Minutes - 10/18/2018 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES • OCTOBER 18, 2018
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
Site and Architectural Review Board at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Tara Cesena.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name I Title Status ¢ Arrived
Tom Comstock Chairman Present
Tara Cesena Vice Chair Present
Jeffrey Allen Commissioner Present
Edward A. Giroux Commissioner Absent
Jeffrey McConnell Commissioner Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Motion: Approval Agenda October 18, 2018
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey Allen, Jeffrey McConnell
ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux
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PUBLIC ADDRESS
None.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Site and Architectural Review 14-06-A2 and Environmental 14-03-A2, Construction of a
Single-Family Residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit
Commissioner McConnell recused himself from the Public Hearing item.
Haide Aguirre, Planning & Development Services Assistant Planner gave the
PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Commissioner Jeff Allen asked if the accessory dwelling unit could be changed once it
received its designation.
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Assistant Planner Aguirre explained the designated unit is the residence in the back of
the property. She added the unit is already the maximum allowed square footage for a
second unit and based on the. conditions of the permit the applicant is unable to
increase the square footage. The applicant is required to occupy one of the two
residences on the property.
Joab Jerome, Applicant stated his construction is coming along. He thanked the
Planning Commission for its support and encouragement.
Resident Jeffrey McConnell suggested to Mr. Jerome placing 1-gallon potted plants that
are drought tolerant along the perimeter dividing both properties.
Sandra Molina. Planning and Development Services Director stated if the two property
owners reach an agreement that it is civil agreement.
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 14-06-A2 TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE AND AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ON A PARCEL LOCATED
AT 11832 BURNS AVENUE (APN: 0276-282-14)
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]
AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Cese ha, Jeffrey Allen
RECUSED: Jeffrey McConnell
ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux
B. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director provided the Planning
Commission with a list of upcoming community events:
Community Clean Up Day scheduled October 20, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Trunk or Treat scheduled October 31, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Richard
Rollins Park
37th Annual Country Fair scheduled November 03, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Veteran's Day Celebration scheduled November 11, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. at Veteran's Freedom Park
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C. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell is concerned regarding traffic impacts from the project
currently taking place in the City of Colton.
Chairman Tom Comstock requested that the Planning Commission receive updates
regarding traffic. He also commented on water restriction mandates coming from the
governor's office and would like to be proactive and receive information on what
requirements will be in place for landscaping and water usage.
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director stated she could reach out
to Don Hough, General Manager of Riverside Highland Water Company to bring back a
presentation on the issues.
ADJOURN
Chairman Tom Comstock adjourned the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning
Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. The next Site and Architectural Review Board/
Planning Commission meeting will be held November 1, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
om Comstock Sandra Molina
Chairman of the Grand Terrace Planning Director of Planning and Development
Commission Services Department
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