2015-10 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-16
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING,COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND
APPROVING VARIANCE 15-02, ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 15-06, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 15-05 ALLOWING THE USE OF TWO
MODULAR OFFICE UNITS AND A STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED
AT 21516 MAIN STREET, SUITE A(APN 1167-111-10)
WHEREAS, the applicant; ,Duncan Bros, represented by Broeske Architects, has
submitted Variance 15-02, Administrative Site and Architectural Review .(ASA) 15-05,
Administrative Conditional Use Permit(ACUP) 15-06, and'Environmental (E) 15-10 to establish
the use of two commercial modular units measuring 740 square feet each and one storage trailer
to support,an existing metal fabrication use,located on a the north side of a 4-acre parcel zoned
M2-Industrial; and
WHEREAS, Variance 15-.02 was filed to deviate from the zoning .standards requiring,
modular units to be placed on permanent foundations and that they be no more.than 1-0 years old;
And
WHEREAS, the project- is categorically 'exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301, which exempts existing facilities;
and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2015, the Planning Commission conducted a-du ly noticed
public hearing on Project at-the Grand Terrace City Council Chambers located at 22795 Barton
Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the hearing on said date; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the.adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City, of Grand
Terrace:
1. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project is categorically exempt pursuant
to Section 15301 :from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The notice of Exemption prepared in connection with the Project has been
reviewed and considered- and reflects the independent judgment on the Planning
Commission, and is hereby adopted.
2. The Planning Commission finds as follows with respect to Variance 15-02:
a. Special circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings of the subject property exist. Special circumstances exist regarding
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the location and surrounding of the Project site. Project site is located within an
industrial area, which has existing commercial modular structures throughout;
additionally the site is served by a private road that is accessed by other industrial
users;thereby reducing their visibility.
b. Because of the special circumstance, the.strict application of the zoning ordinance
deprives the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other-property in the vicinity
and under identical zoning classification. The surrounding area has existing
modular units of varying ages, including those over 10 years:of age. The variance
will allow the Applicant to enjoy the use of the modular units as enjoyed by
surrounding properties.'
C. The granting of the variance will not constitute the grant of special, privileges,
inconsistent with the limitations-upon other properties in the.vicinity and.district in
which the property is 'situated. Special privileges will not be granted as the
surrounding industrial area has existing modular units of varying ages, on
permanent and non-.permanent foundations. Granting of the variance will not pose
any negative impacts to the site or adjacent properties.
d. The granting of the variance will not authorize, a use or activity which is not
otherwise expressly authorized by the district governing the parcel of property.
e. The granting of the variance will not result in a situation inconsistent with,the latest
adopted general plan. The office and storage uses are not inconsistent with the
general plan,-as,office e and storage uses are also consistent with the M2 zoning.
f. Conditions necessary to secure the above findings are made a part of the approval
of the variance.
3. The Planning,Commission finds as follows with respect to Administrative Site and.
Architectural Review(ASA)'15-05:
a. The Project.is consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and
the General Plan. The proposed project is consistent with the M2 Industrial zoning
designation; and zoning .code provisions which permit the use of commercial
modular units. The applicant is asking for a variance to, deviate from the zoning
standards.requiring modular units to be placed'in permanent foundations and,be no
more than ten years old. The proposed use and location of the modular units and
trailer are consistent with- the zoning code and meets applicable development
standards. The overall industrial use is consistent with the Industrial designation of
the general plan, including the proposed structures intended to support the existing
use.
b. The location and configuration of all structures associated with this Project are
visually harmonious with this site and surrounding sites and structures, that they do
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not interfere with the neighbors'privacy,that they do not unnecessarily block scenic
views from other'structures and/or public areas and are in.scale with the townscape
and natural landscape of the area. The two 720 square feet,modular units (each) and
192 square foot storage trailer are keeping with the scale of the existing structures
and surrounding area.
C. The architectural design of the structures, their materials and colors- are visually
harmonious with the surrounding development,,natural landforms, are functional for
the project, and are consistent with the Grand Terrace. Municipal Code. The.
modular units and trailer are keeping with the scale of the existing structures and
their exterior have being recently painted and do not exhibit any signs of decay or
disrepair.
d. The plans for landscaping and open spaces provide a functional and visually
pleasing setting for the `structures on the site and are.-harmonious with the natural
landscape of the area and nearby developments. The proposed project is.located in,
an already developed site and landscape is pre-existing. No additional landscaping
is being proposed at this time.
e. There is no indiscriminate clearing of property, destruction of trees or natural
vegetation or the excessive and unsightly grading of hillsides, thus the natural
beauty of the City, its setting and natural landforms are preserved. The project site
is already developed with little vegetation,which will remain in place.
f. The design and location of all signs associated with this Project are consistent with
the scale and character.of the building to' which they are attached or otherwise
associated with and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. No
signs are proposed at this time. Any new,signs that may be-proposed in:the future
will be consistent with the Sign Code.
