2023-02RESOLUTION NO 2023-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND FINDING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES
(ENVIRONMENTAL 22-01), AND APPROVING SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 22-01 AND MINOR DEVIATION 22-01 TO
CONSTRUCT A MULTI -TENANT SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT
22881 BARTON ROAD (APN 0276-202-25-0000)
WHEREAS, Lan's International Real Estate Investments, LLC ("Applicant")
represented by Jonathan L Zane of Jonathan L Zane Architecture, has filed Site and
Architectural Review 22-01 (SA 22-01), Minor Deviation 22-01 (MD 22-01), and
Environmental 22-01 (E 22-01), (collectively referred to herein as the "Project"),
proposing to construct a 4,706 square -foot Multi -Tenant mixed use Shopping Center on
0 51-acres, located at 22881 Barton Road, within the City of Grand Terrace, APN 0276-
202-25-0000 ("Site") The Site improvements for this proposal include, landscaping,
parking, trash enclosure, loading area, access, lighting, street dedication, and street
improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for a Site and Architectural Review (SA 22-
01) for the construction of the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for a Minor Deviation (MD 22-01) for a
minor encroachment (14%) for the trash enclosure and two parking spaces into the front
landscaping setback, and
WHEREAS, the Project requires a Sign Program that has been included as a
condition of approval to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to
the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, and
WHEREAS, the Project Site is zoned Barton Road Specific Plan (BRSP),
Administrative Professional, and
WHEREAS, the Project qualifies for a categorical exemption, pursuant to Section
15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which exempts
inflll projects that (a) are consistent with the general plan designation and zoning
designation and regulations, (b) the development occurs within city limits on a project site
of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, (c) the site has no
value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, (d) approval of the project
would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water
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quality, and (e) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services, and,
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing at a regular meeting on the 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, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this
reference
2 Based upon the forgoing and having considered all oral and written
communications from members of the Applicant, the public, and City staff
(including, but not limited to, all oral and written staff reports and attachments)
presented at the March 2, 2023, public hearing, the Planning Commission/Site and
Architectural Review Board hereby finds that the Project is categorically exempt
from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
CEQA regulation 15332, and adopts Environmental 22-01 Notice of Exemption
The Notice of Exemption prepared in connection with the Project has been
reviewed and considered and reflects the independent judgment of the Planning
Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board and is hereby adopted
3 Based upon the forgoing and all oral and written communications from members of
the public and City staff (including, but not limited to, all oral and written staff
reports and attachments) presented at the March 2, 2023, public hearing, the
Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board finds as follows with
respect to Site and Architectural Review 22-01
a The Project is consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
and General Plan The BRSP provides that Site and Architectural review shall
be consistent with the City's design standards, including title 18 of the City's
Municipal Code
Zoning Map
The project is zoned Barton Road Specific Plan -Administrative Professional
("BRSP-AP"), this zoning designation is intended to accommodate
office/commercial uses and multi -family development The Project meets
development standards of the BRSP-AP, Master Plan Area 5 relating to
commercial buildings, architecture, color, and scale The Project also meets
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structural, building height, building coverage, and parking requirements The
landscaping setbacks follow the Minor Deviation stipulations on the north
landscaping area
General Plan Land Use Map
The property is designated Office Commercial ("OC") on the General Plan Land
Use Map The proposed development is consistent with the General Office
Commercial Land Use Element which supports growth of undeveloped
properties within the City, promotes new commercial development, and
increases administrative, commercial and retail opportunities designed to meet
the needs of the City's residents, businesses, and visitors Properties
designated Office Commercial are primarily located along the east of Barton
Road and create a buffer between residential and general commercial areas
The Project is consistent with the Circulation Element Barton Road is a Major
Highway with a 100-foot right-of-way, which provides direct service to major
commercial areas and provides a well -maintained roadway system The
proposed Project will provide the ultimate street improvements at Barton Road
and Preston Street as determined by the Public Works Department The Project
is proposing 25 parking spaces, which meets the parking requirements of the
City's Municipal Code The project is also consistent with the City's Vehicle
Miles Traveled (VMT) Resolution and Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines
established in July 2020 The proposed on -site circulation and parking demand
can support the Project and no traffic study is required
During the Planning Commission meeting the Commissioners raised concerns
regarding the right -turn only access located on the eastern side of the project
Commissioner Alaniz recommended the construction of a "raised 'pork chop'
pedestrian refuge island/right-turn-only" in addition to the "right -turn -only
signage" Commissioner Burian recommended the possibility to analyze and
support a U-turn at the intersection at Barton Road and Preston Street
The Commission's direction was to address the right -turn only by providing at
least three different mitigation measures as directed by the City Engineer The
