04/18/2019 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
r& MINUTES • APRIL 18, 2019
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:30 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center• 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tom Comstock convened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
and Site and Architectural Review Board at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planning Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name { Title Status j Arrived.
Tom Comstock Chairman Present
Tara Cesena Vice Chair Present
Edward A. Giroux Commissioner Present
Jeffrey McConnell. p Commissioner Present
Jeremy Briggs Commissioner Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: April 18, 2019 Approval of Agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:, Tom Comstock, Tara Cesena;Edward A.-Giroux, Jeffrey McConnell, Jeremy Briggs
PUBLIC ADDRESS
None.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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B. ACTION ITEMS
None.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A General Plan Amendment 18-01 and Zoning Code Amendment 18-01 Relating to the
Specific Plan Requirement for Development in the Hillside Residential Area
Chairman Tom Comstock opened the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. .
Sandra Molina; Planning and Development Services Director, gave.the PowerPoint
presentation for this item.
Director Molina informed the Planning Commission that on Agenda Packet-Page 12, the
last paragraph should read: "General Plan Amendment 18-01 proposes to amend the
Land Use Element so that it provides consideration from specific plan requirements for
those properties that are one acre or less in size, are readily served by existing
infrastructure, adequate infrastructure, and access are present. ..."
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell requested asked if the amendment only affects one
property.
Commissioner Jeremy Briggs asked if there was a provision for fire.access.
Commissioner Comstock closed the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m.
Vice-Chair Tara Cesena moved to approve Agenda Item No. 1, General Plan
Amendment 18-01 and Zoning Code Amendment 18-01 Relating to the Specific Plan
Requirement for Development in the Hillside. Residential . Area to. include staff
corrections on Agenda Packet Page 12. Commissioner Giroux seconded.
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING;
2). ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
GENERAL. PLAN. AMENDMENT 18-01 AMENDING POLICY 2.2.1, TABLE 2.3
AND.TABLE 2.6 OF THE GENERAL PLAN LAND.USE ELEMENT-RELATING TO
THE HILLSIDE.LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION; AND
3) :ADOPT A RESOLUTION .OF .THE PLANNING COMMISSION .OF. THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY . COUNCIL ADOPT .
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 18-01 AMENDING SECTION 18.10.040 .OF
CHAPTER 18.10 OF.TITLE 18 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tara Cesena, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Edward A. Giroux; Commissioner
AYES: - Comstock, Cesena; Giroux; McConnell, Briggs
2. Site and Architectural Review 17-10 and Environmental 17-09, Construction of a Single-
Family Residence Located at 23400 Westwood Street
Chairman Tom Comstock opened the Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m.
Haide Aguirre, Assistant Planner, gave the Power Point presentation for this item.
'Tom Love, Temecula California, proposed decomposed granite for the access road to
make the road a'pervious surface which is better for water quality: Fire departments are .
generally fine with DG as a surface if it is compacted properly. This is a factory-built
home and delivered on trucks, using cranes to set up onsite with the home set up on a
ring foundation.
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell wanted clarification if the access road was going to
connect Westwood Street from the City of Grand Terrace to the City of Colton. Director
Molina stated the access to the project is only from Westwood at Grand Terrace.
- Commissioner Briggs requested. clarification regarding the fence height around the
home and how public safety will be able to identify the home address and patrol the
home. Director Molina clarified that the fencing is consistent with the zoning, the
address would be on the gate, and the Sheriffs Department would not be patrolling the
property unless called.
Chairman Comstock identified there were written correspondence and asked if Staff had
responded :to the resident's questions regarding the proposed fence and gate at
Westwood Street. Assistant.Planner Aguirre identified that Staff had explain the.project
to the resident, including the location of the proposed gate and had addressed the
residents' concerns.
Chairman Comstock closed the Public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Chairman Comstock moved to .approved Agenda Item No. 2, Site and Architectural
Review 17-10 and Environmental 17-09, Construction of a Single-Family Residence
Located at,23400 Westwood Street to include decomposed granite as the roadway
surface.
-Chairman Comstock'suggested that staff offer decomposed granite as an option to
those projects in the future.that include private roadways.
Robert Khuu,. Assistant City Attorney, wanted to clarify that Chairman Comstock's .
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motion includes direction to staff regarding decomposed granite as well as the
modification to Condition No. 19 on Agenda Packet Page 32.that the applicant shall
"install an access gate and fencing across and. over the easement. area ... The fence
and gate shall. be in proximity to the terminus of Westwood Street", and correct Agenda
Packet Page 42 related to the manufactured home using the correct term "modular or
factory built."
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, AND
2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE - PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE. AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.ACT AND APPROVING SITE
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 17-10 FOR THE.CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,884
. .SQUARE FOOT :SINGLE-FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 23400 WESTWOOD
STREET (APN: 0276-491-02)
RESULT APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:_. Tom;Comstock, Chairman
SECONDER:. Jeffrey,McConnell, Commissioner.
AYES: Comstock, Cesena, Giroux, McConnell, Briggs `
D. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
None.
E. ANFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS.
Commissioner Jeremy Briggs participated in the Community Clean Up Day'on April 13,
2019 and he wanted to thank those who came out paint, plant and.all their involvement.
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ADJOURN
Chairman Tom Comstock adjourned the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning
Commission meeting at 7:15 p.m. The next Site and Architectural Review
Board/Planning Commission Regular meeting will be held on May 2, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
om Comstock, Chairmcfn of the Grand Sandra Molina, Director of Planning and
Terrace Planning Commission Development Services Department
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