CITYOF FARMERSVILLE  Farmersville Planning Commission  Regular Meeting  Marisa Llamas, Chairperson Araceli Ochoa, Commissioner Jerry Luna, Commissioner Raul Casas, Commissioner Irene Taff, Commissioner  Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:00 PM Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers 909V W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California  1. Call to Order: 2. Roll Call: 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.  6. Approval of Minutes:  A. Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting 9-25-2024  Recommend approval of minutes.  Documents: Draft Action Minutes 9-25-2024  7.  General Business :  A. CUP 2024-02 (138 W. Visalia Rd). A request to expand an existing parking lot toa accommodate an existing convenience store and food truck located on the northwest corner of Visalia Road and Farmersville Boulevard.  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 Araceli Ochoa, Commissioner Jerry Luna, Commissioner Raul Casas, Commissioner Irene Taff, Commissioner  Wednesday, September 25, 2024 6:00 PM Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers -909W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California  1. Call to Order: 6:01 pm 2. Roll Call: Chairperson Llamas Commissioner Luna Commissioner Casas Commissioner Ochoa Commissioner Taff  Title  Status  Arrived 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm  Present Present Absent Present Present  3. Pledge of Allegiance: Chairperson Llamas  4.  Public Comment: none given  This portion oft 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 nott toi individual Commissioners or staff.  6.  Approval of Minutes:  A. Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting 6-12-2024  Recommend approval of minutes.  Documents: Draft Action Minutes 6-12-2024  Planning Commission Action: It was moved by CommissionerLuna, seconded by  Commissioner Ochoa, and unanimously approved.    7. General Business: :  A.  Planning Commissioner's guidebook. Staff will review the attached Planning Commissioner's guidebook on roles and responsibilities of the  Planning Commission.  Planning Commissioner Action: No action was taken. This item was fori review only.  B. Update on current planning projects and activities. Staff will review major development projects and planning activities currently underway in  the City.  Planning Commissioner Action: No action was taken. This item was forr review only.  8. Commissioner Comments:  Commissioner Taff asked if public works projects could be put on the webpage. Commissioner Ochoa informed the Commissioners about a homeless camp forming near Rose. She also mentioned speaking with the property owner, who said pesticide spraying would occur in 5to 10 days. Additionally, Commissioner Ochoa shared that she is now a member of the Tulare King Chamber of Commerce. She announced she will be hosting a "Meet and Greet" at the floral shop on October 10th. Lastly, she requested that the Planning Commissioners have their photos posted on the City Commissioner Luna asked about the Semi trucks pulling out on Farmersville Blvd. from Jesus Soto property. City Manager Michael Schutle informed the Commissioners that  webpage.  this has already been addresses with the owner of the property.  9. City Planner Comments: none given.  10. Adjournment: Chairperson Llamas adjourned the meeting at 7:32pm.  Respectfully Submitted Rochelle Giovani City Clerk    AGENDA ITEM#6A  FARMERSVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION  STAFF REPORT  Date: To: From:  October 16, 2024  Farmersville Planning Commission Karl Schoettler, Planning Consultant  Subject: Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (Lakhani (138 W. Visalia Road))  Summary/Recommendation  The request ist to allow expansion oft the parking lot and associated improvements at the existing gas station/convenience store located at 138 W. Visalia Road. The expansion would add parking for the store and also better accommodate operations of an existing food truck that is parked at Itisr recommended the Planning Commission consider the staff report and any public testimony  the store.  offered, and approve the application by adopting Resolution 2024-09.  Discussion/Analysis  The applicant is seeking approval to expand the existing parking lot and related improvements at the. Jackpot gas station/convenience store, located on the northwest corner of Visalia Road and Farmersville Boulevard (see Attachment "A" (location map) and Attachment "B" (aerial photo). The site is zoned "CG" (General Commercial) and the existing and proposed uses are permitted by Conditional Use Permit. Technically the proposed action is an amendment of the existing Conditional Use Permit for the site (which approved sales of alcoholic beverages from the The food truck was approved by the Planning Commission for the site in 2017.  convenience store, and parking oft the mobile food truck).  The expanded parking Iot will provide a paved surface for the food truck as well as additional parking spaces for both food truck and the store. A diagram showing the proposed parking lot expansion was prepared by the applicant's engineer and is shown in Attachment "C". The project will install the expanded parking area along the Farmersville Boulevard side of the site. As designed, 7 parking spaces will be added, including a new handicap space. A new driveway will be constructed to connect the parking lot to Farmersville Boulevard. The project will also add landscape planters along the street frontage and also along the north  property line. These planters are required by the zoning oft the site.    