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:
  • Chair Michael Vanderhurst,
  • Vice Chair Jennifer Burrows,
  • Commissioner Paul Chang,
  • Commissioner Jessica Kennedy,
  • and Commissioner Greg Eckert

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

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

2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 

Haislip Hayes led the flag salute.

3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
 

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

4.
PRESENTATION
 

5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 

5.1
Public hearing and consideration of Tentative Tract Map 21-001, Use Permit 21-001, Design Review 21-001, and Adjustment 21-006 for the Villas III Subdivision, a proposed 33-unit residential development located at 100 Callahan Way.
This item has attachments. 

1.Villas III Agenda Action Sheet.pdf
2.Staff Report(1).pdf
3.Attachment 1 - Resolution No. PEDC 2022-03.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - Project Plans(1).pdf
5.Attachment 3 - Public Notice.pdf
6.Attachment 4 - Public Comments.pdf
7.Public Comment from San Joaquin Villas Residents.pdf
8.Judith Goddard Public Comment.pdf
9.Eric Taylor Building Visuals for Planning Commission- Villas III.pdf
10.Attachment 5 - Public Comments After Posting.pdf
11.Eric Taylor Public Comment.pdf
12.Regina Fink Public Comment.pdf
13.Donna Mercer Public Comment.pdf
14.Sue Farley Public Comment.pdf
15.Kimberly Taylor Public Comment.pdf

The Chair opened the public hearing at 2:06 p.m. 

Commissioner Eckert joined the meeting at 2:07 p.m. Commissioner Eckert left the meeting at 2:08 p.m. due to his conflict of interest because of his ownership of property within 500 feet of the project.

Town Attorney Andrew Morris outlined the parameters that the Commission was under to make a decision on the proposed projects.

Assistant Planner Michael Perterka gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. Senior Planning - Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff outlined the "No Net Loss" law as it related to the proposed project. 

Toby Long, applicant architect, outlined the proposed project. 

There was discussion among members of the Commission, staff, and the applicant.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Eric Taylor, resident of San Joaquin Villas, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. 

Kimberly Taylor, resident of San Joaquin Villas, spoke in opposition to the proposed project.

Jaime Pollack, resident of San Joaquin Villas, spoke in opposition to the proposed project.

Patricia Robertson, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Housing, said that they had heard from owners at San Joaquin Villas and spoke in opposition to the project.  

Michelle Lussier, resident of Joaquin, spoke in opposition to the proposed project.

Tom Hodges, Vice President of Mammoth Mountain Development, asked questions about the proposed project and noted that parts of the proposed project were within the golf course flight line setbacks. 

Gina Varieschi, resident of San Joaquin Villas, spoke in opposition to the proposed project.

Judith Goddard spoke in opposition to the proposed project.

The Chair closed the public hearing at 3:26 p.m.

Town staff provided response to the concerns raised by the public.

There was discussion among members of the Commission.

CONSENSUS:

Continue the item and re-notice it when a new public hearing date is determined. 

  • Moved byChair Michael Vanderhurst
    Seconded byCommissioner Jessica Kennedy

    Adopt the attached Planning and Economic Development Commission Resolution, making the required CEQA, State No Net Loss Law, State Subdivision Map Act, and Municipal Code findings, and approving Tentative Tract Map 21-001, Use Permit 21-001, Design Review 21-001 and Adjustment 21-006 with conditions as recommended by staff.  

     

    For (2)Chair Michael Vanderhurst, and Commissioner Jessica Kennedy
    Against (2)Vice Chair Jennifer Burrows, and Commissioner Paul Chang
    Absent (1)Commissioner Greg Eckert
    Tied (2 to 2)

5.2
Consideration of a Use Permit (UPA), Design Review (DR) and Adjustment (ADJ) application to permit the construction of a new 4,162 square foot single-family residence with an 874 square foot garage located within the Snow Deposition Design Overlay
This item has attachments. 

1.UPA 21-006, DR 21-006, and ADJ 21-005 - 365 Fir Street.pdf
2.PEDC Staff Report.pdf
3.Attachment A - PEDC Resolution 2022-04.pdf
4.Attachment B - Project Plans.pdf
5.Attachment C.pdf
6.Attachment D.pdf
7.Marta and Gerald Kurland Public Comment.pdf
8.Tony and Sherryl Taylor.pdf

Commissioner Eckert returned to the meeting at 3:51 p.m.

