01/28/1980PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
JANUARY 28, 1980
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Grand Terrace, was held in
the First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace, 12354 Mt. Vernon, Grand Terrace,
California, on January 28, 1980 at 6:37 p.m.
PRESENT: Frank Tetley, Chairman
Sandy Collins, Vice Chairman
William DeBenedet, Commissioner
John McDowell, Commissioner
Tom Rivera, Commissioner
Ron Schuster, Commissioner
Lloyd L. Watson, Commissioner
Vern Andress, Commissioner
ABSENT: Winifred Bartel, Commissioner
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Commissioner Schuster.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 14, 1980
PC-80-7 Motion was made by Commissioner Rivera, seconded by Commissioner
Watson and carried unanimously to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes of January 14, 1980 as presented.
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
Applicant: Darwin, Bill G. & Bonnie M.
File/Index: ZC/79-0387/E223-120
Proposal: Zone Change R-2-T to C-1 on .48 acres
Location: N/s Barton Road, approx. 133' W/o Canal Street
Staff, Gil Haro, made a presentation including analysis, findings
and a recommendation that the Planning Commission recommend to the
City Council approval of the Zone Change request from R-2-T to
C-1-T, subject to the "T" Standard which applies to the existing
C-1-T zone districts in Grand Terrace, adopt the Negative
Declaration and instruct the City Clerk to issue a Notice of
Determination.
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Chairman Tetley called upon the applicants for input to the
hearing.
SUPPORTING TESTIMONY:
Bill Darwin, 23172 Palm Avenue, showed the Commission the County -
approved plot plans and a rendering of the proposed development.
Mr. Darwin advised the Commission he is requesting the zone
change because the required setbacks, easements and off-street
parking spaces result in allowing only a 28 foot depth in the
proposed building. Approval of the requested zone change would
allow the building to be extended onto the adjoining property,
would allow larger spaces for better quality business, would
then allow access to both Barton Road and Canal Street, and
more stores would be facing Barton Road, which would present
a more pleasing appearance to Barton Road.
Chairman Tetley called for opposing testimony. There was none.
The following citizens addressed the Commission, speaking neither
for nor against the proposed zone change:
Mary Lou Williams, 22270 Barton Road, owner of three lots to the
west of the lot in question, stated she understands the owners
of the four lots to the west of her lots plan to petition the
Planning Commission for commercial zoning of those lots in the
near future. Her concern is the possibility her three lots
could be left as an island, should commercial zoning be
approved for the other lots. In reply to her question regarding
proposed plans for that area of Barton Road, the Commission
advised Mrs. Williams an extensive review would be required
prior to final decisions. She was also advised the lot now in
question is already commercially designated on the General Plan,
and therefore, a zone change is consistent. However, the
other properties on Barton Road are presently designated as
residential on the General Plan, and any change involving those
properties would require a General Plan Amendment.
Mr. Williams, 22270 Barton Road, voiced concern regarding traffic,
should Barton Road become commercial.
Cheryl Nunamaker, 22284 Barton Road, stated she feels Barton Road
will eventually go commercial, so sees no reason to oppose it at
this time.
Lee Grable, 22154 DeBerry, stated that four lots on the north
side of Barton Road are being planned for an office building.
He also stated he had contacted all the residents on Barton
Road, and all owners, except one, had indicated they preferred
commercial zoning. A petition is being circulated for signatures
to that effect.
Mr. Pete Parker, 22219 Barton Road, is not in favor of that
area becoming commercial.
Chairman Tetley closed Public Hearing.
PC-80-8 Motion was made by Commissioner DeBenedet, seconded by Commissioner
Watson and carried unanimously to approve Staff's recommendation
as follows: That the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council approval of the Zone Change request from R-2-T to C-1-T
subject to the "T" Standard, adopt the Negative Declaration and
instruct the City Clerk to issue a Notice of Determination.
ADJOURN TO PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned to
Public Work Session at 7:20 p.m. The Public Work Session
adjourned at 9:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning
Commission will be held Monday, February 11, 1980, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved:
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