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12-21-2017 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Council ChambersRegular Meeting6:30 PM The City of Grand Terrace complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk's office at (909) 824-6621 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you desire to address the Planning Commission during the meeting, please complete a Request to Speak Form available at the entrance and present it to the City Clerk. Any documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at City Hall located at 22795 Barton Road during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City's website at www.grandterrace- ca.gov<http://www.grandterrace-ca.gov CALL TO ORDER Convene the Meeting of the Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrived Chairman Tom Comstock Vice Chair Tara Ceseña Commissioner Jeffrey Allen Commissioner Edward A. Giroux Commissioner Gregory A. Goatcher 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 Community Development Department. This is the opportunity for membersof 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 City of Grand TerracePage 1 Agenda Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board December 21, 2017 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 Special Meeting 01/26/2017 DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK 2. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 02/02/2017 DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK 3. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 10/19/2017 DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK B.ACTION ITEMS 1. Land Use 17-91 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LAND USE APPLICATION 17-91 AND THE PROPOSED COLOR SCHEME THE CREST VILLAGE APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 22491 DE BERRY STREET (APN 1167-331-07) DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES C.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS D.INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Agenda Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board December 21, 2017 ADJOURN Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission to be held on January 4, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. than 14 calendar days preceding the meeting. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 This page left intentionally blank. A.1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Council ChambersSpecial Meeting6:30 PM The City of Grand Terrace complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk's office at (909) 824-6621 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you desire to address the Planning Commission Site and Architectural Review Board during the meeting, please complete a Request to Speak Form available at the entrance and present it to the City Clerk. Any documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission Site and Architectural Review Board regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at City Hall located at 22795 Barton Road during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City's website at www.grandterrace-ca.gov<http://www.grandterrace-ca.gov CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Allen. Attendee NameTitleStatusArrived Tom ComstockChairmanPresent Tara CeseñaVice ChairPresent Jeffrey AllenCommissionerPresent Edward A. GirouxCommissionerPresent Gregory A. GoatcherCommissionerLate6:36 PM APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.Motion: Approval of agenda January 26, 2017 RESULT:ADOPTED \[4 TO 0\] AYES:Tom Comstock, Tara Ceseña, Jeffrey Allen, Edward A. Giroux AWAY:Gregory A. Goatcher PUBLIC ADDRESS None City of Grand TerracePage 1 Packet Pg. 4 A.1 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board January 26, 2017 1.CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting - 09/29/2016 Commissioner Allen inquired about correcting the minutes due to an error in recording Allen had cast a vote when he was actually absent at the time the vote was taken. Commissioner Allen inquired about the reason that the minutes were being voted on. Chairman Comstock asked the City Attorney to address the question. The City Attorney stated that minutes are a matter of public record keeping with records going back at least 20 years. Commissioner Allen restated his question, asking about these specific minutes. Commissioner Goatcher entered the room. Director Molina clarified that this set of minutes was prepared by an outside consulting firm, and that they had not been previously voted on. Chairman Comstock asked Commissioner Goatcher if he had any comments or questions regarding these minutes. Commissioner Goatcher replied, saying he does not have any comments. Director Molina confirmed that the error in the voting record for these minutes would be corrected. 1. Approval of Minutes Special Meeting 09/29/2016 RESULT: ACCEPTED \[4 TO 0\] MOVER: Tara Ceseña, Vice Chair SECONDER: Jeffrey Allen, Commissioner AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Ceseña, Jeffrey Allen, Edward A. Giroux AWAY: Gregory A. Goatcher 2. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 11/17/2016 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 26, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) RESULT: ACCEPTED \[4 TO 0\] MOVER: Edward A. Giroux, Commissioner SECONDER: Jeffrey Allen, Commissioner AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Ceseña, Jeffrey Allen, Edward A. Giroux AWAY: Gregory A. Goatcher City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Packet Pg. 5 A.1 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board January 26, 2017 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Administrative Site and Architectural Review 16-01-A1, Variance 16-03 and Environmental 16-05-A1 Administrative Site and Architectural Review 16-01-A1, Variance 16-03 and Environmental 16-05-A1 Director Molina gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. Commissioner Goatcher asked whether there were any communications from the public regarding this project. Director Molina said that there were not any. Chairman Comstock asked if there were any commissioners who had questions for staff. Commissioner Giroux asked about RV parking in the CC&Rs. Director Molina replied that one of the conditions restricted RV parking in driveways. Commissioner Giroux asked the applicant, Darryl Moore, to speak at the podium. Commissioner Giroux asked the applicant whether residents would be allowed to load their RVs at their houses. Darryl Moore replied that he did not know the answer to that question. Darryl Moore stated that they had not yet written the CC&Rs. Commissioner Giroux commented that residents should be allowed to park their RVs temporarily to load them. Commissioner Allen asked the applicant about vehicle size limits for residents who may have larger vehicles for work. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 26, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) Darryl Moore said that he was open to working with the City to write the HOA rules. The City Attorney stated that there was a common requirement in CC&Rs to allow loading and unloading of vehicles. Commissioner Cesena thanked the applicant for moving the fences and adding a playground area. Commissioner Cesena stated her concern about parking. