03-21-2019
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
AGENDA
Council ChambersRegular Meeting6:30 PM
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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.
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onthis 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.
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 Cesena
Commissioner Edward A. Giroux
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell
Commissioner Jeremy Briggs
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
None.
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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 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
B.ACTION ITEMS
1. Consideration of a General Plan Consistency Determination Regarding the Lease of
Approximately 1,000 Square Feet of Land on City Property (Grand Terrace City Hall,
22795 Barton Rd., Grand Terrace, CA 92313) to EVgo Services LLC for the Purpose of
Installing and Operating Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Pursuant to Government
Code Section 65402
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 FOR THE PROPOSED LEASE OF
APPROXIMATELY 1,000 SQUARE FEET AT GRAND TERRACE CITY HALL TO
EVGO SERVICES LLC FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS LOCATED AT 22795 BARTON ROAD
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
D.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
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E. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURN
Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review
Board/Planning Commission to be held on April 4, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Any request to have an item placed on a future agenda must be made in writing and
Council Procedures.
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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:March 21, 2019
TITLE:Consideration of a General Plan Consistency Determination
Regarding the Lease of Approximately 1,000 Square Feet of
Land on City Property (Grand Terrace City Hall, 22795
Barton Rd., Grand Terrace, CA92313) to EVgo Services
LLC for the Purpose of Installing and Operating Electric
Vehicle Charging Stations, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 65402
PRESENTED BY:Sandra Molina, Planning & Development Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:Adopt a RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, DETERMINING
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 FOR THE
PROPOSED LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,000
SQUARE FEET AT GRAND TERRACE CITY HALL TO
EVGO SERVICES LLC FOR INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS LOCATED AT 22795 BARTON ROAD
2030 VISION STATEMENT
This staff reports supports Goal #3 to Promote Economic Development by exploring
creative means to provide City services.
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 planningagency as to conformity with said adopted general plan within forty (40)
days after the matter was submitted to it." Therefore, in order for acquisition and
disposition of property to occur, the Planning Commission must first make a report on
the conformity of the proposed acquisition/disposition with the General Plan.
The City is entering into a lease agreement between the City and EVgo Services LLC
(EVGo) for the construction and operation of electric vehicle charging stations at City
Hall for use by thegeneral public. The site is designated Public in the General Plan
Land Use Map and it is zoned PUB-Public Facilities in the Zoning Map.
According with the California Energy Commission, electric Vehicles play an important
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role in California's efforts to reduce air pollution because electric vehicles produce zero
tailpipe emissions. California's goal is to reach 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles by
2025. (<https://www.energy.ca.gov/transportation/altfueltech/electric.html>)
According to Southern California Edison, California's transportation sector accounts for
45 percent of greenhouse emissions, this accounts for more than 80% of its air
pollution, "to support California's goal to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent below
1990 levels by 2030 and to reduce air pollution by 2032, the state will have to
significantly increase transportation electrification.
(<https://www.edison.com/home/innovation/electric-transportation.html>)
The City is preparing for the growth and demand of electric vehicles by proposing the
construction and operation of charging stations with the grant assistance of Mobile
Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) and grant funding from the
California Energy Commission's Southern California Incentive Program (SCIP).
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The lease of land for installation and operation of public charging stations is consistent
with the Public Facilities Land Use Designation. This designation includes schools,
parks, City Hall, and maintenance facilities owned and operated by public utilities. The
City owns the land upon which the charging stations are proposed. The City is leasing
out the construction, maintenance and operation of the facility to a vendor with the
expertise to operate the facility.
The lease of land for electric vehicle charging stations is consistent with Goal 4.6 to
support and promote the conservation of energy resources by encouraging energy and
environmentally sustainable design in new land development projects using the
standards of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). LEED supports
electric vehicle charging stations for residential and non-residential properties.
The lease of land to construct electric vehicle charging stations will support the Public
Services and Facilities Element Goal 7.1 to coordinate and balance the provisions of
public services with existing and planned development to eliminate service gaps,
maximize the use of existing public facilities and services, and provide a high level of
quality public services.
