CITYOF IO DELD) CALFORNA AGENDA RIO DELL PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025-6:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675 WILDWOOD AVENUE, RIO DELL WELCOME... Copies of this agenda, staff reports, and other materials available to the Commission are available at the City Clerk's office in City Hall, 675 Wildwood. Avenue, and on the City's website atj wwwclyoliodelcagoy Your City Government welcomes your interest and hopes you will attend and participate in Rio Dell Planning Commission City Council and Planning Commission meetings held in City Hall Council Chambers meetings often. are open to in-person attendance by the public. Public Comment by Email: Inb balancing the health risks associated with COVID-19 and the need to conduct government openly and transparently, public comment on agenda items can be submitted via email at ouDiccomment@ctyoriodel.ca.gov Please note which item the comment is directed to and email your comments to the above email address. The City Clerk will read comments out loud, for up to three minutes. A. CALLTO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS E. CONSENT CALENDAR 1) 2025/0128.01 - Approve Minutes of the November 26, 2024 Regular Meeting (ACTION) Pg. 1 F.F PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS This time is for persons who wish to address the Commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Commission has jurisdiction. As such, a dialogue with the Commission or staff is not allowed under the Ralph M. Brown Act. Items requiring Commission action not listed on this agenda may be placed on the next regular agenda foro consideration if the Commission directs unless at least 2/3 of the Commission make af finding that the item came up after the agenda was posted and is urgent requiring immediate action. Written public comment must be submitted via email no later than 1-hour before the meeting at publccomment@elyoflodellcagov. Your comments will be read out loud, for up to three minutes. G. SCHEDULED MATTERS/PUBLIC HEARINGSISTUDY SESSIONS 1) 2025/0128.02 Review and Consideration of the Rio Dell Laundromat Façade Improvement Program (FIP) Grant Application (ACTION) Pg. 5 H. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS/UPDATES ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. RIO DELL PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 26, 2024 CALLTO ORDER order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioner Angeloff called the regular meeting of the Rio Dell Planning Commission to Present were Commissioners Angeloff, Knight, Arsenault, Gurney, and Millington. Others present were Community Development Director Caldwell and City Clerk Dunham. CONSENT CALENDAR Approve Minutes oft the October 22, 20241 Regular Meeting Arsenault/Knight made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar including approval of the October 22, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried 4-0; 1 abstain (Angeloff). PUBLICPRESENTATIONS No members of the public were present to comment. SCHEDULED MATTERS/PUBLICH HEARINGS/STUDY SESSIONS Adopt Resolution PC 181-2024 Recommending the City Council approve amending the Industrial Commercial Allowed Uses and the Land Use Element of the General Plan and recommending that the City Council amend the Industrial Commercial Zoning Regulations. Section 17.20.110 of the Rio Dell Municipal Code (RDMC) and Table 1-2 of the Land Use Community Development Director Caldwell provided a staff report recommending approval of the Zoning Regulations and Land Use Element amendments related to allowed He said that the item was introduced to the Commission at the meeting on October 22, 2024, and is back before the Commission for further discussion and approval. He explained that the way the current code is written, zoning regulations for principal zones often refer to other zoning designations to determine allowed uses which makes it very convoluted. The Industrial Commercial (IC) zone identifies the allowable uses and Element oft the General Plan uses in the Industrial Commercial (IC) zone as described. refers back to the Industrial zone for additional allowable uses. -1- RIO DELL PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 26, 2024 MINUTES Page 2 Staff is recommending the Industrial Commercial zoning designation be amended to Community Development Director Caldwell then referred to the Land Use Matrix and asked the Commission if there were any use types they thought would be compatible or He noted that regarding 1395 Eeloa Ave., the property owner is