.g. Conditions of approval for this Project necessary,to secure the purposes of the City
of Grand Terrace have been applied to the Project.
4. The Planning Commission finds as follows with respect to Administrative'Conditional
Use Permit(CUP)"15-06:.
a. The proposed use will not.be detrimental to the health, safety,morals, and conforms
'to the general welfare of the persons working within the neighborhood of the
proposed amendment or within.the City. The structures will be subject to,existing
building-codes, meets all applicable setbacks, and be.structurally harmonious and
blend with the existing on site-structures. The structures will not be detrimental to
health, safety,morals of the general welfare of the general public.
b. The proposed use will not be injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood or within the City because the 'Project will be built in .an already
developed site, in accordance with the building codes and meets all applicable
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setbacks. The Project will in no way preclude or constrain the -use of or
i development of surrounding properties.
C. The proposed is consistent with the General Plan. The project is consistent with the
goals,policies and regulations of-the industrial district.
d. Conditions necessary to secure the purposes of this chapter are made a part of the
conditional use permit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Variance 15-02, Administrative Site and Architectural
Review 15-05, Administrative Conditional Use Permit 15-06, and Environmental 15-10 are
hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Variance 15-02, Administrative Site and Architectural Review 15-05, Administrative
Conditional Use Permit 15-06 is approved for the placement of-two modular units
totaling 740 square feet each and one storage trailer pursuant to-the application and.
materials submitted on September 28th, 2015. This approval grants the.installation of the
modular units on non-permanent foundations, and older than 10 years of age. These plans
are approved as submitted.and conditioned herein,and shall not be further.altered unless
reviewed and approved by the affected city departments.
I This approval.shall expire twelve (12)months from the date of adoption of this resolution
unless the use which is the subject of-this action has taken place and all conditions of
approval have been met, or a time extension has been granted by the City, in accordance
with Chapter 18.63 of the Zoning Code. Time extensions shall be filed at least sixty (60)
days prior to the expiration date.
3. The-applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Grand Terrace and
its off cers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or, proceeding
against the City of Grand Terrace, its officers; employees, or agents to attack, set aside,
void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of -Grand Terrace
concerning this Project, including. but not limited to any approval or condition of
approval of the Planning Commission,.or Community Development Director. The City-
shall promptly notify the applicant of any,claim, action, or proceeding concerning the
Project and the City shall cooperate fully in the-defense of the.matter. The City reserves
the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers,
employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
4. In the event-that exhibits and written conditions are inconsistent, the written.conditions
shall prevail.
5. The applicant shall pay all applicable development impact fees, and demonstrate the
payment of school impact fees to the Building and Safety Department.
6. All contractors shall acquire a valid City business license and be in compliance with all
City codes.
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7. The .applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Grand Terrace Building and
Safety/Public Works Divisions, including the conditions of approval contained in the
memorandum dated October 20,2015, attached hereto as Exhibits 1.
8. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the San Bernardino County Fire
Department, Office of the Fire Marshal Community- Safety Division, including the
conditions of approval contained in their letter dated October 20, 2015, attached hereto as
Exhibit 2.
9. Prior to the issuance-of building permits, the applicant shall obtain all requisite permits
and clearances from Riverside Highland Water Company(RHWCO).
10. The applicant shall obtain a sign permit prior,to the installation of any signs.
1.1. The Project shall be constructed in accordance with all the approved.'plans and conditions
of approval, including but-not limited to site plans, floor plans and elevations.
12., Construction and operational activities.associated with the Project shall comply with the
regulations of the M2 Industrial District, Chapter 18.40 of the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code.
13. The applicant shall not.expand.or modify the.modular units, in any fashion.
14. All changes and modifications to an approved facility shall require prior approval by the
City.
15. The applicant shall provide a screen fence around the perimeter of the proposed site
located at 21516 Main Street Suit #A. The applicant shall obtain Community
Development Department approval of the screen,fencing prior to installation.
16. The applicant shall be responsible for regular and ongoing upkeep and maintenance of
the facility, including parking.lot paving condition.and striping, clearing.of trash, weeds
and debris, lighting, and other site.improvements.
17. All graffiti and other forms of vandalism shall be promptly removed,and/or repaired
within twenty-four(24).hours.
18. The point of, sale'for all fabricated'products .shall be the City of Grand Terrace. The
applicant shall provide appropriate documentation prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
19. The applicant shall contact the Planning Division for a final inspection a minimum one
week prior to'the inspection date requested.