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Packet Pg. 6 A.1 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board January 26, 2017 Darryl Moore commented that they were building less square footage and less rooms so there would be no issues with parking. Commissioner Giroux commented about standard road width at 36 feet being able to accommodate parking at the curb. Darryl Moore confirmed that fact. Commissioner Allen asked staff about a new development on Mount Vernon Avenue called Greenbrier and what their setbacks were. Director Molina replied that the rear yard was 10 feet and the side yard was 4 feet, but reminded Commissioner Allen that the setbacks were smaller because that was a condominium project. Director Molina explained that this current project is not a condominium project. Chairman Comstock opened the item to comments from the public. on RV parking in the street. Director Molina replied that they would look closely at the CC&Rs for this development, and that RVs could park for no more than 72 hours on public streets. Commissioner Allen commented that people would be able to park their RVs on the street indefinitely if they periodically moved them to different locations. Chairman Comstock replied that code enforcement would deal with that issue. Commissioner Allen stated that he disagreed and that code enforcement does not do anything. Commissioner Giroux asked Director Molina about the vehicle code and city ordinance on the 72-hour parking restriction and whether the city ordinance was more restrictive than the vehicle code. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 26, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) Director Molina replied that she would have to do more research on that matter. Angela Wagman, 22322 Van Buren Street, expressed her concern about the lack of parking on her street and the number of vehicles being parked there for extended periods of time. Chairman Comstock commented about the original intentions of the 72-hour parking ordinance being so that people could not park their RVs on the street indefinitely. City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Packet Pg. 7 A.1 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board January 26, 2017 ChairmanComstock asked Director Molina if she could do some research into the topic. Chairman Comstock commented that the City might want to consider making the street parking ordinance more restrictive regarding RV parking. Director Molina commented that the reason for the condition for this project to not allow on-site RV parking was due to the smaller size of these lots, and to reduce the feel of congestion with RVs parked in the driveway. Director Molina stated that CC&Rs commonly restrict RV parking. Chairman Comstock commented on the difference between a work vehicle and an RV, and having a closer look at this difference when writing the CC&Rs. Chairman Comstock asked if anyone else in the audience had any additional comments or questions regarding this project. Chairman Comstock invited the applicant back to the podium. Darryl Moore stated that this project would create more housing and would be welcoming to millennials, as well as being a benefit to the city. Chairman Comstock closed the public hearing. Commissioner Giroux commented that anyone who owns a car in the state has a right to use a public road. It would be difficult to restrict street parking outside of a CC&R area. The city should consider developing street parking restrictions specific to RVs and larger commercial vehicles. Chairman Comstock stated that this project would increase quality of life for this neighborhood due to the smaller sizes of the houses. Chairman Comstock expressed his concern about building large single-family homes within multifamily zones where apartments could be built instead, and expressed his satisfaction with this project due to the smaller footprints 1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, AND Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 26, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) 2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND APPROVING VARIANCE 16-03 AND ADMINISTRATIVE SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 16-01-A1 APPROVING A REVISION TO THE HOUSING PRODUCT AND A SIDE YARD VARIANCE ON A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 22394 AND 22404 VAN BUREN STREET (APNS 1167-341-02, 78 AND 79) City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Packet Pg. 8 A.1 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board January 26, 2017 RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Tom Comstock, Chairman SECONDER: Edward A. Giroux, Commissioner AYES: Comstock, Ceseña, Allen, Giroux, Goatcher 3. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS 4. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Allen asked Director Molina about the status of the Habitat for Humanity homes project on Michigan Street. Director Molina replied that the housing plans were approved and the applicant had recently submitted the final map, the grading plan, and the public improvement plan. Chairman Comstock inquired about the status of the Caltrans roundabout project. Director Molina replied that the City had asked Caltrans for an updated construction schedule and as soon as she got it the information would be shared with the Commission. Commissioner Allen asked about Commerce Way and when that street extension would be completed to alleviate the traffic on Michigan Street. Director Molina replied that the City Manager was spearheading that project in conjunction with Lewis Homes. Commissioner Allen commented that completing that street would help the residents on Michigan Street. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 26, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Packet Pg. 9 A.1 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board January 26, 2017 ADJOURN Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission to be held on February 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Agenda item request must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk's office no later than 14 calendar days preceding the meeting. _________________________________ _________________________________ Tom Comstock, Chairman of the Grand Sandra Molina, Director of Planning and Terrace Planning Commission Development Services Department Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 26, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) City of Grand Terrace Page 7 Packet Pg. 10 This page left intentionally blank. A.2 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Council ChambersRegular Meeting6:30 PM The City of Grand Terrace complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk's office at (909) 824-6621 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you desire to address the Planning Commission during the meeting, please complete a Request to Speak Form available at the entrance and present it to the City Clerk. Any documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at City Hall located at 22795 Barton Road during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City's website at www.grandterrace- ca.gov<http://www.grandterrace-ca.gov CALL TO ORDER Chairman Comstock convened the Meeting of the Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Comstock. Attendee NameTitleStatusArrived Tom ComstockChairmanPresent Tara CeseñaVice ChairAbsent Jeffrey AllenCommissionerPresent Edward A. GirouxCommissionerPresent Gregory A. GoatcherCommissionerAbsent APRROVAL OF AGENDA 1.Motion: Approval February 2, 2017 RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] AYES:Tom Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Edward A. Giroux ABSENT:Tara Ceseña, Gregory A. Goatcher PUBLIC ADDRESS None City of Grand TerracePage 1 Packet Pg. 11 A.2 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 2, 2017 A.ACTION ITEMS 1. Review of Conditional Use Permit 05-07 Granted to CB Tyres, Pursuant to Chapter 18.84 Administrative Conditional Use Permits of the Zoning Code Director Molina gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. Chairman Comstock asked staff if there were any written communications. Director Molina replied that there were not any communications except from Tony Tejeda, vice president of CB Tyres, indicating that he would be present at this meeting. Chairman Comstock asked if there were any commissioners who had questions for staff. Commissioner Giroux asked if the Fire Department had any estimates of fire danger due to the number of tires on the lot. Director Molina replied that the findings of a recent Fire Department were not yet finalized. Director Molina stated that she could request a County Fire representative to be present at the next hearing. Chairman Comstock agreed with Director Molina. Chairman Comstock asked Director Molina about the conditions of approval. Details are illegible from the video. Chairman Comstock asked if there were any abandoned vehicles on the property. Director Molina replied that there were none. Chairman Comstock asked if the unpaved portions of the site were taken care of. Director Molina replied that they had been, and that Code Enforcement had not seen any issues with the rest of the conditions of approval. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 2, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) Director Molina said that she did not know and that she would follow up with Code Enforcement. Chairman Comstock commented on the number of tires stored on the site and compliance with requirements of California Integrated Waste Management Board. Director Molina agreed that they were not in compliance due to the number of tires on site. City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Packet Pg. 12 A.2 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 2, 2017 Commissioner Allen mentioned that one of the conditions stated that and asked if the applicant could store more than 499 tires if they kept them off the ground. Director Molina clarified that the intention of the condition was to limit the number of tires on site to 499. Commissioner Allen asked how many employees CB Tyres has. Director Molina replied that she did not know. Commissioner Allen asked if any neighbors have communicated with the City regarding this business. Director Molina replied that she was not aware of any complaints. Chairman Comstock asked if there were any issues with the Fire Department and expressed his concerns about air quality should a fire ever break out on the property. Director Molina replied that the Fire Department had contacted the City regarding this issue because CalRecycle had contacted the Fire Department. Director Molina stated that the Fire Department had done their inspections and that the City would know the details of the inspection soon. Chairman Comstock asked if the information would be available at the next hearing. Director Molina replied in the affirmative. Commissioner Allen asked if the previous Code Enforcement violations had been paid. Director Molina replied that she did not think that the violations were all paid. Commissioner Giroux asked if CalRecycle was the same as California Integrated Waste Management or if they were different entities. Director Molina replied that they were the same. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 2, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) Commissioner Giroux and if they would be present at the next public hearing. Director Molina replied that she could request CalRecycle to be present at the next hearing and she could inquire about the status of the report. Chairman Comstock stated to the audience that the purpose of this discussion was to determine if there were grounds for a public hearing on this topic. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Packet Pg. 13 A.2 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 2, 2017 Chairman Comstock called the applicant, Tony Tejeda, to the podium. Tony Tejeda requested an extension to clean up the tires he has on site. Tony Tejeda explained that he was in the process of improving conditions on the site and speeding up the process, and that he is not currently accepting any tires and that his only priority is cleaning up the property. th Chairman Comstock asked Mr. Tejeda if the date March 16 gave him enough time to do what he needed to do. Tony Tejeda replied that it was too soon. Chairman Comstock asked if staff had a reason for setting up the meeting quickly. Director Molina replied that the case had been on-going since June 2016. th Chairman Comstock asked if the March 16 date was reasonable. Director Molina replied in the affirmative. Chairman Comstock asked Mr. Tejeda if he had anything to add. Tony Tejeda expressed his intent to remedy the situation and that it would require 3 months to do so. Chairman Comstock asked if a date in May was what Mr. Tejeda was looking for. Tony Tejeda replied in the affirmative. Chairman Comstock asked if there was anything Mr. Tejeda wanted to add. Tony Tejeda stated that he brought his accountant to the hearing. Commissioner Giroux asked about how many trucks per day were going to the Mitsubishi cement plant. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 2, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) Tony Tejeda replied that there were 2 tractor trailers going per day and 2 bobtail trucks going twice a day, getting rid of 50 tons of tires a day. Commissioner Giroux asked if the business was still taking in tires and sending them directly to the Mitsubishi plant. Tony Tejeda replied in the affirmative. City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Packet Pg. 14 A.2 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 2, 2017 Commissioner Giroux asked if there were any additional recycling plants that could be used. Tony Tejeda replied that there are other locations in Long Beach and Azusa but they were not accepting tires currently. Tony Tejeda stated that he is investing a lot into the shredder solution and expressed his wish to see the CUP broadened. Commissioner Giroux asked Mr. Tejeda if he knew of a company in Arizona that recycles tires. Tony Tejeda said he does, and that the company owns a location in Compton. He also stated t Commissioner Giroux asked Mr. Tejeda if he could dispose of his tires at the Compton location. Tony Tejeda said he could not because that facility was too busy. Commissioner Giroux asked if it was possible to send the tires to Arizona. Tony Tejeda replied that it was complicated due to regulations. Chairman Comstock asked Mr. Tejeda how many employees he had. Tony Tejeda replied that he had 17 employees. Commissioner Allen asked if shredded tires were easier to dispose of than whole tires. Tony Tejeda replied in the affirmative. Chairman Comstock asked if a change in business operations would require a CUP. Director Molina replied in the affirmative. Chairman Comstock asked about the noise level of a tire shredder. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 2, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) Tony Tejeda said it is not noisier than a diesel engine. Commissioner Allen asked if the shredder would require an environmental review. Director Molina said that the question can be looked at. Director Molina stated that the discussion on the shredder was that it was only going to be temporary to reach compliance. City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Packet Pg. 15 A.2 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 2, 2017 Tony Tejeda stated that he would like to keep a shredder for situations when the recycling plants were not accepting tires as landfills only accept shredded tires. Chairman Comstock recommended that Mr. Tejeda work closely with staff regarding this matter. Chairman Comstock expressed his concern about this business becoming a tire shredding business bringing in even more tires. Director Molina asked how long it would take to reduce the number of tires and become compliant. Chairman Comstock also asked how many tires were being delivered to the recycling plant per load. Tony Tejeda replied that there were around 2,400 tires per day. Chairman Comstock replied that it would take around a month to remove the tires. Director Molina asked that if it would take a month to remove the tires then was the shredder necessary? Director Molina stated that this question could be asked by the commission during the next hearing. th Director Molina stated that the March 16 date was reasonable. Commissioner Giroux asked if the tractor loads were being used to reduce the pile on the property or for current tires. Tony Tejeda replied that the tractors were for the pile and the bobtail trucks were for newly accepted tires. Commissioner Giroux stated that the 6-week period should be enough. Tony Tejeda replied that he would be in great shape. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 2, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) Commissioner Allen asked how the shredded tires would be measured when looking at e limit and expressed his concern about the environmental impact of shredding the tires. Chairman Comstock said that those issues should be addressed during the next public th hearing on March 16. Director Molina stated that the shredder should not be utilized on the property until after a CUP has been granted to allow for the shredder on the site. City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Packet Pg. 16 A.2 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 2, 2017 Director Molina stated that the shredder is not necessary to reach compliance for the site. Chairman Comstock expressed his concern about the increase in business due to the shredder and the environmental impact of the shredder. Chairman Comstock relayed a story of a previous applicant who was denied due to environmental issues. Chairman Comstock recommended that Mr. Tejeda communicate with staff closely to reach a reasonable conclusion. Tony Tejeda agreed and explained how his shredder will operate to reduce the number of tires potentially on site. Chairman Comstock recommended that Mr. Tejeda reduce the number of tires to the limit as soon as possible. Chairman Comstock opened the item to comments from the public. There being no comments, Chairman Comstock closed the public hearing. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FULL EXAMINATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-07, PURSUANT TO SECTION 18.84.070 OF THE ZONING CODE AND TO CONSIDER MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION OF THE ACUP 05-07. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Edward A. Giroux, Commissioner SECONDER: Tom Comstock, Chairman AYES: Tom Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Edward A. Giroux ABSENT: Tara Ceseña, Gregory A. Goatcher B.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 2, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) Director Molina updated the Commission on the upcoming Planning Commissioners Academy. Director Molina stated that she would send updates on the local hazard mitigation plan to the Commission. City of Grand Terrace Page 7 Packet Pg. 17 A.2 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 2, 2017 C.INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS Chairman Allen asked how many citizens were participating in the mitigation plan process. Director Molina stated that there were many stakeholders including businesses and utility companies as well as around 5 to 6 residents. Chairman Comstock expressed his concern about cars speeding along Canal Street and causing accidents. Chairman Comstock requested that the City traffic engineer add stop signs to the intersection of Canal Street and Newport Avenue. Commissioner Giroux asked if the accidents along Canal Street are being documented Chairman Comstock expressed that all the incidents along Canal Street need to be reported. Commissioner Giroux expressed his concern about the danger of speeders on Canal Street. Director Molina said that she would forward the concerns to the City Manager. Commissioner Allen thanked staff for their hard work. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 2, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) City of Grand Terrace Page 8 Packet Pg. 18 A.2 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board February 2, 2017 ADJOURN Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission to be held on February 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. _________________________________ _________________________________ Tom Comstock, Chairman of the Grand Sandra Molina, Director of Planning and Terrace Planning Commission Development Services Department Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 2, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) City of Grand Terrace Page 9 Packet Pg. 19 This page left intentionally blank. A.3 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Council ChambersRegular Meeting6:30 PM The City of Grand Terrace complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk's office at (909) 824-6621 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you desire to address the Planning Commission during the meeting, please complete a Request to Speak Form available at the entrance and present it to the City Clerk. Any documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at City Hall located at 22795 Barton Road during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City's website at www.grandterrace- ca.gov<http://www.grandterrace-ca.gov CALL TO ORDER Attendee NameTitleStatusArrived Tom ComstockChairmanPresent Tara CeseñaVice ChairPresent Jeffrey AllenCommissionerPresent Edward A. GirouxCommissionerPresent Gregory A. GoatcherCommissionerPresent APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1.Motion: Approval of Agenda October 19, 2017 RESULT:ADOPTED \[3 TO 0\] AYES:Tom Comstock, Tara Ceseña, Jeffrey Allen ABSTAIN:Edward A. Giroux LATE:Gregory A. Goatcher PUBLIC ADDRESS None City of Grand TerracePage 1 Packet Pg. 20 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 A.PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Site and Architectural Review 16-10, Minor Deviation 16-02 and Environmental 16-11 Located at 22881 Barton Road Staff presented the project and summarized the staff report. Commissioner Allen requ tenants. Director Molina confirmed low-intensity uses such as medical, florists, and insurance agencies are the intent. Commissioner Ceseña said she was concerned about the required parking being reduced by two spaces. Staff explained it was due to the size and shape of the lot. Commissioner Ceseña asked if overflow parking would be placed on Preston Street. Staff indicated they were not anticipating any negative impacts. Commissioner Ceseña expressed her concern about the railing and the drop-off. Commissioner Allen requested making the exit out of the parking lot at Barton Road a right-turn only lane. Commissioner Goatcher concurred with Commissioner Allen along with the location of the two handicap designated parking spaces. Chairman Comstock asked if there had been any written communications on this project, and staff said none had been received. However, one resident had come to the Planning Department counter to voice her concerns about the project. Chairman Comstock opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Jonathan Zane, architect and representative for the applicant, confirmed the challenges of the site and stated the proposed site plan was the best solution. He spoke of the placement of the handicap spaces and the terracing of the drop-off. He said he did not believe making the exit lane right-turn only was necessary. Commissioner Goatcher asked if the exit on Barton Road would be a right-turn only lane. Mr. Zane said as there is an existing island so the right-turn only restriction would not be necessary. Commissioner Ceseña asked about the level of the parking spaces, and Mr. Zane Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) confirmed the parking spaces to the right were on the same level, including the handicap spaces. She expressed her concern about the size of the building, and Mr. Zane confirmed the building size was only 5,000 square feet divided into three small suites. Bobbie Forbes, realtor and resident at 11850 Burns Avenue, told the Commission she had two clients on Barton