currently working with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and Phase II of the Brownfield Assessment identified portions of the parcel that exceeded lead levels and recommended that portion Commissioner Millington asked if the existing residence on the parcel is also located Community Development Director Caldwell indicated that it was and was a legal non- conforming use and the property owner was considering using it as a caretaker unit. Commissioner Millington referred to the definition of Agricultural Products Processing and said that to her, agricultural product! processing should include plants and animals. Community Development Director Caldwell noted that the definition could be expanded to include slaughterhouses as conditionally permitted in the Industrial Commercial (IC) zone. Commissioner Arsenault referred to the definition of Indoor Amusement/Entertainment Facility versus Indoor Sports and Recreation Facility as principally permitted in the Industrial Commercial (IC) zone and said that when he thinks of Industrial uses he thinks Community Development Director Caldwell referred to a sawmill near Medford, OR that has an indoor go-cart facility nearby. An indoor trampoline park would be another Commissioner Knight added that indoor gymnastics would be another possible use type. Commissioner Arsenault asked how conditional use permits are approved. include all use types as principally or conditionally permitted uses. not compatible in the Industrial Commercial (IC) zone. be capped. within the Industrial Commercial (IC) zone. ofheavy equipment. potential use type in the IC zone. -2- RIO DELL PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 26, 2024 MINUTES Page 3 Community Development Director Caldwell explained that the applicant would make application to the City, staff would send out the application to various referral agencies for comment and to properties within a 300-foot radius, then it would come to the Commission to make the required findings and approve the conditional use permit. Commissioner Knight referred to Lumber and Wood Product Manufacturing as aj principally permitted use in the IC zone and said that it seemed to be more of a heavy industrial use Community Development Director Caldwell suggested the use type be conditionally allowed. He commented that there was an inquiry from someone who wanted to open a business at the Humboldt-Rio Dell Business Park for manufacturing wood flooring but it knight/Milington made a motion to move the Lumber and Wood Product Manufacturing from principally permitted to conditionally permitted in the Industrial Commercial (IC) type. didn'twork out. Zone. Motion carried 5-0. The subject of meat packing plants/slaughterhouses came up. Commissioner Gurney commented that she has a friend who has to trailer her beef to Santa Rosa for slaughtering because iti is USDA-certified beef which is time-consuming and Community Development Director Caldwell pointed out that one of the issues with the costly. Having a local facility would be beneficial to the local ranchers. Humboldt-Rio Dell Business Park is thati iti is located in the flood zone. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS/UPDATES Community Development Director Caldwell said that an item for the next agenda would be to approve an application under the Façade Improvement Program for the Rio Dell Laundromat for John and Davina Gray. He said that the next regular meeting was scheduled for December 24th (Christmas Eve), SO unless a special meeting is called, the next meeting will be on January 28, 2025. ADJOURNMENT -3- RIO DELL PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 26, 2024 MINUTES Page 4 Arsenault/Knight made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. to the January 28, 2025,regular meeting. Nick Angeloff, Chair Attest: Karen Dunham, City Clerk 675 Wildwood. Avenue Rio Dell, CA 95562 (707/764-3532 CITY RIO DELL) CAIFORNA For Meeting of: January 28, 2025 Consent Item; M Public Hearing Item To: From: Through: Date: Subject: Planning Commission Kevin Caldwell, Community Development Director * Kyle Knopp, City Manager January 23, 2025 Rio Dell Laundromat Building Façade Improvement Program (FIP) Submittal Recommendation: That the Planning Commission: 1. Review the Rio Dell Laundromat proposal submitted as part of the City's Façade Improvement Program (FIP); and 2. Ift the Commission finds the proposed improvements are significant aesthetic improvements, approve the proposed project. Discussion: The Facade Improvement Program (FIP) is a reimbursement grant program provided to a business and/or property owner for the improvement of existing commercial buildings throughout the City of Rio Dell. The program provides a matching grant of 50% of the facade improvement cost to the business and/or owner up to a maximum dollar amount $15,000 per approved project. 