05/02/1996GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MAY 2, 1996
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 2, 1996
at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Jimmy W. Sims.
PRESENT: Jimmy W. Sims, Chairperson
Doug Wilson, Vice Chairperson
Ray Munson, Commissioner
Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
Moire Huss, Commissioner
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
LeeAnn Garcia, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Larry Mainez, Associate Planner
Hally Cappiello, Associate Planner
Pat Peterson, Community Development Department Secretary
6:30 P.M. CONVENED PART I OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
* Farewell Honoring Commissioner Ray Munson for his 14 years of service as a member
of the Planning Commission.
• Refreshments - cake, fruit, cider and coffee
• Special Guest - Gerald Cole who served on the Planning Commission with Ray
from 1982 until 1986.
7:05 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION PART I
7:05 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
* Call to Order
* Pledge of Allegiance 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:
Commissioner Van Gelder said there is a problem with two of the garden trellises in front
of the Advocate School. One is down and the other is down most of the time. Director
stated the Community Development Department will contact the school on a courtesy
basis regarding repair and maintenance of the trellis.
ITEM#1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 4, 1996
MOTION
PCM-96-17
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 4, 1996
Motion by Commissioner Addington to approve Planning Commission meeting minutes
of April 4, 1996.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
Commissioner Addington asked if the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed
changes to the HOP parking policy. Director said it has been given to the City
Attorney but we have not received his comments. If he recommends changes it will be
brought back to the Commissioners.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-17
Motion carried. 7-0-0-0.
ITEM #2
CUP-96-02/E-96-05
ARCO KWIK STOP
ALI YASIN, OWNER
APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN 500' OF A
SCHOOL.
22087 BARTON ROAD, GRAND TERRACE
Staff report presented by Hally Cappiello, Associate Planner. The CUP application is before
the Planning Commission because applicant is proposing the sale of liquor within 500' of an
elementary school at his gas/service station and convenience store. If the Planning
Commission denies applicant's CUP, the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverage Control will deny the
upgrade to Type 21 license. She explained there was a negative declaration on the project
which is also before the Commission. This project is in the Barton Road Specific Plan
(General Commercial Sub -area) and located at the southeast corner of Barton Road and the I-
15 Freeway.
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The Colton Unified School District responded with negative comments to the City's request
for reviewing agency comments. Staff corresponded with District trying to meet their
concerns, however District is not in agreement with proposal.
New information was received the day of the hearing from the State Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control. The location currently possesses a valid Type 20 liquor license from the
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverage Control for off -sale of beer and wine. When applicant
purchased the property the right to sell beer and wine was also transferred by the previous
owner with the property. The subject application under consideration by the commission is to
upgrade the current Type 20 license to Type 21 license which would allow sale of distilled
spirits in addition to beer and wine.
Ms. Cappiello reviewed the suggested conditions of approval and staff recommendations.
Commissioner Munson sited loitering problems in the past at Ross's Liquor. He expressed
concern about enforcement of the trespassing and loitering conditions. Director Materassi
explained in a recent situation involving loitering the City worked closely with the Sheriff's
Department to resolve the complaints.
A discussion took place between Director, Commissioner Munson and Commissioner
Addington regarding payment by applicant for services of the crossing guard at the
Michigan/Barton Road intersection. Director explained the applicant has agreed to absorb that
expense in the event current funding is cut.
Chairperson Sims asked if there is any benefit to approving the Type 21 license. Ms.
Cappiello said the primary benefits are economic, in terms of sales tax revenue, and also
supporting local businesses.
Chairperson Sims disagreed with staff's negative response to Item #17 of the Environmental
Review (page 7) related to creation of human health hazards. He said distilled liquor has more
of an effect on human health than beer and wine. Director said the response was actually
changed to "maybe". He also objected to the "no" response on Item #20c related to a
potential change to ethnic and cultural values. His last concern was about the findings of Item
21 relating to the environmental effects which cause substantial adverse effects in humans. He
felt the correct response should at least be "maybe".
Director said there are legal aspects affecting the way staff analyzed possible negative impacts.
A "yes" response could be perceived as an accusation that in fact the applicant is selling
alcohol to minors.
