02-03-2022
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
\[AMENDED\] AGENDA
Council ChambersRegular Meeting6:30 PM
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Beginning June 15, 2020, the City of Grand Terrace reopenedits public meetings. Therefore, the regular meeting of
the Planning Commission/Site & Architectural Review Boardfor February 3, 2022,is now open to the public. Please
be advised that face masks are required, social distancing will be practiced, and occupancy limits will be enforced.
Please note that Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 due to Covid-19, the regular meeting of the Planning
Commission/Site & Architectural Review Boardfor February 3, 2022,will also be conducted, in person,
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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CALL TO ORDER
Convene the Meeting of the Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review
Board.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Chairman Edward A. Giroux
Vice-Chairman Jeremy Briggs
Commissioner Tara Cesena
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell
Commissioner David Alaniz
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Public address to the Commission shall be limited to three minutes unless extended by
the Chairman. Should you desire to make a longer presentation, please make written
request to be agendized to the Director of Planning and Development Services.
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not
appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law,
the Planning Commission may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda, but
may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The
Chairman may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public
comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting.
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A.CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 12/02/2021
DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK
B.ACTION ITEMS
1. Consideration of a General Plan Conformity Finding Regarding the Purchase of Real
Property Located North of the Intersection of Michigan St and Commerce Way (APNs
1167-231-10 & 1167-231-22) by the City of Grand Terrace, Pursuant to Government
Code Section 65402
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, FINDING THAT THE GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY
FINDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION AT MICHIGAN
STREET AND COMMERCE WAY IN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE (APNS
1167-231-10 & 1167-231-22 AND APPROXIMATELY 12,800 SQUARE FEET)
IS NOT SUBJECT TO AND EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(C)(3), 15378(B)(5), AND 15061(B)(3); AND
FINDING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65402 FOR SUCH PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
D.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
E. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
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ADJOURN
Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review
Board/Planning Commission to be held on February 17, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES
Council ChambersRegular Meeting6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Edward Giroux convened the Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board for Thursday, December 2, 2021, at
6:30 p.m.
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Chairman Giroux requested a moment of silence in remembrance of the 6Anniversary
of the Inland Regional Center shooting and to honor those victims who lost their lives.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner David Alaniz.
Attendee NameTitleStatusArrived
Edward A. GirouxChairmanPresent
Jeremy BriggsVice-ChairmanPresent
Tara CeseñaCommissionerPresent
Jeffrey McConnellCommissionerPresent
David AlanizCommissionerPresent
Steven WeissPlanning & Development Services DirectorPresent
Robert KhuuAssistant City AttorneyPresent
Haide AguirreAssociate PlannerPresent
Debra ThomasCity ClerkPresent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER:Tara Ceseña, Commissioner
SECONDER:David Alaniz, Commissioner
AYES:Giroux, Briggs, Ceseña, McConnell, Alaniz
PRESENTATIONS
None.
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Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board December 2, 2021
PUBLIC ADDRESS
None.
A.CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 09/16/2021
RESULT: ACCEPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeremy Briggs, Vice-Chairman
AYES: Giroux, Briggs, Ceseña, McConnell, Alaniz
2. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 10/21/2021
RESULT: ACCEPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeremy Briggs, Vice-Chairman
AYES: Giroux, Briggs, Ceseña, McConnell, Alaniz
B.ACTION ITEMS
None.
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Conditional Use Permit 20-03, Variance 21-01, Site and Architectural Review 20-09,
and Environmental 20-09; a Proposal to Establish a 200-Megawatt Battery Energy
Storage System (BESS) Facility, Generally Located Near the Corner of Main Street and
Taylor Street (APN: 1167-151-77-0000)
Haide Aguirre, Assistant Planner gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Chairman Giroux opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Dec 2, 2021 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
Keith Latham, Applicant gave a PowerPoint presentation for the item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairman Giroux closed the Public Hearing at 8:20 p.m.
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell approved, with a second from Vice-Chair Jeremy
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Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board December 2, 2021
Briggs to amend the resolution modifying Condition No. 21 to allow the Planning
Director to find an alternative plant to replace the Mexican Palm and substitute the
resolution as provided in the memorandum that staff provided to the Planning
Commission, as well as substitute the revised Public Works conditions.
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING; AND
2) CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (ENVIRONMENTAL 20-09) PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING
VARIANCE 21-01, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20-03, AND SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 20-09 TO DEVELOP A 200-MEGAWATT
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITY ON AN
APPROXIMATE 10-
1167-151-77-0000) WHICH IS PRIMARILY UNDEVELOPED AND
GENERALLY LOCATED NEAR THE CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND
TAYLOR STREET, ABOUT 0.35 MILES FROM INTERSTATE 215 AND SOUTH
CITY BORDERLINE WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeremy Briggs, Vice-Chairman
AYES: Giroux, Briggs, Ceseña, McConnell, Alaniz
D.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
Steve Weiss, Planning & Development Director announced:
Barton Road Specific Plan Update is out for 30 Day Review and is anticipated to
be brought back to the Planning Commission in the first quarter of 2022.
