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02/04/1985 Grand Terrace Planning Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting February 4, 1985 The regular meeting of the Grand Terrace Planning Commission was called to order at the Terrace View Elementary School, 22731 Grand Terrace Road, Grand Terrace, California 92324 on February 4, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Sanford L. Collins. PRESENT: Sanford L. Collins, Chairman Ray Munson, Vice-Chairman William DeBenedet, Commissioner Jerry Hawkinson, Commissioner Gerald Cole, Commissioner Norman Caouette, Commissioner John McDowell, Commissioner Tim D. Serlet, Planning Staff Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney ABSENT: Vern Andress, Commissioner (Excused) Winifred Bartel, Commissioner (Excused) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE: Led by Chairman Collins I. MINUTES OF MEETINGS A. ) Minutes of January 7, 1985 PCM 85-06 Motion by Commissioner Hawkinson seconded by Commissioner Munson and passed by a 6-0 vote to approve the minutes of January 7, 1985, as submitted. Commissioner Caouette abstained. II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chairman Collins requested that the minutes show that Commissioner Hawkinson has been officially appointed as the Planning Commission representative to the Economic Development Committee. A.) Conditional Use Permit 84-11/Buffer Zone Variance, Light Industrial Center proposed on A.P. 275-223-16. (Continued from 12-03-84) Mr. Tim D. Serlet, Planning Staff, reported that the original application was for a Conditional Use Permit and a Buffer Zone Variance. At the regular meeting of December 3, 1984, the Planning Commission denied the variance and continued the Conditional Use Permit to allow for a re-design. Subsequently, the Applicant appealed the Planning Commission's denial of the variance to the City Council. The City Council approved the variance conditioned upon the establishment of a 3' setback planted with Italian cypress trees. Minutes of Regular Meeting February 4, 1985 PAGE 2 II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. ) Continued. Commissioner Collins requested clarification of the Conditional Use Permit. Staff responded that the Conditional Use Permit was required under the "M-R" Zoning. Commissioner DeBenedet requested clarification of the project location. Staff pointed out the location on the General Plan Land Use Map. Chairman Collins invited the Applicant to address the Commission. Mr. Jim Goode, 5970 East Marsha Circle, Anaheim, CA, stated that he intended to construct 4 buildings under Conditional Use Permit 84-1. Mr. Goode stated that he would like this Conditional Use Permit to also cover all the uses permitted under a Use Permit in the "M-R" Zone. Mr. Goode felt that requiring the Leasee to obtain a Conditional Use Permit would inhibit his leasing program. Commissioner Hawkinson asked the Applicant if he had any potential uses for the buildings. Mr. Goode stated that he intended to establish an Auto Parts Store in the most northerly building, but had no prospective tenants for the other buildings. Chairman Collins opened and closed the Public Hearing, with no one speaking for or against the project. Commissioner Caouette stated that his understanding was that Mr. Goode would like Conditional Use Permit approval to rent spaces for any use permitted subject to a Use Permit in the "M-R" Zone. This Conditional Use Permit would then not require any subsequent renter to obtain a Use Permit as long as he was on the list of uses permitted subject to obtaining a Use Permit in the M-R Zone. Commissioner McDowell requested the City Attorney's opinion on the matter. Mr. Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney, stated that the Commission may consider the Auto Parts Warehouses, but could not give a blanket approval to unspecified uses. The Planning Commission discussed this item among themselves. PCM 85-07 Motion by Commissioner Caouette, seconded by Commissioner Cole and passed by a 7-0 vote to adopt the Negative Declaration and approve Conditional Use Permit 84-11 for the construction of four buildings, one of which shall be an auto parts warehouse; including the findings as written in the Staff Report and the conditions recommended by Staff subject to ratification of the Negative Declaration by the City Council. Minutes of Regular Meeting February 4, 1985 PAGE 3 II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS B.) Amendment to Chapter 18.24 "A-1 Limited Agricultural Residential District" of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. (Continued