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02/11/1980PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF GRAND TERRACE FEBRUARY 11, 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 February 11, 1980 at 6:36 p.m. PRESENT: Frank Tetley, Chairman Vern Andress, Commissioner Winifred Bartel, Commissioner William DeBenedet, Commissioner John McDowell, Commissioner Tom Rivera, Commissioner Ron Schuster, Commissioner ABSENT: Sandy Collins, Vice Chairman Lloyd L. Watson, Commissioner The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Commissioner Schuster. AGENDA MATERIAL Following discussion, MOTION was made by Commissioner Rivera, seconded by Commissioner McDowell and carried unanimously to submit agenda material to the Commissioners in folders only when there are three or more items on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 28, 1980 Following correction to show Commissioner Andress as present at the Meeting of January 28, MOTION was made by Commissioner Rivera, seconded by Commissioner DeBenedet and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of January 28, 1980 as amended. TRACT 10622 - EXTENSION REQUEST Proposal: Request to extend tentative approval of Tract 10622 for one year to expire 3-1-81. Location: E/s of Michigan St., approx. 100' S/o Mavis Street and approx. 100' N/o Van Buren Street Applicant: Whelan & Gentry Construction Engineer: Lockwood Engineering Page one - PC-2/11/80 Staff, Gil Haro,made a presentation, stating the applicant will be unable to complete the required maps and plans prior to the expiration date of March 1, 1980, and recommended extending the tentative approval of Tract 10622 for one year to expire on March 1, 1981. The Applicant, nor any individuals speaking for or against this matter, were present at the Meeting. Following discussion and questions regarding drainage and easements, MOTION was made by Commissioner DeBenedet, seconded by Commissioner Bartel and carried unanimously to approve extending the tentative approval of Tract 10622 for one year to expire on March 1, 1981. APPEAL OF MINOR DEVIATION DENIAL - E228-113 Proposal: Appeal of Minor Deviation Denial requesting construction within road right-of-way. Location: N/s Vista Grande Way, approx. 1400' NE/o Grand Terrace Road. Applicant: Anthony Romero Staff, Gil Haro, made a presentation including analysis, findings and a recommendation the Commission deny the appeal and recommend to the appellant that the garage be located on the west side of the residence. Mr. Haro stated this request originated in 1978, and was denied. Subsequently, this item was placed before the City Council three times in 1979, and each time was deferred, due to appellant's failure to appear at the meetings. Mr. Haro stated his reasons for recommending denial were based on the fact that, should the garage be allowed to be built within the right-of-way of Vista Grande Way, it would pose a public health and safety hazard. The Appellant, nor any individuals speaking for or against the matter, were present at the meeting. In discussion, the Commission discussed the limited use of this property, due to its location, and the possibility of eliminating the requirement of a ten foot easement for sidewalks. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Commissioner Rivera, seconded by Commissioner DeBenedet and carried unanimously to postpone decision on this item until the Commissioners have physically viewed the site, and are to have their recommendations prepared for the Planning Commission Meeting of February 25, 1980. Page two - PC-2/11/80 Following Mr. Haro's announcement that he would not be present for the Planning Commission Meeting of February 25, 1980, Commissioner Rivera amended his MOTION to continue the hearing on this matter to the Planning Commission Meeting of March 10, 1980. The Amended Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeBenedet, and carried unanimously. MINOR SUBDIVISION E79-0741 Staff, Gil Haro, recommended consideration of a letter dated February 8, 1980 from the Grand Terrace Congregation Church regarding a request for a change in the division line, and the requirements which have been placed. (A copy of this letter is on file in the City Clerk's Office) Mr. Haro briefed the Commission on the background of this matter, stating Mrs. Phyllis Forbes, a member of the Grand Terrace Congregation Church, had filed for a land division to create two parcels from the existing parcel, thereby enabling the Church to retain ownership of one of the parcels. This application was approved, subject to conditional requirements being met, including a dedicated road to provide access to the rear parcel, and paving, curbs, gutters and sidewalk on Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Forbes then requested, and was granted, a waiver of 300 feet of the road, and the 12 foot sidewalk requirement was reduced to 6 feet. Mrs. Forbes is now requesting a waiver of all conditions, stating other churches have not had similar requirements placed on them. Mr. Haro stated the Loma Linda Korean Church of Seventh Day Adventist, located on Mt. Vernon, was required to install all improvements, and further stated this Minor Subdivision is not a church development. A certified letter, attached to the required conditions for this application, was sent to Mrs. Forbes. That letter stated there is a 15-day appeal period to submit an appeal regarding this matter. The appeal period expired the end of January. Mr. Haro stated he feels Staff has been more than flexible in waiving requirements, and recommended issuing a revised condition of approval with a cover letter which would grant a new 15-day appeal period from the date Mrs. Forbes signs the receipt certifying the letter has been received. In discussion, the Commission discussed alternatives of handling this matter, since the appeal period has expired, and whether additional filing fees should be charged to cover the cost of staff services required to further handle this matter. Concern was also voiced regarding setting a precedent. Page three - PC-2/11/80 Commissioner McDowell stated this matter had previously been discussed by the Planning Committee in a meeting of December 10, 1979, and read those minutes. (A copy of the December 10, 1979 Planning Committee Minutes is on file in the City Clerk's Office) Following further discussion, MOTION was made by Commissioner Andress, seconded by Commissioner R vi era and carried unanimously that, because an appeal has not been filed, would require filing of an appeal, and therefore direct Staff to issue revised conditions of approval for the Minor Subdivision, thereby allowing a new 15-day appeal period to begin on the date the letter is received by the Applicant. ADJOURN TO PUBLIC WORK SESSION The regular meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned to Public Work Session at 7:32 p.m. The Public Work Session adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held Monday, February 25, 1980, at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: Page four - PC-2/11/80