Housing Element to be brought back to the Planning Commission in the first
quarter of 2022.
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Dec 2, 2021 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
E. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Giroux announced the Grand Terrace Cars & Coffee Christmas Cruise
scheduled for Friday, December 10, 2021, between 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
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Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board December 2, 2021
ADJOURN
Chairman Giroux adjourned the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. The Next scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board to be held on
December 16, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Edward Giroux, Chairman Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Dec 2, 2021 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:February 3, 2022
TITLE:Consideration of a General Plan Conformity Finding
Regarding the Purchase of Real Property Located North of
the Intersection of Michigan St and Commerce Way (APNs
1167-231-10 & 1167-231-22) by the City of Grand Terrace,
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65402
PRESENTED BY:Haide Aguirre, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:1)Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
FINDING THAT THE GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY
FINDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION AT
MICHIGAN STREET AND COMMERCE WAY IN THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE (APNS 1167-231-10 & 1167-231-22
AND APPROXIMATELY 12,800 SQUARE FEET) IS NOT
SUBJECT TO AND EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT
TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(C)(3),
15378(B)(5), AND 15061(B)(3); AND FINDING GENERAL
PLAN CONFORMITY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65402 FOR SUCH PROPOSED
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff reports supports Goal #3 to Promote Economic Development.
BACKGROUND:
California Government Code Section 65402(a) states that "If a General Plan has been
adopted, no real property shall be disposed or acquired, until the location, purpose and
extent of such disposition or acquisition, \[has\] been submitted to and reported upon by
the planning agency as to conformity with said adopted general plan within forty (40)
days after the matter was submitted to it." Therefore, in order for the acquisition and
disposition of property to occur, the Planning Commission must first make a report on
the conformity of the proposed acquisition with the General Plan.
In accordance with the Government Code, Staff is recommending that the Planning
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generally located north of the intersection of Michigan Street and Commerce Way
(APNs 1167-231-10 & 1167-231-22) is in conformance with the General Plan, as
follows:
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY:
The Property is a vacant land of approximately 12,800 square feet, located north of the
intersection at Michigan Street and Commerce Way, and is immediately adjacent to a
cul-de-sac off Michigan Street. The land is currently owned by the San Bernardino
County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). The City is proposing to purchase the
property from SBCTA and an agreement is being finalized. The Property is designated
General Commercial (GC) on the General Plan Land Use Map and Barton Road
Specific Plan-General Commercial (BRSP-GC) on the Zoning Map.
The acquisition of the Property would benefit the City and the City intends to utilize the
Property for future commercial/economic development; however, it should be noted that
the Surplus Land Act will apply in any disposition of the Property, which means that
housing may be developed on the Property instead. The General Commercial land use
designation is primarily located along Barton Road and near the I-215 Freeway. It
provides for general commercial uses to serve the retail and service needs of the
community. As stated in the Grand Terrace General Plan, the BRSP serves as the
zoning code for most properties fronting along or directly related to Barton Road and is
intended to provide guidance for the development of predominantly commercial property
along the primary transportation corridor through the City.
Therefore, the proposed property acquisition of the subject property would be
accomplished for the intended purpose of implementing the Barton Road Specific Plan,
in accordance with the General Plan land use designation, goals, and policies.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based upon the forgoing, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the
attached Re
General Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution Finding GP Conformity (DOC)
APPROVALS:
Haide Aguirre Completed 01/27/2022 2:59 PM
City Manager Completed 01/27/2022 3:21 PM
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City AttorneyCompleted01/27/2022 3:39 PM
Planning Commission/Site And Architectural Review Board Pending 02/03/2022 6:30
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, FINDING THAT THE GENERAL PLAN
CONFORMITY FINDING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE
INTERSECTION AT MICHIGAN STREET AND COMMERCE WAY IN
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE (APNS 1167-231-10 & 1167-231-22
AND APPROXIMATELY 12,800 SQUARE FEET) IS NOT SUBJECT TO
AND EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTIONS 15060(C)(3), 15378(B)(5), AND 15061(B)(3); AND FINDING
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65402 FOR SUCH PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF
REAL PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace is proposing to acquire an
approximately 12,800 square-foot vacant land from San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority (SBCTA) located north of the intersection at Michigan
Street and Commerce Way within the Barton Road Specific Plan (BRSP) with
Assessor Parcel Nos. 1167-231-10 & 1167-231-22 (Property);
WHEREAS, the Property is zoned BRSP General Commercial and is
designated General Commercial on the General Plan Land use Map;
WHEREAS, the General Commercial land use designation is primarily located
along Barton Road and near the I-215 Freeway. It provides for general commercial uses
to serve the retail and service needs of the community;
WHEREAS, as stated in the Grand Terrace General Plan, the BRSP has
been prepared in compliance with the goals and policies of various elements
including Land Use and Circulation. It serves the zoning code by providing direct
service along the primary transportation corridor that runs along its length through
the City. It provides direct access to Interstate 215 and direct service to the Barton
Road Specific Plan-General Commercial designation;
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65402 stipulates that prior to the
acquisition of real property by a government agency, the planning agency of the
jurisdiction in which said Property is located must first make the finding that the
acquisition of said Property is in conformance with the adopted General Plan of the
local jurisdiction;
Attachment: Resolution Finding GP Conformity (General Plan Conformance on Acquisition of Property)
WHEREAS, this action is not subject to environmental review pursuant to
CEQA Regulations Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The activity is not a
project as defined in Section 15378 (b) (5) - Organizational or administrative activities
of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment. Further, even if it is a project, this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant
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to Section 15061(b)(3) (when it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that an action will have a significant effect on the environment, that activity is not
subject to CEQA). The evaluation of General Plan conformity for the purchase of the
Property by the City of Grand Terrace will not have any effect on the environment.
