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Community and Economic Development Department
I GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
(A.L I f 0 R N I A MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 18,2007
The regular meetins of the Grand Terrace Plannins Commission was called to order at the
Grand Terrace Civic Center. 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace. California. on October
18,2007 at 7:00 P.m..by Chairman Wilson.
PRESENT:
Doug Wilson, Chairperson
Matthew Addington, Vice Chairperson
Tom Comstock, Commissioner
Darcy McNaboe, Commissioner
Brian Phelps, Commissioner
John Lampe, Associate Planner
Jerina Cordova, Planning Secretary
ABSENT:
Gary Koontz, Planning Director
Richard Shields, Building &Safety
7:05 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/ PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING
• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Darcy Mc Naboe
• Roll Call
• Public address to 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 and Economic Development.
ITEMS:
*Note:There are currently no items for review
ADJOURN SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION
. MEETIN
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22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • 909/ 824-6621
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CONVENE PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
1. SUBJECT: "Amateur Radio Antenna(HAM) Ordinance"
(Z-06-02)
John Lampe, Senior planner presented his staff report. Mr. Lampe explained this was the
third time the Ordinance has been presented to the Planning Commission. The last
workshop was on July 19, 200T The Commission instructed staff to modify the draft to
limit the height as well as submit to city attorney for review. After review of the
ordinance by the city attorney, he suggested modification of the Ordinance. For
administerial review it is required to have an Ordinance that is consistent with the Federal
Communication Commission (FCC). Mr. Lampe requested a motion from the
Commission if they felt it was adequate to move forward.
Commissioner Comstock asked if one of the residents brought an antenna in and another
is in opposition what would be the procedure. Mr. Lampe indicated that the Ordinance
states that if there is an objection on public safety issues the applicant and objector would
be notified that the matter would be referred to the Planning Commission. Commissioner
Comstock wanted confirmation that the City.'s hands are tied because of state law.
REOUEST TO SPEAK
JOANNE JOHNSON
12723 Mt.Vernon Avenue
Ms. Johnson explained in great detail on her experience in emergency operation and
obtaining a technician license. She emphasized that (FCC)'s regulations carried a lot of
weight. She stated that there were antenna's that do not dominate landscape and can be
disguised into the landscape. She asked the public to be considerate to their neighbors
because their privilege could end when they cause trouble for others that can't be
corrected.
Chair Wilson stated that he spoke to an individual outside of the city in regards to a
similar matter and dealing with the HAM radio Ordinance. He went on to state.that
problems occur in other jurisdictions and are not always in relation to height but to
interference. The individual stated the only way to deal with the matter is to refer to the
(FCC).
The Planning Commission came to a consensus on a motion for"Amateur Radio Antenna
(HAM) Ordinance" (Z-06-02).
2. SUBJECT: General Plan Update Workshop#10
'Land Use Element
Housing Element(State law review)
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Chair Wilson continued the workshop to the next scheduled meeting of November 1,
2007. The request to speak.form by Rita Schwark would be heard next meeting.
• Information to Commissioners
Vice Chair Addington requested information on construction on Barton Road and Preston
Avenue. John Lampe stated that he had to follow up with Richard Shields, Building &
Safety in regards to his inquiry.
• Information from Commissioners
ADJOURN PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 1.2007
Respectfully Submitted, Approved y,
Gary L1Koontz, Pranning Director Doug Wilson
Planning Commission Chairman
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