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (10/16/2024)  Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (Lakhani)  The site consists oftwo legal parcels. The applicant will be required to merge the parcels into one, prior to completion oft the parking lot. Such a merger eliminates potential legal issues in the The City will require the driveway connecting to Farmersville Boulevard to be "right-in" and "right-out". This will be established by the applicant painting a "right turn" arrow on the parking lot pavement and installing a similar traffic control sign at the exit. The intent is to reduce traffic conflicts by drivers cutting across from the northbound side of Farmersville Boulevard to enter into (and exit from) the site. The City will need to monitor this situation and ifneeded, raised pavers could bei installed along the centerline ofFarmersville Boulevard, to prevent cross-traffic The project has been reviewed by all City departments, who have contributed conditions of approval in the attached resolution. Based on the foregoing analysis, it is recommended the  future.  movements.  Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit.  Attachment"A": Project Location  Site  W. BirchSt  Visalia Rd  north    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (10/16/2024)  Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (Lakhani)  Attachment "B": Aerial Photo of Site  Project Site  W.BirchSt  Visalia Road  north    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (10/16/2024)  Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (Lakhani)  Attachment "C" (Proposed Site Plan)    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (10/16/2024)  Conditional Use Permit 2024-02( (Lakhani)  BACKGROUND Owner Agent:  Applicant/: Suleman Lakhani  4730 W. Harold Ave. Visalia, CA 93291 AW Engineering 810 W. Acequia Visalia, CA 93291  Location: The subject site is Iocated on the northwest corner ofFarmersville Boulevard and Request: The applicant is requesting approval for a Conditional Use Permit to expand the  Visalia Road. The Assessor Parcel Number is 128-073-016 and 128-073-017. parking area for the existing food truck and convenience store. The site is developed with a convenience market and gas station.  Site/Land Use:  Surrounding land uses are as follows: North: Parking lot and market South: Convenience store and gas station East: Convenience store and gas station West: Tire shop  Zone:  The site is currently zoned C-G (General Commercial). This zone permits a wide variety ofretail commercial uses, offices, restaurants and similar uses.  Surrounding zone classifications are as follows: North: CC (Central Commercial) South: CG (General Commercial) West: CG (Gereral Commercial) East: CG (General Commercial)  General Plan:  The site is designated "General Commercial" by the Land Use Element of the 2025 Farmersville General Plan. The "CG" zone is consistent with this  designation.  -5    Report to Farmersville Planning Commission (10/16/2024)  Conditional Use Permit2 2024-02 (Lakhani)  Access:  Access to the site is currently provided by Visalia Road and Ist Street. Visalia Road is classified as an Arterial street and features two lanes in each direction, along with curbs, gutters and sidewalks. A new driveway will connect the parking lot to Farmersville Boulevard, allowing for southbound traffic to turn right into the site, and exiting traffic to turn right (south) onto The intersection ofFarmersville Blvd and Visalia Road is controlled with a IstStreet is a short local street on the west side of the site featuring one travel lane and one parking lane in each direction, along with curbs gutters and sidewalks. The intersection of Ist Street and Visalia Road is controlled with a The site is currently served with City water, sewer and storm. drainage lines. Police and fire protection are provided by the City ofFarmersville.  Farmersville Boulevard. traffic signal.  stop sign for southbound traffic on 1st Street.  Infrast:. Services:  Environmental: The project is considered tol be exempt from review under the California  Environmental Quality. Act (CEQA).  History  The Planning Commission granted a Conditional Use Permit in. July 2016 for the convenience store to reopen and sell alcolohic beverages for off-site The Planning Commission granted a separate Conditional Use Permit in July 2017t to allow the existing food truck to be parked on the site. Finally, in 2021, the Planning Commission and City Council approved a: zone change for the easterly parcel from the "CC" zone (Central Commercial) to the "CG" zone (General Commercial). A General Plan Amendment was also approved, amending the land use designation for the site from "Central Commercial" to "General Commercial". This zone change was needed to enable installation oft the parking lot (the CC: zone does not allow parking lots  consumption.  on the street side ofbuildings).    