02-18-2021
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
AGENDA
Council ChambersRegular Meeting6:30 PM
PUBLIC ADVISORY: THE COUNCIL CHAMBER IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!
Beginning June 15, 2020, the City of Grand Terrace will reopen its public meetings. Therefore, the regular meeting of
the Planning Commission for Thursday, February 18, 2021,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 Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020,
the regular meeting of the Planning CommissionforThursday, February 18, 2021, will also be conducted
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The public is encouraged to address the Planning Commissionon any matter posted on the agenda or on any other
matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the Planning Commission, you are invited to provide your name to
the City Clerk who will be compiling a list of speakers. Speakers will be called upon by the Mayor at the appropriate
time and each person is allowed three (3) minutes speaking time.
If you would like to participate telephonically and speak on an agenda item, you can access the meeting by dialing
the following telephone number and you will be placed in the waiting room, muted until it is your turn to speak:
1-669-900-9128
Enter Meeting ID: 84063044533
Password: 617684
The City wants you to know that you can also submit your comments by email to ccpubliccomment@grandterrace-
ca.gov.To give the City Clerk adequate time to print out your comments for consideration at the meeting, please
(909) 824-6621x230by 5:00 p.m.
If you wish to have your comments read to the Planning Commissionduring the appropriate Public Comment period,
Comments that you want read to the Planning Commissionwill be subject to the three (3) minute time limitation
(approximately 350 words).
Pursuant to the provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or
unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Planning Commissionmay direct staff to investigate
and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Planning Commissionmeeting.
PLEASE NOTE: Copies of staff reports and supporting documentation pertaining to each item on this agenda are
available for public viewing and inspection at City Hall, 1st Floor Lobby Area and 2nd Floor Reception Area during
www.grandterrace-ca.gov. For further information regarding agenda
items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (909) 824-6621 x230, or via e-mail at dthomas@grandterrace-
ca.gov.
Any documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commissionregarding any itemon this agenda will be made
www.grandterrace-ca.gov.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting,
-6621 x230 atleast 48 hours prior to the advertised starting time of
the meeting. This will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Later
requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible.
City of Grand TerracePage 1
Agenda Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 18, 2021
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 Ceseña
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell
Commissioner David Alaniz
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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.
A.CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 09/17/2020
DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK
City of Grand Terrace Page 2
Agenda Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 18, 2021
B.ACTION ITEMS
None.
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
D.PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation - Update regarding the Barton Road Specific Plan
Presented by Planning & Development Services Director, Steven A. Weiss, AICP.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file.
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2. Presentation on Brown Act, Conflicts of Interest, and Public Hearing Procedures.
Presented by Assistant City Attorney, Robert Khuu
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file.
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
E. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
F. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURN
Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review
Board/Planning Commission to be held on March 4, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
City of Grand Terrace Page 3
A.1
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, September 17, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice-Chairman Jeremy Briggs.
Attendee NameTitleStatusArrived
Edward A. GirouxChairmanPresent
Jeremy BriggsVice-ChairmanPresent
Tara CeseñaCommissionerPresent
Jeffrey McConnellCommissionerPresent
David AlanizCommissionerPresent
Steven WeissPlanning & Development Services DirectorPresent
Robert KhuuAssistant City AttorneyPresent
Haide AguirreAssistant PlannerPresent
Debra ThomasCity ClerkPresent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1.Motion: Motion: September 17, 2020 Approval of Agenda
RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
AYES:Giroux, Briggs, Ceseña, McConnell, Alaniz
PUBLIC ADDRESS
None.
City of Grand TerracePage 1
Packet Pg. 4
A.1
Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board September 17, 2020
A.CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 08/20/2020
RESULT: ACCEPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Edward A. Giroux, Chairman
SECONDER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
AYES: Giroux, Briggs, Ceseña, McConnell, Alaniz
B.ACTION ITEMS
None.
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
D.PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on Vehicle Miles Traveled Thresholds for Analysis of Traffic Impacts Under
the California Environmental Quality Act
Steven Weiss, Planning & Development Services Director introduced consultant Jason
Pack of Fehr & Peers.
Jason Pack, Fehr & Peers gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
RECEIVE AND FILE
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
E. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 17, 2020 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
Director Weiss stated that the Development Advisory Board held meetings with the
Greens Group regarding the property located east of McDonalds and a developer who
is proposing a Wing Stop/Drive Thru Pizza type development across the street.
F. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Ceseña attended a webinar through Southern California Association of
Governments regarding upcoming new laws. The webinar has been posted on SC
website and can be accessed via www.scag.ca.gov.
City of Grand Terrace Page 2
Packet Pg. 5
A.1
Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board September 17, 2020
ADJOURN
Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission / Site and
Architectural Review Board to be held on October 1, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Edward Giroux, Chairman of the Grand Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk
Terrace Planning Commission
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 17, 2020 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
City of Grand Terrace Page 3
Packet Pg. 6