Commissioner Van Gelder said she is opposed to an establishment which sells gasoline also
being permitted to sell alcohol because of the danger of drunken drivers. She is not concerned
with the idea of making it "convenient" to purchase alcohol. She said there are recorded cases
of children 5 years of age taking alcohol to school in thermos bottles. She said it is not in the
best interest of the public and certainly not children. She cited a preliminary report from the
UCLA drug abuse research center indicating alcohol to be the first drug of choice and the most
abused drug by adults and minors. She urged her colleagues to vote "no" on the proposed
subject CUP.
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7:47 p.m. OPENED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Applicant was invited'to address the Planning Commission.
Hossein Zand
5175 Chapala Dr.
Riverside, CA 92507
He said he is the architect for applicant.
Ali Yasin
22087 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
Commissioner Munson asked applicant if he currently possesses a Type 21 license for
the subject premises. Applicant stated he currently has only Type 20 license for
subject location. He has closed another store with Type 21 license and has applied to
the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverage Control to transfer that Type 21 license to subject
property on Barton Road.
Commissioner Munson asked how the Type 21 license will help the City. Applicant
stated he is the only business in Grand Terrace open 24 hours. He would like to
expand the business to have a more complete product line to be consistent with
AM/PM stores. He explained his establishment is "family -run" and well maintained.
He has had licenses for 18 years and never one violation.
Commissioner Munson asked applicant if he still intends to go forward with his site
expansion if his CUP application for Type 21 license is denied. Applicant answered in
the affirmative.
Chairperson Sims said he is concerned about the large number of people and traffic
currently at the station. Applicant said he maintains the least expensive gas prices in
the area; his station does smog certifications; they provide air, water and garage
service for customers. Applicant said he has installed the security surveillance system
by ARCO. Chairperson Sims asked how applicant would handle the situation if youths
were loitering. School children are allowed in the store two at a time after school.
There is more than one employee on the site to monitor and assist children. He said
none of his stores have ever sold liquor to minors in the last 18 years. They always
ask for I.D. He said he has experience operating such businesses near schools.
8:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MOTION
PCM-96-18
Motion by Commissioner Munson to deny CUP-96-02 and E-96-05.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Van Gelder.
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MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-18
Motion carried. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Wilson abstained.
Director asked Chairperson Sims to state some guidelines from the Commission for wording of
the denial resolution.
Commissioner Van Gelder stated the following reasons:
1) The school district is not in favor of approval;
2) It is not in the best interest of the citizens of Grand Terrace;
3) It is not in the best interest of children; and
4) She provided statistical information to be used in the revised resolution.
Commissioner Munson said the fact that statistics allow a Type 21 license per every 1205
residents is not a good reason for approval. He said he feels there are already enough sites
available for the purchase of liquor.
ITEM #3
SA-95-14/E-96-06
ARCO KWIK STOP
ALI YASIN, OWNER
APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW TO EXPAND EXISTING ARCO STATION BY 676 sf.
22087 BARTON ROAD, GRAND TERRACE
Staff report was presented by Hally Cappiello, Associate Planner. Applicant's proposal is to
add to his convenience store 676 square feet, which represents 59 % of existing space. 5
parking spaces will be required on the west side of the property. One driveway will be
removed along the north side of the property and one added to the east side of the property
along Michigan. Staff recommended a deviation from the normal landscaping requirement of
15% for the size of this parcel (16,000 sq. ft.). 930 sq. ft. of new landscaping in addition to
existing was recommended due to size of the parcel and structure, in addition to the nature of
the business with the need for extensive asphalt area and presence of the service bays. Staff
recommended applicant be required to submit a detailed irrigation and landscaping plan.
Staff recommended applicant should post a landscape bond with a life of five years in the
amount of $2,000.
Staff showed and discussed with the Planning Commission the samples of proposed building
materials.
Staff recommended applicant be responsible for the full scale street improvements triggered by
the proposed expansion.
Staff also recommended the monument sign should comply with standards of the Barton Road
Specific Plan in accordance with Planning Commission direction in the Determination of Use
hearing in 1995.
This hearing was noticed to surrounding neighbors in accordance with standard procedures.
The only comments received concerned the temporary signs currently on display at the
property. Staff recommended all illegal signs be removed and the temporary signs be brought
up to code.
Director Materassi interjected, summarizing the only issue which applicant has not agreed to
as follows:
Regarding the street improvements, the recommendation is that improvements be
completed before building permits are issued. The applicant is asking for a deferral
and/or City subsidies for the improvements. She said management has authorized up to
25 % assistance towards the street improvements if recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Director suggested an additional condition related to the temporary signs. Any temporary
signs placed in the right of way should be removed without a courtesy noticing process.
