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09/18/2008 li Community and Economic Development Department GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION (A M O R N I A MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18,2008 The resular meetins of the Grand Terrace Plannine Commission was called to order at the Grand Terrace Civic Center. 22795 Barton Road. Grand Terrace. California, on SEPTEMBER 18.2008 at 7:00 mm..by Chairman Wilson. PRESENT: Doug Wilson, Chairperson Matthew Addington, Vice Chairperson Tom Comstock, Commissioner Darcy McNaboe, Commissioner Brian Phelps, Commissioner Sandra Molina, Senior Planner Jerina Cordova, Planning Secretary ABSENT: Gary Koontz, Director 7:00 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • Call to Order • Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair Wilson • 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: 1. MINUTES: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Approval MOTION PC-17-2008 t� 1 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • 909/ 824-6621 MOTION VOTE: Vice Chair Addington made a Motion to approve Commissioner McNaboe Seconded 4-0-0-1 Motion carries with correction to page 5 and Commissioner Comstock Abstaining Commissioner Phelps requested a correction on page 5: "Commissioner McNaboe stated that she believed the business was a benefit to the community, however; it did belong in the particular location" Commission Phelps stated, "did not" belong in the particular location as oppose to "did". Commissioner McNaboe agreed to the correction. Director Koontz noted the correction. 2. MINUTES: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Approval MOTION PC-18-2008 MOTION VOTE: Vice Chair Addington made a Motion to approve Commissioner Phelps Seconded 3-0-0-2 Motion carries Chair Wilson & Commissioner Comstock Abstain Chair Wilson adjourned the Site and Architecture Review Board/ Planning commission meeting and convened the Public Workshop Session. WORKSHOP ITEMS: 1) SUBJECT: Discuss City of Grand Terrace Commercial Building and Site Design Senior Planner Molina presented a power point presentation that was previously introduced by Director Koontz. The presentation was to show the Planning Commission the commercial projects along Barton Road and the potential redevelopment in the City's older commercial areas. Senior Planner Molina discussed building design, site and landscape design and a discussion on street medians. The purpose of this presentation is to get the Planning commissioners to start thinking about some ideas. 2 - Slide 3-4 The building in the older commercial areas are smaller scale projects. This building design is consistent with the Barton Road Specific Plan. One thing about this center is that it does not have eaves. Slide 4-8 This is the Food Connection and here you will see a lot of wood, trellis and rock as called for in the Barton Road Specific Plan. Slide 9-10 This is Demitri's Restaurant and it has more of a stucco use, with lower height and pillars. Slide I1-13 This is the CVS, which is a newer building in the City. It uses stucco, which is a lot more common today. It also has a rock element incorporated into it and gabled roof. Slide 14 These current jobs are being processed by Staff. This particular picture is a building that is proposed in the Town Square project. Slide 15-16 This is the proposed Fresh and Easy that the city is processing in the redevelopment of the Starbucks area. The developers acquired multiple parcels in that area. The Walgreens is proposed in this project as well. They complement each other with the use of earth tone. Senior Planner Molina asked the Planning Commissioners if they had any questions thus far. Vice Chair Addington recalled that most buildings shown are in the Barton Road Specific Corridor and asked if the new architecture is as well. Senior Planner Molina stated that it is but it is different because of the use of stucco. The incorporation of wood treatments, trellises and ledge stone are added by comply with the Barton Road Specific Plan. Slide 17-21 The State of California passed a senate bill that requires the State to adopt an updated revise version of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance which requires every city to have one as well. The ordinance calls out the area a climate zone in the area that the project is located; then - establishes a water budget. It is very complicated and there are a series of conferences and meetings that staff has been attending. Chair Wilson stated that he was aware of the process. 3 Senior Planner Molina informed the Planning Commission that once the General Plan was adopted the Zoning Code would be updated and staff intends to have a landscape ordinance chapter. WILLIAM KAMINSY 11818 Burns Avenue Mr. Kaminsky had a concern about trees that grew into power poles and did not want to deal with Edison. Senior Planner Molina requested comments from the Planning Commissioners. Chair stated he was not in favor of a standard median and that there was other solution however, traffic studies had to be done. Vice Chair Addington asked for clarification on the siding of the buildings. Senior Planner Molina -stated that the purpose was to get the Planning Commissioners ideas on new development details. Commissioner Comstock stated that the sighting paint on some of the older buildings did not hold well and requested a cementatious product. Chair Wilson requested to stay away from lineal frontage. Senior Planner Molina stated that the Barton Road Specific Plan called for staggering once a project is over lineal frontage. Chair Wilson requested a color differential. Commissioner Phelps was looking for more relief on the buildings proposed. Chair Wilson gave a background on Spanish, Cape Cod & Craftsman style and felt that there were plenty of options to adopt. Senior Planner Molina believed the challenge would come from the actual user. Smaller users have variation and small massing; markets do not lend themselves to those elements. Commissioner Phelps believed that the actual building could be basic but with creativity, relief could be accomplished. Chair Wilson informed the public that he along with the other Planning Commissioners had met with the Planning Director to review plans for the proposed projects. He pledged his time and requested the others to do so, in commenting and giving guidance to the entrepreneurs early on in plan review to avoid waiting until the last minute. Vice Chair Addington stated that although the developer may want to be innovative they still have to comply with the Barton Road Specific Plan. Commissioner Phelps believed that this is the time to review and update the Barton Road Specific Plan. Chair Wilson believed that the Barton Road Specific Plan should be used as is; but work with the developers and provide feedback as you go along. Chair Wilson realizes there is an unhealthy economic circumstance and does not want to use that as an excuse for bad architecture or life style situations. Chair Wilson stated that the movement of Stater Bros from the current location to the Town Center area is going to create redevelopment. Chair Wilson requested devoted time from the Planning Commissioners to get involved with all of the projects that were occurring so that the City would have desirable projects. A consensus to get involved in the projects was made by the Planning Commissioners. 4 • Information to Commissioners Senior Planner Molina requested addressed the need for two volunteers from the Planning Commission, to join the HAM Radio Committee. Commissioner Phelps volunteered his time so long as. he was available. Chair Wilson confirmed his interest. Vice Chair Addington volunteered to be an alternate. Senior Planner Molina followed up with Commissioner Phelps's request regarding a copy of an ordinance on foreclosed homes from other cities. • Information from Commissioners Commissioner Phelps asked if the Circulation Map had been updated. Senior Planner Molina stated that she had to follow up with Director Koontz on that item. Chair Wilson reminded staff of his request for a copy of the Conditional Use Permit for the Schwertfeger review. Chair Wilson .informed staff of a list, of non=conforming "lean and vehicles-that are violating off-street parking codes and provided a list to Senior Planner Molina. Chair Wilson expressed his concern of the slurry job along Barton Road and requested information. Senior Planner Molina informed Chair Wilson she would ask Steve Berry to contact him regarding the slurry job.. Commissioner Phelps requested an update from Chair Wilson regarding the legitimacy of maps. Chair Wilson informed the Planning Commissioners that he met with Director Koontz regarding the maps and that it was still in research. Chair Wilson adjourns the workshop items and calls for the next Planning Commission meeting to be held on October 2, 2008. Respectfully Submitted, Approved , Joyce Powers, Community and Economic Doug Wilson, Chairman Development Director for Planning Commission Gary L. Koontz, Planning Director 5