mitigation measures recommended by the Commissioners included, the
construction of a raised pork chop right turn island and double stripping on
Barton Road
Commissioner Burian raised concerns regarding the headlight screening for the
parking located at the north side of the project and asked if the artwork wall
could be extended or if there would be screening shrubs A determination was
made to use shrubs a minimum of three feet high to screen and mitigate the
parking lot headlights fronting the northern parking lot area
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The following conditions and recommendations were made by the Planning
Commission, subject to approval by the City Engineer
1 The easterly egress and ingress access shall have a minimum of three
methods of enforcing right -turn only, including but not limited to a "right -
turn only" pole sign, a "right -turn only arrow" lane -use pavement
marking, and double yellow lines with yellow diagonal stripes as a
painted median to identify to drivers that left turns into the easterly
access is not permitted
2 The northerly facing parking shall
high along the parking perimeter
headlights from glaring into the
Barton Road
include shrubs a minimum of 3-feet
landscape area to prevent vehicle
existing residential property across
3 The westerly and easterly ingress and egress access slopes shall
include "concrete safety grooves," and the slope grade at the ingress
and egress access needs to be verified and adjusted, as necessary, to
avoid cars "bottoming out," subject to approval by the City Engineer
The Project is consistent with the Noise Element The Project site is adjacent to
residential uses The zoning to the west and south is designated BRSP-AP and
the zoning to the north and east is designated R1-7 2-Single Family
Residential The proposed multi -tenant building has been oriented so that the
main entrance to the building and the vehicular ingress and egress access
takes place exclusively off of Barton Road The east and south side of the
building will not have any direct access to the residential area at Preston Street,
however, the architecture and landscape areas will complement the
surrounding development The orientation of the building will serve as a noise
buffer between the multi -tenant building and the existing residential, therefore,
the Project will not cause noise impacts to adjacent properties In addition, the
Project will incorporate noise barriers such as decorative perimeter block walls
with a combination or landscape and evergreen trees The City's Noise
Element residential and general commercial uses have the maximum exterior
noise standard of 65dB The proposed use is no different from other existing
retail/office uses located in the surrounding area, consequently, there will be no
anticipated noise impacts In addition, the Project is not proposing extended
after-hours operation activities for tenants, therefore, the Project has been
conditioned for compliance with the Noise Ordinance for hours of operation,
business activities, and deliveries The Municipal Code requires after-hours of
operation activities to be reviewed and approved with a CUP review process
In compliance with the Open Space and Conservation Element, the Applicant
has prepared a Water Quality Management Pan and a Preliminary Soils
Engineering Investigation Report The structure will be built in compliance with
the Building Code and San Bernardino County Fire Department Regulations
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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 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 four-sided
architecture of the building will be visually harmonious on an otherwise vacant
lot The structure has been oriented towards the eastern side of the property
allowing for the main entrances to be located to the north and west sides of the
building, thereby, restricting vehicular and pedestrian access exclusively to
Barton Road The rear side of the building located at Preston Street will not
include customer access, this location will include an enhanced perimeter
landscape providing privacy for adjacent residents and creating a good
transition between uses The Project's perimeter to the south and west will
include decorative retaining walls and landscaping perimeter -areas that will
create a separation between adjacent uses Overall, the Project will not
interfere with the neighbors' privacy and there are no scenic views in the area
that can be blocked by the proposed development
c The architectural design of 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 proposed building structure will comply with the general architectural
guidelines for all development established by the BRSP The four-sided
architecture of the building will include significant massing, vertical wall
articulation, significant arch details, stone veneer to accent all the columns, and
decorative trim The earthy color palette includes browns/neutral shades
consistent with the natural landforms of the city The proposed building height is
consistent with the zoning, and it ranges from 10'-8" to the highest architectural
parapet element at 23'-8" The Project's architecture will complement
surrounding development Overall, the Project is consistent with the BRSP
goals and objectives to create a "dynamic" commercial center, promote
economic development, and enhance the downtown character
d The plan for landscaping and open spaces provides a functional and visually
pleasing setting for the structures on this site and is harmonious with the
natural landscape of the area and nearby developments The Project requires a
total of 20% landscape area (15% landscape site area, plus 5% parking
landscape) The Project is proposing a 25% landscape area, including a fifteen -
foot landscaping setback to the north (Barton Road), a ten -foot landscape
setback to the east (Preston Street), and a five-foot perimeter landscape
setback to the south and west The proposed perimeter landscaped areas will
include evergreen trees, such as Little Gem Magnolias, Bottlebrush, and
Evergreen Pear trees The Projects planting material includes Orchid Rock
Rose, Pink Rock Rose, Rosemary, Pink Lady, Lantanas, African Lily, Coyote
Brush, and Hacienda Creeper Vine The proposed trash enclosure will be
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conditioned to include planting vines and bushes around the perimeter to
enhance and disguised the structure The streetscape will include Magnolia