Commissioner Addington said the parallel parking stalls need to be longer and would make
such a motion.
Commissioner Munson stated he does not like the project as proposed. It will still look like an
old service station if the proposed project is approved and completed. He said he believes the
service station should be razed and a new one build in the south west corner of the property.
He said the building could be larger, the pedestrian and traffic visibility would not be an issue,
parking would not pose a problem and the landscaping could more easily approach the
required 15 % .
9:02 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
HOSSEIN ZAND
5175 CHAPALA DR.
RIVERSIDE, CA
He said if the City would subsidize the project to a greater degree the applicant would consider
moving the building back. He said the applicant feels the City should subsidize more than
25 % .
Chairman Sims said he feels uncomfortable with the proposed project and thinks there is much
more work to be done on this project. He said he would like to see applicant make a street
dedication. He suggested applicant work with the Community Development Director to
enhance the site based on the current curbline, improve the driveways to improve circulation,
work on the landscaping concept, and move the monument sign then bring the proposed site
expansion back to the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Addington suggested doing the expansion on the west side of the existing
building. Mr. Zand said the currently proposed project is the best that can be done with this
site. Extensive analysis and work with staff have been done. All feasible alternatives to
applicant have been discussed and evaluated.
Commissioner Huss said she does not like the proposed site plan and thinks there must be
additional site plan options.
9:20 p.m. Commissioner Wilson left the meeting.
9:25 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Commissioner Addington asked if it would be appropriate at this time to make a motion for
continuance of the hearing on this item. Chairperson Sims stated that there are really three
options: 1. Make motions to amend proposed conditions; 2. Make a recommendation for
deferral of street improvements to give applicant time to enhance his current operation then do
expansion later; and 3. Make a recommendation for the City to subsidize the street
improvements so the project can be completed now.
Commissioner Munson said he has a problem with the idea of recommending the City subsidize
the street improvement project by any given percentage without knowing the estimated cost of
the project. He said the street widening should be a priority and done as soon as possible. It
should not be deferred.
MOTION
PCM-96-19
Motion by Commissioner Addington that all required parking spaces comply with the
City parking standards.
Seconded by Chairperson Sims.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-19
Motion carried. 6-0-0-1. Vice -Chairperson Wilson absent.
MOTION
PCM-96-20
Motion by Commissioner Addington to extend the existing sidewalk and landscaping by
utilizing the eastern -most driveway on Barton Road, which is designated to be closed.
Seconded by Chairperson Sims for discussion.
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MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-20
Motion carried. 6-0-0-1. Vice -chairperson Wilson absent.
MOTION
PCM-96-21
Motion by Commissioner Addington that the proposed curb return at the intersection of
Michigan Avenue and Barton Road be a 35' radius.
Seconded by Chairperson Sims for further discussion.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-21
Motion carried. 6-0-0-1. Vice -Chairperson Wilson absent.
MOTION
PCM-96-22
Motion by Commissioner Addington that the land dedication for right of way on
Michigan Avenue be done prior to issuance of building permits if a deferral for
installation of street improvements is recommended.
Seconded by Chairperson Sims for further discussion and clarification.
Motion withdrawn by Commissioner Addington.
Second withdrawn by, Chairperson Sims.
MOTION
PCM-96-22
Motion by Commissioner Addington that the propane tank within the proposed
driveway along the south property line be relocated per the approval of City staff to
comply with all codes.
Seconded by Chairperson Sims for discussion.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-22
Motion carried. 6-0-0-1. Vice -Chairperson Wilson absent.
MOTION
PCM-96-23
Motion by Commissioner Addington that the proposed street improvements along
Michigan Avenue be built at the recommendations of the City Engineer and constructed
prior to building permits or certificate of occupancy, and specifically not deferred to a
later date.
Seconded by Commissioner Van Gelder.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-23
Motion carried. 5-1-0-1. Chairperson Sims voted "No" and Vice -Chairperson Wilson
absent.
Commissioner Garcia commented that she is very uncomfortable recommending deferral
without knowing the dollar figures. She asked about the process of getting information about
the estimated cost of the street improvements and making a recommendation to the
Redevelopment Agency. The Director said if the Planning Commission desires to know the
numbers they should ask that this item be brought back because when it goes before the
Redevelopment Agency they have the authority for final approval and it will not return to this
body.
