that the developer has provided'the improvement plans and documents showing all proposed work to the utility,  the utility providers.  telephone, cable, and other communication companies.  6. BOND OR DEPOSIT  a. An engireer's estimate shall be submitted for all public works improvements. The developer shall make provisions for al bond, deposit, ori instrument of credit on all  reguiredimprovements as follows: 1. 100% faithful performance 2. 100% labor and materials  7. FEES  a. The developer shall pay to the. City all applicable fees prior to issuance of a building  permit.  8. ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS  a. Provide the City with two prints of improvement plans that have been prepared by a b. A digital copy of the improvement plans shall be provided to the City upon final C. Landscape and Irrigation plans must be submitted. Landscape plans will need to comply with the City'sLandscape Ordinance and meet. MWELO Standards. Landscaping shall feature an appropriate combination of shade trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Any free- standing fencing should be treated with climbing vines for beautification and graffiti d. Mailbox facilities shall be installed per USPS guidelines and regulations. e.. Show locations of all utilities that are to be relocated (i.e., service poles, meters, etc.). f. The developer is required to notify the City inspector of all phases of construction, which includes but is not limited to the installation of underground utilities, streets etc. ànd  licensed Civil Engineer. approval.  prevention.  obtain àpprovals by the City inspector at the time of construction.  5    Farmersville Planning Commission Resolution 2024-02 (New Fire Station)  g. Itshall be the responsibility of the developer to remoye all existing structures, trees, shrubs, etc.,t that are within or encroaching on existing or proposed rights-of-way or easements. Existing street improvements shall bej preserved, at the discretion of the City h. The applicant shall endeavor to retain existing street trees and protect all trees that  Engineer!  remain, during the construction phase. . All chain link fencing shall be finished gloss black.  All outdoor lighting shall be hooded and adjusted to not illuminate adjacent properties k. During development of the site, the construction contractor shall ensure that recyclable 1. The project shall participate in the City's solid waste and recycling program. m. Any significant change to the site plan shall require an amendment of the Site Plan  and roadways.  construction materials are recycled.  Review.  The foregoing résolution was adopted upon a motion of Commissioner Commission onthe 21stof February, 2024, by the following roll call vote:  sécond  by Commissionèr AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:  at a regular meeting of the Farmersville Planning  Secretary, Farmersville Planning Commission  6    FRONT STREET  FARMERSVILLE FIRE DEPARMENT- STATION83 SITEPLAN  ZUMWALT  TETA FRS  CITYOF FARMERSVILLE  F -    E  EEE  EAST  SOUTHFRONT STREET)  r  *  NORIH  FARMERSVILLE FIRE DEPARMENT- STATION83 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS  ZUMWALT  AseRITRers  CIYOFFARMERSVLLE  -    STAFF REPORT  FARMERSVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION  Date: February 21,2024  To:  Farmersville Planning Commission From: Karl Schoettler, Planning, Consultant Planned Unit Development overlay zone)  Subject: Zoning Ordinance Update informational presentation (Review of draft chapter on  Discussion  The consultant continues work on the. Zoning Ordinance update and has prepared the final draft chapter, now offered for the Planning Commission's consideration. The final chapter is the The PD overlay'zone is intended to facilitate creativity in project design by allowing applicants to deviate from certain zoning standards, such as lot size, setbacks, density and others. This zone has béen used primarily for single family residential subdivisions, typically where the developer is proposing smaller lots, reduced setbacks and higher density. The ordinance establishes that the City must be able to determine that the resulting design is superior in design,  Planned Unit Development ("PD") Overlay zone.  versus designs that can be achieved with standard zoning requirements. The PD zone chapter is comprised of the following sections  Purpose, Applicability Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Application Requirements Project Review Development Standards Findings  Other Design Elements for Residential Projects  Over the past 20 years the City has required certain upgrades of residential projects that have been seeking the PD zone, including architectural review, street trees, antique-style street lamps, bulbouts as well as other traffic-calming features. The updated ordinance reflects these upgrades in the subsection titled "Other Design Elements for Residential Projects" - putting developers on  notice that their projects may be subject to these upgrades.  Page 1 of2    Farmersville Planning Commission 2/6/2024 Zoning-C Ordinance Update Workshop  Ofnote, thel PD zone. also requires that 10 percent of aj project site be set aside and developed as  open space (e.g. park space). Next Steps  This workshop completes staf'sinformational review oft the draft chapters of the zoning ordinance with the Planning Commission. The City. Attorney will now be reviewing the chapters toe ensure they comply with applicable State and federal codes. Following that review the complete updated Zoning Ordinance will be presented to the Planning Commission for adoption  and ai recommendation to the City Council (for final adoption).  Page 2 of2    CHAPTER 41  PD Zone( (Planned Development Overlay)  -  Sections  17.41.010 Purpose. 17.41.020 Applicability 17.41.030 Permitted Uses 17.41.050 Application Requirements 17.41.060 Project Review 17.41.070 Development Standards 17.41.090 Findings 17.41.010 Purpose  17.41.040  Conditional Uses  17.41.080 Other Design Elements for Residential Projects  Thej purposé oft the Planned Development (PD) overlay district is to promote development designs that respond to signifiçant planning-related issues facing Valley cities,including the need toj protect air quality,reduce urbanization of agricultural land, housing affordability, traffic, aesthetics and the desire to promote more. livable The Planned Development overlay district is structured toj produce a comprehensive development that is superior to traditional development that results from the application  neighborhoods.  