trees, groundcover, and Rosa Iceberg (Floribunda Rose) will be conditioned to
be included The Applicant will be required to enhance all the landscaping
areas, therefore, the Landscape and Irrigation Plan will be conditioned to
include a variety of multiple -colored drought tolerant and pollinating species, to
be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division during the plan checking
stage Overall, the Project is proposing a landscape area greater than the
minimum requirement that will be harmonious with the natural landscape of the
area and surrounding uses The landscape will be conditioned for compliance
with the Municipal Code and with the most recent Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance by the State of California
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 Necessary
Grading is proposed to accommodate the project The perimeter retaining walls
will include landscape areas to soften the look There will be no destruction of
trees or natural vegetation
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 A Sign Program is required for all new multi -tenant developments The
Sign Program will establish specific sign regulations and design characteristics
to achieve architectural consistency The reviewing and approving authority is
the Planning Commission Site and Architectural Review Board The Project will
be condition to submit a Sign Program Application and receive Planning
Commission Approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy The
anticipated Sign Program will include a monument sign and wall sign areas for
each of the tenant suites The proposed signs will be required to be consistent
with the scale and character of the building and meet the Municipal Code sign
requirements
g Conditions of approval for this Project necessary to secure the purposes of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code and General Plan have been applied to the
Project
5 Based upon the forgoing and all oral and written communications from members of
the public and City staff (including, but not limited to, all oral and written staff
reports and attachments) presented at the March 2, 2023, public hearing, the
Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board hereby finds as follows
with respect to Minor Deviation 22-01
a A special circumstance regarding the size, shape, topography, location, or
surroundings of the subject property exists The site is restricted by its size and
irregular quadrilateral shape, the Property's width in the east side is
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approximately 49-feet larger than the west side In addition, the topography
slopes from the southeast corner towards the northwest corner by 10-feet Due
to these special circumstances, a Minor Deviation has been applied for a small
encroachment The north corner of the proposed trash enclosure and the north
corner of the two parking spaces located on the northwest side encroach into
the fifteen -foot landscaping setback requirement A Minor Deviation can be
supported for a modification to the setback requirements as long as the
modification does not exceed 20% This small landscape reduction will be
compensated by enhancing all proposed landscaping areas, especially the
areas fronting Barton Road and Preston Street
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 project is proposing
a minimal encroachment into the fifteen -foot landscaping setback located on
the north side of the property In accordance with Section 18 89 050 of the
Zoning Code a Minor Deviation may be granted for a modification that is 20%
or less from the requirement The minor encroachment of the trash enclosure
and the minor encroachment of the two parking spaces into the landscaping
setback are within the Minor Deviation stipulation, therefore, the proposal is in
accordance with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
c The granting of the Minor Deviation 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 The Minor Deviation represents
approximately 14% of the required 15-feet landscape area, well within the 20%
reduction allowance, therefore, the granting of this Minor Deviation will not
constitute the granting of special privileges
d The granting of the Minor Deviation will not authorize a use or activity which is
not otherwise expressly authorized by the BSRP governing the parcel of
property The minor reduction of fifteen -foot landscape front setback to
accommodate a portion of the two parking spaces and a portion of the trash
enclosure will not authorize a use or activity not permitted in the underlying
zone district The proposed multi -tenant commercial development is a
permissible use in the BRSP-AP zoning designation The Minor Deviation is
permissible within the Municipal Code and a Variance is not being considered
e The granting of the Minor Deviation will not result in a situation inconsistent
with the latest adopted General Plan The project is consistent with the General
Plan Land Use designation as it promotes growth of undeveloped properties,
promotes new commercial development and increases administrative,
commercial and retail opportunities in the community
f Conditions necessary to secure the above findings are made a part of the
approval of the Minor Deviation
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, based upon the forgoing and all oral and
written communications from members of the public and City staff (including, but not
limited to, all oral and written staff reports and attachments) presented at the March 2,
2023, public hearing, Site and Architectural Review 22-01 and Minor Deviation 22-01 are
hereby approved subject to the following conditions
Project Description
Site and Architectural Review (SA 22-01), Minor Deviation (MD 22-01), and
Environmental (E 22-01) are approved to construct a 4,706 square foot multi -
tenant commercial building on a site measuring 0 51 acres, located at 22881
Barton Road APN 0276-202-25-0000), zoned Barton Road Specific Plan,
Administrative Professional (BRSP-AP) The Project includes three tenant spaces
measuring 1,412 square -feet, 4,479 square -feet, and 1,812 square -feet The site
improvements for this proposal include, landscaping, parking, trash enclosure,
loading area, access, lighting, street dedication, and street improvements A Minor
Deviation has been submitted for a minor encroachment of the trash enclosure
and two parking spaces within the front landscaping setback The Sign Program
