Town of Mammoth Lakes Planning and Economic Development Commission

Minutes of Regular Meeting

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437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes
Members Present:
  • Michael Vanderhurst,
  • Jen Burrows,
  • Paul Chang,
  • Jessica Kennedy,
  • and Greg Eckert

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

Commissioner Kennedy led the flag salute.

Code Compliance Officer Jena Carter gave an update regarding current code compliance activities.  There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff.

John Wentworth, Mammoth Lakes Trails and Public Access, gave a presentation regarding the Sustainable Recreation Tourism Initiative.  There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff.

Associate Engineer Amy Callanan, Public Works Director Haislip Hayes, and Executive Director of the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Phil Moores gave a presentation regarding transportation in Old Mammoth.  There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

John Guatelli, resident of the Woodmen neighborhood, spoke in opposition to the Woodman Turnaround.

Dan O'Connell asked about options to work with Snowcreek to continue to have a turnaround there.

Tim Hirrel, President of the Aspen Village Homeowners Association, said that he was concerned about and advocated for consistent transit service to the Aspen Village Area.

Caroline Sanderson, Woodmen Street resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodmen Turnaround.

Mitchell Dutko, Woodmen Street resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodmen Turnaround.

Mark Dutko, Woodmen Street resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodmen Turnaround.

Christy Caldwell, Old Mammoth resident, asked about the timing of the project and about a bus stop continuing at Snowcreek.  Mr. Hayes responded to the questions from Ms. Haldwell.

John Eastman said that there should not be a turnaround in the Bluffs and asked about Red Fir as an option.

Mr. Guatelli asked about a previous recommendation of Mr. Moores for transit in Old Mammoth. Mr. Moores responded.

Sue Mehrhoff asked about how many people were riding this bus.  Mr. Moores responded.

Steve Irwin, employee of ESTA, said that transportation was needed to Aspen Village.  He said that the Town should negotiate with Snowcreek to keep the stop where it was or to use a cutaway bus from the CRC.

Traci Walker, Woodmen Street resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodmen Turnaround.

Stacy Corless, Mono County Board of Supervisors and resident of Old Mammoth, urged the Town to reconsider the preferred alternative of the the Woodmen Turnaround.

Town Clerk Jamie Gray read an email from Katy Drake in support of the Woodmen Street Turnaround.

The Chair opened the public hearing at 3:55 p.m.

Assistant Planner Michael Peterka gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report.  There was discussion among members of the Commission, staff, and Peter Sheldon, applicant.

With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing at 4:08 p.m.

There was discussion among members of the Commission.

  • Resolution:
    Moved byJessica Kennedy
    Seconded byJen Burrows

    Adopt the attached Planning and Economic Development Commission Resolution, making the required CEQA and Municipal Code findings, and approving Use Permit 21-002 with conditions as recommended by staff.

    For (5)Michael Vanderhurst, Jen Burrows, Paul Chang, Greg Eckert, and Jessica Kennedy
    Carried (5 to 0)

The Chair opened the public hearing at 4:14 p.m.

Associate Planner Kim Cooke gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report.  

Glen Long, District General Manager for Mammoth Disposal, outlined the need for the project and introduced Dave Brown, Mammoth Disposal lead engineer on the project.  Mr. Brown outlined the project.

There was discussion among members of the Commission, staff, Mr. Brown, and Kristen Bogue from Michael Baker International

With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing at 4:53 p.m.

  • Resolution:
    Moved byJen Burrows
    Seconded byGreg Eckert

    Adopt the Planning and Economic Development Commission Resolution Nos. PEDC 2021-05 and PEDC 2021-06 (the Resolutions), making the required CEQA and Municipal Code findings, and approving Use Permits #20-001 and #20-004, Design Review #DR 20-002 and Variance #VAR 20-001 with conditions as recommended by staff.

    For (5)Michael Vanderhurst, Jen Burrows, Paul Chang, Greg Eckert, and Jessica Kennedy
    Carried (5 to 0)

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.  There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff.

  • Resolution:
    Moved byGreg Eckert
    Seconded byJen Burrows

    Adopt the attached Planning and Economic Development Commission Resolution, making the required CEQA findings and General Plan consistency findings.

    For (5)Michael Vanderhurst, Jen Burrows, Paul Chang, Greg Eckert, and Jessica Kennedy
    Carried (5 to 0)

This item was continued.

  • Resolution:

    Receive and file 2020 Annual Planning Report (APR) and provide questions/comments as needed.

This item was continued.

  • Resolution:

    Staff is requesting Commission discussion and direction on preferences for attending in-person meetings or the continued use of a hybrid process allowing members to choose whether or not they wish to attend in person or by electronic means.

This item was continued.

  • Resolution:

    Approve the Consent Agenda

This item was continued.

This item was continued.

The Commission adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m.