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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
AGENDA
Council ChambersSpecial Meeting6:30 PM
OPENING
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
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<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 Edward A. Giroux
Commissioner Tara Ceseña
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell
Commissioner Jeremy Briggs
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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
1. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 09/05/2019
DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK
2. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 09/19/2019
DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK
B.ACTION ITEMS
None.
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Zoning Code Amendment 19-02 to Amend Chapter 18.06 (Definitions) and Chapter
18.40 (M2 Industrial District) of the Zoning Code
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Conduct a public hearing, and
2) Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL MAKE A DETERMINATION THAT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
19-02 IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(b)(3) AND RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND
CHAPTER 18.06 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 18.40 (M2 INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT) OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL
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CODE BY ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 19-02
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
BOARD
2. Site and Architectural Review 19-08, Variance 19-01 and Environmental 19-09, Located
at 22172 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92313
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2 Adopt a RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AN ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL 19-09,
VARIANCE 19-01, AND SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 19-08, TO
ESTABLISH A TACO BELL DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 22172
-242-13)
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
BOARD
D.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
E. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURN
Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review
Board/Planning Commission to be held on December 19, 2019 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 Tom Comstock convened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
and Site and Architectural Review Board at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Ceseña.
Attendee NameTitleStatusArrived
Tom ComstockChairmanPresent
Tara CeseñaVice ChairPresent
Edward A. GirouxCommissionerAbsent
Jeffrey McConnellCommissionerPresent
Jeremy BriggsCommissionerPresent
Chairman TomComstock requested that Action Item No. 1, Selection of Planning
Commission Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 be continued due to
onditional Use
Permit 18-03 andEnvironmental18-07;be heard before Action Item No. 2. AYES:
Chairman Tom Comstock, Vice Chair Tara Ceseña, Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell,
Commissioner Jeremy Briggs. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Edward Giroux.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1.Motion: September 5, 2019 Approval of Agenda
RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
AYES:TomComstock, Tara Ceseña, Jeffrey McConnell, Jeremy Briggs
ABSENT:Edward A. Giroux
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PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
None.
A.CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Chair Ceseña requested typographical error on Packet Page 24 be corrected to
read Commissioner Briggs not Commissioner Bricks.
Chairman Comstock asked staff to make the correction.
2. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 01/17/2019
RESULT: ACCEPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Tara Cesena, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Jeremy Briggs, Commissioner
AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, Jeremy Briggs
ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux
3. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 02/21/2019
RESULT: ACCEPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Tara Cesena, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Jeremy Briggs, Commissioner
AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, Jeremy Briggs
ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux
4. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 03/21/2019
RESULT: ACCEPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Tara Cesena, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Jeremy Briggs, Commissioner
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 5, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, Jeremy Briggs
ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux
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5. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 04/18/2019
RESULT: ACCEPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Tara Cesena, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Jeremy Briggs, Commissioner
AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, Jeremy Briggs
ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux
6. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 06/06/2019
RESULT: ACCEPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Tara Cesena, Jeremy Briggs
AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, Jeremy Briggs
ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux
B.ACTION ITEMS
1. Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
SELECT A PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR FISCAL YEAR
2019-2020
RESULT: CONTINUED Next: 9/19/2019 6:30 PM
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Conditional Use Permit 18-03 and Environmental 18-07; a Proposal to Establish a
Commercial Farming and Agricultural Uses and Ancillary Residence on Property
Located at 21712 Vivienda Avenue
Chairman Comstock reported that the Applicant dropped off a packet to his home for
review.
Robert Khuu, Assistant City Attorney asked if any other Commissioner received the
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 5, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
packet. Vice Chair Tara Cesena and Commissioner Jeremy Briggs both reported that
they received the packet from the applicant.
Chairman Comstock announced that Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell has recused
himself from the dais as he is the Applicant for this item.
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Haide Aguirre, Assistant Planner gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. She
stated that the City received a total of 6 written letters in support of the project. The
written comments were from Varner and Brandt representing Davis Family Trust, Mrs.
Stormwell, Becky Giroux, Mrs. Norris, and Catanzarite Law Corporation.
Assistant City Attorney Khuu noted for the record that Mr. McConnell has been escorted
out of the room due to State conflict rules but is in a room that provides visual and audio
accessibility.
Chairman Comstock asked if the written comments are available for the public.
Sandra Molina, Planning & Development Services Director confirmed that copies of the
written communications are available to the public.