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20. No later than 15 days after the effective date of this approval, the Applicant shall submit
an application for a building permit to.the Building and Safety Division and shall submit
plans to San Bernardino County Fire.
21. No later than 30 days after the effective date of this approval the applicant shall have
obtain all building clearances- from the Building and Safety-Division and shall submit
plans to San Bernardino County Fire.
22. No later than 10-days after the issuance of a building permit, -the applicant.shall have
obtained a final certificate of occupancy for the structures.
23. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding, the applicant
must sign.and return an"Acceptance of Conditions"form. The form and.the content shall
be prepared by the Community Development Department.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by ,the Planning Commission of the City, of Grand'Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 17t'day of December, 2015. -
AYES: Commissioners A11en,Cesena,Giroux,Vice ,Chair Stepheno chairman
Comstock
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Jessica Lambarena 7om Comstock
Secretary Chairman
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Exhibit 1
Building and Safety Conditions of'Approval
Date: October 20, 2015
Applicant: Duncan,Bros. Inc.
Address of Applicant: 21516 Main Street; Grand Terrace,.Ca
Site Location: Same
APN: 1167-111-10
Provide four (4) sets of construction plans and documentation .for plan .review of the
proposed project. Below you will find a list of the plans and documents Building and
Safety will need for plan review. The initial plan review will take_approximately two
weeks on'most projects.
Provide the following sets of plans and documents:
Building and Safety submittal's required aff first plan review.
(4) Architectural',Plans
(4) Plot/Site Plans.
(4) Electrical Plans
Building & Safety General Information-
All structures shall be designed in accordance-with the 2013 California Building Code,
2013 California Mechanical Code, 2013 ,California. Plumbing Code, .and the 2013
California Electrical Code; and the 2013 California,Green Buildings Standards adopted
by the State of California.
The Developer/Owner is responsible for,the coordination of the final occupancy. The
Developer/Owner shall. obtain clearances from each department and .division prior to
requesting a final building inspection from Building &'Safety. Each- .agency shall sign
the bottom of the Building & Safety Job Card.
Building & Safety inspection requests,can be made twenty four (24) hours in, advance
for next day inspection. Please contact (909) 430-2250. You may also request
inspections at the Building & Safety public counter.
Site development and grading shall be designed to provide access to all entrances and
exterior ground floors exits and access to normal paths of travel, and .where 'necessary
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to provide access. Paths of travel.shall incorporate (but not limited to) exterior stairs,
landings, walks and sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, curb ramps, warning curbs,
detectable warning, signage, gates, lifts and walking surface materials. The accessible
route(s) of travel shall be the most practical direct route between :accessible building
entrances, site facilities, accessible parking, public sidewalks, and the., accessible
entrance(s) to the site, California Building Code, :(CBC) .Chapter 11, Sections, 11A and
11 B.
The City enforces the State of California provisions of the California Building. Code
disabled access requirements. The Federal Americans with Disabilities :Act (ADA)-
standards may differ in,some cases from the California State requirements, therefore it
is the building owner's' responsibility- to be aware of those 'differences and comply
accordingly.
Pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code Section 6737, most projects
are required to be designed by a California,Licensed Architect or Engineer. The project
owner or developer should review the section of the California Codes and comply with
the regulation.
Building & Safety, (Willdan Engineering) will inspect all foundation work; structural work
on the building to include plumbing, electrical, mechanical,.title 24, green building code
items. Building & Safety will also'inspect the electrical conduit.in,the common areas for.
light- standards as well as accessibility from the 'right of way to the bu.'ilding .and the
disabled parking stalls. Signage will be in by the _Building & Safety as well.as-
trash enclosures-and other ornamental structures on the site.
Building & Safety Conditions
1. Prior to the issuance of a building-permit, the applicant shall pay all Development
Improvement,Fee's to the City, this also includes school fees and outside agency
fees such as. sewer -water and utilities.,Copies of receipts shall be provided to
Building:& Safety prior to permit issuance.
2. All construction projects shall comply.'with the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination Systems (NPDES).
3. Special inspectors and-structural observation inspectors that are. required by the
engineer of record shall-register with. Building- & Safety.. The special inspectors
shall provide a.copy of.his or her certifications and a copy of their driver's license
before the start of work as an inspector on the project. Special inspectors are,to'
provide daily reports to Building & Safety by e-mail to the City inspector and to
the permit technician. Special inspectors. are also required to provide a hard
copy of the reports in the construction office daily for the inspectors use. The
special inspectors shall make. all necessary and required inspections before the
City provides.periodic inspections.
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4. The proposed -office modular shall be secured ,with wind tie downs to prevent_
overturning of the trailers.
5. The modular shall be accessible by the disabled and shall have guard railing on
the decks if constructed higher than 30 inches aboveground.