Chairperson Sims said it is not the charge of the Planning Commission to deal with the dollar
figures. The Planning Commission can make the recommendation to the City Council to assist
applicant. The City Council will then negotiate with the applicant.
Commissioner Garcia asked the life span of the Planning Commission recommendations
regarding subject projects. Director said Site and Architectures and CUPS have a life of one
year to start project investment and permit issuance.
MOTION
PCM-96-24
Motion by Chairperson Sims to approve SA-95-14 and E-96-06 as recommended by
staff and amended by the Planning Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Van Gelder.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-24
Motion failed. 3-3-0-1. Commissioners Garcia, Huss and Munson voted "no".
Commissioner Wilson absent.
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MOTION
PCM-96-25
Motion by Commissioner Garcia to continue this agenda item for further research and
return to the Planning Commission.
Chairperson Sims seconded motion.
Planning Director raised a question of order. The various amendment motions and positive
vote outcome are not consistent with the main underlying motions on the floor, for
continuation and/or denial. She requested the Commission reconsider the main motions and
then organize project amendment motions in a manner consistent with the main motions.
Community Development Director stated that the purpose of her request was to better follow
parliamentary rules, as the amendment motions previously voted and their positive vote
outcome provided an ambiguous message and/or lead to a different main motion. Clarification
was needed. Example of a main motion to be reconsidered for clarification is whether or not
the Planning Commission approves the project per staff recommendations. Chairperson Sims
questioned the Community Development Director's Question of Order and suggested
continuation of this agenda item to the next meeting so the City Attorney could be consulted as
to the proper progress of the main motions and secondary amendment motions.
Community Development Director stated that she would prefer to contact the City Attorney
immediately, however it was (10:00 p.m.) too late, so she requested the proposed continuance
motion to be based on those specific items on the plans to be revised by the applicant, instead
of being based on parliamentary procedures. Her request was accepted; and Commissioner
Garcia qualified her motion to include recommendations to the applicant for his next submittal
to the Commission. The motion made was as follows:
MOTION
PCM-96-25
Motion by Commissioner Garcia to continue SA-95-14 and E-96-06. Staff to provide
more information on possible City subsidies; applicant to provide information on
estimated project cost for street improvements; incorporate all content of previous
project amendment motions into the plans; and improve circulation and parking on site.
Seconded by Chairperson Sims for discussion.
Commissioner Huss said she did not like the proposed site plan and wanted to see it re-
evaluated to improve circulation. She voted "no" on the project approval motion because she
felt there are other site plan options.
Commissioner Addington said he would like to see the plans revised to incorporate the land
planning issues addressed by four of his motions.
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MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-25
Motion carried. 6-0-0-1. Vice -Chairperson Wilson absent. Item #3 on the agenda is
continued to the next Site and Architecture Review Board/Planning Commission
Meeting on June 6, 1996.
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10:08 P.M. RECESSED FOR 5 MINUTE BREAK.
* Information to Planning Commission
• General Plan Task Force Recruitment
• Regional Planning Commission Meeting May 16, 1996
Director asked all Commissioners to plan on attending.
• Director asked for volunteers to participate in the Grand Terrace Day Parade and
booth.
There was no interest among Commissioners in participating.
• New format of Workshops
First of new format workshops will be on June 6, 1996. Coffin property
zoning amendment on Commerce Way will be the subject.
• Director advised Commissioners the City Council has denied the request to
approve scheduling only one Planning Commission Meeting per month.
• Director handed out business cards to those Commissioners who desired them.
* Information from Planning Commission
• "Planning within Ethnically Diverse Communities" flier from Commissioner
Garcia
10:25 P.M. ADJOURNED PART H OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 6, 1996.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrizia Materassi
Community Development Director
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GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
NIINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 6, 1996
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 June 6, 1996 at 7:00
p.m. by Vice Chairperson, Doug Wilson.