has not been submitted but it has been conditioned to the project Pursuant to
Ordinance No 343 a Public Art piece has been included as a condition to the
project This approval is based on the application and materials submitted by Lan's
International Real Estate Investments, LLC, represented by Jonathan Zane of
"Jonathan Zane Architecture", on January 4, 2022, including color material board,
Preliminary Soils Investigation Report, Water Quality Management Plan and
revised project plans dated September 8, 2022, and January 30, 2023 These
plans are approved as submitted and conditioned herein and shall not be further
altered except as modified by these conditions of approval, and unless reviewed
and approved by the affected city departments
General Conditions
2 If not appealed, this approval shall become effective on the eleventh (11th) day
after the date of the Planning Commission's approval, or the next city business
day following such eleventh (11 t") day when the eleventh (11 t") day is not a city
business day This approval shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of
adoption of this resolution unless building permits have been issued and a
substantial investment in reliance of those permits has occurred, all conditions of
approval have been met, or a time extension has been granted by the City, in
accordance with Chapter 18 63-Site and Architectural Review and Chapter 18 89-
Minor Deviation of the Zoning Code Time extensions shall be filed at least sixty
(60) days prior to the expiration date
3 Within 24 hours of this approval of the subject Project, the Applicant shall deliver a
payment of $50 00 and (check should be made out to the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors) to enable the City to file the Notice of Exemption If within such 48
hour period the payment has not been delivered to the Community Development
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Department the above -noted check, the statute of limitations for any interested party
to challenge the environmental determination under the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act could be significantly lengthened
4 Construction shall be in substantial conformance with the plan(s) approved by the
Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board Minor modification to
the plan(s) shall be subject to approval by the Planning and Development Services
Director upon submittal of the required application(s) and fee(s) Any modification
that exceeds 10% of the following allowable measurable design/site
considerations shall require the refiling of the original application and a
subsequent hearing by the appropriate hearing review authority if applicable
a On -site circulation and landscaping,
b Placement and/or height of walls, fences and structures,
c Reconfiguration of architectural features, including colors and modification of
finished materials that do not alter or compromise the previously approved
theme, and
d A reduction in density or intensity of a development project
5 Minor modifications to this approval which are determined by the Planning and
Development Services Director to be in substantial conformance with the
approved site plan, and which do not intensify or change the use or require any
deviations from adopted standards, may be approved by the Planning and
Development Services Director upon submittal of the required application(s) and
fee(s)
6 The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the City, and
any agency or instrumentality thereof, and officers, officials, employees, or agents
thereof, from any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, or judgments against
the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, and any officers, officials,
employees, or agents thereof to attack, set aside, void, or annul, an approval of
the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board,
or legislative body, including actions approved by the voters of the City,
concerning the Project and the approvals granted herein Furthermore, the
Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the City, or any
agency or instrumentality thereof, against any and all claims, actions, suits,
proceedings, or judgments against another governmental entity in which the
Applicant's Project is subject to that other governmental entity's approval and a
condition of such approval is that the City indemnify and defend such
governmental entity
7 In the event that this approval is legally challenged, the City will promptly notify the
Applicant of any claim or action and will cooperate fully in the defense of the
matter Once notified, the Applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the city, their affiliate's officers, agents and employees from any claim,
action or proceeding against the City of Grand Terrace The Applicant further
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agrees to reimburse the City of any costs and attorneys' fees, which the City may
be required by a court to pay as a result of such action, but such participation shall
not relieve Applicant of his or her obligation under this condition
8 This permit or approval is subject to all the applicable provisions of the Grand
Terrace Municipal Code in effect at the time of approval, and includes
development standards and requirements relating to dust and dirt control during
construction and grading activities, emission control of fumes, vapors, gases and
other forms of air pollution, glare control, exterior lighting design and control, noise
control, odor control, screening, signs, off-street parking and off-street loading,
and, vibration control Screening and sign regulations compliance are important
considerations to the developer because they will delay the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy until compliance is met Any exterior structural
equipment, or utility transformers, boxes, ducts, or meter cabinets shall be
architecturally screened by wall or structural element, blending with the building
design and include landscaping when on the ground
9 In the event that exhibits, and written conditions are inconsistent, the written
conditions shall prevail
10 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
content shall be prepared by the Planning and Development Services Department
11 During construction of the site, the Project shall comply with Grand Terrace
Municipal Code Section 8 108 040 (Special Activities) which prohibits construction -
