12/12/2019 - w' CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
lez ;S s PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES • DECEMBER 12, 2019
Council Chambers Special Meeting 1 6:30 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center• 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tom Comstock convened the Meeting of the Planning Commission and Site
and Architectural Review Board at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Tom Comstock.
Attendee Name Title , Status ; Arrived
Tom Comstock —1 Chairman � Present 1�
Edward A. Giroux Vice-Chair _ Present
Tara Ceseria i Commissioner Present j
Jeffrey McConnell Commissioner Present y u_
Jeremy Briggs Commissioner 1 Present
Steven Weiss [ Planning & Development Services Director I Present
_~Robert Khuu j Assistant City Attorney Present
Haide Aguirre -1 Assistant Planner Present I
Alan French j Director of Public Works Present
Todd Nakasaki Planning Secretary , (Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA -
1. Motion: Motion: December 12, 2019 Approval of Agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED[UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Comstock, Giroux, Cesena, McConnell, Briggs
PRESENTATIONS -
None.
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equested by the entirety of the Planning Commission. As two (2) members are absent,
staff requested that the item be continued.
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ita Umbaugh, Grand Terrace appreciates the Planning Commission's hard work on
behalf of the community to bring in new business. She also thanked it for notifying the
community and making all of its letters appropriate during this very difficult time. She
appreciates the Planning Commission not rushing its decisions, taking its time, and
making sure new business is right for the City.
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Jeff Allen, Council Member
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen
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PUBLIC ADDRESS
G. Harold Duffey, City Manager introduced the City of Grand Terrace's new Planning &
Development Services Director, Steve Weiss who comes from the-City of Colton who
has extensive background in Planning and Development.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 09/05/2019
RESULT: ' ,ACCEPTED.[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:. Tara Cesena,Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeffrey McConnell;Commissioner.
AYES: Comstock,Giroux, Cesena, McConnell, Briggs
3. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 09/19/2019
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�. -RESULT:. ACCEPTED[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jeffrey McConnell,Commissioner - ;
SECONDER: Edward A. Giroux,'Vice-Chair
,:AYES: Comstock,Giroux;Cesena; McConnell, Briggs_
B. ACTION ITEMS
None.
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Site and Architectural Review 19-08,'Variance 19-01 and Environmental 19-09, Located
at 22172 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92313
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell recused himself from Agenda Item No. C.2 Site and
Architectural Review 19-08, Variance 19-01 and Environmental 19-09, Located at
22172 Barton Road, Grand Terrace; CA 92313
Chairman Comstock opened the Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m.
Haide Aguirre, Assistant Planner gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Jerry Mercado, Applicant made himself available to the Planning Commission to answer
any questions they may have.
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ning Commission's hard work on
behalf of the community to bring in new business. She also thanked it for notifying the
community and making all of its letters appropriate during this very difficult time. She
appreciates the Planning Commission not rushing its decisions, taking its time, and
making sure new business is right for the City.
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Jeff Allen, Council Member
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Kenneth Sipe, Grand Terrace expressed his concerns regarding the project
Elsa Sipe, Grand Terrace expressed her concerns regarding the project.
Janese Makshanoff, Grand Terrace expressed her concerns regarding the project.
Herbert Morales, Grand Terrace expressed his concerns regarding the project.
Chairman Comstock closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING; AND
2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
19-09, VARIANCE 19-01, AND SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 19-08, TO
ESTABLISH A TACO BELL DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 22172
BARTON ROAD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 0275-242-13)
RESULT:- ' ' APPROVED[4 TO 0]
MOVER Tom Comstock,Chairman
SECONDER Tara Cesena,Commissioner ° .,
AYES: Tom Comstock, Edward A. Giroux,Tara Cesena,Jeremy Briggs" -
RECUSED: Jeffrey.McConnell ,
1. Zoning Code Amendment 19-02 to Amend Chapter 18.06 (Definitions) and Chapter
18.40 (M2 Industrial District) of the Zoning Code
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell and Vice-Chair Giroux recused themselves from
Agenda Item No. C.1 Zoning Code amendment 19-02 to Amend Chapter 18.06
(Definitions) and Chapter 18.40 (M2 Industrial District) of the Zoning Code.
Chairman Tom Comstock opens the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Haide Aguirre, Assistant Planner gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Janese Makshanoff shared her concerns of the size of the vehicle and follow through on
the CUP approval process.
Jeffrey McConnell, Grand Terrace asked for clarification where the M2 Zone is shown
on the map for the presentation. Mr. McConnell also asked if someone could avoid
securing a CUP as long as there is an existing CUP on record with a similar use.
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Assistant City Attorney Khuu requested a ten minute recess.
Chairman Comstock recessed the Special Meeting of the Planning Commission/Site
and Architectural Review Board at 8:07 p.m.
Chairman Comstock reconvened the Special Meeting of the Planning Commission/Site
and Architectural Review Board at 8:17 p.m.
Edward Giroux, Grand Terrace stated the word "contractor" is open to many types of
businesses and the M2 zone is located by residential areas. He added that the vehicles
come in a variety of sizes and asked the Commission to consider Vehicle Code sections
35701, 35702 and 35703 during its deliberations.
Chairman Comstock closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m.
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, AND
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2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL MAKE A DETERMINATION THAT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
19-02 IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND
CHAPTER 18.06 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 18.40 (M2 INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT) OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 19-02
RESULT: APPROVED[2 TO ]
MOVER: Tom Comstock,Chairman
SECONDER: Tara Cesena,Comrriissioner
C AYES: Tom Comstock,Tara Cesena
NAYS: Jeremy Briggs
RECUSED: Edward A. Giroux;Jeffrey McConnell
D. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
Steven Weiss, Planning and Development Services Director notified -the Planning
Commission that the next scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission/Site and
Architectural Review Board is January 16, 2020.
E. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Vice Chair Edward Giroux welcomed Planning & Development Services Director Steve
Weiss and wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
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if someone could avoid
securing a CUP as long as there is an existing CUP on record with a similar use.
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Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board December 12, 2019
Chairman Tom Comstock wished everyone a Happy Holiday. He announced his
resignation from the Planning Commission and this meeting will be his last. He wished
everyone well and good luck.
Commissioner Jeremy Briggs expressed his appreciation to Planning & Development
Steve Weiss and looks forward to a fresh start next year with the Planning Commission.
He expressed his appreciation to everyone and Chairman Comstock.
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell requested that the Planning Commission procedures
be shared with all commissioners. He asked if the ordinance containing the grandfather
clause should be submitted to the City Council as a formal recommendation or some
other option. Commissioner McConnell would like procedures brought back to the
Commission on how it can bring formal recommendations or requests to the City
Council for review. He wished Chairman Comstock good luck, wished everyone a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year, and welcomed Planning & Development Services
Director Steve Weiss.
Commissioner Cesena welcomed Planning & Development Services ,Director Steve
Weiss and expressed her appreciation to Chairman Comstock. She wished everyone a
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
ADJOURN
Chairman Comstock a journed the Special Meeting of the Site and Archi ectural Review
Board/Planning Com ission at 8:45 p.m. The Next scheduled meeting f the Site and
Architectural Review oard/Planning Commission is to be held on Janu ry 16, 2020 at
6:30 p.m.
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Edward Giroux, Vice-Chair - Debra L. Thomas, Cit Clerk -
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Architectural Review Board is January 16, 2020.
E. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Vice Chair Edward Giroux welcomed Planning & Development Services Director Steve
Weiss and wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
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if someone could avoid
securing a CUP as long as there is an existing CUP on record with a similar use.
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