Ownership will change; however, no physical changes are proposed or authorized
with the purchase. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
of significant environmental effects and the purchase is not subject to CEQA. Any use
as determined by the City Council would be subject to a separate discretionary action
and CEQA compliance review at that time. The full extent of the future use, design,
and operations of the Property are speculative at this point and are therefore not yet
ripe for evaluation. Potential environmental impacts will be evaluated at the time the
City Council considers establishing the specific use for the Property;
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public meeting on this matter at the Grand Terrace Council Chambers located at
22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the meeting on
said date.
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution 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 and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. Based upon the forgoing and written and oral presentations made by City staff
and members of the public, including, but not limited to, written and oral staff
reports, at the February 3, 2022, public hearing, the Planning Commission
hereby finds that the General Plan conformance finding pursuant to Government
Code Section 65402 as provided herein is not subject to environmental review
pursuant to CEQA Regulations Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The
activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 (b) (5) - Organizational or
administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect
physical changes in the environment. Further, even if it is a project, this action is
exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (when it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that an action will have a significant effect on
the environment, that activity is not subject to CEQA). The evaluation of General
Plan conformity for the purchase of the Property by the City of Grand Terrace will
not have any effect on the environment. Ownership will change; however, no
Attachment: Resolution Finding GP Conformity (General Plan Conformance on Acquisition of Property)
physical changes are proposed or authorized with the purchase. Therefore, it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of significant environmental
effects and the purchase is not subject to CEQA. Any use as determined by the
City Council would be subject to a separate discretionary action and CEQA
compliance review at that time. The full extent of the future use, design, and
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operations of the Property are speculative at this point and are therefore not yet
ripe for evaluation. Potential environmental impacts will be evaluated at the time
the City Council considers establishing the specific use for the Property.
3. Based upon the forgoing and written and oral presentations made by City staff
and members of the public, including, but not limited to, written and oral staff
reports, at the February 3, 2022, public hearing, the Planning Commission
specifically finds:
a. The purpose of the BRSP and associated zoning districts is to assure the
systematic implementation of the City of Grand Terrace's General Plan
within the BRSP area. The General Commercial designation is primarily
located along Barton Road and has direct access to the Interstate 215
Freeway. It provides for a wide range of retail and service commercial
opportunities designated to meet the needs of the Citys residents,
businesses, and visitors while also providing employment opportunities.
general commercial.
b. The Property is zoned BRSP General Commercial and is designated
General Commercial on the General Plan Land use Map.
c. The City of Grand Terrace intends to acquire the Property for the purpose
of future commercial/economic development.
d. Therefore, the proposed acquisition of the subject Property would be
accomplished for the intended purpose of implementing the Barton Road
Specific Plan, in accordance with the General Plan land use designation,
goals, and policies.
4. Based upon the forgoing and written and oral presentations made by City staff
and members of the public, including, but not limited to, written and oral staff
reports, at the February 3, 2022, public hearing, and on the findings and
conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Planning Commission
hereby finds that proposed acquisition of the subject Property would be in
conformity with the Grand Terrace General Plan in accordance with
Government Code Section 65402.
5. The City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
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California, at a regular meeting held on the 3 day of February, 2022.
AYES:
Attachment: Resolution Finding GP Conformity (General Plan Conformance on Acquisition of Property)
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST:
__________________________ __________________________
Debora Thomas Edward Giroux
City Clerk Chairman
Attachment: Resolution Finding GP Conformity (General Plan Conformance on Acquisition of Property)
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