Road who were concerned about the project. She read one note from one of her clients (Ann Petta) into the record and verbally informed the ere was already too much street parking. She asked who will pay for re-striping Barton Road, City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Packet Pg. 21 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 and it was confirmed the developer would be responsible. She also mentioned she had thought this site was zoned professional business, not commercial, and that the proposed florist is a commercial business. Bob Henry, 22614 Miriam Road, said he was concerned about vehicle movement for larger vehicles in the parking lot and that the adjacent vacant lot, whenever it becomes developed, is going to cause additional traffic problems. Mr. Zane said he understood change was difficult but this project would be beneficial to the City and bring in tax revenue. He said he did not believe this project would add an additional burden to the parking and mail delivery issues that already exist. He also explained the turning radius was large enough for a fire truck. Chairman Comstock closed the public hearing and turned the item back to the Commission. Chairman Comstock asked staff if the traffic engineer had reviewed the project, and Director Molina said it had been reviewed by the previous Public Works Director, who location of the driveway on Preston Street nor provided recommendations regarding the Barton Road entrance. Chairman Comstock asked if the Fire Department had approved the turning radius in the parking lot, and Director Molina said the Fire Department had informed staff they would not need to enter onto the site but would stage on Barton Road and Preston Street. Commissioner Allen asked if there was a fire hydrant near the site, and staff confirmed there was one at the Barton Road entrance. He asked what the difference was between commercial and professional businesses and what the property was zoned for. Director Molina said it is designated Office Commercial on the General Plan Land Use Map and zoned Administrative Professional under the Barton Road Specific Plan, which does permit a florist, medical, and office uses. He said he thought that Preston Street was similar to an alleyway and that staff should go there in the morning and afternoon when school is in and out of session. Chairman Comstock said this was the best plan he had yet seen proposed for the site. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) He said his concern about the project was the left-turn onto Barton Road from the lower driveway and asked if staff could condition the project to make this a right-hand turn lane only as vehicles exit the project, and City Attorney Bettenhausen said the Commission has the discretion to do so. Alan French, Public Works Director, said the striping from Barton Road onto Preston Street was a normal left-hand lane, and the driveway is going to be located to the left of the property to be developed. He said there was some stacking availability there. Commissioner Goatcher asked how that would affect the driveway on the downhill side City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Packet Pg. 22 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 of this project. Director French said there would be some stacking availability for the left turn on Preston Street because it was a continuous left-turn lane. Chairman Comstock moved to conditon the project so there was right-hand turn lane only exiting the project onto Barton Road and to approve Site and Architectural Review 16-10, Minor Deviation 16-02 and Environmental 16-11. 1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING; AND 2 ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA QUALITY ACT, GRANTING MINOR DEVIATION 16-02, AND APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 16-10 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 4,998 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 22881 BARTON ROAD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 0276-202-25) RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Tom Comstock, Chairman SECONDER: Gregory A. Goatcher, Commissioner AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Ceseña, Jeffrey Allen, Gregory A. Goatcher ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux 3. Zoning Code Amendment 17-03 and Zone Change 17-01 Director Molina presented the project and summarized the staff report. Chairman Comstock referenced emails and letters he had received regards the amendment. He spoke about agricultural land designations being dropped in 1984 and asked why. Director Molina said she was not aware of the reason. Director Molina read into the record an email from Mann, expressing support of the amendment and wish to see a community garden in the city. Commissioner Ceseña asked how the yellow highlighted area shown on the 1978 map Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) could be accessed. Director Molina said there was access through Terrace Avenue. Commissioner Allen asked why there needed to be a new Agricultural-2 Overlay instead of the existing overlay being modified. He also asked if there could be an M2 Overlay to avoid existing homeowner issues. Director Molina said the existing Agricultural Overlay district is located on various properties throughout the city, and staff did not want to make changes to that existing overlay district that would affect other properties. The change was proposed to reintroduce residential uses to this area. Commissioner Allen asked for the difference between changing zoning versus keeping zoning and adding an overlay. Director Molina said there was a different CEQA analysis. Commissioner Allen City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Packet Pg. 23 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 asked if there was an overlay for industrial uselike there was for agricultural. City Attorney Bettenhausen said Director Molina was correct, that it would be uncommon to do it in that order, and what was being proposed was the simplest process. He said adding steps of rezoning and adding overlays adds additional costs to the city for additional studies. Director Molina added if a property owner wanted to enact the Agricultural-2 provisions they would establish a commercial/agricultural-related use, and the number of allowed animals would be based on the project area. Chairman Comstock asked if there are restricted differences between the original agricultural zoning and the Agricultural-2 zoning now proposed if a property owner did not want to use their animals for commercial purposes. Director Molina said this overlay was in effect in other parts of the city and only in residential areas where there are existing homes. Chairman Comstock opened the public hearing. Stephanie Jones, 12857 Reed Avenue, said her family enjoyed being on Mr. organic farm. She showed the Commission photos of her family picking on the farm. Anne Wade Hornsby, 22594 Eton Drive, said she kept her horses on the ranch shown on the map. She said she had lived in Grand Terrace before incorporation and never understood the rezoning as no industrial had ever taken place. Jennifer Katuls, 21815 Vivienda Avenue, said she enjoyed the area of Grand Terrace she lived in because of its rural nature. Don Smith, 12029 Mount Vernon Avenue. He expressed his support for a farm in the city. Bobbie Forbes, 11850 Burns Avenue, said no one in her neighborhood wants machinery, odors, and dust in the area. She said she was concerned that the intent was to build ranchettes which will limit the agricultural use and the existing farm would be reduced to 1-acre. She expressed her support for bigger lots on the parcel. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) Matthew McConnell, 21758 Walnut Avenue, brought the Commission a petition that had been submitted to City Council in July 2017 that now had over 300 signatures in support of the amendment. He read the title page of the petition into the record. William Mahaney, 21769 Vivienda Avenue, said the parcel with its existing zoning is not developable due to easements and utilities and that he wants to do away with the M2 Overlay. He also mentioned in a culvert by the project, which drains into the property below, was leftover slurry seal from a recent road repair that was never cleaned out. City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Packet Pg. 24 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 Katie Guthrie, 21769 Vivienda Avenue, said she enjoys the green space of the project but is concerned if industrial is built, her property value would decrease. Janet Rich, 11701 Terrace Avenue, said she has owned property in the city since 1967 and lived in the city since 1972. She said she and her neighbors had always objected to the property being zoned as industrial back in 1984. She said when it was rezoned to industrial the City placed an agricultural overlay to appease the landowners, but at some point it was removed and staff could not tell her when that occurred. She said in 2010 she attended several meetings and the agricultural overlay was reinstated. She said she wants the zoning to just revert to agricultural. Janese Makshanoff, 21816 Vivienda Avenue, reviewed the history of the property with the Commission. Referencing Page 34 of the agenda packet, she asked if the City was looking to remove the grandfather clause. She spoke about the possible trucking uses of the property should it stay industrial, and how the shipping industry has already negatively affected Agua Mansa, Rialto, and Bloomington. Michael Simon, 21797 Vivienda Avenue, requested that the 45 acres below his property have the zoning revert to the pre-1984 agricultural. He expressed his support for 2.5- to 5-acre lots. He said the property was inferior for commercial development due to its lack of infrastructure. He said there should not be anything parked under the power lines. He mentioned previous litigation and possible future litigation. Scott Berndt, resident of Riverside, said he works for Riverside Unified School District as a food-hub coordinator and buys from local farmers to sell to one vendor. He said he is funded through a grant to purchase California-grown produce and purchases $4 million in produce per year. He said there is not a lot of local farm land in Southern California so he purchases approximately 90% of his produce in the Central Valley. He supports growing food locally to support small farms and create economic activity. Jennifer Reich, at Michigan Street and De Berry Street, said she grew up in Grand Terrace and it was difficult seeing the changes. She said there were few places to see wildlife and enjoy the open space by riding horses or cycling. She said if any part of the area went commercial it would destroy many peop Brenda Anders, 12072 Preston Street, said her family had lived in Grand Terrace since the 1970s and recently she had witnessed the growth with signs on every lot for sale and industrial buildings going up, although she said that was not necessarily a bad Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) diversity. She said as more buildings go in, they are losing more green land. She expressed her support for the McConnell farm. Grand Terrace Renee Ravolos, read 2016 statistics into the record about parolees, sex offenders, and the homeless in the San Bernardino County area. She said more commercial and industrial uses would bring more crime into the area. She expressed her support for leaving the area agricultural. City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Packet Pg. 25 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 Cheryl Lago, resident of Riverside and former agricultural instructor at Moreno Valley Unified School District, spoke about trail closures and loss of wildlife due to development. She said if the property is industrial the nearby housing values would decline. She spoke about the possibility of school children taking field trips to the farm. She expressed her support for reverting to the original agricultural zoning. Colleen Longo, 22429 Terrace Pines Drive in Unit G, said having the farm within walking distance was very important to her and the potential of any industrial taking over like in Redlands would be devastating. Jeffrey McConnell of McConnell Farm said he was the instigator for this zone amendment. He has lived in the area for 17 years. He said he was challenged to find a use for the property, and he believes he has found it. He said he purchased the property to grow food, not develop. He said he is asking for the one residential structure per acre so that adjoining property owners could develop their own properties. He said when he overgrows food he invites people to come and pick what they need. He asked why the opposition was not at the meeting. He said he turned in paperwork date-stamped May 31, 2017 that should have been a agenda packet. He said he had a copy of the minutes from the 1984 meeting where the residents in the area originally objected to the industrial zoning. He asked the Commission to put the zoning back to the way it was and to asked staff why the amendment was being done with another overlay instead of reverting back to the original zoning and why submitted paperwork was not in the agenda packet. He asked the Commission to either reject the amendment or make a different recommendation. He said staff wanted him to pay a $2,300 application fee and a public works review for permission to grow food. He spoke about the growing movement for locally grown produce. He said he was tired of staff members and property owners who do not live in town trying to dictate how citizens should live. Chairman Comstock closed the public hearing. Chairman Comstock asked staff about the existing grandfather clause. Director Molina said it was not the intent of the proposal to negate the non-conforming status of the existing occupied residential uses in that area. She discussed a conversation she had with Janese Makshanoff the previous day regarding the code amendment done back in 2010. She said in 2010, when the City replaced the agricultural overlay district on the Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) southern half, the City Council also adopted an ordinance that recognized the three occupied homes and put protections in place so that the provisions of the R-zone would apply to those properties. Chairman Comstock said it was his belief if a property was owned prior to the city incorporating then the owner should be able to continue the use of his/her property. He asked if it was the City Cou intent to keep those safeguards in place. Director Molina clarified the protections placed back in 2010 only apply to the two properties. City of Grand Terrace Page 7 Packet Pg. 26 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 Chairmain Comstock said he had been down the road and had seen a large sinkhole, and that he reported it to the city and it was filled in. He said with the road being non- certified and unable to carry truck traffic, and lack of infrastructure, it needs to be addressed. He also mentioned the traffic issues at the train bridge and a light would need to be installed. He felt the property has not yet been developed due to the costs of mitigation. He asked if the access at La Cadena Drive under the railroad bridge was still in talks to being closed, and Director Molina said it was still open. Director Molina said there needs to be specific findings per state law to close the street, and staff had not yet made those findings. Chairman Comstock said in reviewing the archived City Council meeting minutes there was discussion about the economic viability of changing zoning. He asked if, regarding the 40 acres in blue on the map being discussed, it was viable to go back to the original agricultural zoning. Director Molina said it would trigger a