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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF BANNING, CALIFORNIA

August 6, 2025
5:30 p.m.
In Chambers
Council Chambers
99 E. Ramsey Street
Banning, CA 92220
 
This meeting is being held via Zoom so that members of the public may observe and participate in this meeting electronically. If you participate in this meeting via Zoom, you are agreeing to abide by the City's Zoom Community Standards for Public Meetings (provided in full on the last page of the agenda). Esta reunión se lleva a cabo en la Cámara y a través de Video/Teleconferencia en Zoom para que los miembros del público puedan observar y participar en esta reunión de manera electrónica. Si elige participar en esta reunión a través de Zoom, acepta cumplir con los Estándares comunitarios de Zoom para reuniones públicas de la ciudad (que se proporcionan en su totalidad en la última página de la agenda).
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1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  

1.2 ROLL CALL

2.

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

 

A three (3) minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public who wishes to address the Commission on a matter not on the agenda. No member of the public shall be permitted to share their time with any other member of the public. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD.

3.

CONSENT AGENDA

 

3.1

Approval of the meeting minutes for the July 9, 2025, Regular Planning Commission meeting.

 
Recommendation:

Approve the meeting minutes for the July 9, 2025, Regular Planning Commission meeting.

4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

4.1

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of a Cannabis Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application Case No. PLN 24-0107, by Flower Dept, LLC to allow for the commercial cultivation of cannabis (Project) within an existing 8,041 square foot industrial building at 200 John Street, in the Industrial (I) Zoning District (APN 541-220-006)

 
Recommendation:

Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 2025-06, recommending the City Council make a determination that the Project is exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve Conditional Use Permit PLN 24-0107 to allow for commercial cultivation of cannabis in an existing industrial building located at 200 John Street (APN: 541-220-006) in the Industrial (I) zoning district. 

5.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

5.1

Consideration of a Request by the City of Banning to Initiate a Zone Text Amendment or General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Related to Existing Residential Development Located in the Airport Industrial Zone and General Plan Land Use Designation

 
Recommendation:

Provide direction to staff.

6.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS

 

6.1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT

6.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS

7.

ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS

 

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

Next Regular Meeting - September 3, 2025

Zoom Community Standards for Public Meetings

By participating in this meeting on Zoom, you are agreeing to abide by the City of Banning’s Community Standards for Public Meetings. Zoom attendees that fail to adhere to these standards may be removed from the meeting room.

  • Your microphone must remain on mute, and you may only unmute your microphone when/if you are recognized by the Mayor.
  • Your camera must be turned off unless/until you are recognized by the Mayor.
  • To indicate a desire to make Public Comment, you must use the Raise Hand function. The Mayor will not recognize those who have not used the Raise Hand function.
  • Public Comment from Zoom attendees will immediately follow in-person comment from members of the public in Council Chambers.
  • If you fail to adhere to these community guidelines, you may be removed for disrupting the meeting occurring in Council Chambers. You may rejoin the meeting but may be removed for each violation of these community standards.
  • The chat function will be disabled for all City Council meetings on Zoom.
Estándares comunitarios de Zoom para Reuniones Públicas

Al participar en esta reunión en Zoom, usted acepta cumplir con los Estándares Comunitarios para Reuniones Públicas de la ciudad de Banning. Los que atienden por Zoom que no cumplan con estos estándares pueden ser retirados de la sala de reuniones.

  • Su micrófono debe permanecer en silencio, y solo puede reactivar su micrófono cuando / si es reconocido por el alcalde.
  • Su cámara debe estar apagada a menos que sea reconocido por el alcalde.
  • Para indicar el deseo de hacer un Comentario Público, debe utilizar la función Levantar la mano. El alcalde no reconocerá a quienes no hayan utilizado la función Levantar la mano.
  • Los comentarios públicos de lo que atienden por Zoom seguirán inmediatamente los comentarios en persona de los miembros del público en las Cámaras del Consejo.
  • Si no cumple con estas pautas de la comunidad, es posible que lo destituyan por interrumpir la reunión que tiene lugar en las Cámaras del Consejo. Puede volver a unirse a la reunión, pero es posible que lo eliminen por cada violación de estos estándares de la comunidad.
  • La función de chat estará deshabilitada para todas las Reuniones del Ayuntamiento en Zoom.
AFFIDAVIT • DECLARACIÓN JURADA
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED under the laws of the State of California that the above agenda was posted on the City's website (www.banningca.gov) as well as the Bulletin Board at Banning City Hall, located at 99 E Ramsey Street, Banning, CA 92220, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Vickie Sellers Signature
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Vickie Sellers, Elected City Clerk
Secretaria Municipal Electa
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Public Comment
Agenda Items
Any member of the public may address this meeting of the Commission on any item appearing on the agenda. A five-minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public and no member of the public shall be permitted to share their time with any other person.

Non-Agenda Items
Any member of the public may address this meeting of the Commission on any item which does not appear on the regular meeting agenda but is of interest to the general public and is an item upon which the Commission may act. A three-minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public and no member shall be permitted to share their time with any other person. No action shall be taken, nor discussion held by the Commission, on any item which does not appear on the agenda, unless the action is otherwise authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of §54954.2 of the Government Code.
Special Assistance/Accessibility Requests
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any member of the public may request that the agenda and agenda packet be mailed to them. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting (such as translation services), please contact the City Clerk's Office. Advanced notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will allow the city to make arrangements to ensure your accessibility.
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CONTACT • CONTACTO
City Clerk's Office | 951-922-3102 | CityClerks@banningca.gov
99 East Ramsey Street, Banning, California 92220