05/06/1985 12-8.1035
Grand Terrace Planning Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 6, 1985
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 92324 on May 6, 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
Vern Andress, Commissioner
John McDowell, Commissioner
Tim D. Serlet, Planning Staff
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
ABSENT: Winifred Bartel, Commissioner (Excused)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE: Led by Commissioner Caouette
I. MINUTES
A. Minutes of adjourned Regular Meeting of March 25, 1985.
PCM 85-34 Motion by Commissioner Andress, seconded by Vice-
Chairman Munson and passed by a 8-0 vote to
approve the minutes of March 25, 1985, as submitted.
B. Minutes of April 1, 1985.
PCM 85-35 Motion by Commissioner Hawkinson, seconded by Commissioner
Caouette and passed by a 8-0 vote to approve the
minutes of April 1, 1985, as submitted.
C. Minutes of April 22, 1985.
PCM 85-36 Motion by Vice-Chairman Munson, seconded by Commissioner
Cole and passed by a 8-0 vote to approve the minutes of
April 22, 1985, as submitted.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.) Specific Plan/Conditional Use Permit 85-2, Chaparral Pines Apartments (157
Units) North of Barton Road and West of Mount Vernon Avenue.
Mr. Tim D. Serlet, Planning Staff, explained that this item had been referred
to the Planning Commission from the City Council due to design revisions by
the applicant.
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II. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The Planning Commission had no questions of Staff and Chairman Collins requested
the applicant address the Commission.
Mrs. Judy Jorgenson, representing the applicant, briefly explained the design
revisions.
Commissioner Cole asked if the access across Gage Canal was controlled.
Mrs. Jorgenson responded that it was.
Vice-Chairman Munson asked if the access across the Canal was aligned with
McClarren Street.
Mrs. Jorgenson responded that it did align with McClarren Street.
Commissioner DeBenedet questioned the size of the swimming pool and the
electric garage door openers.
Mrs. Jorgenson responded that the pool was 25' X 55' and the garages would
be pre-wired.
Chairman Collins opened the public hearing for those wishing to speak for or
against the project.
Bob Rich, Colton Unified School District, stated-that the school district was
in the process of preparing an impaction statement and would like the project
continued until the City Council has reviewed the impaction statement. Mr.
Rich indicated that the school board would take action on May 16, 1985.
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney, stated that the City Council would determine the
development fees if they agreed with the impaction report.
Mr. Charles, Jrs. 11812 Mt. Vernon, was concerned with the density of the
development and the potential fire danger.
Mr. Jim Rigley, 22605 DeSoto, read a prepared statement in opposition to the
project. Mr. Rigley, addressed traffic, schools, police protection, and
density.
Mrs. Jorgenson, speaking in rebuttal, stressed the "high quality" of this
proposed project.
Mr. Jack Booker, 11785 Mount Vernon, spoke in opposition to the project due to
his concern about density.
Mr. Barney Karger, 11168 Bernardo Way, gave his opinion regarding the traffic
circulation and the density.
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II. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Steve Kiens, stated that all of the developers involved in this area are
profit oriented.
Mrs. Jorgenson restated that the project has met the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan.
Mr. Jim Rigley, reiterated his feeling about traffic congestion.
Chairman Collins, closed the public hearing with no one else speaking
in favor of or in opposition to the project.
Commissioner Hawkinson asked Staff when the traffic study involving the
extension of Brentwood would be completed.
Mr. Serlet responded that a report would be presented to the City Council
on May 9, 1985.
Commissioner Caouette asked Staff if a full 88' section would be possible
on Mount Vernon without disrupting the east side of the street.
Staff responded that it is possible that some additional right of way on
the east side might be necessary.
Chairman Collins stated that the two zone changes and the General Plan
amendment should be completed prior to approval of this project.
Vice-Chairman Munson stated that he didn't feel the Specific Plan was
appropriate.
The Planning Commission discussed the project among themselves.
PCM 85-37 Motion by Vice-Chairman Munson, seconded by Chairman
Collins, and defeated by a 2-6 vote to deny
Conditional Use Permit 85-2.
Commissioner's Caouette, Cole, Hawkinson, Andress,
McDowell, and DeBenedet voted against the motion.
PCM 85-38 Motion by Commissioner Hawkinson, seconded by Commissioner
McDowell, and passed by a 6-2 vote to approve Conditional
Use Permit 85-2 and to recommend approval of Specific
Plan 85-2 along with the Negative Declaration to the
City Council.
Chairman Collins and Vice-Chairman Munson voted
against the motion.
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II. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
B. ) Site and Architectural Review 85-15/Buffer Zone Variance; 2 two story office
buildings with a common wall on the lot line between A.P. No. 275-242-10
and 275-242-09 (22220 Barton Road) .
This item was continued at the request of the applicant, Mr. Barney Karger,
to allow for Site Plan modifications in conformance with the requirements
of the San Bernardino County Fire Warden.
The Planning Commission recessed @ 8:39 p.m. and reconvened @ 8:55 p.m.
C. ) Specific Plan/Conditional Use Permit 85-8, Mount Vernon Villas, 252 apartment
units on ± 14.5 acres between Mount Vernon Avenue and Canal Street.
Mr. Tim D. Serlet, Planning Staff, presented the Staff Report.
Vice-Chairman Munson stated he would like this item continued until the
Staff had completed their study of the Brentwood extension.
Commissioner DeBenedet asked the City Attorney if it would be possible to
continue this item.
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney, stated that the Planning Commission may continue
this item.
PCM 85-39 Motion by Vice-Chairman Munson, seconded by Commissioner
Caouette, and passed by a 6-2 vote to continue this
item until the Brentwood Study is complete.
Commissioners McDowell and DeBenedet voted against the
motion.
Mr. Hopkins stated that he had prepared an ordinance at the request of the City
Council to reduce the Planning Commission from 9 members to 5 members. Mr. Hopkins
stated the first reading would be on May 9, 1985.
Mr. Serlet announced that he had accepted the position of City Engineer with the
City of Claremont and that this would be his last City of Grand Terrace Planning
Commission Meeting.
PCM 85-40 Motion by Chairman Collins, seconded by Vice-Chairman
Munson, and passed by a 8-0 vote to request the City
Council prepare a Citation for Tim Serlet's work with
the Planning Commission.
Chairman Collins adjourned the Planning Commission at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
tJSEPH ICAK, Planning Director irm , P anning Commission