Present: Doug Wilson, Vice -Chairperson
Ray Munson, Commissioner
Moire Huss, Commissioner
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
LeeAnn Garcia, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Larry Mainez, Associate Planner
Pat Peterson, Community Development Department Secretary
Absent: Jimmy W. Sims, Chairperson
Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
6:20 P.M. CONVENED PART I OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION - IN CITY
MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM UPSTAIRS
Present: James Coffin, President, C-Y Development
Virgil Barham, Director, Building, Safety and Public Works
* Larry Mainez, Associate Planner, displayed preliminary site and architectural plans for a
14,000 square foot building to house a commercial swimming pool supply company on
Commerce Way. Plans were reviewed and discussed on a preliminary basis. Applicant
answered questions regarding the San Bernardino County Flood Control access easement and
loading area. Virgil Barham, Director of Building, Safety and Public Works suggested
enlarging the 12' loading door to 14' in height. Associate Planner Mainez told the group the
applicant is agreeable to the 15 % landscape requirement. The parking plan was also
reviewed and architectural plans were received well.
O Motion was made by Commissioner Addington to approve staffs recommendation to allow
applicant to enter the plan check phase when applicable provided a letter be signed that in
case changes occur during formal review plan check will need to be redone at the applicant's
risk. Seconded by Vice Chairperson Doug Wilson. Motion carried. All ayes.
Commissioner Van Gelder and Chairperson Sims absent.
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6:55 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION I
7:00 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
* Call to Order
* Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Huss.
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* 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 - MAY 2, 1996
MOTION
PCM-96-26
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - MAY 2, 1996
Motion by Commissioner Munson to approve Planning Commission Meeting minutes of May
2, 1996.
Seconded by Commissioner Addington.
Commissioner Addington suggested the following corrections:
Page 4 Replace the word "every" with "ever" in the second to last line of paragraph
of Mr. Yasin's comments.
Page 6 Replace the word "raised" with "razed" in line three of the sixth paragraph.
Commissioner Munson amended his motion to include the above two corrections.
Commissioner Addington second the motion as amended.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-26
Motion carried. 5-0-0-2. Chairperson Sims and Commissioner Van Gelder absent.
ITEM #2
SA-95-14/E-96-06
ARCO KWIK STOP
ALI YASIN, OWNER
APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW TO EXPAND EXISTING ARCO STATION BY 676 sf.
22087 BARTON ROAD, GRAND TERRACE (Item #3 continued from meeting of May 2,
1996.)
MOTION
PCM-96-27
Motion by Commissioner Addington to continue this agenda item to July 2, 1996.
Seconded by Commission Huss.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-27
Motion carried. 5-0-0-2. Chairperson Sims and Commissioner Van Gelder absent.
Continued to the meeting of July 2, 1996, for presentation of new site plan including
additional information as requested by the Commission.
ITEM #3
CUP-85-09-A1/E-96-07
THE TERRACE
EMERITUS CORPORATION
AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INCLUDE DAILY ASSISTANCE
SERVICES FROM WITHIN, VIA UPGRADE FROM A BOARD & CARE FACILITY TO
A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY (R.C.F.E. LICENSE), AND
APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
22325 BARTON ROAD, GRAND TERRACE, CA
Staff report presented by Larry Mainez, Associate Planner. A mitigated negative declaration was
prepared following an environment review. The property is designated as General Commercial in
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the Barton Road Specific Plan Area. Surrounding properties are zoned General Commercial, Village
Commercial, R-3 and R-17.2. Applicant's proposed changes would be to allow assistance with
activities of daily living, including assistance in bathing and dressing residents and medication
monitoring. Approval is required by the City, State Department of Social Services, Community
Care Licensing Division and Fire Warden.
The current CUP designation of "senior rest home" was approved August 5, 1985. No expansion
of the existing site is anticipated. Repairs and remodelling is planned to meet code requirements.
He said the R.C.F.E. license is not a convalencent care facility license. The convalencent care
facility is only permitted through a Barton Road Specific Plan amendment. It is not the applicant's
intention to provide the services of a convalencent care facility.
The architect has worked with staff to resolve the lot line adjustment issue pending from the 1985
project approval. Associate Planner displayed an overhead projection indicating the old and new
lot lines pending approval. The lot line adjustment is anticipated to be completed without further
delay.
52 parking spaces are required per the zoning code. The facility currently has 96 spaces. The
current code requires only 1 space for every 4 beds. Staff feels parking is more than adequate.
Secondary access is required by the fire marshal for emergency purposes. Staff has agreed with the
applicant and fire marshal that the secondary access will be from the southwest corner of the
property at Reed and LaPaix. The secondary access will be locked until needed as an emergency
access. Director explained the third possible access is the common driveway between the subject
property and the adjacent undeveloped property to the south. The common driveway was one of the
original conditions of approval of the project in 1985. Director Materassi explained it need not be
maintained as the secondary access on Reed fulfills the fire requirements.