132 Wildwood Façade Improvement Program Staff Report. January 28, 2025 -5- The purpose of the FIP is toi induce private investment that results in quality improvements and enhancements to business-use properties. Iti is the City's intention that the FIP serve public- private incentive for significant aesthetic improvements tot the commercial area in which the property is located. Funded projects must result in significant aesthetic improvements to the commercial area in which the property is located. A copy of the Façade improvement Program Guidelines is included as Attachment 1. The City received an application for the Rio Dell Laundromat building from owner's John and Davina Gray. As the Commission is likely aware the building has needed repairs for quite some time. A copy of the application is included as Attachment 2. The application includes the replacement of the front siding, new windows and doors, the awning, new signage and painting the building. Photos of the building are included as Attachment 3. The proposed improvements are eligible activities as approved by the City Council. The owners are proposing to replace the current Board and Batt siding with new Board and Batt siding, replace the stucco above the awing with horizontal lap siding. The FIP program funds façade design options prepared by an architect or designer. Sarah Atkins was retained to develop a number of options. Those options are included in Attachment 4, including the owner's preferred option and colors. Staff also developed a number of options as well. They are included as Attachment 5. Attachments Attachment 1: Façade Improvement Program (FIP) Guidelines. Attachment 2: FIP application with cost estimates. Attachment 3: Photos of the Building. Attachment 4: Sarah Atkins proposed design options. Attachment 5: Staff prepared design options. 132 Wildwood Façade Improvement Program Staff Report. January. 28, 2025 City, ofRio Dell Humboldt County California Facade Improvement Program Round No. 2 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Program Description Thel Facade Improvement Program (IP)isareimbursement grant program provided to a business and/or property owner for the improvement of existing commercial buildings throughout the City of Rio Dell. The program provides a matching grant of 50% of the facade improvement cost to the business and/or owner up to a The purpose of the FIP is to induce private investment that results in quality improvements and enhancements to business-use properties. The City's intention is that the FIP serve public-private incentive for significant aesthetic improvements to The private investment will need to be equal to or greater than the grant funds The Community Development Department will administer the grant program (Project Administrator) in conjunction with the City's Planning Commission and Department of Finance. The Community Development Department will handle project approval, processing and permitting. No commitment of funds will be made until the Planning Division has evaluated the project for code compliance, received a complete project application and received approval from the City's Planning Commission /Design Review that the project is appropriate to proceed. maximum dollar amount $15,000 per approved project. the commercial area in which the property is located. awarded. Page 1of6 ATTACHMENT 1-7- Project applications must be complete and collateral information must be provided to the Program Administrator before a grant will be processed for funding; no Projects must make an exterior improvement easily visible from public view. Grants will be given only for improvements done in a professional manner and approved through the City's Design Review process. A final inspection will be conducted by the City to confirm the work has been completed and conforms to the approved As part of the approval process, a Letter of Commitment will be issued by the Applicants are expected to complete projects in the timeframe outlined in thel Letter ofCommitment. The City aims to fund as many projects as possible and will not tie up funds with applicants who are not completing their projects. The City will hold stringently to the time frame specified in the Letter of Commitment. Round