2017-32 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE SECTION 18.73.060'OF
CHAPTER 18.73 (GENERAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS) OF
TITLE 18 (ZONING) RELATING TO THE DEDICATION,
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS,pursuant to Sections 65800 and 65850 of the California Government Code,
the City may adopt ordinances to regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land as between
industry, business, residences, and open space, and other purposes; to regulate the location,
height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and structures, the size and use of lots,
yards, courts and other open spaces,the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building
or structure, and the intensity of land use; and to establish requirements for off-street parking, in
compliance with the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Code contains provisions requiring the dedication and
improvement of public improvements as a condition of development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has taken several actions to ensure that development pays
for their share costs of development, including a deposit based fee structure and annexation of
new development into the City's existing Landscape and Lighting Assessment District; and
WHEREAS, the costs of maintenance and operation of public improvements, such as
public utilities, street trees and parkway landscaping can be collected through assessment
districts;
WHEREAS, the cost of maintenance for certain onsite improvements, such as graffiti
maintenance on perimeter block walls and landscaping within easements or setbacks, can also be
included in assessment districts; and
WHEREAS, City desires to amend the Zoning Code so to clearly state that new
development shall be required and condition to annex into the City's landscape and lighting
maintenance district; and
WHEREAS,the Project is covered by the general rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
The proposed regulations will not have a direct impact on the environment.
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tions) and Section 18.83.080 (Revocation) of
the grand terrace zoning code find the Project exempt from CEQA.
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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 Planning and Development.Services 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.
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ght articulation, and brick and
stucco accents. The project will include a scheme of brown earthy/neutral colors,.
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WHEREAS, on June 1, 2017,the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing at the City Council Chambers located at 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California,
and concluded said hearing on that date; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Grand Terrace, as follows
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the
above Recitals, are true and correct.
2. Based on substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the June 1,
2017, public hearing, including public testimony, and written and oral staff reports, the
Planning Commission specifically finds as follows with regard to Zone Code
Amendment 17-02:
a. The Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals,
comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the
neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the city because the Zoning
Code the amendment to require the maintenance and operation costs of certain
public improvements properly places the responsibility on the beneficiaries of the
project, as opposed to burdening the general fund.
b. The Code Amendment will not be injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood or within the city because it will not preclude the continued use
and/or development of surrounding properties.
c. The Code Amendment is consistent with and promotes the adopted General Plan,
particularly Goal 2.1 to provide for balanced growth...and maintenance of a
healthy diversified community.
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ments or setbacks, can also be
included in assessment districts; and
WHEREAS, City desires to amend the Zoning Code so to clearly state that new
development shall be required and condition to annex into the City's landscape and lighting
maintenance district; and
WHEREAS,the Project is covered by the general rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
The proposed regulations will not have a direct impact on the environment.
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tions) and Section 18.83.080 (Revocation) of
the grand terrace zoning code find the Project exempt from CEQA.
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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 Planning and Development.Services 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.
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ght articulation, and brick and
stucco accents. The project will include a scheme of brown earthy/neutral colors,.
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3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this
Commission hereby recommends that the City Council find the Project exempt from
CEQA.
4. The Planning Commission hereby further recommends that the City Council amend
repeal and replace Section 18.73.060 of Chapter 18.73 (General. Standards) of Title 18
(Zoning), to read as follows:
"Section 18.73.060 — Dedication, construction, and maintenance of public
improvements.
A. Dedication of land required for development of a public street or other public
improvement as specified in the general plan, shall be required at the time of the
subdivision of any land or, where no subdivision is involved, at the time of
development. Such improvements shall be required as a condition of any subdivision,
conditional use permit, variance or site and architectural review approval.
B. Annexation into the existing landscape and lighting maintenance district shall
be required at the time of the subdivision of any land or, where no subdivision is
involved, at the time of development for the maintenance of public improvements.
Public improvements shall include, but not be limited to street lights, signal lights, •
water quality devices, street trees, and landscaping. Annexation into the landscape and
lighting maintenance district shall be required as a condition of approval for a
subdivision, conditional use permit or site and architectural review approval.
C. The City may also require, at their discretion and as a condition of approval,
that maintenance of perimeter improvements such as, but not limited to, block walls for
graffiti removal and landscaping within setbacks or easements also be included with the
landscape and lighting assessment district."
5. The City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
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development shall be required and condition to annex into the City's landscape and lighting
maintenance district; and
WHEREAS,the Project is covered by the general rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
The proposed regulations will not have a direct impact on the environment.
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tions) and Section 18.83.080 (Revocation) of
the grand terrace zoning code find the Project exempt from CEQA.
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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 Planning and Development.Services 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.
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ght articulation, and brick and
stucco accents. The project will include a scheme of brown earthy/neutral colors,.
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Plan
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 1st day of June, 2017.
AYES: Commissioners Goatcher,Allen, Giroux, Vice Chair Cesena
Chairman Comstock
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Jessica Lambarena om omstock
Secretary Chairman
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Baron J. Bettenhausen
Assistant City Attorney
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