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Willows planning commission approves amendment and design review for 725 South Dehame Street triplex
Summary
On March 4, 2025, the Willows Planning Commission approved an amendment to a conditional use permit (MUP23‑028) and a design review (DR2501) to allow construction of a 1,260‑square‑foot triplex at 725 South Dehame Street. Staff recommended approval citing consistency with the Willows Municipal Code; the motion passed on a voice vote.
The Willows Planning Commission voted March 4, 2025, to approve an amendment to a conditional use permit (file MUP23‑028) and a design review (DR2501) to allow construction of a 1,260‑square‑foot triplex at 725 South Dehame Street. The applicant and property owner is identified in the record as Mr. Sharma.
Staff consultant Jessica Scholl of Harris & Associates told the commission the project converts an existing commercial/motel property previously authorized for multifamily use and would add three new units. "Staff recommends approval of the request to amend the use permit 20‑three‑two to allow for 3 new residential units and approval of the design review for the construction of a triplex as it is consistent with the general plan and the City of Willows Municipal Code design review criteria," Scholl said during the presentation.
Scholl said the city granted a prior use permit in July 2023 to allow conversion of the motel into 17 apartments; adding the triplex increases the overall number of apartments and therefore requires modification of the earlier permit. She described the site plan, proposed elevations and exterior color scheme; she also reviewed the municipal code sections staff relied on when making findings of consistency with zoning and the general plan.
The chair opened and then closed the public‑hearing portion for the item with no members of the public providing testimony on the project. A commissioner moved to approve the amendment to the use permit and the design review, stating, "I'll move to approve. File number MUP23Dash028." Another commissioner seconded the motion. The chair called for the ayes and the motion passed on a voice vote; the transcript records only the voice vote and does not provide a roll‑call tally.
A staff member said the city will follow normal permit and construction review processes after the commission's action. The record indicates the project will proceed under the conditions and findings noted in the staff report and the amended use permit; no additional conditions or amendments were recorded in the commission discussion.
Votes at a glance - Motion: Approve amendment to conditional use permit (MUP23‑028) and design review (DR2501) to allow construction of a 1,260 sq ft triplex at 725 South Dehame Street. Outcome: approved (voice vote). Mover: a commissioner (name not specified in transcript). Second: a commissioner (name not specified in transcript).
Background: Jessica Scholl presented plans and photographs and cited prior approval in July 2023 that allowed conversion of the property from motel to multifamily residential. Scholl identified the proposal as a modification to that prior permit because the total number of residential units would increase.