No. 2 oft the program will focus on commercial areas. Further areas of focus may be added or refined in future rounds if the program is successful. Definition of Significant Facade Improvements or Renovations advances will be made of grant funds. plans, colors and/or materials. Program Administrator. Improvements or renovations of existing buildings that are ten years of age or older, when a combination of two or more ofthe following are included: structural facade improvements, paint, awnings, signs, addition of architectural detail to facade, facade tile or stone accents, decorative entry walkway ared, outside dining with decorative fencing, outside decorative lighting and new windows. Mural art projects can be considered as a significant façade improvement with or without other mprovements. " Eligibility & Processing The property must meet the following criteria: Be located within Rio Dell city limits. titled "Ineligible for Grants."). Be a retail or commercial project (except for those listed under the section Page 2of6 Proposed project must be in conformance with all applicable City codes and Must submit a completed grant application, with all requested collateral Must be a permitted or conditionally permitted use; legal non-conforming uses are not eligible (example: improvements to a legal non-conforming sign, structure, or a structure housing ai non-conforming use will not be Must receive all necessary approvals before any work is started for which Must submit original invoices stamped paid or accompanied by copies of cancelled checks, or proofof payment for materials, or for work performed design standards. materials, to the Program Administrator. eligible). grant funds are being requested. by others before receiving the grant. Grants All grants are up to 50% ofthe cost ofthe approved improvements up to aj maximum Att this time, properties having a building with multiple businesses/suites qualify for one grant only. Unoccupied commercial buildings are also eligible for the grant. Work must be completed within a specified time period stated in the Letter of Commitment; if work is not completed in the time frame, the applicant can still receive a grant only if funds are available when they complete the work. Applicants will not be compensated for labor they perform themselves. Only materials used, and/or the work ofa contractor will be eligible and the work must be done in a professional manner. The property owner assumes all risk. All work must Proof of property owner acknowledgement is required as part of the application reimbursement of $15,000. be in conformance with applicable building codes. process. Design Standards and Requirements Applicants requesting grants must propose and complete projects that meet the standards set through the design review process and the Planning Page 3 of6 commission. Projects must meet or exceed design standards (where Formulation of color pallets, renderings and building plans will, in most cases, require professional design assistance that may be provided by the Ifrepainting is involved, the entirety ofthe building, including portions of the building not visible from the street frontage, must be painted ini the same High quality "before" photos ofthe property must accompany the application. "After" photos will be required to be submitted with receipts or paid invoices before receiving the grant when the project is complete. applicable). City. color scheme. Process 1. Applicant contacts the Program Administrator to arrange a pre-application concept meeting. No drawings or plans are required, but the applicant must 2. Upon tentative approval of the project, the Program Administrator will assign the applicant a licensed architect to work with on the development of acost estimate and visual representation ofthe design, at no cost to the applicant. The cost of the licensed architect's work is not to exceed 3. The applicant completes and submits the formal application with appropriate permits, archtect-developed cost estimates, architect-developed visual representation ofthe final design and ifnecessary owner approval ofthe 4. Project will be submitted to the Planning Commission for Design Review 5. Once the application has been approved, a Letter of Commitment & Project Agreement will be sent to the applicant from the Program Administrator. This material will specify the amount of the grant funds to be set aside and a time frame in which the work must be completed to receive a grant. The Program Administrator will hold funds within FIP budget. 