Mr. Mainez said there are currently no unresolved issues of the project. Staff supports approval of
the project subject to recommended conditions of approval.
Director said The Terrace retirement hotel has appeared on lists of the State licensed residential care
facilities for many years. The previous owners applied for licensure however never completed the
process. This process will provide closure to the issue.
7:35 p.m. OPENED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
BRENT MARINO
IRWIN ARCHITECTURAL GROUP
7400 CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 215
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Stated he is the representative for Emeritus Corporation, and can answer questions relating
to architectural or administrative concerns.
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GINNA SLOCUM
12274 REED AVENUE
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA 92313
She stated she has concerns about the possible traffic associated with the secondary access
from Reed. She was concerned that the gate may not remain locked. She also wants the
common driveway adjacent to the canal to be secured at all times.
Mr. Mainez said the locked gate condition would be strictly enforced. The fire department and
owners are the only entities with access to keys.
JAY BARTMAN
12220 REED
GRAND TERRACE, CA
Said he objects to the additional access from Reed. He said he has small children and does
not see why any additional access is necessary. There is a graffiti problem in the area. He
said he appreciates the code enforcement work the City has done to get the trees trimmed to
increase visibility. He said there is ungated access from Barton Rd. and DeBerry along the
canal used by law enforcement, Riverside Highland Water Company and unauthorized
persons. Based upon this he does not feel any other access (from Reed) is needed.
Mr. Marino said the proposed solid gate for fire access from Reed would be as high as the existing
block wall and permanently locked unless there is an emergency.
Vice -Chairperson Wilson asked why the lot line adjustment was not done at the time of original
project approval in 1985. Director responded that the lot line adjustment was a condition of
approval but the parcel was sold prior to the condition being met. City decided there was no public
nuisance and no need to evict seniors since there was plenty of parking spaces to accommodate
occupancy. The south parcel is now owned by Emeritus Corporation so there is no longer the
potential for dispute of ownership.
Director Materassi recommended the applicant address the issue of the secondary access. The chair
invited the applicant to the podium.
ALAN BYRON
22325 BARTON ROAD
GRAND TERRACE, CA
The fire marshal told applicant a second fire access is required for this project. Emeritus
owns both parcels of land which are the subject of these discussions. He encouraged the
Commission to order the common driveway closed to prevent pedestrian traffic from
traversing the parking lot through the Emeritus property through to Reed. He said the fire
department responds to the hotel approximately 3-4 times per week on an emergency basis.
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His firm was concerned about the fire potential in the south lot so trimmed the trees and
addressed the dry weed complaints. There are currently no plans to develop the southerly
parcel of land. There is currently security on the property nightly to discourage trespassing
and graffiti. Law enforcement asked Emeritus to cut back the vegetation on the south parcel
for visibility and security issues.
MOTION
PCM-96-28
Motion by Commissioner Addington to delete condition #8 to eliminate the gate adjacent to
the canal for the common drive at the southeast corner of the hotel parcel.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Huss for discussion.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-28
Motion carried. 4-1-0-2. Vice -chairperson Wilson voted "no". Chairperson Sims and
Commissioner Van Gelder absent.
MOTION
PCM-96-29
Motion by Commissioner Addington to add Condition #13, requiring a six foot high block
(replacing the existing wood fence) commencing at the existing block wall near Reed Street
and continuing along the south property line to the east property line.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
Commissioner Garcia asked for a description of what is on the undeveloped southerly lot as
well as the wall/fence situation. Associate Planner Mainez responded with the description.
Commissioner Munson said he would like to see a six foot chain link fence with landscaping
instead of the block wall.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-29
Motion carried. 4-1-0-2. Commissioner Munson voted "no". Chairperson Sims and
Commissioner Van Gelder absent.
M.
MOTION
PCM-96-30
Motion by Commission Garcia to amend Condition #7 to define the secondary vehicular
access gate on Reed to be "20 feet wide, solid metal, level with the existing block wall" at
the west end of the parking lot.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Huss.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-30
Motion carried. 4-1-0-2. Commissioner Munson voted "no". Chairperson Sims and
Commissioner Van Gelder absent.
MOTION
PCM-96-31
Motion by Commissioner Addington to approve CUP-85-09-Al and E-96-07 as amended.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-31
Motion carried. 5-0-0-2. Chairperson Sims and Commissioner Van Gelder absent.