related activities between the hours of 8 00 p m to 7 00 a m Monday through
Saturday, and no construction activity shall take place at any time on Sunday or
national holidays
12 Under no condition shall there be stockpiling of material prior to the issuance of
the first grading permit and related condition of approval for the grading permit
have been obtained
13 Prior to the construction of perimeter decorative block walls on shared property
lines, the Applicant shall submit a FenceM/all agreement signed by the adjacent
property owners In the absence of a FenceMall agreement, the construction
plans shall demonstrate the perimeter decorative block walls to be constructed
entirely inside the property
14 The Applicant shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES)
15 Comply with all applicable SCAQMD rules and regulations including Rules 402
nuisance which require the implementation of Best Available Control Measures
(BACM) for each fugitive dust source, and the AQMP, which identifies Best
Available Control Technologies (BACT) for area sources and point sources,
respectively
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16 The Applicant shall implement SCAQMD Rule 403 and standard construction
practices during all operations capable of generating fugitive dust, which will
include but not be limited to the use of best available control measures and
reasonably available control measures such as
a Water active grading areas and staging areas at least twice daily as needed,
b Ensure that all disturbed areas are treated to prevent erosion until the site is
constructed upon
c Ensure that landscaped areas are installed as soon as possible to reduce the
potential for wind erosion
d Suspend grading activities when wind gusts exceed 25 mph,
e Sweep public paved roads if visible soil material is carried off -site,
f Enforce on -site speed limits on unpaved surface to 15 mph, and
g Discontinue construction activities during Stage 1 smog episodes
17 To reduce emissions, all equipment used in grading and construction must be
tuned and maintained to the manufacturer's specification to maximize efficient
burning of vehicle fuel
18 The Applicant shall ensure that existing power sources are utilized where feasible
via temporary power poles to avoid on -site power generation during construction
19 The Applicant shall maintain and effectively utilize and schedule on -site equipment
in order to minimize exhaust emissions from truck idling
20 All equipment used in earthwork must be tuned and maintained to the
manufacturer's specification to maximize efficient burning of vehicle fuel
21 Construction personnel shall be informed of ride sharing and transit opportunities
22 Comply with all existing and future CARB and SCAQMD regulations related to
diesel -fueled trucks, which may include among others (1) meeting more stringent
emission standards, (2) retrofitting existing engines with particulate traps, (3) use
of low sulfur fuel, and (4) use of alternative fuels or equipment
23 If it is determined that hazardous wastes are or will be generated by the proposed
operation of the facility, the wastes shall be managed in accordance with the
California Hazardous Waste Control Law and the Hazardous Waste Control
Regulations
24 The Applicant shall work with the City's franchised solid waste hauler to follow a
debris management plan to divert the material from landfills by the use of separate
recycling bins (e g , wood, concrete, steel, aggregate, glass) during demolition and
construction to minimize waste and promote recycle and reuse of the materials
25 All Development Impact fees shall be paid to the City of Grand Terrace prior to the
issuance of any building and/or construction permits The Applicant shall pay all
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required development impact fees to cover 100 percent of the pro rata share of the
estimated cost of public infrastructure, facilities, and services
26 Prior to issuance of any Building and/or Construction Permits, the Applicant shall
submit to the Community Development Services Department proof of payment or
waiver from Riverside Highland Water, City of Colton for sewer capacity fees, and
Colton Unified School District for school impact fees
27 Separate submittals and permits are required for all accessory structures such as,
but not limited to, street improvements, trash enclosures, patios, block walls, and
storage buildings
28 Construction activities and business operational activities associated with the
Project shall comply with the regulations of the City's Noise Ordinance, Chapter
8 108 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
29 All contractors shall acquire a valid City business license and be in compliance
with all City Codes
30 The applicant shall incorporate into the project design all proposed and existing
easements within the project boundaries or obtain abandonment of said easement
from the affected easement holder(s) If this requirement cannot be accomplished,
the project shall be redesigned
31 Four (4) copies of the construction plans, including grading and site plans shall be
submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and approval, which shall
include approval by the Planning and Engineering Divisions
32 The location and method of screening for all roof -mounted shall be located inside
the roof structure All ground mounted equipment shall be screened from public
view and designed to be an integral component of the building design All roof -
mounted equipment shall be screened from view by parapet walls or other
architectural means The Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Planning and Development Services Director that no roof -mounted equipment will
be visible from the public right-of-way
33 All ground mounted equipment, including utility boxes and backflow devices shall
comply with all utility and Fire Department requirements and be screened in a
manner that does not impede traffic visibility
34 Proposed lighting shall conform to the Municipal Code requirements and shall not
exceed eighteen feet in height measured from the finished grade of the surface
No lighting shall create illumination on an adjacent property which exceeds five
footcandles measure at the ground level and lighting shall be designed to reflect
away from residential district and public roadways
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35 The Applicant shall contact the Planning Division for a final inspection a minimum
