07/16/1998GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 16, 1998
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 July
16, 1998 at 6:20 p.m. by Chairwoman, Fran Van Gelder.
PRESENT: Fran Van Gelder, Chairperson
Doug Wilson, Commissioner
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
Mary Trainor, Commissioner
Don Larkin, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building and Safety/Public Works and Housing Director
Hally Cappiello, Associate Planner
Pat Peterson, CEDD Secretary
6:20 P.M. CONVENED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION.
• Temporary/Conceptual approval for Mr. Lee Swertfeger's business at 12438
OMichigan St., for a light manufacturing semi trailer sales and repair center.
Director Materassi explained this process of allowing a business to operate prior
to formal CUP approval has previously been used for Maple Ridge Mobile
Homes. This proposal is to allow Mr. Swertfeger to temporarily conduct his
business to do light manufacturing, sales and repair of self -unloading semi
trailers while his CUP application is in process. His CM property zoning allows
the uses Mr. Swertfeger is proposing provided a CUP finding of no negative
impacts is made. If his CUP is ultimately approved taxes from the sale of his
trailers will benefit our City. Mr. Swertfeger said his business has doubled in
each of the last five years. He has agreed to and signed all preliminary
conditions proposed by staff and a "hold harmless" agreement. Director
Materassi reviewed the preliminary conditions proposed by staff and told the
Planning Commissioners Mr. Swertfeger is committed to clean up his property
maintenance issues as reflected in his letter of intent. Additionally, he has
engaged the services of engineer Bill McKeever to assist in the process.
MOTION
PCM-98-23
Motion made by Commissioner Larkin to add a preliminary condition as follows:
"Preliminary approval will expire if CUP is not approved six months from this
date, July 16, 1998."
Seconded by Chairwoman Van Gelder.
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MOTION
VOTE
PCM-98-23
Motion carried. 5-0-0-0.
MOTION
PCM-98-24
Motion made by Commissioner Addington to conceptually approve Mr.
Swertfeger's request to conduct his business for a period of six month from
today, in accordance with staffs preliminary conditions as amended by the
Planning Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Larkin.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-98-24
Motion carried. 5-0-0-0.
Director Materassi informed Commission members of the City Council discussion
on July 9, 1998, relating to the number of members making up the Commission.
Council decided the Planning Commission will consist of five members effective
immediately. City Clerk will prepare an ordinance to that effect. Until the
ordinance becomes effective quorum will be four Commission members.
Commissioner Wilson referred to Paraiso Gardens and commented that finally
justice is served. Mr. Halstead was sentenced by the judge to serve 30 days
community service on the weekends. He thanked staff for their diligence in the
face of all the recent bad press.
6:58 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION UNTIL AFTER THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Huss
Roll Call
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
ITEM#1
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
NOMINATIONS:
Chairperson
Commissioner Addington nominated Fran Van Gelder
There were no other nominations for Chairperson.
Through a consensus of the Planning Commission Fran Van Gelder will
remain Chairwoman through June 30, 2000.
Vice -Chairperson
oCommissioner Wilson nominated himself.
Commissioner Addington nominated himself.
VOTE
PCM-98-25
3-2 in favor of Commissioner Wilson for Vice -Chairman through June 30,
2000. (Commissioners Larkin and Addington voted "no")
ITEM #2
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - June 18, 1998.
MOTION
PCM-98-26
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - June 18, 1998
Commissioner Larkin made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
Meeting minutes of June 18, 1998.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson.
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Commissioner Addington said there was a typographical error on page 7. In the third
line of Motion PCM-98-19, the wall height should read 42", not 42'.
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MOTION
VOTE
PCM-98-26
Approved with correction of the typographical error on page 7. 3-0-2-0.
Commissioners Addington and Trainor abstained.
ITEM #3
SA-98-06 & E-98-04
APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO DO A 2,670 SQUARE
FOOT CONVERSION FROM CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY TO A SHOP
AREA FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SEMI TRUCKS AND TRAILERS.
MID -CAL EXPRESS INC, dba COUNTRY WIDE TRUCKING SERVICE
21496 MAIN STREET, GRAND TERRACE CA 92313
Staff report was presented by Associate Planner Hally Cappiello. She introduced Virgil
Barham, Director of Building & Safe/Public Works and Housing and said the applicant
and a representative of the property owner, Hood Communications, are present in the
audience. The project is before the Planning Commission for site and architectural
review of the building on the property. The building has been permitted, however, upon
application for a Certificate of Occupancy a site inspection revealed they also needed to
apply for site and architectural changes to the building. The architectural changes were
actually done by the owner of the property, Hood Communications at some time in the
past. This project is exempt per CEQA. Zoning is M2 (Industrial), thus the Mid -Cal
trucking use is permitted.
