11/02/1995GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 1995
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 2, 1995 at
7:00 p.m. by Chairman, Jimmy W. Sims.
PRESENT: Jimmy W. Sims, Chairman
LeeAnn Garcia, Commissioner
Moira Huss, Commissioner
Ray Munson, Commissioner
Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
Doug Wilson, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Maria Muett, Senior Planner
Pat Peterson, Planning Secretary
ABSENT: Matthew Addington, Commissioner
* Information/comments from staff
• Updated information on Dreschler retaining wall presented by Director and Senior
Planner as to status of project since Planning Commission approval in 1993.
Agreement between staff, Planning Commission and Mr. Dreschler that this project
will come back for workshop and also be a noticed/agendized item on December
7, 1995, for possible change of original conditions of approval.
• Director proposed Planning Commission meet only one time per month. There
was consensus the Planning Commission is willing to try this new schedule.
* Information/comments from Commissioners
* Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Munson.
* 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 Community Development Director.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
ITEM #1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 21, 1995
MOTION
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 21, 1995
Motion by Commissioner Munson to approve minutes of September 21, 1995, Planning
Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Van Gelder seconded the motion.
MOTION
VOTE
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Motion carries. 5-0-1-1. Commissioner Wilson abstained and Commissioner Addington
absent.
ITEM #2
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 5, 1995
MOTION
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 5, 1995
Motion made by Commissioner Munson to approve Planning Commission meeting minutes
of October 5, 1995.
Commissioner Huss seconded motion.
MOTION
VOTE
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Motion carried. 5-0-1-1. Commissioner Van Gelder abstained. Commissioner Addington
absent.
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ITEM #3
SA-95-10
DR. CHRISTOPHER CHOO
APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW TO EXPAND AND
REMODEL AN OFFICE BUILDING IN THE BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
LOCATED AT 22675 BARTON ROAD, GRAND TERRACE.
Staff report presented by Maria Muett, Senior Planner. She explained the new
construction will be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code requirements and the
remodeled areas will be retro-fitted. The building will be brought up to all City codes of
the Barton Road Specific Plan. Building and Safety comments require that Dr. Choo
install a street light on Barton Road. Dr. Choo has requested a 3-year deferral for
installation of the street light. Riverside Highland Water Company, San Bernardino
County Fire Protection have submitted their comments and conditions. Dr. Choo has
signed acknowledging acceptance of those conditions.
Chairman Sims said he is unhappy with the parking layout. He suggested the bike and
motorcycle parking as designated at the intersection of Palm and Barton Rd. should be
located elsewhere and that location be enhanced with landscaping.
Commissioners Garcia and Huss said they do not endorse the idea of the "RV" parking
space. Commissioner Garcia recommended the landscaping at the westerly comer of Dr.
Choo's property be in line with City planter at the intersection of Barton Rd. and Palm
Avenue.
Consensus by Commission they are excited about the building plans by Dr. Choo to
improve that comer. Director suggested approval of the project in phases. Dr. Choo is
ready to begin construction now. Revisions can be done on the parking/circulation layout
site plan and come back to the Commission for approval of that phase later. Director
suggested phasing of landscaping as well.
Director suggested the Planning Commission may set forth recommendations for the
parking layout to guide the architect in doing revisions.
7:40 P.M. OPENED/CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION
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SA-95-10
Motion by Chairman Sims to add a condition of approval to direct the applicant to make
revisions to the current site plan to allow for a more expansive planter area at the
intersection of Barton Rd. and Palm Ave. Also, to move the motorcycle and bike parking
area to the south side of structure adjacent to Palm Avenue. And to eliminate the RV
parking. To place another planter area and possible signage adjacent to Barton Rd. next
to the Dr.'s reserved parking stall. Provide for a minimum of eight parking spaces.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Van Gelder.
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MOTION
VOTE
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Motion carried. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Addington absent.
MOTION
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Motion by Chairman Sims to delete condition of approval item #12 regarding RV parking.
Second by Commissioner Van Gelder.
MOTION
VOTE
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Motion carried. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Addington absent.
MOTION
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Motion by Commissioner Van Gelder to delete condition of approval #7 regarding
availability of site for church (Azure Hills) parking.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
MOTION
VOTE
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Motion carried. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Addington absent.
MOTION
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SA-95-10
Motion by Commissioner Wilson to approve building plan as amended.
Second by Commissioner Munson.
MOTION
VOTE
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Motion carried. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Addington absent.
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Respectfully submitted,
Patrizia Materassi
Community Development Director
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Approve by,
Jimmy W. Sfins
Chairman, Planning Commission