two weeks prior to the inspection date requested
Landscaping
36 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit three (3)
copies of the landscape and irrigation plan prepared by a state licensed landscape
architect, to be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Development
Services Department The landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared in
accordance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 15 56)
Landscaping Standards contained in Chapter 18 60 of the Zoning Code and in
compliance with the most recent version of the State Model Ordinance The plans
shall demonstrate the following
a Include the total square footage of the proposed landscape area including
grass areas, planter areas and ground cover area
b Include an image of the proposed plant material
b Ensure that proposed plant material, at maturity, will maintain clear line
visibility at all intersections as determined by the City's Traffic Engineer
c Plant material adheres to spacing recommendations based on plant and
shrub species
d Note the material that will placed in planter areas, i e mulch, decorative
rock, etc
e Incorporate drip irrigation system to all planting areas, except turf
f All trees shall be a minimum size of 24-inch box, having a minimum height
of 10-feet at the time of planting
g Shrubs shall be a minimum of 5-gallon size at the time of planting
h Plants shall be a minimum of 5-gallon size at the time of planting
i Ground cover shall be healthy, dense foliage, and well routed cuttings, or
one -gallon container plants
j The spacing of trees and shrubs shall be appropriate for the species used
k Twenty percent of planting material shall be pollinating plants
I Approval must be obtained for removal of all trees having a trunk diameter
of 10 inches or more measured 48 inches above existing grade
m Show location and number of existing trees to be removed on the legend
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n Monument signs shall be included on the sign program to be reviewed and
approved separately by the Planning Commission and shall include four
square feet of landscape area for each square foot of sign area (measured
by one side only)
o Projects shall comply with the site landscape requirements of the underlying
zoning designation and shall comply with the parking landscaping
requirements per Municipal Code, Chapter 18 60
p Submit an initial deposit of $2,000 deposit for landscape plan check review
q The Applicant shall contact the Planning and Development Services
Department for a final inspection a minimum one week prior to the
inspection date requested
37 Final landscape and irrigation plans shall be in substantial conformance with the
approved conceptual landscape plan and these Conditions of Approval
38 The landscaping plan shall be consistent with the site plan and any and all wall
and fencing shall be illustrated on the final landscape plan
39 Landscape plans shall depict the utility laterals, concrete improvements, and tree
locations Any modifications to the landscape plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the Public Works and Planning Division prior to issuance of permits
40 The Applicant and/or future property owner shall maintain the property and
landscaping in a clean and orderly manner and all dead and dying plants shall be
replaced with similar or equivalent type and size of vegetation within 60 days
41 The Applicant shall maintain the landscaping at a three feet height maximum
within the landscape setback areas ,
42 Tree removal or replacement shall be in accordance with the Tree Removal
Municipal Code requirements
43 Applicant shall be responsible of the parkway maintenance, including irrigation and
landscaping
Signs
44 Signs are not approved as a part of this permit The Applicant shall process a Sign
Program Application to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission
prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy The sign program shall
meet the Municipal Code requirements pursuant to Chapter 18 80-Signs, shall
receive approval by the Planning Commission, and shall obtain a construction
permit from the Building Division
Protect Specific Conditions
45 The Applicant "Lan's International Real Estate Investments, LLU shall obtain a
City's Business License from the Finance Division and shall be renewed annually,
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at the beginning of each calendar year, during the month of January, for as long as
the leasing business remains in operation
46 Site and Architectural review 22-01 approved hours of operation shall be between
600am and 1100pm
47 Future uses proposing to operate at anytime between 11 00 p m and 6 00 a m
shall be listed on the BRSP-AP, Table I, Land Use Matrix and shall comply with
the submittal requirements identified on the BRSP, pursuant to Ordinance No
332 The application shall include an operations plan addressing impacts to the
quality of life of adjacent properties, detailed information for the proposed
overnight security, security cameras, lighting plan, noise analysis, trash, loitering,
and site and building maintenance plan
48 All assembly uses are prohibited at this site, including but not limited to Athletic
and Health Gyms, Music Dance and Exercise Studios, Schools Business and
Professional
49 Uses supported at this site shall be identified on the BRSP-AP zoning and shall
not exceed the site's parking requirement as approved on the plans of one parking
space per 200 square feet of gross area Uses supporting one parking space per
200 square feet of gross area shall be identified per Municipal Code, Chapter
18 60-Off Street Parking
50 Delivery activities shall be in compliance with the Municipal Code, Noise Chapter
8 108 No person shall create or cause to be created loud and excessive noise in
connection with the loading or unloading of motor trucks and other vehicles, so
as to disturb the peace and quiet of adjacent residential neighborhoods, between
the hours of1000pm and 700am
51 The Applicant shall ensure that all individual business tenants contact the Planning
Division to verify potential uses are supported in the zoning prior to finalizing a
lease agreement The Applicant shall ensure tenants obtain a business license
from the Finance Division The Business License shall be renewed annually, at the
beginning of each calendar year, during the month of January, for as long as each
tenant business remains in operation