AGENDAITEME 6A  RESOLUTION 2024-09 BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF FARMERSVILLE COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA  AE RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-02 (LAKHANI) FOR THE EXPANSION OF A PARKING LOT AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AT  138 W. VISALIA ROAD (JACKPOT CONVENIENCESIORE  WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit was requested by Suleman Lakhani, 4730 W. Harold Ave., Visalia, CA 93291 to expand an existing parking lot and related improvements associated with the existing Jackpot Convenience Store and mobile food truck located at 138V W. Visalia Road, on the northwest corner of Visalia Road and Farmersville Boulevard. The  Assessor Parcel Numbers are 128-073-017 and 128-073-018, and  WHEREAS, the parking lot improvements will feature seven parking spaces (including a handicap accessible space), driveway, drainage and lighting and landscaping and irrigation, and WHEREAS, the project represents an amendment to two previous Conditional Use Permits granted for the site, including sales of alcoholic beverages from the store and the  establishment of the mobile food truck, 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, it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt from review WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held aj public hearing on this Conditional Use NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, after considering all the evidence presented, determined the following findings were relevant in  finding, and  under the California Environmental Quality Act, and  Permit and accepted testimony.  evaluating this request:  Page 10 of7    Farmersville Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (Lakhani)  Resolution 2024-09  1. The project is consistent with the Farmersville General Plan and the Farmersville 2. The project will not have a significant impact on the environment and is categorically exempt under Section 15301(a) of the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act. 3. The project will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety and welfare of  Zoning Ordinance.  residents in the neighborhood or community.  NOW, THEREFORE BEITI RESOLVED THAT Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (see Exhibit  "A") is approved subject to the following conditions:  A. ENGINEERING 1. GENERAL  a. All improvements shall bei installed in accordance with the most recent City of Farmersville improvement standard drawings, except as specifically modified by the Site Plan Review. In the absence of specific standards, improvements shall be installed as directed by the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer. b. All sidewalk, driveway approaches, parking, etc. shall be constructed in accordance with the current City of Farmersville improvement standards and applicable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards. Standards for ADA compliance shall be installed in accordance with the most recent Caltrans standards, The developer shall comply with and be responsible for obtaining encroachment permits from the City of Farmersville for all work performed within 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 improvement standards and During the site construction, any public streets fronting the project shall be kept clear of any construction or landscaping debris and shall not be used as a storage area for The developer 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.  specifications, and details. way and easements.  drawings, specifications, masterplans, and record drawings.  equipment, materials, or other items. Department and City Engineer.  Page 2 df7    Farmersville Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (Lakhani)  Resolution 2024-09  h. Project is located within FEMA flood zone AH. The developer shall comply with guidelines and requirements set by FEMA and City Ordinance. The developer shall adhere to the latest edition of the California Building Code. 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 (I) reproduciplefelectronic 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 in 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, at his expense, obtain "R Value" tests in quantity sufficient to represent all parking areas, and have street structural sections designed by a registered  Engineer for review and approval.  onal lot.  civil engineer based on these "R Value" tests.  2. SITE AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS  a. All sidewalks shall be a minimum width of five feet and shall conform with City b. The proposed commercial drive approaches on N. Farmersville Boulevard shall be per current City of Farmersville Improvement Standards and applicable ADA Standards. Improvements shall be installed to signify that the driveway connecting the site to Farmersville Boulevard is designated for "right in only" (from southbound traffic on Farmersville Boulevard) and "right-out only" for vehicles exiting the site. Improvements shall include a right turn only arrow painted on the parking Iot surface for vehicles exiting the parking lot and also a sign stating "RIGHT TURN ONLY" adjacent to the d. All new landscaping shall be in accordance with the City landscaping ordinance and State of California requirements in the areas where there are no buildings or parking lots proposed. and have been identified as open space landscaped areas by applicant and shall e. The developer is to replace in kind existing landscaping, replace any broken sidewalk curb and gutter, utilities or any existing improvements on N. Farmersville Boulevard that is damaged with the construction of proposed off-site improvements. f. Developer shall provide for all striping, stenciling, pavement markers, delineators, and signage required on all street improvements. AlI traffic signs and street name signs shall be 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  Standards and City Ordinance.  south side of the driveway.  include backflow preventers in approved cages.  