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11/20/2003 • I 'I I' I I I Community and Economic Development CALIFORNIA Department 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace California 92313-5295 GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION (909) 824-6621 MINTUES OF REGULAR MEETING November 28, 2003 The requiar meetinq of the Grand Terrace Plannina Commission was called to order at the Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road. Grand Terrace. California, on November 20. 2003. at.7:00 a.m., by Chairperson Doua Wilson. PRESENT: Doug Wilson,Chairman Matthew-Addington, Vice-Chairperson Brian Whitley, Commissioner Robert Bidney, Commissioner: Tom Comstock, .Commissioner Gary Koontz, Comrunity Development Director John Lampe, Associate Planner Jeff Gollihar, Planning Technician Michelle Boustedt, CDD Secretary ABSENT- None 7:00 P.M. CONVENE SITE AND ARCHITECTURE-REVIEW-BOARD/ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ® Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair Wilson 0 Roll Call PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None ITEMS: 1. MINUTES Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Approval 1 MOTION: PC-32-2003 Vice Chair Addington made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated October 16, 2003. Commissioner Bidney seconded the motion. MOTION VOTE: PC-32-2003 Approved 5-0-0-0 2. Public Workshop: City RV Ordinance Continuance of the September 4, 2003, Public workshop to solicit preliminary Commission and Public comment regarding the proposed amendments to Section 18.06.626 and 18-06-030.D.6 of the Municipal Code to reflect the proposed RV/Utility Trailer Parking Ordinance. Assistant City Manager Berry introduced himself and gave the Commission some background information with regard to the City's current Municipal Code in which citizens are allowed to park motorized recreational boats and trailers to park on private property in view as long as they meet City Guidelines. All non-motorized travel trailers or fifth wheels must be in working condition behind a six-foot fence and -- are prohibited from being stored in a residential front yard. Such trailers must have current registration and shall be parked on improved surfaces such as concrete or brick. Gravel or dirt is not considered an improved surface. At the current time, the recreational vehicles are allowed to park on the parkway so long as the vehicle is not blocking the pedestrian right of way. The Code Enforcement Department had received several complaints with regard to RV and travel trailers parked in view. Many residents felt that because certain recreational vehicles can and cannot be parked in front of a residence, citizens felt that it was unfair and that the parking ordinance should be re-written to accommodate all recreational vehicle users. The public was and has been invited to participate in workshops with regard to changing the current municipal code. The Planning Commission suggested that the following items be reviewed and revised with recommendations presented at this Planning Commission workshop. It was the concern of the Planning Commission on whether an RV owner would be given the choice to allow for an RV to become inoperable. Staff has recommended that the RV owners will be permitted to register the RV as non-operable as long as the RV is stored in compliance with the municipal code. Class B motor homes have also been added as well as van conversions which were also added as a Class B vehicle. To make sure that the recommendation complies with the current ADA requirements in which the 10 1/2 foot set back recommendation does meet the-.State's ADA requirement. 2 As for the pervious and non-pervious surfaces, there is nothing stated in the code with regard to surfaces. Non-pervious surfaces can often create displacement of gravel or rock on to public streets causing a trip hazard on the public right of way. It is also Staffs recommendation that sewer connections should not be allowed for a recreational vehicle owner to clean out their vehicles because of storm water pollution. Visitor or family parking has been changed so that a visitor or a family member may park their RV on residential property for a period not to exceed one month per year. No Recreational Vehicles can be parked on the street for more than 72 consecutive hours. This does comply with the California State Vehicle Code. The new ordinance also states that electrical hook-ups are prohibited except for loading and unloading and for the charging of batteries for no more than 48 hours. As far as RV parking near intersections, it has been agreed that no RV's should be parked on a public street if it is within 50 feet from an intersection or within 50 feet of any crosswalk. The staff has changed the proposed ordinance to allow for a second driveway based on the size and type of lots. It was also agreed that RV's should not be parked directly in front of a swing up (� garage door. Parking an RV in front of such a garage door could prohibit an inhabitant or the fire department to lose access into or out of a residence. It has also been proposed that two recreational vehicles may be stored in the front of a residence. More than two would not be visually appealing. Staff has expanded the definition of recreational vehicles to include camper shells and cab-over campers. In summary, the revised proposed ordinance will allow non-motorized recreational vehicles the same privileges as a motorized recreational motor vehicle. The proposed ordinance will allow the residents to park their motorized recreational and non motorized recreational vehicle in front of their residences and will not require any type of screening. Assistant Manager Berry concluded his report and requested that the Commission review the changes and additions and provide direction to Staff on whether