NOTE: Information concerning the following agenda items is available for public consideration during normal working hours at the Resource Management Agency, Permit Center, 5961 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, California. The staff will assist in answering questions. For further information about the Planning Commission see last page.

All public hearings are scheduled for certain times, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard. All non-timed items will be considered following the public hearings or when time permits.
Persons wishing to speak on any of the agenda items who have made a political contribution of more than $250 to any commissioner in the last twelve months must indicate this when speaking.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Resource Management Agency at (559) 624-7000

 

January 08, 2025

9:00 AM Planning Commission Convenes

 

COMMISSIONERS			COMMUNITY RESIDENCE
Carlos Aleman, Commissioner (Vice Chair)			Exeter – District 1
Gil Aguilar, Commissioner			Tulare – District 2
Bill Whitlatch, Commissioner			Visalia- District 3
Wayne O. Millies, Commissioner (Chair)			At Large
Christopher Launer, Commissioner			Dinuba- District 4
Ed Dias, Commissioner			Visalia- At Large
Terren Brown, Commissioner			Porterville- District 5
Dennis Lehman, Commissioner			Visalia – At Large Alternate
Bill Whitlatch,  - ALUC only (Vice Chair)			Visalia
Matthew Stoll - ALUC only (Chair)			Visalia

 

TULARE COUNTY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY

SENIOR STAFF		OFFICE
Reed Schenke, RMA Director		Tulare County
Michael Washam, Associate RMA Director		Resource Management Agency
Sherman Dix, Assistant RMA Director - Fiscal Services		5961 S. Mooney Boulevard
Aaron Bock, Assistant Director, Economic Development & Planning		Visalia, CA 93277-93277
Vacant - Public Works		(559) 624-7000
Jason Garcia-LoBue - Planning and Permit Manager		Violation Line 624-7060
Gary Mills, Chief Planner, Environmental Planning		Zone Line 624-7105
Sandy Roper, Chief Planner, Special Projects
Hector Ramos, Building and Housing Manager

 
 

PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS BY THE TULARE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION*

1. Open for public hearing.
2. Presentation of factual staff report and environmental finding.
3. Public testimony -- proponent's presentation
4. Public testimony -- opposition's presentation

NOTE:		To avoid cumulative and repetitious testimony, the Chair may restrict testimony or place time limits on presentations. Testimony and evidence must be germane to the topic of the hearing.

5. Summation and/or rebuttal by applicant (at the discretion of the Chair, usually limited to five minutes.)
6. Summation and/or rebuttal by opposition (at the discretion of the Chair, usually limited to five minutes.)
7. Staff recommendation including reasons or criteria for choice.
8. Close of public testimony phase of the hearing -- no additional testimony is taken following the staff recommendation unless rebuttal is specifically requested and such request is granted by the Chair.
9. Discussion and decision by the Planning Commission -- final decision shall include reference to applicable criteria or ordinance bearing influence on the decision.
10. Notification of date for Board of Supervisors' action (if applicable) and rights of appeal.
11. Close of public hearing -- no further action is to be taken on the matter before the Commission. Any public hearing may be continued from time to time.

NOTE: Planning Commission actions are advisory for all General Plan Amendments, Zone Changes, Planned Unit Developments, and all subdivisions located outside urban areas. Such matters require final action by the Board of Supervisors. All Planning Commission actions are final on Special Use Permits, Zone Variances, Setback Variances, and Subdivisions within urban areas unless appealed to the Board of Supervisors. All Planning Commission actions on any of the above matters may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors. Any appeal must be filed in writing with the Board of Supervisors within 10 days and an appeals fee is required. *(As Amended by Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 4931 and 7392)