05/05/1994GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MAY 5, 1994
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 May 5, 1994
at 7:00 p.m. by Vice -Chairman Jim Sims.
PRESENT: Jim Sims, Vice -Chairman
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
Leeann Garcia, Commissioner
Moire Huss, Commissioner
Ray Munson, Commissioner
Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
Doug Wilson, Commissioner
Joann Lombardo, Interim Community Development Director
Maggie Alford, Planning Secretary
Larry Mainez, Planning Technician
ABSENT: None.
PLEDGE: Matthew Addington, Commissioner
6:30 P.M. RECEPTION FOR DAN BUCHANAN AND LEEANN GARCIA
6:45 P.M. CONVENED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
The Interim Community Development Director stated that Hood
Communications is close to addressing the permanent water servica-issue.
She also stated that staff is working on a telecommuting study grant. She
informed the commission that the sign moratorium is now over.
Commissioner Wilson expressed concern that there is only one speed limit
sign going up the hill into the City of Grand Terrace.
Commissioner Addington welcomed new commissioner, Leeann Garcia, on
behalf of the commission.
Commissioner Van Gelder asked if the City Entry sign was going to be built.
The City Engineer stated that the brickwork at Barton and Mt. Vernon is
complete and the work at Barton and Michigan is complete with the exception
of the monument sign.
7:00 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
7:00 P.M. CONVENED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
ITEM #1
PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION FOR DAN BUCHANAN
Vice -Chairman Sims presented a commendation to Dan Buchanan, past
Planning Commission Chairman.
Mr. Buchanan expressed his appreciation to the commission.
ITEM #2
ELECTION OF NEW CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
MOTION
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
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VOTE
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Commissioner Addington made a motion to nominate Jim Sims as Chairman.
Commissioner Munson seconded.
Commissioner Munson closed the nominations. Commissioner Wilson
seconded.
Motion carries. 6-0-0-1. Vice -Chairman Sims abstained.
Chairman Sims opened the floor for nominations for Vice -Chairman.
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MOTION
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ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion to nominate Doug Wilson as Vice -
Chairman. Commissioner Huss seconded.
MOTION
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ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
MOTION
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MOTION
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Commissioner Munson made a motion to nominate Matthew Addington as
Vice -Chairman. Chairman Sims seconded.
Chairman Sims closed the nominations.
Motion carries. 4-3-0-0. Chairman Sims and Commissioners Addington and
Munson voted no.
Motion fails. 3-4-0-0. Chairman Sims and Commissioners Addington and
Munson voted yes.
ITEM #3
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 17, 1994
MOTION
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 17, 1994
MOTION
VOTE
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Commissioner Addington made a motion to approve the March 17, 1994
minutes. Commissioner Van Gelder seconded.
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Motion carries. 6-0-0-1. Commissioner Garcia abstained.
ITEM #4
DU-94-02
FABRIQUE CLEANERS
22400 BARTON ROAD, SUITE 12
G.T.
AN APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF USE FOR A DRY CLEANING PICK-UP
AND DELIVERY AGENCY
The Interim Community Development Director presented the staff report.
STEPHEN MUNSHI
22400 BARTON ROAD, SUITE 12
G.T.
MOTION
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DU-94-02
MOTION
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Mr. Munshi stated this business is for pick-up and delivery only, stating that
there would only be one truck associated with the business and it would be
parked in the back of the center in a designated spot.
Commissioner Huss made a motion to approve DU-94-02. Vice -Chairman
Wilson seconded.
Motion carries. 7-0-0-0.
ITEM #5
TTM-88-02R2/E-94-05
BARNEY KARGER/RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER
PICO/BLUE MOUNTAIN COURT
G.T.
AN APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND TENTATIVE MAP
REVISIONS FOR A 15 LOT SUBDIVISION AND ONE RESERVOIR LOT IN THE R1-20
ZONE
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The Interim Community Development Director presented the staff report.
GENE MCMEANS
RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER
1450 WASHINGTON
COLTON, CA 92324
Mr. McMeans stated that reservoir was built in 1988-1989, stating it is 24'
high, with 12' in the ground. He mentioned that there is a 6' wall, so there
is only 6' of exposure.
Vice -Chairman Wilson asked if they had an emergency plan in place.