6. Each modular shall have a fire extinguisher approved by the Fire Department.
7. Each modular that has electrical hooked to it shall have the electrical ran in safe
manner and out of the way of damage. If electrical supply is by a cord, the cord.
shall be a hard,usage type that is weatherproof.
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Exhibit 2
FIRE CONDITIONS
DATE 10-20-2015
FROM: Jeff Stinson, County. Fire
Public Safety Phone:(909)ass-saoo
APPLICANT: DUNCAN BROS. Inc.
21516 Main St. Grand Terrace 92313 l Phone: (951)786-9630
Email:david6ducanbrosinc.com
SUBJECT 'REQUEST: Install 2 modular offices=space building to support an
existing manufacturing use. PROJECT LOCATION; 21516 Main St,
Grand Terrace; Applicant's Name: Duncan Bros. INC. % (APN 1167-
111-10)
PROJECT CONDITIONS
(GENERAL REQUIREMENtS/ON-GOING'CONDITIONS;_
® Jurisdiction. The-above referenced project is under the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino
County Fire Department herein ("Fire Department"). Prior to any construction occurring on any
parcel, the applicant-shall contact the Fire Department for,verification-of current'fire. protection
requirements. All new construction shall comply with the current Uniform Fire Code
requirements and all applicable statutes, codes, ordinances and standards of the Fire
Department. [F.01]
® --Fire Fee. The required firefees are due at time of submittal; and-paid to the San Bernardino
County Fire Department/Community Safety Division. This fee is in addition'to .fire fees that are
paid to other City or County offices. [F40]
® Construction permits, including Fire Condition Letters, shall automatically expire and become
invalid unless the work authorized-by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its
issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned.for period of
180 days.after the time the work is commenced. Suspension or abandonment shall mean that
no inspection by the Department has occured with 180 days of any previous inspection. After a
construction permit or Fire Condition Letter, becomes invalid and before such previously
approved.work recommences, a new.permit shall be first obtained.and the The to recommence
work shall-be one-half the fee for the new permit for such work, provided no.changes have
been made or will be made in the original construction documents for such work, and provided
further that.such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. A request to extend
the Fire Condition Letter or Permit may be made in writing PRIOR TO the expiration date
justifying.the reason that the Fire Condition Letter should be extended.
® Additional Requirements. In addition to the Fire requirements stated herein, other on site and
off site improvements may be required which cannot be determined from tentative plans at this
time and would have,to be reviewed after more complete improvement plans and profiles have
been submitted to this office. [F01A]
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JTHE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.SHALLBE MET,PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY:�
® Water System Commercial. A water system approved and inspected by the-Fire Department
is required. The system shall be operational, prior,to any combustibles being stored on-the
site. All fire hydrants shall be spaced no more than three hundred (300) feet apart
(as measured along vehicular travel-ways) and no more than three hundred [300) feet from any
portion of a structure. [F54]
® Primary Access Paved. Prior to building permits being issued to any new structure, the primary
access road shall be paved or an all weather surface and shall be installed as specified in the
General Requirement conditions (Fire# F-9), including width, vertical. clearance and turnouts, if
required. [F89]
Access. The development shall have a minimum of - 2 points of vehicular access.
These are for fire/emergency equipment access-and for evacuation routes. Standard 902.2.1
Single Story Road Access Width:
All buildings shall have access,provided by approved roads, alleys and private.drives with a
-minimum twenty six (26) foot unobstructed-width and vertically to fourteen (14) feet six (6)
inches in height. Other recognized standards may be more restrictive by requiring wider
access provisions.
® Fire Flow Test. Your submittal did not include a flow test report to establish whether the public
water supply is capable of meeting your project fire flow demand..You will be required to-either
produce a current flow test report from.your water purveyor demonstrating that the fire-flow
demand is,satisfied or you must install an approved fire sprinkler system. This requirement
shall be completed prior to combination inspection by Building and Safety. [F05B]
4000 GPM at 20 PSI
® Commercial Addressing. Commercial and industrial developments of 100,000 sq. ft or less
shall have.the street address installed on the building with numbers that are a,minimum six (6)
inches in height,and with a three-quarter (3/4) inch stroke. The street address shall be visible
from the 'street. During,the hours of darkness, the numbers shall be electrically illuminated
(internal or external). Where the building is two hundred (200) feet or more from the roadway,
additional non-illuminated contrasting six (6) inch numbers shall be displayed at the property
access entrances. Standard 901.4.4 [F82]
® Additional Requirements. In addition to the Fire requirements stated herein, other on-site and
off- site improvements may be required which cannot be determined from tentative plans at
this time and would have to be reviewed after more complete improvement plans and profiles
have been submitted to this office. [F01A]
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