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Porterville planning staff require permanent trash enclosure for Temple of Praise CUP modification
Summary
Porterville staff told Temple of Praise Christian Fellowship that a modification to their conditional use permit to formalize a refuse enclosure must include a permanent enclosure (approximately 8x4 feet), landscaping and building-permit approvals; refuse service will remain can‑service to the street.
Porterville staff told representatives of Temple of Praise Christian Fellowship on Feb. 19 that a requested modification to the congregation’s conditional use permit will require a permanent refuse enclosure, building permits and standard planning fees before changes can proceed.
Planning Technician Garrett Keller said the modification (a request to modify a prior conditional use permit) will incur a $1,150 fee for the modification, a likely notice-of-exemption environmental fee of $79, a $58 county filing fee and an optional $26.50 radius‑map service. Keller said that any substantial changes to the use would require the CUP modification and reminded the applicant of the two‑year time limit that can apply to some entitlements.
On the enclosure, Keller said the city requires a permanent enclosure sized to accommodate the service cans: “it should be about 8 by 4 feet for the interior dimensions,” he said, adding that the enclosure is typically block construction with a metal gate, painted or textured to match the building, and a three‑foot landscape planter around it. Keller said a standard single‑bin enclosure detail is available from the city.
Refuse Superintendent Brianna Spry told the applicant that commercial can service is acceptable but cans would still need to be brought to the street for collection. Building and field‑services staff said footing and inspection details in the enclosure standard will need to be followed, and Building Official James Wickersham noted inspections are required for concrete footings prior to pour.
No formal action or vote occurred at the meeting. Staff said they will compile department comments in a letter and mail it to the applicant; the applicant and agent, Wayne B. Picard Sr., were advised to submit the CUP‑modification application and pay fees to advance the item to formal review.