Mr. McMeans said they have an overflow, bottom drain and the outside skin
is oversized.
7:46 P.M. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING
No comments.
7:46 P.M. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION
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TTM-88-02R2/E-94-05
MOTION
VOTE
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Vice -Chairman Wilson made a motion to recommend to City Council
approval of TTM-88-02R2. Commissioner Van Gelder seconded.
Motion carries. 7-0-0-0.
ITEM #6
SP-94-01/E-94-06/LL-94-02
AZURE HILLS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH/COLE & FRICK ARCHITECTS
22633 BARTON ROAD
G.T.
AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER WITHIN AN
EXISTING CHURCH AND SCHOOL SITE
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The Interim Community Development Director presented the staff report,
indicating that changes to the staff report were in front of the commission.
Commissioner Sims expressed concern regarding rooftop equipment.
Commissioner Van Gelder expressed concern with regard to the maximum
number of students being set at 200.
Vice -Chairman Wilson expressed concern regarding the parking issue.
GERALD COLE
COLE & FRICK ARCHITECTS
4195 CHESTNUT
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Mr. Cole said that there will be an additional 100 parking spaces, and they
will encourage parishioners to park in this area. He then stated that the
rooftop equipment will not -be visible above the roofline. With regard to the
student population, he stated that the 200 figure applies to future expansion.
He said at this time, there are 94 students for four classrooms.
JACK BOOKER
11785 MT. VERNON
G.T.
Dr. Booker stated that he is a member of the church and the Board of Elders.
He stated there is a need for the school and spoke in favor of the project. He
said that the school is for grades K through 6.
8:17 P.M. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
Discussion regarding parking along Center City Court.
8:23 P.M. TEMPORARILY ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
8:23 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MOTION
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SA-94-03
Discussion regarding height of slumpstone block wall next to lunch area.
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MOTION
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SA-94-03
MOTION
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MOTION
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SA-94-03
Chairman Sims made a motion to amend Condition 9 to read, "All rooftop
mechanical equipment shall be located at a distance from the edge of the
building so as not to be visible from the pedestrian level or from adjacent
roadways". Commissioner Van Gelder seconded.
Motion carries. 4-2-0-1. Vice -Chairman Wilson and Commissioner Munson
voted no. Commissioner Addington abstained.
Discussion continued regarding the student enrollment issue.
Dr. Booker said they have to abide by standards, and the present limit is set
at 130.
Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion that Condition 17 be amended to,
"Enrollment to be limited to a maximum of 135 students". Chairman Sims
seconded.
Commissioner Munson suggested deleting Condition 17 altogether, since
standards have to be abided by anyway.
Commissioner Van Gelder amended her motion to delete Condition 17.
Chairman Sims concurred.
Motion carries. 6-0-0-1. Commissioner Addington abstained.
Commissioner Huss made a motion to amend Condition 5 to clarify that
slumpstone block wall shall be 6' on the west and south sides of Parcel 2, with
the exception of the section adjacent to the school yard play area on the south
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MOTION
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side, which shall be 8' high. Commissioner Van Gelder seconded.
Motion carries. 6-0-0-1. Commissioner Addington abstained.
9:10 P.M. ADJOURNED SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
9:10 P.M. RECONVENE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MOTION
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SP-94-O l/LL-94-02/E-94-02
MOTION
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Vice -Chairman Wilson made a motion to add at the end of Condition 25,
"...and to coordinate and facilitate appropriate mitigations to effectively reduce
already overcrowded parking facilities". Commissioner Huss seconded.
Motion carries. 5-1-0-1
Addington abstained.
MOTION
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SP-94-O l/LL-94-02/E-94-02
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Commissioner Munson voted no. Commissioner
Chairman Sims made a motion that the portion of Condition #3 stating,
"Lighting standards of 15 feet are recommended" be deleted. Commissioner
Munson seconded.
Motion carries. 6-0-0-1. Commissioner Addington abstained.
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SP-94-O l/LL-94-02/E-94-02
MOTION
VOTE
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Commissioner Munson made a motion to approve SP-94-01, L1r94-02 and E-
94-02. Commissioner Van Gelder seconded.
Motion carries. 6-0-0-1. Commissioner Addington abstained.
9:18 P.M. ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 19, 1994.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joann Lombardo
Interim Community Development Director
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