Commissioner Briggs questioned why there were no onsite activities for the Applicant
right now.
Assistant Planner Aguirre responded that the Applicant would be required to make
improvements to support onsite activities and the Applicant decided to modify the
proposal at that time to reduce the requirements.
on the Applicant's land and need to involve the community and youth school system.
Vice Chair Ceseña asked for more clarification on the access drive-way road and where
the access road is located.
Chairman Comstock opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Jeffrey McConnell, Applicant share his concerns with t
that the Planning Commission waive the following conditions:
o ADA requirements and place an EZ up tent
o 300 feet of paving
o Curb gutter and sidewalk requirements
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 5, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
o Conduct all activities allowed by AG-2 Zoning
o Clarify the requirements on Future development and changes
o Public Works improvements
o Expressed need to build metal building
o California Cottage Law and to provide in writing if he is excused
o Building and Safety General Issues
o Disagrees on the Sewer lines for a 4x8 laundry room
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Chairman Comstock clarifies asked Assistant City Attorney Khuu to if the requirements
in the staff report are for the new structure or existing structure, selling produce
requirements, and limitations on AG-2.
Assistant City Attorney Khuu replied that any changes that the Applicant requests will
require a permit for the Applicant to continue.
The Applicant was escorted from the Council Chamber at 7:40 p.m.
The following Grand Terrace residents are in support of the Applicant
o Stephen R. Kendall
o Wayne Whipple
o Rita Schwark
o Don Smith
o Anne Hornsby
o Hanni Bennett
o Bill Mahoney
o Bobbie Forbes
o However, Ms. Forbes stated she is support as long as the Applicant
complies with the conditions required by the City.
o Loren Palmroth
o Janese Makshanoff
o Janet Rich
o Darryl Moore
o Chuck Hornsby
o George Candray
o Melissa Bush
o Katie Gothrey
The applicant entered the Council chamber at 8:12 p.m.
The Applicant had the following statements for his rebuttal:
o Cold-box cooler to keep produce cool during transportation is used
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o No chemicals used in farming
Vice Chair Ceseña asked the Applicant if there were any other options (ex. box service,
store fronts, etc.) that can be considered for alternatives. She was concerned about
public safety at the location.
The Applicant responded that box service and shipping produce is a possibility. As for
the store front, he stated there is too much overhead. He would consider paving the
parking area only. He stated that he would have it designed for an in and out service
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and stated that no chairs would be provided and per his lawyer, ADA set up is not
required.
Chairman Comstock asked the Applicant for clarity of what is being proposed.
The Applicant said that the original proposal was not an EZ up tent, rather it was the
barn set up. With the ADA requirements and Public Works improvements, he decided
to take sales out of the proposal.
Assistant City Attorney Khuu announced rebuttal is closed and that the Planning
Commission may ask questions of staff at 8:28 p.m.
The Applicant wanted to address issues with staff. These are re-grandfather, growing
of food and EZ up set up.
Chairman Comstock stated that selling food is not in the proposal and modification of
the application would be needed.
The Applicant was escorted from the Council Chamber at 8:30 p.m.
Chairman Comstock closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 pm.
Commissioner Briggs stated that the conditions are too restrictive and that the Planning
Commission should do whatever it can to allow the use.
Vice Chair Ceseña is in support the project but is concerned regarding safety,
accessibility, traffic in the area, and complying with ADA requirements.
Chairman Comstock said that the conditions of approval, use of property, restrictions,
and AG-2 requirements should be in writing. He stated that commercial operations on
the gravel road has been set previously and is located in the commercial use zone.
Therefore, a residential property to commercial activities should have commercial
restrictions removed. Chairman Comstock asked staff to consider re-grandfathering the
property.
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 5, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
Commissioner Briggs added agreed that re-grandfathering should take place.
Vice Chair Ceseña agreed on AG-2, easement access (not public), and removal of road
improvements. She disagrees with the EZ up set up.
Chairman Comstock asked if a will serve letter of access from the water company will
justify legal documentation to fulfill the Building and Safety request, no modification on
the structure since its preexisting.
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Chairman Comstock received verbal confirmation from Fire Prevention Specialist, Mike
Havens that the Applicant is working with the Fire Department to fulfill the requirements.
Alan French, Director of Public Works confirmed no other Public Works requirement is
needed at this time and the request for conditions should be in writing.