52 Future tenants shall obtain Land Use approval by the Planning Division, shall
obtain all required clearances by the Building and Safety Division, including but not
limited to tenant improvements and Certificate of Occupancy In addition, future
tenants shall obtain all required clearances by pertaining agencies as determined
by the City
53 Future tenants shall obtain a Business License from the Finance Division to be
renewed annually as long as businesses remain in operation
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54 Future uses shall submit the appropriate application to the Planning and
Development Services Division as identified on the BRSP-AP zoning designation
a Uses shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Division
b Tenant improvements shall be prepared by a licensed architect and/or
engineer and shall be reviewed and approved by the Building and Safety
Division prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
c A Business License application shall be obtained prior to initiating business
operations The business license shall be renewed annually during the
month of January for as long as the business remains in operation
55 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a draft of the
proposed street dedication, which shall be recorded at the Office of the County of
San Bernardino Recorder's Office The street dedication document shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney prior to recordation,
and all cost for said review shall be borne by the Applicant
a Barton Road dedication shall be of 10-feet
b Preston Street dedication shall be of 3-feet
c Parkway maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner at
Barton Road and Preston Street, and shall be consistent with this approval
d Access rights shall be granted to the City to allowing access over the
drainage, lighting, and sewer easements and for public utility easements, if
applicable
e A $2,000 00 deposit shall be submitted for the review
56 The ultimate street improvements shall be provided at the Project's Street frontage
at Barton Road, including but not limited to providing a 10-feet dedication to meet
the "Major Highway" 100-feet right-of-way, grinding and repaving to half street,
curb, gutter, sidewalk, street landscape, fire hydrant, and any additional
requirements as requested by the City Engineer
57 The ultimate street improvements shall be provided at the Project's Street frontage
at Preston Street, including but not limited to providing a 3-feet dedication to meet
the "Collector' 66-feet right-of-way, grinding and repaving to half street, curb,
gutter, sidewalk, street landscape, fire hydrant, and any additional requirements as
requested by the City Engineer
58 The Construction Plans
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a shall identify the proposed dedications at Barton Road (10-feet) and
Preston Street (3-feet), and a description of the dedication shall be included
on the project notes
b shall include complete identification of the street frontages (Barton Road
and Preston Street), including street name, centerline, curb line, right-of-
way, street widths, and utility's location
c shall include a note identifying there are no easements on the Project site
d shall include a legend listing the perimeter retaining block walls, location,
height, and decorative material
59 The Project shall construct a decorative retaining wall to the south side of the
property The retaining wall shall be a minimum of six feet in height, measured
from the highest grade
60 The Projects existing retaining wall located to the west side of the property shall be
reconstructed and shall be engineered to support the proposed surcharge
a The retaining wall shall be constructed with decorative material and shall be
a minimum of six feet in height, measured from the highest grade
b The portion of the retaining wall located within the fifteen feet landscape
setback shall have an initial height of three feet and shall gradually increase
up to six feet
61 The Project shall include a bike rack with a minimum of two spaces The design of
the bike rack shall be creative/artistic and shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning and Development Services Director
62 The vehicular ingress and egress vehicular access located to the east side of the
property shall be designated "right side only " A "right side only" sign location shall
be determined by the Public Works Engineer prior to installation
63 The easterly egress and ingress access shall have a minimum of three methods of
enforcing right -turn only as determined by the City Engineer, including but not
limited to the construction of a raised pork chop, placing a `right -turn only" pole
sign, adding `right -turn only arrow" lane -use pavement marking, and adding
double yellow lines with diagonal stripes as a painted median to identify to drivers
that a left turn into the easternly access is not permitted
64 The northerly facing parking shall include 3-feet high shrubs (at the time of
planting) along the northern parking perimeter landscape area to prevent vehicle
headlights from glaring into the existing residential properties across Barton Road
65 The westerly and easterly ingress and egress access slopes shall include
"concrete safety grooves "
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66 As directed and approved by the City Engineer, the slope grades at the ingress
and egress access shall be verified and adjusted, as necessary, to avoid cars from
bottoming out
67 The Projects open walk areas leading to the suite's spaces shall be hardscaped
with patterned colored concrete (stamped concrete or pavers) The color and
design shall be identified on the construction plans and shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning and Development Services Department
68 The Construction Plans, elevation sheet
a shall include a legend identifying the material and color for the faux window
located on the east side of the building The material shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning and Development Services Division
b shall include a detail of the proposed wall lighting fixtures, to be reviewed
and approved by the Planning and Development Services Division
69 The two proposed ingress and egress access located at Barton Road shall include
a fifteen -feet width of decorative pavers in a chevron pattern and match the
"terracotta" color used along the Barton Road corridor The fifteen -feet width shall