ofo conventional zoning standards. 17.41.020 Applicability  The PD ovérlay district can be combined with any single family,muli-family, commercial ori industrial district identified in the zoning ordinance. For purposes of identification on the Zoning Map, an established PD overlay district shall be suffixed  41-1    Farmersville Zoning Ordinance  Chapter 41: PD Zone (Planned Development Overlay)  with the zoning notation of the district with which it is combined (e.g. R-1 (PD) or CG  (PD).  17.41.030 Permitted Uses  Uses permitted in the PD: zone are those listed on the permitted use list of the underlying  district to which the Planned Development district is being combined.  17.41.040  Conditional Uses  Uses permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit are those listed on the Conditional Use list of the underlying district to which the Planned Development district is being  combined.  17.41.050 Application Requirements  As] part of an application for a zoning ordinance amendment to reclassify property to the Planned Development overlay district, the applicant shall submit to the City a  development plan, which shall include the following:  a.  Legal description and boundary survey map of the exterior boundaries of the land  to be developed.  b. Ac comprehensive description of zoning standards of the underlying zone to which  flexibility is being requested.  C.  A site plan of the project that shows information that is required, consistent with Chapter 17.## Site Plan Review of this Ordinance. If the project includesa subdivision then a Tentative Subdivision Map must be submitted, consistent with requirements of Title 16 (Subdivision) of the Farmersville Municipal Code. Architectural facade drawings of structures and other major building features of  d. e. f. g.  the project.  Aj phase plan, if applicable. hardscape areas.  The location and general arrangement of all open space, landscaping and  An infrastructure and utilities plan.  41-2    Farmersville Zoning Ordinance  Chapter 41: PD Zone (Planned Development Overlay)  17.41.060 Project Review  No development shall be constructed on any lot or site in this district until a development plan has been submitted and approved consistent with Site Plan and Design Review (Chapter 17.##) or aj parcel or subdivision map (consistent with the Farmersville Subdivision Ordinance), as the case may be, as well and a Conditional Use Permit,  consistent with Chapter 17.## (Conditional Use Permits). 17.41.070 Development Standards  The following additional development standards together with applicable standards specified in the underlying base zone shall apply to all land and structures within this planned development overlay district, unless flexibility in standards has been clearly  identified as part of the development application.  a. b.  All PD projects shall comply with the City's Design Guidelines that are For residential projects, an increase in density may be granted, provided the resulting project does not exceed density standards oft the General Plan land use category that applies to the site. Further, no lots smaller than 5,000 square feet Ar reduction in street width may be requested as long as a finding can be made that the request furthers the intent of the PD zone and the request complies with street  applicable to the underlying zone.  shall be permitted.  C.  safety standards.  d. Areduction in yard setbacks may be requested as long as a finding can be made  that the request furthers the intent of the PD: zone.  e.  At least ten percent of the gross area of the site, excluding public streets, parking lots and required setback areas, shall be improved for common open and  recreational space.  f.  The conservation of natural site features such as topography, vegetation and water  courses shall be considered in the project design.  17.41.080  Other Design Elements for Residential Projects  The Planned Development zone should not be viewed as simply a way for a project to have more lots and smaller lots. In order to assist the City Council and Planning Commission to be able to make the finding that the project design is "superior" the City may apply additional design requirements, including, but not limited to the following  elements:  41-3    Farmersville Zoning Ordinance  Chapter 41: PD Zone (Planned Development Overlay)  A. Compliance with architectural façade styles that are considered native and historic tol Farmersville and California (illustrated in the Farmersville Residential Design  Guidelines), such as: 1. Spanish 2. Craftsman 3. Mediterranean 4. Victorian 5. Tudor cottage  B. Homes with al large,usable: front porch on the front façade. Streetscape and traffic calming measures such as: Antique-style pedestrian-scale street lamps Bulb-outs at intersections Roundabouts and: traffic circles Stamped and colored cross walks Enhanced landscaping  C.  1. 2. 3. 4. 5.  D. Other features determined to be appropriate and desirable and necessary to make the détermination that the design warrants a deviation from zoning standards and the finding that the project is superior to standard zoning regulations.  17.41.090 Findings  A Planned Development District may be established after the Planning Commission and  the City Council, respectively, ,have made the following findings:  a.  That the area proposed toi be sO zoned is generally suitable for the proposed project but for reasons affecting public health, safety,comfort, general welfare and orderly community growth or toj promote innovative development that responds to community needs, iti is appropriate to classify such area within the Planned Development District, subject to.a development plan provided for in this Thatthe proposed project authorized by the Planned Development zone will provide benefits and safeguards equal to, or greater than those that would be provided by the regulations applicable to the underlying zone district, with respect top public health, safety, comfort and general welfaré and orderly physical growth All owners of the property within the proposed Planned Development zone. have consented in writing to the adoption of the district and development plan.  Chapter.  b.  and development of the City.  C.  41-4