There are currently three primary issues regarding this site:
1. Water easements and fire protection;
All permits let for this property have conditioned resolution of water easement
issues. Hood Communications, the property owner, has pursued recordation of
the four easements; however, to date, none have been recorded.
Staff has no concerns about adequate water and fire protection. Fire has tested
the fire flow and found 3,000 PSI, which is adequate. The City of Colton
provides water to this parcel. There is no "will serve" because of the easement
issues outstanding.
2. Lack of sewer connection;
This parcel has a septic system which recently has had problems. Should Mid -
Cal desire to expand the use or add structures to the parcel they will need to
connect to sewer in addition to resolving the easement issues.
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3. Truck washing;
Mid -Cal is washing their trucks when they come to the yard for service. NPDES
permit will be required if applicable. The Regional Water Quality Control Board
submitted a letter indicating they are not concerned because of the scope and
volume of the washing.
Ms. Cappiello passed photos to the Planning Commission of the Mid -Cal building and
site. She said Mid -Cal maintains the building and property in a very clean manner.
There are no unresolved issues with applicant, Mid -Cal Express, Inc. dba Country Wide
Trucking Service. She showed an overhead slide of the vicinity and stated staff will be
bringing forward in a future meeting an expansion moratorium for this parcel and the
adjacent two southerly parcels. Lifting this moratorium will hinge on resolution of the
water easement issues. Applications to supply water to the two southerly parcels have
been submitted to the City of Colton however, they will not be processed until resolution
of the easement issues.
Commissioner Addington asked if there will be any grading required to contain the truck
wash water. Mr. Barham responded he does not believe there will be any danger of the
truck wash water running off the dirt field into the storm drain system. Director
Materassi said the Regional Water Quality Board is the body which issues the NPDES
permit. Their clearance of this project is on the condition of washing 5-15 truck/trailers
per week at 400 gallons of water used per truck/trailer. The Regional Water Quality
Board will then be the monitoring agency for wash water runoff.
Chairwoman Van Gelder invited applicant to address Commission members.
HAROLD VICKERS
Vice -President of Maintenance
Mid -Cal Express, Inc.
21496 Main Street
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
He thanked staff for their assistance. He said he watches the drainage of the
wash water closely and has never seen the runoff get within 40 feet of the storm
drain. He assured the Planning Commission the company intends to be a good
business for Grand Terrace, a good neighbor and the upkeep of the property will
be maintained with high standards.
7:25 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
7:25 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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MOTION
PCM-98-27
Motion by Commissioner Addington to approve SA-98-06 and E-98-04 and the
attached resolution.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-98-27
Motion approved. 5-0-0-0.
ITEM #4
SA-98-03 and E-98-01
APPLICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A PUBLIC STORAGE EXPANSION OF 61,335
SQUARE FEET, CONSISTING OF 9 STORAGE BUILDINGS AND AN
OFFICEIRESIDENCE APARTMENT
MICHAEL JONES ARCHITECT, INC. FOR TIMBERLAKE GROUP INT'L
21971 DEBERRY STREET, GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313
Director Materassi said applicant failed to close escrow on the property. There are at
least three other interested parties who have expressed interest in this property so
subject property may come back to the Planning Commission for consideration at a
later date with a new applicant.
MOTION
PCM-98-28
Motion by Chairwoman Van Gelder to close applications by Michael Jones
Architect, Inc. for Timberlake Group Int'I.
Seconded by Commissioner Trainor.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-98-28
Motion carried. 5-0-0-0.
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ITEM #5
GPU-97-01/E-98-06
APPLICATION FOR UPDATE OF THE GRAND TERRACE GENERAL PLAN - AIR
QUALITY ELEMENT AND RELATED ENVIRONMENT REVIEW
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
CITY-WIDE
Director Materassi said due to staffing shortage since Associate Planner Larry Mainez left
the city she recommended this file be closed at this time. It will be at least three months
until this item is ready to put back on calendar, depending on the recruiting and ultimate
hiring process.
MOTION
PCM-98-29
Motion by Commissioner Addington to close GPU-97-01 (Air Quality Element) and
E-98-06.
Seconded by Commissioner Larkin.
Q MOTION
VOTE
PCM-98-29
Motion carried. 5-0-0-0.
7:27 P.M. ADJOURNED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW
BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 20. 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved by,
IF I
Patrizia Materassi Fran Van Gelder
Community and Economic Development Director Chairperson, Planning
Commission
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