ITEM #4
Z-96-01/E-96-08
C-Y DEVELOPMENT, JAMES COFFIN, PRESIDENT
APPLICATION FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM C2, GENERAL BUSINESS, TO CM,
COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING DISTRICT, AND THE RELATED
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW APPLICATION
PARCELS NUMBERED 277-451-17, 277-452-05, 277-452-06 and 277-452-07 COMMERCE
WAY, GRAND TERRACE, CA
Staff report and overhead projection presented by Larry Mainez, Associate Planner. The property
is approximately 4 acres and is zoned C2 with CM zoning to the south and west; to the north is
General Commercial in the Barton Road Specific Plan and C2 on the west side of the I215 freeway.
The Land Use designation is General Commercial (includes C2 and CM). A General Plan
amendment is not required. Property owner is proposing a new building on the lot just east of
Johnstone Supply.
Staff recommended conditions to require the property owner dedicate land to achieve and required
80' right of way.
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Staff supported the project and stated there are no unresolved issues at that time. Staff
recommended approval of the project with the associated negative declaration subject to
recommended conditions of approval.
8:40 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
JAMES COFFIN, PRESIDENT & CEO
C-Y DEVELOPMENT
Said he has owned this property for quite some time and is in agreement with the conditions
of approval as proposed by staff. He said he has had several inquiries in addition to Superior
Pool Products to explore similar facilities. He said he believes this project will be developed
in a very attractive manner so as to be an asset to the City.
8:44 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Commissioner Garcia said this new development is exciting to see in our City.
MOTION
PCM-96-32
Motion by Commission Addington to approve as recommended by staff.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
Vice -Chairperson asked if there is a tentative plan for the southerly parcels affected by this zone
change. Director said there is not currently any specific projects proposed. Director explained that
although the change from C2 to CM will expand types of uses including light manufacturing uses
there will be extra emphasis placed on street scape to ensure the appearance is appropriate for light
manufacturing as well as commercial uses.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-32
Motion carried. 5-0-0-2. Chairperson Sims and Commissioner Van Gelder absent.
8:45 P.M. ADJOURNED FOR 5-MINUTE RECESS
8:55 P.M. RE -CONVENED PART II OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
* Vice -chairperson Wilson read and presented the Commendation to Commissioner Ray
Munson
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* Information to Planning Commission
• Community Development Director advised the Planning Commission that David
Evans and Associates, Inc. has been recommended to the City Council to be the
consultant for the design of the bicycle lane grant project. Work is expected to begin
shortly after the June 13, 1996 City Council Meeting.
• Community Development Director said she is currently working to review 5
proposals and select the consultant(s) for the General Plan Housing and Circulation
Elements. The final decision/selection should be completed the week of June 10,
1996.
• Commissioners with Consultant Firms and Conflict of Interest Issues -Director said
any commissioner associated with a consulting firm are allowed to send a letter of
interest to be placed on the City's RFP list, however, should such project come
before the Planning Commission that Commissioner is expected to abstain from
participating and voting on the project.
• The City's new Economic Development Profile was given to each commissioner.
• Director explained that Commissioner Garcia (on behalf of the Planning
Commission) and JoAnn Johnson (on behalf of the General Plan Task Force) will be
riding in the Grand Terrace Days Parade on June 8. She talked about the booth
sponsored by the Community Development Department and invited commissioners
to visit the booth after the parade.
• Director Materassi reminded the commissioners of the new workshop time of 6:20
p.m. and said that although there are no projects scheduled for public hearing on June
20, 1996, a workshop will take place to discuss the design review process and
parliamentary procedures. The City attorney has been requested to attend.
Information from Planning Commission
• Vice -chairperson Wilson inquired about the lack of progress on Dr. Choo's office at
the corner of Barton Rd. and Palm Avenue. Director explained the project was
stopped because the approved plans were not being followed for construction,
apparently due to some structural problems discovered during construction, and
incorrect location of rear property lines.
Commissioner Addington asked Director to schedule a public workshop to cover
items on the "Unscheduled Public Hearings" list he recently received.
9:25 P.M. ADJOURNED PART II OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (WORKSHOP) TO BE HELD ON
JUNE 20, 1996, at 6:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrizia Materassi
Community Development Director
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Doug Wilson
Vice -Chairperson, Planning Commission
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