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12/19/2013 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • DECEMBER 19, 2013 Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:30 PM Grand Terrace Civic Center. 22795 Barton Road CALL TO ORDER Chairman Comstock convened the meeting of.the Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board at 6:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Bailes. ROLL CALL .Attendee Name ( Title' ; Status' ' , Arrived Tom Comstock ( Chairman E Present Robert Bailes ( Commissioner j Present Ohm Kongtang Commissioner Absent- Ryan Stephens Vice Chairman Present APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion: Approval of meeting agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Bailes, Commissioner SECONDER: Ryan Stephens,-Vice Chairman :AYES: Tom Comstock, Robert Bailes, Ryan Stephens ABSENT: Ohm Kongtang PRESENTATION None PUBLIC ADDRESS Public address to the Commission shall be limited to three minutes unless extended by the Chairman. Should you desire to make a longer presentation, please make written request to be agendized to the Director of Community Development Department. This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not . appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the Planning Commission may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda, but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The i. Chairman may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission December 19, 2013 r A. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 11/07/2013 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Bailes, Commissioner SECONDER: Ryan Stephens, Vice Chairman . AYES:.. - Tom Comstock, Robert Bailes, Ryan Stephens ABSENT: Ohm Kongtang B. ACTION ITEMS None C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1 Site and Architectural Review 12-04/Conditional Use Permit .12-04 and Environmental 12-03: Proposal to Construct 12 Attached Townhome Units at 12156 Preston Street Community Development Director Molina gave a Power-point presentation on the item. Chairman Comstock opened the Public hearing at 6:34 p.m. Applicant, Darryl Moore, 22750 -Minona Drive, said he didn't understand why- street lights had been conditioned because they were not-typical in Grand Terrace,,He brought . attention to condition number 5, related to 5800 watt LS1 street light, saying-that he had never heard of one before and said it may be a typo. Director Molina answered by saying that the light pole condition was a requirement from the former Community -Development Director and had been. reviewed twice. Staff suggested the street light language be modified rather than deleted to allow the condition to be revisited later. Jeff McConnell, Walnut Avenue, requested that the light condition be removed because there was already a light on the street and the he extra'light is not necessary. Doug Wilson, 12168 Conservative Drive, Grand Terrace, was in favor of the project. The Commission questioned why the staff report said that all units were being built simultaneously but the applicants' letter said the units would be built in phases. City of Grand Terrace Page 2. Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission December 19, 2013 Director Molina clarified that the applicant letter of intent originally proposed phasing but that she later verified with the applicants that site will be graded and then building permits pulled at the same time so the units would be built simultaneously. The Commission was concerned with that lack of additional parking, separate from provided garage spaces. Mr. Moore said that it is typical 'CC&R & HOA to require use of garage parking space . He assured the Commission that additional parking will be available for the units. Staff suggested that a new condition be added for CC&Rs that require garage spaces to be used for parking and not.storage. Director Molina asked to change the Public Works lighting condition to be at the discretion of the Community Development Director so it can be determined whether lighting requirement would be appropriate. There being no further comments in favor or in opposition, Chairman Comstock closed Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m. 1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC. HEARING,,AND 2) ADOPTA RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 12- 04,.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12-04 AND ENVIRONMENTAL 12-03, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONTAINED IN THE RESOLUTION. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] . ' MOVER: :: Robert Bailes, Commissioner, .SECONDER: Ryan Stephens; Vice Chairman AYES: Tom Comstock, Robert Bailes, Ryan Stephens ABSENT: Ohm Kongtang 6.2 Site and Architectural .Review 07-07-A2: Proposal to Construct a McDonald's Restaurant within the Grand Terrace Town Square Master Development Plan Community Development Director Molina gave a Powerpoint presentation on the item. . Chair Comstock opened the Public Hearing 6:35p.m. Jill Stringfield, 32273 Barton Road, had concerns related to McDonald's speaker location because she is a neighboring homeowner. She appreciated the proposed change to the hours of operation and asked about the plans for a dividing block wall and trees for the site. She also said that semi-trucks have a difficult time turning in and out of the parking lot from Stater Bros. And there is currently no walkway for pedestrians. Chair Comstock asked staff what the semi-truck loading and unloading hours are. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 'Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission December 19, 2013 Director Molina responded saying that a representative was in attendance to clarify further. Applicant, Kori Seki, Rancho Santa Margarita, responded that the delivery trucks will load and unload during the.proposed hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. He said the economics of the project will be impacted due to the time change as well. Applicant, Kelly Johnson-, thanked staff and would be available for questions. . Jim Bickel, Bickel Underwood and Architecture, he identified that a condition for no left turns- was included :and a .new pedestrian path of travel .for the project would be developed. Matt, 22273 Barton Road, he was concerned about noise and asked staff if a retaining wall would be built for neighboring properties and what the elevation of the commercially zoned property to the east would be. Director Molina responded that the east property line is zoned commercial. She said there was a condition to- have enhanced evergreen trees placed on the property line instead of screen block wall. Doug Wilson, 12168:Observation, he talked about his concerns related to the trees not blocking much sound and that the small 3 foot block wall will- not keep headlights from r- shining on neighboring properties. There being no further comments in favor or in opposition, Chairman Comstock closed Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m. 1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, AND 2)-ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 07- 07-A2, SUBJECT TO THE. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONTAINED IN THE RESOLUTION. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] - MOVER: Robert Bailes, Commissioner SECONDER: Ryan Stephens, Vice Chairman AYES: Tom Comstock, Robert Bailes, Ryan Stephens ABSENT: Ohm Kongtang D. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS Staff mentioned that-there would be changes to the budget for the Fiscal Year but no r reductions as initially thought and advertising for vacant positions would begin soon. City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission December 19, 2013 r--.,,E. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Bailes thanked staff for a great year. Chair Comstock wanted to know whether Caltrans and the. City Council had discussed placement of a City logo or symbol at the new train bridge at Barton Road. ADJOURN Chairman Comstock adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. r-- The next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission to be held on January 2, 2014. om. omstock Sandra Molina Chairman of the Grand Terrace Planning Community Development Director Commission City of Grand Terrace Page 5