Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall
The Commission Secretary hereby declares that the agenda was posted
by 4:30 PM on Friday, November 10, 2023,
at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, California 93534
PLANNING COMMISSION
Chairman James D. Vose
Vice Chairperson Cassandra D. Harvey
Commissioner Devin Birden
Commissioner Steven Derryberry
Commissioner King L. Moore, II
Commissioner Daniel Tufts
Commissioner Leslie Underwood
ROLL CALL
Chairman Vose, Vice Chairperson Harvey, Commissioners Birden, Derryberry, Moore, Tufts, and Underwood
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
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MINUTES
1.
Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2023
3.5± gross acres located between 7th Street East and 8th Street East, north of Avenue J-6 (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 3140-009-003, 3140-009-006 and 3140-034-036)
Request:
Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 69560 and Variance (VAR) No. 23-001 to allow for the subdivision of 3.5 gross acres into 15 single-family lots and a reduction of corner lot width standards in the R-7,000 zone located between 7th Street East and 8th Street East, north of Avenue J-6 (APN: 3140-009-003, 3140-009-006 and 3140-034-036) and adopting a mitigated negative declaration.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-33 approving TTM No. 69560 and VAR No. 23-001 to allow for the subdivision of 3.5 gross acres into 15 single-family lots and a reduction of corner lot width standards in the R-7,000 zone located between 7th Street East and 8th Street East, north of Avenue J-6 and adopting a mitigated negative declaration.
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for an existing Mi Ranchito Mexican Bar & Grill to provide live entertainment in an expanded tenant space within an existing building located in the Commercial Planned Development (CPD) zone at 1721 East Avenue J.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-31 approving CUP No. 23-002 to allow for an existing Mi Ranchito Mexican Bar & Grill to provide live entertainment in an expanded tenant space within an existing building located in the CPD zone at 1721 East Avenue J.
44950 Valley Central Way, Suite 104 (APN: 3153-015-037)
Request:
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a banquet hall within an existing building in the Commercial Planned Development (CPD) zone located at 44950 Valley Central Way, Suite 104.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-32 approving CUP to allow a banquet hall within an existing building in the CPD zone located at 44950 Valley Central Way, Suite 104.
±28.5 acres at the northwest corner of Avenue J and 35th Street East (APNs: 3150-028-001 and -002)
Request:
Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 83590 to allow for the subdivision of 28.5 gross acres into 106 single-family lots in the R-7,000 zone located at the northwest corner of Avenue J and 35th Street East (APN: 3150-028-001 and -002) and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-34 TTM No. 83590 to allow for the subdivision of 28.5 gross acres into 106 single-family lots in the R-7,000 zone located at the northwest corner of Avenue J and 35th Street East and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
General Plan Amendment No. 17-007, Zone Change No. 17-006
Applicant:
BYD/Simon Li
Location:
±160 gross acres on the south side of Avenue H between 50th Street West and 55th Street West (Assessor Parcel Numbers [APNs] 3269-011-015, 3269-011-007).
Request:
General Plan Amendment to change the general plan designation from NU (Non-Urban Residential) to LI (Light Industrial) and a Zone Change (ZC) to change the zoning from RR-2.5 (Rural Residential, minimum lot size 2.5 acres) to LI (Light Industrial) for a 630,000 square foot electric school bus manufacturing facility.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-35 recommending approval to City Council of GPA No. 17-007 to change the general plan designation to LI and ZC No. 17-006 to change the zoning to LI for 160 gross acres located on the south side of Avenue H between 50th Street West and 55th Street West, adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and authorizing staff to execute the Notice of Determination
General Plan Amendment No. 23-001, Zone Change No. 23-001, Tentative Tract Map No. 23-003
Applicant:
Maison’s Sierra Phase 1, LP/Kevin Harbison
Location:
±45 gross acres on the west side of Sierra Highway between Avenue H and Avenue H-8 (Assessor Parcel Numbers [APNs] 3135-001-903 thru 3135-001-918)
Request:
General Plan Amendment (GPA) to change the general plan designation from MR1 (Multi-Residential) and O (Open Space) to MR1, a Zone Change (ZC) from MDR (Moderate Density Residential) and PK (Park) to MDR, and a Tentative Tract Map (TTM) to subdivide ±45 acres into 109 lots (98 residential lots, 10 common lots, and one remainder lot).
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-36 recommending approval to the City Council for GPA No. 23-001 to change the general plan designation to MR1 and ZC No. 23-001 to change the zoning to MDR, approving TTM No. 23-003 (TTM 84221) for the subdivision of approximately 45 gross acres into 109 lots located on the west side of Sierra Highway between Avenue H and Avenue H-8, adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2023100288), approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and authorizing staff to execute the Notice of Determination.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMISSION AGENDA
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting is adjourned to the Regular Meeting on December 11, 2023 at 5:00pm, in the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers.
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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
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