from 1-07-85) Mr. Tim D. Serlet, Planning Staff, stated that this item was continued from the January 7, 1985, meeting. Commissioner Caouette stated that the intent of his motion was to allow dogs, cats, and horses in the "A-1" zone and require Use Permits for other animals. Commissioner Caouette stated he would like some feedback from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed the amendment among themselves. Chairman Collins invited comments from the audience. Barbara Pfenninghausen, 12364 Pascal Avenue, expressed concern over the zoning in the area bordered by Vista Grande Way and Grand Terrace Road. Mrs. Pfenninghausen stated that due to the power line and aqueduct easements there was a large area that could be used for animals. The commission briefly discussed the area bordered by Vista Grande Way and Grand Terrace Road. PCM 85-08 Motion by Commissioner Caouette, seconded by Commissioner Hawkinson, and passed by a 7-0 vote to rescind Planning Commission Motion 84-90. III. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ) Site and Architectural Review 85-1/Parking Variance, Two-Story Office Building at 22545 Barton Road. Commissioner DeBenedet excused himself from the Planning Commission for this Agenda Item. Mr. Tim D. Serlet, Planning Staff, presented the Staff Report. The Applicant, Mr. Rene Jacober, was requesting Site and Architectural approval, a Parking Variance, and deletion of the requiremen for a 6' masonry wall around the property (Grand Terrace Municipal Code 18.48.060J) . Chairman Collins asked if the project was located where the cleaners used to be. Staff reponded that the old cleaners building is located on the project site and will be razed. Minutes of Regular Meeting February 4, 1985 PAGE 4 III. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ) Continued. Chairman Collins requested the Applicant to address the Commission. Mr. Rene Jacober, the Applicant, briefly reviewed his project and volunteered to answer any questions. Commissioner Munson questioned the drainage. Mr. Jacober responded that his Engineer would try to utilize the existing drainage pipe and easement on the property's south boundary. Commissioner Cole questioned the type of retail facilities that would be in the project. Mr. Jacober anticipated uses in conformance with the C-2 Zone. Commissioner Caouette asked if the Applicant intended on landscaping instead of installing a wall along the west property line. Mr. Joe Roach, the Applicant's Contractor, felt that any proposed landscaping on the west side would interfere with the proposed parking lot drainage. Chairman Collins opened the public hearing. Mr. Bill DeBenedet, 22799 Barton Road, stated that he owned the property immediately south of the proposed project and would like to know the type of building materials. Mr. Roach responded that T-1-11 siding would be used for the structure. Chairman Collins closed the public hearing with no one else speaking in favor of or against the project. The Planning Commission and the Applicant discussed the relative merits of a block wall versus landscaping along the west property line. Chairman Collins re-opened the public hearing. Mr. Robert Lee, 22575 Barton Road, stated that if landscaping could not be provided, he would like to see a low block wall with decorative ironwork. Mr. Bill DeBenedet, 22799 Barton Road, expressed concern over the type of building materials. Chairman Collins closed the public hearing with no one else speaking in favor of or in opposition to the project. Minutes of Regular Meeting February 4, 1985 PAGE 5 III. PUBLIC HEARINGS A.) Continued. Commissioner Munson suggested a continuance for one month to allow the Applicant to address the landscaping problem and discuss the building material with the property owner to the south. Mr. Jacober responded that they have conformed to all Ordinances and would not anticipate any changes during the continuance. The Commission discussed landscaping along the west property line. PCM 85-9 Motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner McDowell, and passed by a 5-1 vote to require a 3' block wall or a landscaped strip to the satisfaction of the City Engineer along the west property line. Commissioner Caouette voted against the motion. PCM 85-10 Motion by Vice-Chairman Munson, seconded by Commissioner Hawkinson, and passed by a 6-0 vote to approve a variance for SA 85-1 that will adjust the parking requirements of Section 19.050A (2) of Ordinance 57 to require one parking space for each 205 square feet of gross floor area, but in no case shall less than 61 parking spaces be required for this