Page 3 of7    Farmersville Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (Lakhani)  Resolution 2024-09  shall be included with the construction plans and submitted for review and approval by g. Any existing street lighting that is damaged during off-site construction is to be replaced and installed per City of Farmersville standards. Prepare street lighting plan with new relocations, if any, for approval by the City Engineer. Onsite lighting is required. h. Compliance with CBC 11B sections requiring accessible stalls for all parking facilities (i.e.c covered, non-covered parking areas). and raised accessible paths of travel. Project to provide adequate onsite traffic circulation and adequate access to public streets. Additional scope of improvements may be deemed necessary by the City Engineer to achieve proper site circulation. Developer to provide vehicle circulation exhibit as a part of this submittal to ensure parking clearance is met at the proposed truck location.  the City Engineer.  3. GRADING AND DRAINAGE  a. The developer shall follow the City's improvement standards and ordinances for storm b. 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 improvement 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. d. 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  drain improvements. standards.  Control District for dust and emission reduction.  e. The developer shall:  construction activity prior to disturbing, clearing, grading or excavation of one (1) acre of more of land area or a part of a larger plan of development or sale. The developer shall submit a copy of 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 ntps/wwwwaterbomnhagoashswepogamohtomwatet/onstruction II. Plans for these requirements shall be included in the construction plan set and  permit.  ERBLETILEUIRCIN  shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer.  Page 4 of7    Farmersville Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (Lakhani)  Resolution 2024-09  4. ELECTRICAL, GAS, CABLE TELEVISION, 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.  5. BOND OR DEPOSIT  a. An engineer's estimate shall be submitted for all public works improvements. The developer shall make provisions for a bond, deposit, ori instrument of credit on all  required improvements as follows: 1. 100% faithful performance 2. 100% labor and materials  6. FEES  a. The developer shall pay to the City all applicable fees prior to issuance of a building  permit.  7. ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS  a. Provide the City with improvement plans that have been prepared by a licensed Civil b. A digital copy of the improvement plans shall be provided to the City upon final Landscape and Irrigation plans must be submitted. Landscape plans will need to comply with the City's Landscape Ordinance and meet MWELO Standards. Landscaping shall feature an appropriate combination of shade trees, shrubs, and groundcover. In particular, a screening Privet hedge shall be planted in the planter area, immediately behind the public sidewalk. Plants shall be one gallon planted at 4-foot intervals along the sidewalk. Shade trees (species to be approved by the City Planner (Chinese Pistache is recommended) shall be planted at 25-foot interevals along the length of the planter. Any  Engineer. approval.  Page 5of7    Farmersville Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit 2024-02. (Lakhani)  Resolution 2024-09  free-standing fencing should be treated with climbing vines for beautification and graffiti d. Show locations of all utilities that are to be relocated (i.e., service poles, meters, etc.). The developer is required to notify the City inspector of all phases of construction, which includes but is not limited to the installation of any underground utilities, streets etc. and f. Its shall be the responsibility of the developer to remove all existing structures, trees, shrubs, etc., that are within or encroaching on existing or proposed rights-of-way or easements. Existing street improvements shall be preserved, at the discretion of the City  prevention.  obtain approvals by the City inspector at the time of construction.  Engineer.  8. OTHER REQUIREMENTS  a. The applicant shall complete a merger of the two lots prior to completion of the b. The mobile food truck (and any tables/chairs, etc.) shall not obstruct the parking travel lanes or drivéway, gas pumps or general circulation pattern on the site. The site shall be maintained in a clean, dust free, litter and weed-free fashion. A trash receptacle shall be kept by the food truck during hours of operation. Any litter/trash shall be picked up and the trash can emptied each night following operations. d. Any significant change of operations. or expansion of the use shall require a modification of the Conditional Use Permit and a public hearing before the Planning Commission. The proposed improvements shall be established within one year of the Planning Commission's approval, or the permit shall become null and void. A one-year extension  improvements.  of the approval may be requested in writing.  The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Commissioner Commission on the 16th of October, 2024, by the following roll'call vote:  second  by Commissioner AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:  at a regular meeting of the Farmersville Planning  Secretary, Farmersville Planning Commission  Page 6 of7    Farmersville Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit 2024-02 (Lakhani)  Resolution 2024-09  Exhibit "A" (Proposed Site Plan)  Mhhhmil *I aooa  -  Page 7 of7