modification to what was currently before the Planning Commission, with need to modify the CEQA addendum and create a zoning code chapter. He asked if it would be expensive to do, and she what the City Council had agreed to. Commissioner Allen asked if staff had considered reverting the property back to its original zoning. Director Molina said not particularly, that they did look at an agricultural designation but believed the overlay would provide the most flexibility. He asked if there had been any correspondence from any of the property owners in the yellow area on the map, and she said no, but she did receive a phone call from a representative of the property owners to ask about the proposal. She said she had explained the overlay concept to that representative. He asked if the land was still in escrow, and Director Molina said she did not know if it had been transferred yet. He asked if she knew what the people who were in escrow planned to do with the property, and she said no. He asked what level of development would be required to rebuild the non-certified road, and she said it would be based on the intensity of the use and the potential increase in traffic volume. He asked about the abandoned water wells and whether they would affect the the property, and Chairman Comstock said no. He wondered if the intended use of a property after being rezoned did not come to fruition if there was a timeframe the property would revert to its original zoning. Commissioner Goatcher said he was confused why the property was ever rezoned to industrial and believes it should revert to agricultural. Chairman Comstock said when Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) the rezoning was being discussing there was concern if there would be contamination if there was a flood. Commissioner Ceseña asked the City Attorney if the reason they could not revert to the original agricultural zoning was because the property would no longer be in compliance with the General Plan. City Attorney Bettenhausen said the Commission has the discretion to make any recommendation to the City Council on how to amend it, but what was being presented was staff trying to navigate the most efficient way. She asked how the floodplain would be mitigated for the proposed ranchettes, and also City of Grand Terrace Page 8 Packet Pg. 27 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 stated that she had traveled down to the project through Vivienda Avenue and did not understand how that road could be used for access. Director Molina said the City has a Floodplain Ordinance that regulates development and requires structures to be built to a certain grade elevation above the floodplain. Commissioner Allen said he would like to see the item go back to staff to study the feasibility of reverting to the original agricultural zoning so there would be a comparison of the AG-2 Overlay versus agricultural zoning. Chairman Comstock said he would like to talk to the property owner whose property is in escrow and asked if there was a possibility of being sued by the property owner if the property reverted to agricultural zoning. City Attorney Bettenhausen said the property owner has no vested rights until he breaks ground. He asked the City Attorney if an official motion needs to be made, and City Attorney Bettenhausen said yes, with specific direction provided to staff. He said it appeared most, if not all of the audience who spoke were in favor of reverting the property back to agricultural, and that as a contractor he did not see it every being feasible to develop the property with industrial. Chairman Comstock requested one option to return the item back to staff for further information on reverting the property back to the original agricultural zoning and the costs associated with that. Commissioner Ceseña requested a second option of straight agricultural in the blue on the map and a version of what is being proposed in the yellow on the map. She said they need to take advantage of an opportunity to preserve a piece of Grand Terrace that is really valued. Director Molina requested more clarification. Chairman Comstock said he knew the City Council was concerned about economics and liability. He also asked for more advertising or to create a survey to obtain more citizen input. Commissioner Allen said he would like to see more research done to give the residents an honest answer on their desires and why they can or cannot have the property revert to agricultural. He clarified that staff should research either returning both the blue and yellow properties on the map back to agricultural with no M2 designation, or straight agricultural in the blue on the map and a version of what is being proposed in the yellow on the map. Commissioner Goatcher made a motion to return the entire property to agricultural, and City Attorney Bettenhausen said CEQA findings need to be made to do that first. Chairman Comstock said he wanted this all done legally with CEQA so there was no Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) possibility of having anything reversed. Commissioner Goatcher withdrew his motion. A motion was made to continue the item to the November 16, 2017, Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board meeting and return the item back to staff to further review both proposed options. City of Grand Terrace Page 9 Packet Pg. 28 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ENVIRONMENTAL ADDENDUM AND ADOPT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 17-03 AND ZONE CHANGE 17-01 AMENDING THE ZONING CODE AND REVISING THE ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE AGRICULTURAL-2 OVERLAY DISTRICT RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Tom Comstock, Chairman SECONDER: Tara Cesena, Vice Chair AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Ceseña, Jeffrey Allen, Gregory A. Goatcher ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux B.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS Director Molina informed the Commission that the animal emergency clinic was closer to completion and staff anticipated a ribbon cutting in November 2017; the Country Faire at City Hall was scheduled for November 4, 2017; and on November 30, 2017 was C.INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS Chairman Comstock asked for an update on CB Tyres. Director Molina said staff and the City Attorney's office had been meeting with the applcaitn and there was a substantial reduction in the number of tires, with the intent for all tires and trailers to be removed. Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) City of Grand Terrace Page 10 Packet Pg. 29 A.3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board October 19, 2017 ADJOURN Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission to be held on November 2, 2017 at 6:30p.m. _________________________________ _________________________________ Tom Comstock, Chairman of the Grand Sandra Molina, Director of Planning and Terrace Planning Commission Development Services Department Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) City of Grand Terrace Page 11 Packet Pg. 30 This page left intentionally blank. B.1 AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE:December 21, 2017 TITLE:Land Use 17-91 PRESENTED BY:Sandra Molina, Planning & Development Services Director RECOMMENDATION:Adopt aRESOLUTIONOFTHEPLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LAND USE APPLICATION 17- 91 AND THE PROPOSED COLOR SCHEME THE CREST VILLAGE APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 22491 DE BERRY STREET (APN 1167-331-07) 2030 VISION STATEMENT: This item supports Goal 3 to Promote Economic Development. PROPOSAL/DISCUSSION: A Land Use application has been submitted by the Crest Timbers LLC, represented by Regional Manager Szandra Bedo, proposing site improvements to the apartment complex located at 22491 De Berry Street. The proposed improvements include a new color scheme