the proposed revised ordinance is deemed acceptable enough to be set for a Public Hearing for another Planning Commission meeting. Prior to opening up the Public Hearing, Chair Wilson asked if the Commission wanted to express any position in relation to recreational vehicles. Vice Chair Addington wanted to be on the record by stating that he does own a recreational vehicle and is in storage at his residence at this time. 3 Commissioner Whitley expressed that he does have a recreational vehicle currently stored in his yard behind a six foot fence. Chair Wilson opened up the Public Hearing. Ray Donaldson 22696 Arliss Drive Mr. Donaldson stated that he has a recreational vehicle. Mr. Donaldson has a concern with the limit on time to charge a recreational vehicle. He charges his recreational vehicle all year long. If the vehicle is not charged, a special component in the vehicle needs to be charged often. Failing to charge the recreational vehicle can cause power loss to a refrigerator or any other electrical item in the vehicle and can be very expense to repair. Mr. Donaldson also made a comment with regard chalking the recreational vehicle. He states that his vehicle contains hydraulic jacks so that the vehicle does not roll anywhere. Gene Carlstrom 21992 De Berry Street Mr. Carlstrom says that he has been RV'ing since the mid 1980's. The City contains many homes where a backyard is not accessible to RV's. It is his understanding that the proposed Outdoor Adventures Center would bring the City much more revenue. \` Should the City become too aggressive with the ordinance, it could pose as a detriment to the City. As long as the recreational vehicle is not blocking pedestrian view, then the RV ordinance should allow for a citizen to park their vehicle either in front of or to the rear of their residence. Thelma Winkler-Beech 12570 Mt. Vernon Mrs. Beech is in agreement with the proposed changes to the ordinance; however, she stated that she was unable to comply with one of the proposed changes in that one of her vehicles is parked on gravel. Mrs. Beech is wondering why the City is so adamant in screening RV's specifically if a homeowner has more than two RV's. She does not see it financially feasible to lay cement down to park her fifth wheel and is wondering if the City can make an exception to this rule. Michael Sendbeck 22770 Kentfie/d Street Mr. Sendbeck stated that he had taken measurements on one of the City streets with regard to the 10 1/2 foot setback. Some of the residences do not have a 10 1/2 setback, so how is it that the City came up with this particular measurement? r 4 Betty Guzman 23202 Glendora Drive Mrs. Guzman feels that limiting the RV's to two does not seem feasible, especially if some people would like to have more than two recreational vehicles and have more than one acre of land to accommodate the vehicles. Chair Wilson closed the Public Hearing and brought the item back to the Commission for discussion. Vice Chair Addington was concerned with regard to the new provisions of the cab- over campers. Vice Chair Addington feels that these cab-over type campers should be able to be removed from a truck and stored in the rear yard. As for the gravel parking, Vice Chair Addington feels that 1' to 1 1/2" gravel should be acceptable. Chair Wilson agreed with Vice Chair Addington with regard to considering a 1 1/2 " gravel as an acceptable surface to park a recreational vehicle on. If possible, adding "- a slurry mix to help the surface condition. Commissioner Whitley added that there is a necessary distinction as far as gravel in a front yard or in a rear yard. He seems to feel that a gravel surface in a front yard should not be allowed, but gravel in the rear yard should be considered acceptable. Also, ,an aggregate limit should be made as far as more than two recreational vehicles allowed at a residence. Commissioner Whitley feels that two may be parked in the front yard and if more are owned, others should be parked in the rear yard. Chair Wilson feels that in regard to wheel chalks, some measure must be taken to prevent a vehicle from rolling down a hill, but feels that no special provision is necessary to make sure that the wheels are chalked. Commissioner Bidney commented that 15% of people in Grand Terrace own RV's and 85% that do not have RV's. He is objecting to the situation where people who don't own RV's will be looking out of their windows at the next door neighbors RV. Commissioner Bidney feels that the 1 1/2" gravel should be an acceptable surface to park an RV on. Commissioner Comstock commented that there are some children who may as a prank, yank the chalks away from the wheels of RV's thereby having them roll down a hill. With regard to the cab-over campers, they should be stored in the rear of residences rather than stored in the front of the residence unattached to a vehicle. Chair Wilson commented that he feels that a provision is needed within the ordinance for a case by case analysis for each resident. Thereby allowing an administrative review process, possibly using a conditional use permit or some type of variance. 