be measured from the property line No decorative pavers shall be constructed on
the city's right-of-way The pattern and the color shall be included in the included
on all pertaining sheets of the construction plans and shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning and Development Services Division
70 The sidewalk improvements and proposed landscape at Preston Street shall be
revised on the Landscaping Plan to match the proposed site plan
71 The Irrigation and Landscaping Plans shall include a variety of planting material,
including Rosa Iceberg (Floribunda Rose) to Barton Road and Preston Street, and
pollinating plants to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division
72 The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace
Building and Safety Division, including the Conditions of Approval contained in the
Building and Safety Memorandum dated October 5, 2022, attached hereto as
Exhibit 1 v
73 The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace
Public Works Division, including the Conditions of Approval contained in the Public
Works Memorandum dated October 10, 2022, attached hereto as Exhibit 2
74 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall comply with the
Conditions of Approval contained in the San Bernardino County Fire Department,
permit number FPLN-2023-00027, attached hereto as Exhibit 3
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75 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall comply with Burrtec's
requirements, including but not limited to meeting the service truck radius Under
no condition shall the Applicant, tenant or assignee contract for construction, solid
waste, recycling, or green waste services with any independent disposal service
76 Future uses shall obtain all clearances by the San Bernardino County Division of
Environmental Health Services (DEHS) for food service tenants
77 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall obtain all requisite
permits and clearances from Riverside Highland Water Company (RHWCO)
78 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall comply with all the
requirements of the City of Colton Water and Wastewater Department, relating to
sewer service requirements
79 Loading and unloading delivery activities of motor trucks and other vehicles shall
be prohibited from 10 00 p m to 7 00 a m
80 The proposed lighting shall not glare onto adjoining properties and may need to be
shielded per the approved photometric plan Lighting shall not exceed eighteen
feet in height from the finished grade and shall be designed to reflect away from
residential uses and public roadways
81 Prior to issuance of building permits for the perimeter decorative block walls on
shared property lines, the Applicant shall submit a Fence/Wall Agreement signed
by the adjacent property owners authorizing construction of the wall on the shared
property line In the absence of a Fence/Wall agreement, the construction plans
shall demonstrate the perimeter decorative block walls to be constructed entirely
inside the property
82 The trash enclosure shall comply with Burrtec requirements and shall be
constructed of decorative block walls, with solid metal gates attached to posts,
embedded in concrete, and roofed The space between the wall and the roof shall
be gated with decorative wrought iron fencing to prevent illegal dumping
83 The perimeter planting areas around the trash enclosure shall include planning
vines and a perimeter of bushes to disguise the trash enclosure within the
landscaping areas
84 The Public Art shall be located on the landscape area fronting Barton Road, the
final artwork shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division and shall
comply with the Art in Public Places Ordinance No 343
85 The location and method of screening for all roof -mounted and building -mounted
equipment shall be demonstrated on the elevations All equipment shall be
screened from public view and designed to be an integral component of the
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building design All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from view by
parapet walls or other architectural means The Applicant shall demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Planning and Development Services Director that no roof -
mounted equipment will be visible from the public right-of-way
86 All ground mounted equipment, including backflow devices, shall be screened in a
manner that does not impede traffic visibility The proposed screening shall be
included on the construction plans The screening may include wrapping
(landscaping graphic) and landscaping bushes to be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Division
87 The Applicant shall be responsible for regular and ongoing upkeep and
maintenance of the site, including parking lot paving condition and striping,
clearing of trash, weeds and debris, lighting, and other site improvements All
parking facilities shall be maintained in good condition The maintenance thereof
may include but shall not be limited to the repaving, sealing, and striping of a
parking area and the repair, restoration and/or replacement of any parking area
design features when deemed necessary by the City to insure the health, safety,
and welfare of the general public
88 The Applicant shall contact the Planning Division for a final inspection a minimum
two weeks prior to the inspection date requested
89 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
content shall be prepared by the Planning and Development Services Department
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Grand Terrace, California, at a public hearing/special meeting held on the 2nd
day of March 2023
a,2tI=j/j f
Edward A Giroux
Chairman
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I Lanita Perez, Planning Secretary of the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution
No 2023-02 was duly passed, approved and adopted by the Planning Commission,
approved and signed by the Chairman, and attested by the City Clerk, at the regular
meeting of said Planning Commission held on the 2nd day of March 2023, and that the
same was passed and adopted by the following vote
AYES Chairman Giroux, Commissioner Alaniz, Commissioner Burian, and
Commissioner Mathis
NOES None
ABSENT Vice -Chairman Cesena
ABSTAIN None
RECUSE None
Executed this 2nd day of March 2023, at Grand Terrace, Califorrya-
anita Perez
Department Secretary
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