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11/20/2008 t I' II r Community and Economic Development Department AMENDED GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION (A l I f O R N I A MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20,2008 The regular meeting of the Grand Terrace Planning Commission was called to order at the Grand Terrace Civic Center. 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on NOVEMBER 20,2008 at 7:00 mm.,by Chairman Wilson. PRESENT: Doug Wilson, Chairperson Matthew Addington, Vice Chairperson Tom Comstock, Commissioner Darcy McNaboe, Commissioner Brian Phelps, Commissioner Joyce Powers, Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Molina, Senior Planner Jerina Cordova, Planning Secretary 7:00 p.m. Chairman Wilson convened the Site and Architecture Review Board/ Planning Commission meeting. • Call to Order • Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Phelps • 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. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CHARLES HORNSBY 22656 Brentwood Street Mr. Hornsbv addressed the Planning Commission asking if the Commissioners were aware of anv reason why construction of the senior vroiect would have stormed. Chair Wilson requested that staff resrond. Director Powers stated that the Citv Attomev had been served legal documents, but that the details of the service were not vet known. l 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • 909/ 824-6621 1 [Amended-1/15/2009] VIRGINIA HARFORD 11825 Arliss Way Ms. Harford inquired on new lawsuits having to do with the Blue Mountain Senior Villas. Chair Wilson asked Staff to address Ms. Harford's question. Director Powers addressed Ms. Harford's question and indicated that the City Attorney did receive documents however; she could not confirm.whether it was a lawsuit. Chair Wilson requested Ms. Harford's telephone number for a follow up to her question. ITEMS: 1. MINUTES: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 17,-2008 RECOMMENDATION: Approval MOTION PC-19-2008 MOTION VOTE: Vice Chair Addington made a Motion to approve Commissioner McNaboe Seconded 4-0-0-1 Motion Commissioner Comstock Abstaining 2. MINUTES: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Approval MOTION PC-20-2008 MOTION VOTE: Commissioner McNaboe made a Motion to approve Vice Chair Addington Seconded 5-0-0-0 Motion carries 3. MINUTES: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Approval MOTION PC-21-2008 MOTION VOTE: Vice Chair Addington made a Motion to approve Commissioner McNaboe Seconded 5-0-0-0 Motion carries 2 [Amended 1/15/2009] 4. MINUTES: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Approval MOTION PC-22-2008 MOTION VOTE: Vice Chair Addington made a Motion to approve Commissioner Phelps Seconded with correction to page 4 5-0-0-0 Motion carries with correction to Pau 4 Commissioner Phelps informed staff of an error to Page 4 "sighting" should be "siding". The error was noted by Director Powers. Chair Wilson adjourned the Site and Architecture Review Board/Planning Commission meeting and convened the Public Workshop Session. 1) SUBJECT: Preparation of the General Plan and General Plan Environmental Impact Report Senior Planner Molina provided her staff report to the Planning Commission. She explained that the year:prior there were a series of workshops relating to the General Plan Update. In March of this year, there was a workshop that covered the General Plan; and in April, the Housing Element was discussed. Senior Planner Molina and Director Powers are currently going through the General Plan and cleaning it up to address corrections and items requested by the Planning Commission. Staff will be going forward with workshops and continue with progress. A task list was provided to the Planning Commissioners in the Staff report. Staff planned to have a joint workshop on the Housing Element on December 18'h with the City Council. Chair Wilson was under the impression that the Barton Square item was to be heard on December 18 and did not want a long meeting. Senior Planner Molina (inaudible) In January, staff would like to conduct a workshop on the Land Use Element/Map. In February, staff would like to revisit any Elements as requested by the Planning Commission. Staff met with the consultant in regards to the draft General Plan and Environmental Impact Report and they are on a schedule to get it out but this will not happen until after all of the workshops. 3 [Amended 1/15/2009] Director Powers requested direction on the proposed schedule. Chair Wilson believed that both -- items were too much information for one meeting; and requested the Barton Square item be held on December 18th. Chair Wilson requested the information on the Housing Element for review prior to the scheduled meeting(a consensus was made). • Information to Commissioners None at this time • Information from Commissioners Chair Wilson requested an update on the foreclosure ordinance to include clear definitions, Schwertfeger's Equipment Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and legal Land Use Map as requested at an earlier meeting. Staff noted the request. Chair Wilson requested information on possible funds from San Bernardino County for foreclosure help. Director Powers informed the Planning Commission that the City was not included in the target area for the allocation of funds. Commissioner Comstock addressed a public and safety concern on Michigan Street and requested an extension of a sidewalk for pedestrians. Director Powers stated that the City will seek funds for the next fiscal year to address possible street improvements for Michigan Street. Chair Wilson adjourned the Public Workshop Session and convened New Business. NEW BUSINESS: 1) Proposal for new start time for regular meetings beginning January 15, 2009. Director Powers reviewed her understanding that the Planning Commission start time was to change to 6:30-om and asked the Commission if they prefer to initiate the change immediately or beizin in January 2009. Chair Wilson informed Director Powers that the Commission had not voted to change the time, and he requested public comment re2ardinR the meeting time. Public input supported the current start time of 7:00 pm because an earlier meeting would make it difficult to attend, thereby restricting public comment on proiects. After discussion among the Commissioners, a consensus was reached to leave the start time at 7:00 pm. Althoup-h some Commissioners were able to arrive earlier, others would experience difficulty. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WILLIAM KAMINSKY 11818 Burns Avenue . ( � Mr. Kaminsky felt that the meeting time was fine as is. 4 [Amended 1/15/2009] 2) Proposal to cancel meetings of December 4, 2008 and January 1, 2009. A consensus was made by the Planning Commission to cancel both meetings as requested. Chair Wilson adjourned the workshop items and called for the next Planning Commission meeting to be held on December 18, 2008. Respectfully Submitted, Approved B J oyce Powers, Doug Wilson, Chairman Community and Economic Development Director 5 [Amended 1/15/2009]