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Commission opens and closes commercial-zone hearing with no public comment; staff to return revised packet
Summary
Commission opened a noticed public hearing on OAM2025-001464 (repeal of C/C‑2 commercial zones and replacement by Chapter 19.32). No public testimony was offered; the commission closed the hearing unanimously and asked staff to circulate a packet for further deliberations.
The Immigration Canyon Planning Commission opened a noticed public hearing on OAM2025‑001464 — a proposal to repeal Chapters 19.6C and 19.62 (C and C‑2 commercial zones) and replace them with a single Chapter 19.32 commercial zone — and closed the hearing without receiving public comment.
The hearing: The commission confirmed the hearing was properly noticed and, with no public participants online or in the room offering testimony, a commissioner moved to close the hearing. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Why it matters: The proposed change consolidates existing commercial zone language and could affect how commercial parcels are developed or rezoned within the canyon. Staff noted that converting existing C‑2 parcels to a new C designation would require additional outreach and rezoning steps, including public hearings and notice to property owners.
Staff direction and next steps: Commissioners asked staff to provide a full packet, including public comments already received, at least one week before the commission’s next meeting so they can consider rezoning logistics and any edits. Several commissioners suggested using an editor’s note to explain why a single commercial chapter is proposed rather than creating a C‑1 variant.
Other items: Commissioners were also advised of a pending agricultural-protection-area application (applicant Ryan Lec) that has drawn more than 30 public comments; staff (Curtis and Neil) will compile comments and packet materials for upcoming hearings.
What happened procedurally: The commission opened the public hearing on OAM2025‑001464, heard no public comment, then voted to close the hearing. A later motion to adjourn also carried unanimously.
Next procedural step: Staff will circulate the commercial‑zone packet and revised FR draft to commissioners ahead of the next meeting for continued deliberations and potential recommendation to the city council.