Chairman Comstock recessed the Planning Commission and Site and Architectural
Review Board meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Chairman Comstock reconvened the Planning Commission and Site and Architectural
Review Board meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Due to legal requirements, Assistant City Attorney Khuu and City staff asked for a
continuance to October 3, 2019 to provide answers to the Planning Commission
questions.
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 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-03 TO CONDUCT COMMERCIAL ORGANIC
FARMING, AND AGRICULTURAL USES, AND ESTABLISHING AN ANCILLARY
RESIDENTIAL USE ON A 5-ACRE LOT LOCATED AT 21712 VIVIENDA AVENUE
-191-02)
RESULT: CONTINUED Next: 10/3/2019 6:30 PM
2. A Recommendation of the Planning Commission to the City Council on Whether 24-
Hour Uses Should be Subject to a Conditional Use Permit
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Director gave the presentation for this item.
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 5, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
Chairman Comstock added that 24 hour uses could potentially bring unwanted activity
in the community and is concerned for the safety of the community, health and safety.
Commissioner McConnell agrees on an administrative use permit.
Vice Chair Ceseña questioned what type of conditions can be placed for 24-hour
businesses.
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Director Molina answers that municipal codes have two different use permits
(administrative and standard permits) and impacts are considered. Conditions can be
placed on a case by case basis based on the use.
Chairman Comstock states that on an administrative level controls could be placed to
remedy control.
Chairman Comstock opened the Public Hearing at 9:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace stated she is concerned with smoking in front of the
businesses and the added traffic.
Ricky Kormida, owner of Kaz Ramen addressed the smoking issue and stated there is a
no smoking sign. He states the approval to open 24 hours has increased sales and
provides people with different schedules to come into the business.
Chairman Comstock closed that Public Hearing at 9:33 p.m.
Commissioner McConnell continues to address traffic concerns, and that no smoking
signs could be a condition. He assured that fast food restaurants in the City is safe with
the 24-hour drive thru businesses. He supports and administrative conditional use
permit and to be business friendly.
Chairman Comstock asked staff if there are complaints from JB Bar.
Director Molina stated that staff has received concerns from nearby businesses.
Vice Chair Ceseña mentioned that security could be an option, for uses such as bars.
Chairman Comstock responded that an administrative CUP is acceptable.
Commissioner McConnell, Vice Chair Ceseña, and Commissioner Briggs agreed on the
administrative CUP.
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 5, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
Assistant City Attorney Khuu advised the Commission to make a motion recommending
2A, as revised.
1) PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ON WHETHER 24-HOUR USES
SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; AND
2) RECOMMEND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
A. RECOMMEND THAT 24-HOUR SERVICES USES (I.E.
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RESTAURANTS, BARS, FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS, ENTERTAINMENT
USES, ETC.) ARE SUBJECT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, AND DIRECT STAFF TO FORWARD THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL;
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Tom Comstock, Chairman
SECONDER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Cesena, Jeffrey McConnell, Jeremy Briggs
ABSENT: Edward A. Giroux
D.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
None.
E. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner McConnell asked if the City is monitoring or addressing the illegal
dumping at Terrace Avenue.
Director Molina responded that City staff monitors the area.
Commissioner McConnell stated he will be reporting this matter to the City Council.
ADJOURN
Chairman Tom Comstock adjourned the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning
Commission meeting at 9:43 p.m. The Next Site and Architectural Review
Board/Planning Commission meeting will be held on September 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 5, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
_________________________________ _________________________________
Tom Comstock, Chairman of the Grand G. Harold Duffey, Acting Director of
Terrace Planning Commission Planning and Development Services
Department
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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 Tom Comstock convened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
and Site and Architectural Review Board for September 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planning Commissioner EdwardGiroux.
Attendee NameTitleStatusArrived
Tom ComstockChairmanPresent
Tara CesenaVice ChairPresent
Edward A. GirouxCommissionerPresent
Jeffrey McConnellCommissionerPresent
Jeremy BriggsCommissionerPresent
Sandra MolinaPlanning & Development Services DirectorPresent
Robert KhuuAssistant City AttorneyPresent
Haide AguirreAssistant PlannerPresent
Debra ThomasCity ClerkPresent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1.Motion: Motion to Approve Agenda
RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
AYES:Comstock, Cesena, Giroux, McConnell, Briggs
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
None.
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A.CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
B.ACTION ITEMS
1. Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the staff report for
this item.