6. Once the Project Agreement is signed by the applicant and Program Administrator, the applicant may then begin work on the proposed project. The project must be completed by the deadline listed in the Project Agreement to receive funds. Extensions can be approved by the Program be able to describe the plan in detail. $2,000.00. project. and approval. Administrator on a case-by-case basis. Page 40 of6 -10- 7. Upon completion ofwork on the proposed project, final inspection of the 8. The Building Inspector and/or Program Administrator will review the work for compliance with the Planning Commission approved application. If approved by the Program Administrator, the applicant will submit invoices to the City's Department of Finance to receive payment in accordance to the grant agreement within 30 days of submittal. Ift the Building Inspector and/or Program Administrator deems the final work to be in non-compliance with the approved design, or not in compliance with applicable building code, the matter will be automatically referred to the Planning Commission for review and ratification, within 60 days, at no cost to the applicant. Work performed, or modifications made that do not conform to the approved project plans, project is performed by the City. will not: receive funds. Projects Eligible for Grants Areas of eligibility: Must be commercially zoned. Must be on or visible from the following streets: Wildwood, Eeloa & Northwestern. Significant facade improvements and renovations (see above, "Definition of Significant Facade Improvements or. Renovations"). Building additions, when the entire building is improved, that is, the addition does not appear to be an add-on but integrates with the building (ex: building addition of compatible architecture and repainting of entire building to Security features integrated with a façade improvement (example: shatter resistant windows, door locks, lighting) only if part of an approved façade improvement or renovation and adds a visible improvement. New roofn material only if part of a significant facade improvement or Upgraded and uniform facade improvements in older commercial buildings with multiple spaces that enhance the entire building (if the facility has more than one individual property ownership, there must be a comprehensive signage plan, color pallet and/or architectural facade plan in place; improvements made must conform to the plans or color pallet). match the addition). renovation and adds a visible improvement. Front facing landscaping. Block walls and fencing only if part ofa comprehensive landscaping project Signs, awnings and painting of structures ifthey meet City design and approved by the Planning Commission. requirements. Page 5 of6 Murals, ifthey have the appropriate approvals (Design Review). Screening ofroof-top equipment only in conjunction with other exterior Creation of fixed outdoor patio areas (non-fixed assets are not eligible. Example: removable patio furniture, mobile heaters, etc.). Creation of customer entrances from the alley, especially when parking is available in the rear of a building or the alley side is visible from a public street; this must be done in conjunction with an approved facade Other improvements can be considered on a case-by-case basis, but must make a significant improvement to the property appearance and not be one property improvements. improvement. ofthe excluded items. Ineligible for Grants: New buildings. Buildings ten (10) years of age or more recently constructed. Internally illuminated "can" signs or otherwise non-permitted signs. Motion detected lighting. Land clearing or tree removal costs. Parking area paving, resurfacing, repair or striping. Chain link fencing with or without slats. City permits or processing fees. Residential projects, apartments, day care facilities located in residential Religious facilities (ex: churches), unless they have street frontage in a Non-profit facilities, unless they have street frontage in a business area. neighborhoods. business area. Projects that are receiving any other public funds. Page 6of6 12- CITY 675 Wildwood. Avenue Rio Dell, CA95562 cityofriodell.ca.gov CITY OF RIO DELL AUG 06 2024 RECEIVED DELD) (707)764-3532 CITYOF RIO DELL HUMBOLDT COUNTY CALIFORNIA Rio Dell Bluffs FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION APPLICANTE NEPAMATION Applicant: Daving Groy Building Owner Tenant Property Address: 132 Wwowood Ae Mailing Address: Name of Business: Property Owner: Mailing Address: pD Box 293 Rciuna CA 95540 Lawndrmak Daytime Phone Number: 707-496-1082 Email