project. Chairman Collins stated that the actual Site and Architectural review would now be conducted. Commission Cole stated that the elevations do not indicate what the roof material or exterior wall materials are. Mr. Joe Roach responded that the exterior wall siding will be Georgia-Pacific T-1-11 identical to the Town and County Plaza. Mr. Roach also informed the Commission that the roof will be either composition shingle or lightweight tile. PCM 85-10 Motion by Commissioner McDowell to adopt the Negative Declaration and approve Site and Architectural Plan 85-1, including the findings as written in the Staff Report and the conditions recommended by Staff; subject to ratification of the Negative Declaration by the City Council. Died for lack of a second. Commissioner Cole questioned if the applicant was restricted from building with combustible material on the property line. Staff responded that the proposed building plans would have to conform to the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code. Minutes of Regular Meeting February 4, 1985 PAGE 6 III. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ) Continued. Commissioner Hawkinson stated that he would like to see a lightweight tile similar to the Civic Center or Fire Station as a roofing material. Commissioner Cole reiterated his feelings that the Architectural drawings as submitted, were not adequate for Planning Commission Review. The applicant indicated that he had a colored rendering, but had forgotten to bring it. The Planning Commission discussed the building materials and the suitability of the plans among themselves. PCM 85-11 Motion by Commissioner Hawkinson, seconded by Vice-Chairman Munson, and passed by a 5-1 vote to adopt the Negative Declaration and approve Site and Architectural Plan 85-1, including the findings as written in the Staff Report and the conditions recommended by Staff, including the following conditions: 1. The proposed building material shall be T-1-11 siding. 2. The roof material shall be lightweight tile. Subject to ratification of the Negative Declaration by the City Council. Commissioner Cole voted against the motion. Commission DeBenedet rejoined the Planning Commission. B. Variance from Minimum Area and Depth Requirements for Lots 26-32 of Tract 9482, East of Canary. Mr. Tim D. Serlet, Planning Staff, presented the Staff Report. Mr. Serlet stated that Griffin Homes was offering those portions of Lots 26-33 of Tract 9482 encumbered by a Department of Water Resources easement for the California aqueduct to the City for park purposes. The dedication would leave the lots in question as substandard lots in the R-1 zone. The Planning Commission had no questions of Staff, Chairman Collins invited the applicant to address the Commission. Mr. Dale Griffin, Griffin Homes, stated that the present lots were presenting sales problems, due to the amount of area on each lot that was not buildable due to the easement. Minutes of Regular Meeting February 4, 1985 PAGE 7 III. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. Continued Mr. Griffin volunteered to answer any questions the Commission might have. Commissioner Cole asked how Lot 33 was involved. Mr. Griffin responded that Lot 33 would be involved in the Lot Line Adjustment but would not require a variance. Chairman Collins questioned if any of the homes had sold. Mr. Griffin responded that none of the Lots had sold. Chairman Collins opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Ron Martin, 23019 Siskin Court, spoke in favor of a proposed park. Mr. Buckwalter, 22970 Merle Court, spoke in favor of the area becoming a greenbelt area maintained by the City. Mr. Cutlinks, 23023 Merle Court, was concerned with the present drainage of the area and felt a park would improve the area. The Commission briefly discussed the variances among themselves. PCM 85-12 Motion by Commissioner Caouette, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and approved by a 7-0 vote to approve the requested variance from the minimum requirements of Ordinance 57 and the conditions of Tract Map 9482, subject to the conditions recommended by Staff. The Planning Commission discussed the Planning Commission Institute sponsored by the League of California Cities to be held in Santa Clara on February 28 - March 2, 1985. PCM 85-13 Motion by Commissioner Munson, seconded by Commissioner McDowell and passed by a 7-0 vote to approve sending Tim D. Serlet as the Planning Commission representative. Planning Commission adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, 7OSE KICAK, Planning Director i 7 irmaA Pla ning Commission