03-03-2022 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
* PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES • MARCH 3, 2022
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:30 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center• 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Planning Commissioner Tara Cesena convened the Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board for Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 6:30
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planning Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Edward A. Giroux I Chairman Remote
Tara Cesena Commissioner Present
Jeffrey McConnell Commissioner Present.
David Alaniz Commissioner Present
Konrad Bolowich City Manager Present
Robert Khuu Assistant City Attorney Present
Haide Aguirre I Associate Planner Present
Debra Thomas City Clerk Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Motion: APPROVAL OF MARCH 3, 2022, AGENDA
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Alaniz, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
AYES: Edward A. Giroux, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, David Alaniz
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager took the opportunity to introduce himself to the Planning
Commission.
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting— 02/03/2022
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
SECONDER: David Alaniz, Commissioner
AYES: Edward A. Giroux,Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, David Alaniz
B. ACTION ITEMS
1. Consideration of a General Plan Conformity Finding Regarding the Donation of and the
City of Grand Terrace's Acceptance of Real Property Generally Located at Preston
Street & Barton Road (APN 0276-213-47-0-000) from Angeline Petta, Trustee of the
Family Trust of Anthony Peta, Pursuant to Government Code Section 65402
Haide Aguirre, Associate Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for
this item.
1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
FINDING THAT THE GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY FINDING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 FOR THE DONATION OF AND THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE'S ACCEPTANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PRESTON STREET AND BARTON ROAD IN
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE - (APN 0276-213-47-0-000 AND
APPROXIMATELY 1.76-ACRES) IS NOT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(C)(3), 15378(B)(5), AND 15061(B)(3);
AND FINDING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65402 FOR SUCH DONATION AND CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE'S ACCEPTANCE THEREOF
RESULT: APPROVED[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
SECONDER: David Alaniz, Commissioner
AYES: Edward A. Giroux, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, David Alaniz
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Consider Recommending that City Council Adopt Ordinances Establishing Objective
Standards for Implementation of Senate Bill No. 9 Pertaining to Urban Lot Splits and
Two-Unit Developments and Updating the City's Regulations for Accessory Dwelling
Units.
Haide Aguirre, Associate Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for
this item.
Discussion ensued with various questions from all of the Planning Commissioner
members.
Commissioner McConnell moved, with a second from Chair Giroux to approve staff
recommendation to include the following stipulations:
• Add language to the section of the ordinance talking about tank test to be
consistent with the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board's basin plan
and county standards, as well as California plumbing code for lots dependent on
the use of onsite wastewater treatment systems and any applicable standards.
• Require water connections to the existing main line to the extent permitted by
state law
• Except for the exceptions required by state law we would require one parking
space both for ADUs and for SB9 units and that parking space needs to be in
addition to all existing parking spaces on the lot
• If the existing septic system or any supportive portion of the septic system on the
property is more than 200 feet from the main sewer line, and the project requires
a connection to the existing system, staff will need to make an administrative
decision to determine if there is sufficient unencumbered area within the
boundaries of the property to replace, improve, or relocate the septic system to
support the additional living spaces. If unencumbered area will not support any
portion of the upgrade or relocation of the septic system, staff can deny the
project on the basis of a finding of adverse impact.
• Planning Commission to provide direction to staff to ensure that everything
added to the ordinance complies with State law.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE ADOPTION OF SB 9 REGULATIONS, AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, IS NOT A PROJECT FOR PURPOSES OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 65852.21(J) AND 66411.7(N); FINDING THAT THE ADOPTION OF AN
ORDINANCE REGARDING SECOND UNITS (ADUS) IN A SINGLE-FAMILY OR
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MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE TO IMPLEMENT GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 65852.2 AND 65852.22, AS PROVIDED HEREIN, IS EXEMPT FROM
CEQA REVIEW PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17;
AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT PROPOSED
ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR SB 9 LOT SPLITS
AND DEVELOPMENTS, AND, FURTHER, UPDATING CITY REGULATIONS
REGARDING ADUS
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
SECONDER: - Edward A. Giroux,:Chairman
AYES: - Edward A. Giroux, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, David Alaniz.
D. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
Associate Planner Aguirre announced the 15th Annual Blue Mountain Hike scheduled
for Sunday, March 6, 2022, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Robert Khuu, Assistant City Attorney provided an update to the Planning Commission
with respect to the last planning commission meeting in relation to the general plan
conformity finding and Commissioner Alaniz' request that staff check into what lot the
City is actually purchasing from SBCTA. Staff confirmed that legal description in the
Purchase & Sale Agreement only describes what staff depicted at the last meeting.
E. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner McConnell asked if there were any updates on the old Stater Bros.
project.
Commissioner Alaniz asked if there was any update on the Piara Pizza/Wingstop
update.
Luis Gardea, Building Official informed the Planning Commission that the project will
move forward within the next couple of weeks.
Commissioner Alaniz asked if the Planning Commission vacancy has been posted and
published.
Commissioner McConnell requested an update on the Patrick O'Brien project.
Building Official Gardea informed the Planning Commission that the project is going
through precise grading and a meeting is scheduled with the project representative to
discuss the placement of the prefabricated office building.
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ADJOURN
Commissioner Cesena adjourned the regular meeting of the Planning Commission/Site
and Architectural Review Board at 8:40 p.m. The Next regular meeting of the Planning
Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board,to be held on March 17, 2022, at 6:30
p.m.
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