Address: Ddg R9nay ()aol.Cp AT DAVwa 8 W.Sohy Gray chuna CA 9554D Po B07 293 Daytime Phone Number: 707-496-1092 Email Address: Egegray Daoj.Onb ONRACU NFCAMATION Contractor: Mailing Address: 3 Jonn GraM po 60K 293 omwnA Ca 95940 Daytime Phone Number: 767-4761082 Email Address: Dogrgray 0 aol.Gp License Number: 683418 License Class: AABI Exp. Date: 12-31-25 Facade Improvement GrantA Application December 2021 13- ATTACHMEN: K D Building Addition/Alteration D Creation of Outdoor Patio Area D Painting/Mural D Awnings New Entrance D Landscaping D Signage D Other: Briefly Describe the Improvements: Nevs doors Wndouss, Foldahm for front eps. Beplaco sicing (m frost and EoE paint. Cnd Signage APPLICATIONSUEMITAN REQUIREMENTS 1.F Photographs clearly showing existing conditions of thel building/facilities to be improved; and 3.0 Drawings/renderings (with color scheme) that adequately and comprehensively, show the proposed 5. Adetailed cost estimate for alla aspects of the proposed improvements prepared by the Contractor or 6. Ap project construction timeframe, including start date, milestones and completion date. 2.Acomplete written description of the proposed work; and project; and 4. List of proposed materials, including material specifications;and Design Professional; and PROECTCOSTE 1. MATERIALS 2. LABOR $. $. $. $15,D00 TOTAL COSTS: GRANTA AMOUNT REQUESTED: Grants upt to! 50% of the project cost, not to exceed: $15,000. I/we have read the description oft the Facade Improvement Program (pages 1-6) and commit toj following the procedures/guidelines setj forth if I/we choose to participate. ini the Program. I/we understandi that I/we cannot start work on any improvement until the application is approved and Vwe have signeda Letter of Commitment, from the City of Rio Dell. pule Applicant CJavve Owner 8-60-24 Date Date 6 6 &-lo-2y - Facadel Improvement GrantA Application December. 2021 14- Rio Dell Laundromat Remodel/Repair Detail *Remove and dispose ofexisting front siding and overhang *Form new windows, doors, and overhang *Repair any unforeseen damage to front ofbuilding *Install OSB Sheeting *Install Vapor Barrier *Install new windows, doors, and siding *Trim windows, doors, and siding *Install plywood on new overhang *Apply torch-down roofing on overhang *Prepare and then paint entire building *Install New Signage, Lights, and Address Numbers -15- Rio Dell Laundromat Estimated Cost for Materials: Item Cost $3,000.00 $1,233.84 Source ADA Entrance Door 3 Windows Redwood Glass Redwood Glass Wall: 2x4 Fir $ 441.78 $ 70.44 $ 129.39 $ 30.60 $ 310.72 $1,027.52 589.00 $ 279.77 $ 79.20 Forbusco Forbusco Forbusco Forbusco Forbusco Forbusco Forbusco Forbusco Forbusco 2x4 Pressure Treat 4X12 Fir Header Anchor Bolts and Plates 7/16 OSB Sheeting Hardi Siding Hardi Trim Hardi Bat Ix12 Pine -16- Hardi Ix12 Facia Roof: 2x8 Fir 5/8 Sheeting 256.88 Schmidbaur 205.20 210.24 $ 95.98 220.54 Forbusco Forbusco Gulf Eagle Gulf Eagle Fiberglass Underlayment Torchdown Misc: Letters for Sign/Hardwar 300.00 $ 598.87 500.00 $814.29 $10,394.26 Best of Signs Fortuna Ace Forbusco/Ace State of Calif. Paint Caulk/ nails/etc Sales Tax Total Material Estimate: Estimate for Labor By Others: (William Gray and Greg Mckenzie) 40 Days @ 8 hrs per Day @ $60.00 per hour per person $38.400.00 Total Estimate for Remodel: : $48,794.26 -17- -18- ATTACHMENT 3 38. Marleen's! Laumdrommat Commercial Storefront 132 Wildwosd Ave. AP# 053-161-013 Ace J. and Marleen J. O'Dell, Owners This building has centered wood-frame, glass-paneled double doors with transom above. Flanking the doors are single, vertical windows. A wood overhang has decorative knee brackets and above the overhang is aj peaked parapet. Stucco is still evident on the side walls, but the front facade is covered with plywood and bats. On the roofi ridge is an old wringer washing machine. The building was constructed by Mr. Micheli in the 1950s. Suggestions: 1) remove the plywood siding to reveal the stucce; 2) repaint with complementary colors. -19- -20- ATTACHMENT 4 5/0x5/0 -21- -22- LAUNDROMAT PRAFTNG SHING D90 ATIVET ALTERNATIVE DO ALTERNATIVES ALTERNATIVE EXCEPT O.C. DESIGN REVIEW AND THAT THATIE JTHF TO FACADE ELEMENTS AND: DETAILED OF THEE LDNG FEATURES. CITY OF RIO DELL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OWNERS JOHN 4 DAVINA GRAY SITUS: 132 WILDWOOD AVE APN 053-161-012 TON BULDNG THAT CONBIET OF DURABLE AND DECIGN CF DJLENSS OR BTRLCTURES THAT ARE BENSITV ICGMMERCIAL. OFFICE. AND FUBUCIC.ASHPLGUS DEVEOFMENT. THECTY ENCOLRAGES: INTEREBT ANPE TOTHE COMMUNTY. LHICHI ATTACHMENT 5