Planning Commissioner Jeremy Briggs moved, with a second from Edward Giroux to
nominate Edward Giroux for the position of Vice-Chair for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
SELECT A PLANNING COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
RESULT: APPROVED \[3 TO 1\]
MOVER: Jeremy Briggs, Commissioner
SECONDER: Edward A. Giroux, Commissioner
AYES: Tom Comstock, Edward A. Giroux, Jeremy Briggs
NAYS: Tara Cesena
ABSTAIN: Jeffrey McConnell
Planning Commissioner Jeremy Briggs moved, with a second from Edward Giroux to
nominate Tom Comstock for the position of Chairman for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
SELECT A PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR FISCAL YEAR
2019-2020
RESULT: APPROVED \[4 TO 1\]
MOVER: Jeremy Briggs, Commissioner
SECONDER: Edward A. Giroux, Commissioner
AYES: Tom Comstock, Tara Cesena, Edward A. Giroux, Jeremy Briggs
ABSTAIN: Jeffrey McConnell
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 19, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Zoning Code Amendment 19-01 and Environmental 19-11; a Proposed Ordinance to
Amend Title 17 (Subdivisions) and Title 18 (Zoning) of the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code to Establish Minimum Public Hearing Notification Requirements on Certain
Development Related Projects
Haide Aguirre, Assistant Planner gave the Power Point presentation for this item.
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Vice-Chair Giroux asked if the amended public hearing notification requirements will
affect voting for public officials established by the California Fair Political Practices
Commission and the Government Code regulating public officials.
Robert Khuu, Assistant City Attorney stated the Conflict of Interest rules are state law
and the item before the Planning Commission is for noticing purposes only.
Resolution of the Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board of the City
of Grand Terrace, California, Recommending that the City Council Find Zoning Code
Amendment 19-01 Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and that the
City Council Adopt Zoning Code Amendment 19-01 Amending Title 17 (Subdivisions)
and Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to Establish Minimum Public Hearing
Director Molina also recommended the following change to the Resolution outlined on
the City Council Finds that Zoning Code Amendment 19-01 Exempt from the California
Chairman Comstock moved, with a second from Commission McConnell to approve the
item as amended above.
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, AND
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FIND ZONING
CODE AMENDMENT 19-01 EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 19-01 AMENDING TITLE 17 (SUBDIVISIONS)
AND TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
MINIMUM PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT RELATED PROJECTS
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Tom Comstock, Chairman
SECONDER: Jeffrey McConnell, Commissioner
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 19, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
AYES: Comstock, Cesena, Giroux, McConnell, Briggs
D.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
None.
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E.INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Comstock informed the Planning Commission he will not be available to
attend the October 3, 2019 Planning Commission meeting.
ADJOURN
Chairman Comstock adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Site and Architectural
Review Board/Planning Commission at 6:55 p.m. The next scheduled meeting of the
Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission will be held on October 3,
2019 at 6:30 p.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Tom Comstock, Chairman of the Grand G. Harold Duffey, Acting Director of
Terrace Planning Commission Planning and Development Services
Department
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 19, 2019 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:December 12, 2019
TITLE:Zoning Code Amendment 19-02 to Amend Chapter 18.06
(Definitions) and Chapter 18.40 (M2 Industrial District) of the
Zoning Code
PRESENTED BY:Haide Aguirre, Assistant Planner
RECOMMENDATION:1)Conduct a public hearing, and
2)Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL MAKE A DETERMINATION THAT ZONING
CODE AMENDMENT 19-02 IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15061(b)(3) AND RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL
AMEND CHAPTER 18.06 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER
18.40 (M2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) OF TITLE 18
(ZONING) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 19-02
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports Goal #3 to promote economic development by preparing for
future development by updating the zoning and development codes.
PROPOSAL:
Staff is requesting that the Commission consider amending the following sections:
Amend Section 18.06.182 Contractor Storage Yard, definition,as follows:
Contractor storage yardoperated by, or on behalf of, a
state licensedcontractor for the storage of large equipment, vehicles,or other
materials commonly used in the individuaThe
facility may also includestorage of scrap materials used forrepair and
;and buildings or structures for uses
such as offices and repair facilities.
Amend Chapter 18.40 Industrial District, Section 18.40.030 -Conditionally
Permitted Uses to add D. and the
remaining uses renumbered; and amend Section 18.40.050 Site Development
Standards, to add the street side yard setback of 15 feet with 5 feet of
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landscaping requirement.