The electric vehicle charging stations will also support the Sustainable Development
Element, to actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions from public facilities throughout
the community.
The construction and operation of the electric vehicle charging stations supports energy
efficient programs included in multiple elements stated on the City's General Plan;
therefore, the disposition of the Subject Property is consistent with the intent of the
General Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution_22795 Barton Road (DOC)
APPROVALS:
Sandra Molina Completed 03/15/2019 9:46 AM
City Attorney Completed 03/15/2019 3:01 PM
Sandra Molina Completed 03/15/2019 3:04 PM
Planning Commission/Site And Architectural Review Board Pending 03/21/2019 6:30
PM
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 FOR THE
PROPOSED LEASE TO EVGO SERVICES LLC OF APPROXIMATELY
1,000 SQUARE FEET AT GRAND TERRACE CITY HALL FOR
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS LOCATED AT 22795 BARTON ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace is proposing to lease approximately
1,000 square feet of land to EVgo Services LLC for the installation and operation of
electrical vehicle stations located at Grand Terrace City Hall 22795 Barton Road
(APNs: 0276-202-48, 77, and 82);
WHEREAS, the Subject Parcel is designated Public on the General Plan Land
Use Map;
WHEREAS, the Public land use designation includes schools, parks, City Hall,
and maintenance facilities owned and operated by public utilities;
WHEREAS, according with the California Energy Commission, electric Vehicles
play an important role in California's efforts to reduce air pollution because electric vehicles
produce zero tailpipe emissions. California's goal is to reach 1.5 million zero-emission
vehicles by 2025;
WHEREAS, according to Southern California Edison, California's transportation
sector accounts for 45 percent of greenhouse emissions, this accounts for more than 80%
of its air pollution, "to support California's goal to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent
below 1990 levels by 2030 and to reduce air pollution by 2032, the state will have to
significantly increase transportation electrification;
WHEREAS, State Government Code Section 65402 stipulates that prior to the
acquisition or disposition 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 real property is in conformance with the adopted General
Plan of the local jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines;
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2019, 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
Attachment: Resolution_22795 Barton Road \[Revision 3\] (General Plan Conformance Disposition of Property-Charging Stations)
date.
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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.
2. Based upon the forgoing and written and oral presentations made by City staff and
members of the public, the Planning Commission hereby finds that the Project is not
subject to environmental review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of CEQA.
3. Based on substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
March 21, 2019, public meeting, including public testimony, and written and oral
staff reports, the Planning Commission specifically finds:
a. The lease of land for installation and operation of public charging stations is
consistent with the Public Facilities Land Use Designation. This designation
includes schools, parks, City Hall, and maintenance facilities owned and
operated by public utilities. The City owns the land upon which the charging
stations are proposed. The City is leasing out the construction, maintenance
and operation of the facility to a vendor with the expertise to operate the
facility.
b. The leasing of land for construction of electric vehicle charging stations is
consistent with Goal 4.6 to support and promote the conservation of energy
resources by encouraging and facilitating the use of electric vehicle charging
stations by the traveling public.
c. The lease of land to construct electric vehicle charging stations will support
the Public Services and Facilities Element Goal 7.1 to coordinate and
balance the provisions of public services with existing and planned
development to eliminate service gaps, maximize the use of existing public
facilities and services, provide a high level of quality public services.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 above, this
Commission hereby determines that proposed lease of city property for the
installation and operation of an electrical vehicle charging stations would be in
conformity with the Grand Terrace General Plan in accordance with California
Government Code Section No. 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,
st
California, at a regular meeting held on the 21 day of March 2019.
Attachment: Resolution_22795 Barton Road \[Revision 3\] (General Plan Conformance Disposition of Property-Charging Stations)
AYES:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
__________________________ __________________________
Debra L. Thomas Tom Comstock
City Clerk Chairman
Attachment: Resolution_22795 Barton Road \[Revision 3\] (General Plan Conformance Disposition of Property-Charging Stations)
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