5 Chair Wilson asked Assistant City Manager Berry how Grand Terrace compares with surrounding City's with regard to the RV Ordinance. Assistant City Manager Berry replied that Grand Terrace is proposed to be RV friendly. At current, the Cities of San Bernardino, Fontana, Redlands, Loma Linda and Rancho Cucamonga do not allow RV's to park in front area of residences at all. Because the item was considered to be a Public - Workshop, the Planning Commission made no motions for the item, and moved on to the next item. 3. SA-03-10/E-03-07 Applications for a Site and Architecture and Environmental Review to construct a new 2-story, 3,865 foot custom home, with 3,425 square feet of livable space and a 440 square foot 2 car garage, on a .51 acre lot located in the R1-20 Zone (single family residential minimum of 20,000 square feet), with an agricultural overlay. APPLICANT: Bill Kazaltes LOCATION: The lot located one east of Blue Mountain Court on the south side of Pico Avenue, APN: 1178-211-10. RECOMMENDATION: Open the Public Hearing, receive the Staff Report and testimony, close the hearing and approve the Resolution calling for the approval of SA-03-10, and E-03-07 supported by the findings and subject to the recommended conditions of approval. Planning Technician Gollihar greeted the Commission and presented his staff report. Mr. Kazaltes has requested the approval of construction of a single family custom home. The correction to the square foot of the home is proposed to be smaller than 3,865 square feet with a 560 square foot two car garage. The lot is a vacant lot at Blue Mountain Court at the south side of Pico Street. The general plan zoning is for low density residential zoned R120. It is also surrounded by low density residential within the zoning code. The subject site is a pre-existing graded lot which will require some alterations. A large berm will be graded down to a 2 to 1 slope. A retaining wall will also be installed at the site. The residence will be 3,700 square feet covering 18% of the lot which is well under the 40% maximum coverage. The floor plan is a two story residence. The second floor will have a game room over the two car garage. The architecture is similar to California Ranch Style. The landscaping meets the requirements, and a landscape plan will need to come before the Planning Department for final review and approval of the application. Planning Technician Gollihar completed his Staff report in which the Staff is recommending approval of the proposed single family residence. 6 Gene Carlstrom 21992 De Berry Street Mr. Carlstrom feels that the contractor's proposal for a single family home will be considered to be a very nice addition to the area. Chair Wilson turned the item back to the Commission for discussion. Vice Chair Addington asked with regard to the east side of the property where the A/C unit will be installed, it seems as though there is only a two foot clearance between the A/C unit and the wall. Has it been cleared by the fire department? Planning Technician Gollihar replied that this is permitted by the building code. There may be some consideration to notch out the retaining wall to allow for more space. Vice Chair Addington asked what type of fencing is proposed for the residence. Planning Technician Gollihar replied that a block wall will be installed. MOTION PC-33-03: Motion was made by Commissioner Comstock to approve SA-03-10 and E-03-07. Motion was seconded by Chair Wilson MOTION VOTE PC-33-03: Approved 5-0-0-0 ADJOURN SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 8:05 PM CONVENE PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION • Information to Commissioners Planning Commission Polices and Procedures Workshop Planning Director Koontz requested direction from the Commission regarding what types of studies the Commission would like as part of the Land Use application process. The Commission generally agreed that a policy should be established for traffic studies to be prepared for projects that are located on any street that operates at a Level of Service of "D" or below. Affected projects should be those associated with commercial, industrial, or high density residential development. Individual single family homes are exempt. A preliminary hydrology analysis and NPDES plan should be performed for projects of one acre or more so that the City is assured that they are in compliance with all NPDES standards and area drainage requirements. 7 Planning Director Koontz reported that Frank Heyming of Heyming & Johnson had submitted a letter to withdraw the 69 unit apartment project on DeBerry Street and Reed Avenue. Mr. Heyming desires to develop the property and has requested that Staff to ask the Planning Commission for a development, scenario that they feel is appropriate for the site. The Planning Commission generally agreed that either a townhouse project with a homeowner's association or a planned unit development of possibly small residential lots with a homeowner's association may be appropriate and might be acceptable to the community. Planning Director Koontz reported that at the last Planning Commission meeting, a majority of the citizens were against apartment projects. Director Koontz asked the Planning Commission for suggestions on what remaining multi-family parcels they considered appropriate for apartment type development Vice Chair Addington asked staff if the City is within the requirements of the State Housing Element. If the City has met those requirements, we should keep things just the way they are or to possibly re-zone the pieces of land for other uses. Staff acknowledged that they would research the subject and report back to the Commission at their December meeting. • Information from Commissioners Vice Chair Addington suggested to the Commission and to Staff that the Outdoor Adventures Center may end up to be a controversial item, and if - possible, could the Planning Commission meetings be moved up to an earlier time. Chair Wilson felt that he would possibly be able to move the meetings up to a half hour. Staff noted that such a change required approval from the City Council. Chair Wilson reported that an individual asked him what the zoning was for certain portions of Blue Mountain. He reported that he had informed the individual to come in to City'Hall and obtain a zoning map for the information. ADJOURN PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION 8:50 P.M. NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 18, 2003 Respectfully Submitted, Approved By, 2 1 r Vi(�G tannin V Gary Koontz, g Director Doug Wilson, Chairman Planning Commission 8