for the entire apartment complex, car garages and leasing office. The Subject Property is located at the corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and De Berry Street on a 8.43 acre lot and it is zoned R3 -Medium Residential. Due to the prominent location of the apartment complex along Mount Vernon Avenue and De Berry Street and the size of the 228 unit apartment complex, staff is seeking approval of Land Use Application 17-91 to ensure the proposed overall color scheme is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding area. The Crest Village Apartments are under new management and the new owners are investing in the property by proposing site improvements. The Applicant has formally submitted an application seeking approval of the proposed color scheme. ApartmentsOfficeGarages StuccoRiverbed (light Metal Fringe (gray)Riverbed (light brown)brown) Pop outMetal Fringe (gray)-- Window / Door Carrara (white)Carrara (white)- Frames Detail between Arabian Red-- Packet Pg. 31 B.1 windows Garage doors - - Beige The proposed dominant color for the apartments is a neutral light brown "Riverbed. The front window of the 228 units projects from the building wall approximately 8 to 12 inches and it will be accented with a gray "Metal Fringe," paint color, and the window of accent colors. Although the gray and the red accent colors are used only on the projections, their use is repetitive and will be prominent along the Mount Vernon Avenue color but it is located in the interior of the site and will not be visible. Attached is a photograph showing the color scheme painted on a portion of one of the apartment units. Future improvements include updating the sign copy on the existing monument signs and remodeling the club house; however, no formal applications have been submitted for these items. CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Project finding that the proposed color palette is appropriate and consistent with the surrounded neighborhood. ATTACHMENTS: PC Resolution_12.15.2017 (DOC) LU 17-91_Exhibits (PDF) APPROVALS: Sandra Molina Completed 12/14/2017 6:36 PM City Attorney Completed 12/15/2017 8:57 AM Sandra Molina Completed 12/15/2017 1:27 PM Planning Commission/Site And Architectural Review Board Pending 12/21/2017 6:30 PM Packet Pg. 32 B.1.a RESOLUTION NO. 17- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LAND USE APPLICATION 17-91 AND THE PROPOSED COLOR SCHEME THE CREST VILLAGE APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 22491 DE BERRY STREET (APN 1167-331-07) WHEREAS, Crest Timbers LLC, represented by Regional Manager Szandra Bedo, has filed Land Use Application 17-91 requesting approval to paint an existing 228-unit apartment complex located on an 8.43-acre lot, at 22491 De Berry Street, zoned R3 Medium Residential. WHEREAS, the Project qualifies for a categorical exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which exempts maintenance, repair, leasing, or minor alterations of existing facilities. WHEREAS, on December 21, 2017, the Planning Commission conducted a meeting on the Project at the Grand Terrace Council Chambers located at 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the hearing on said date. WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace: 1. The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board hereby finds that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 3. The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board finds as follows with respect to Land Use 17-91: a. The proposed residential project is consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and the General Plan. The Projects existing Attachment: PC Resolution_12.15.2017 \[Revision 2\] (2340 : Land Use 17-91) structures are consistent with the R3 Medium Residential zoning and with the Medium Density Residential designation on the General Plan Land Use Map. The re-painting of the onsite structures is consistent with ongoing maintenance of the site. 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 Packet Pg. 33 B.1.a area. There Project does not trigger issues of structure configuration, privacy issues or the blocking of scenic views because no new structures are proposed. c. The architectural design of structures, their materials and colors are visually harmonious with surrounding development, natural landforms, are functional for the proposed project and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. The proposed color scheme of neutral colors with accents of gray and red will enhance the existing building and will be visually harmonious with the surrounding development. 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 does not trigger any landscaping requirements. 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 of tsetting, and natural landforms are preserved. The Project does not include any clearing of property or removal of natural vegetation. f. Conditions of approval for this project necessary to secure the purposes of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and General Plan are made a part of this approval as set forth in the accompanying Resolution of Approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Land Use 17-91 is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Land Use 17-91 is approved for the re-painting of the existing apartment complex located at 22491 De Berry Street, based on the application materials submitted by Szandra Bedo on December 1, 2017, including the pictures and color samples. The project site is located at the intersection of Mt Vernon Avenue and De Berry Street, on an 8.43-acre lot, zoned R3 Medium Family Residential. The application materials are approved as submitted and shall not be altered unless reviewed and approved by affected departments. The following color scheme is app Attachment: PC Resolution_12.15.2017 \[Revision 2\] (2340 : Land Use 17-91) th 2. If not appealed, this approval shall become effective on the eleventh (11) day afte thth day following such eleventh (11) day when the eleventh (11) day is not a city business day. This approval shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of adoption of this resolution unless all conditions of approval have been met; or a time extension has been granted by the City, in accordance with Chapter 18.63 Page 2 of 3 Packet Pg. 34 B.1.a of the Zoning Code. Time extensions shall be filed at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. 3. Minor modifications to this approval which are determined by the Planning Director to be in substantial conformance with the approved Land Use Application, may be approved by the Planning Director upon submittal of an application and the required fee. 4. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Grand Terrace and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Grand Terrace, its officers, employees, or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Grand Terrace concerning this project, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the Planning Commission, or 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. 5. The Applicant shall complete the re-painting of the entire site by April 30, 2018. 6. Construction and operational activities associated with the project shall comply Terrace Municipal Code. 7. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding, the and content shall be prepared by the Community and Economic Development Department. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace, st California, at a regular meeting held on the 21 of December 2017. AYES: NOES: Attachment: PC Resolution_12.15.2017 \[Revision 2\] (2340 : Land Use 17-91) ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: __________________________ __________________________ Debra Thomas Tom Comstock City Clerk Chairman Page 3 of 3 Packet Pg. 35 Packet Pg. 37 B.1.b Attachment: LU 17-91_Exhibits (2340 : Land Use 17-91) B.1.b Attachment: LU 17-91_Exhibits (2340 : Land Use 17-91) Packet Pg. 38