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

Steve Johnson, applicant, outlined the proposed project.

There was discussion among members of the Commission, staff, and Mr. Johnson.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Tony Taylor, resident of the Bluffs, spoke in opposition to the proposed project.

Gerald Kurland, resident of the Bluffs, spoke in opposition to the proposed project.

The Chair closed the public hearing at 4:20 p.m.

Ms. Cooke responded to the concerns raised by the public. 

There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff.

  • Moved byVice Chair Jennifer Burrows
    Seconded byCommissioner Greg Eckert

    Adopt the attached Planning and Economic Development Commission Resolution, making the required CEQA and Municipal Code findings, and approving Use Permit #UPA 21-006, Design Review #DR 21-006 and Adjustment #ADJ 21-005 with conditions as recommended by staff.

    For (4)Chair Michael Vanderhurst, Vice Chair Jennifer Burrows, Commissioner Greg Eckert, and Commissioner Jessica Kennedy
    Against (1)Commissioner Paul Chang
    Carried (4 to 1)

5.3
Public hearing and consideration of Design Review 21-005 and Use Permit 21-005 for the interim “Phase One” redevelopment of the Sierra Nevada Resort site located at 164, 202 and 248 Old Mammoth Road. 
This item has attachments. 

1.Consider approval of DR 21-005 and UP 21-005 to allow a remodel of the existing Sierra Nevada Resort.pdf
2.Staff Report.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - PEDC Resolution 2022-06.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - Project Plans.pdf
5.Attachment 3 - Project Narrative.pdf
6.Attachment 4 - ADP Minutes and Applicant Response.pdf
7.Attachment 5 - Alternative Housing Mitigation Plan.pdf
8.Attachment 6 - Events Management Plan.pdf
9.Attachment 7 - Parking Analysis.pdf
10.Attachment 8 - Public Notice.pdf
11.Linda Scott Public Comment.pdf
12.PEDC Presentation 02082022 - Copy.pdf

Commissioner Kennedy left the meeting at 4:28 p.m. due to a conflict of interest because of living within 500 feet of the project.

The Chair opened the public hearing at 4:28 p.m.

Assistant Planner Gina Montecallo and Associate Engineer Amy Callanan gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. 

Vice Chair Burrows left the meeting at 4:38 p.m.

Peg Blackall and Dean Arizabal, representing the applicant, gave a presentation outlining the proposed project.

There was discussion among members of staff and the applicant team. 

There was discussion among members of the Commission.

The Chair closed the public hearing at 5:17 p.m.

  • Moved byCommissioner Greg Eckert
    Seconded byChair Michael Vanderhurst

    Adopt the attached Planning and Economic Development Commission (PEDC) Resolution, making the required CEQA and Municipal Code findings, revoking Vesting Tentative Tract Map 16-001, Use Permit 16-001, and Design Review 16-004, and approving Design Review 21-005 and Use Permit 21-005 with conditions as recommended by staff and with modifications as presented to the PEDC including the Parking Management Plan.

    For (3)Chair Michael Vanderhurst, Commissioner Paul Chang, and Commissioner Greg Eckert
    Absent (2)Vice Chair Jennifer Burrows, and Commissioner Jessica Kennedy
    Carried (3 to 0)

5.4
Public hearing and consideration of a Use Permit (UPA) and Design Review (DR) application for a proposed six-unit, multi-family residential apartment project located at 377 Manzanita Road.  
This item has attachments. 

1.UPA 20-002 and DR 20-004 - 377 Manzanita Road.pdf
2.PEDC Staff Report(1).pdf
3.Attachment A - PEDC Resolution 2022-05.pdf
4.Attachment B - Project Plans(1).pdf
5.Attachment C(1).pdf
6.Attachment D(1).pdf
7.Kathy Grevenkamp Public Comment.pdf

This item was continued. 

6.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

  • Moved byChair Michael Vanderhurst
    Seconded byCommissioner Greg Eckert

    Approve the Consent Agenda.

    For (3)Chair Michael Vanderhurst, Commissioner Paul Chang, and Commissioner Greg Eckert
    Absent (2)Vice Chair Jennifer Burrows, and Commissioner Jessica Kennedy
    Carried (3 to 0)

7.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
 

There were no reports given at this time.

8.
DIRECTORS REPORT
 

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly noted that a new date would be set for the March meeting.

9.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The Commission adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m.

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