BACKGROUND:
Last year, on March 1, 2018 and March 22, 2018, the Planning Commission conducted
public hearings on Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 17-04 and Ordinance No. 319
(attached). ZCA 17-04 and Ordinance No. 319 were ultimately adopted by the City
Council.
ZCA 17-04 amended the Commercial Manufacturing (CM), Restricted Manufacturing
(MR) and Industrial (M2) zone districts as they pertained to outdoor uses and storage in
those zone districts. The amendment was changed to require a conditional use permit
for uses that included outdoor uses and outdoor storage, including outdoor contractor
storage yards and established development standards in those zone districts. In
On October 24, 2019, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on Zoning
Code Amendment 19-02, proposing to revise areas inadvertently omitted in Ordinance
No. 319. The proposal would amend the M2-Industrial Zoning, Section 18.40.030 - to
Office and
Use, amend Section 18.40.050 Site Development Standards by adding the street side
yard setback of 15 feet with 5 feet of landscaping, and revise the Contractor Storage
Yard definition.
At the public hearing, the Planning Commission expressed concern that by omitting the
the City
would be allowing contractor uses to park an unlimited number of vehicles, trucks, and
equipment, which may include loaders, excavators, trucking trailers, haulers, and
oversized vehicles. Another concern was that contractors do not use all their vehicles
on a regular basis, some equipment may be parked unused for days; including,
equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
Ultimately, the Commission requested Staff to address their questions and consider
restricting the number of vehicles depending on the type and size and set up standards
identifying how long a non-operable vehicle may be parked on site.
(attached):
M2-
Office, Contract
Outdoor.
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Responses to the Comments/Questions Raised at the October 24, 2019,
Planning commission hearing Zoning Code Amendment 19-02.
Contractor Storage definitions and process comparison from nearby Cities.
DISCUSSION:
General Plan and Zoning Consistency:
The M2-Industrial zoning is the highest intensity
designation and is mostly located to the north, north-west, and south-west of the City
Borders. The Industrial zoning designation permits uses that can be made compatible
with other surrounding uses within the City regarding noise, dust, odors, vibration, glare,
air quality, traffic, aesthetics, and hazardous materials. Typical uses may include
manufacturing and assembly, warehouse and distribution, research and development,
administrative and service land uses.
are consistent with the Industrial
zoning designation and the use is similar to other uses permitted by right. For example:
d
esale
which approval includes business vehicles.
Medium Manufacturing is also an Industrial use permitted by right in the Industrial
zoning designation, which activities typically include manufacturing, compounding of
materials, assembly, fabrication, processing, or packaging which may involve frequent
large container truck traffic, the transport of large-scale bulky products or rail traffic.
Uses permitted by right within the Industrial zoning designation do not require a CUP to
park their business vehicles;
, which allows a State License Contractor
to have a Contra-Industrial zone where vehicles are stored
outdoors as a permitted use. For example, under the proposed revisions, a contractor
would be able to store vehicles typically used in their day-to-day business (e.g., a
Under the current definition, a contractor would have to store these vehicles indoors or,
if, kept outdoors, would have to first seek a CUP from the City. The Industrial zoning
designation, as identified on the previous paragraphs permits higher intensity uses
where day to day activities include business vehicles and frequent truck traffic. Based
upon this, the proposed change is a consistency change in that it would treat Contractor
Offices like the other uses in the Industrial zoning designation.
Offices to use a CUP to restrict the number of business
vehicles, the City would be singling out a use that is comparable and even less
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intensive than other uses permitted by right in the in the M2-Industrial District (pursuant
to Chapter 18.40 M2-Industrial District, Section 18.40.020 Permitted Uses).
However, the parking requirements for all business in the Industrial zoning designation
are reviewed through the entitlement process, which will affect the number of business
vehicles that may be kept on site. Yet the proposed revision to the definition to
would still trigger a CUP review process for a Contractors
Outdoor Storage Yard of large equipment.
and
As an example, t
with Indoor Storage, and Outdoor Storage is the following:
uses are permitted by right and are consistent with the Industrial
zoning designation. There is no indoor or outdoor storage of materials included with this
type of approval. However, with the revised definition, vehicles used by a contractor to
conduct day to day operations
site to carry out services) could be kept outdoors.
are permissible by right and are consistent
with the Industrial zoning designation. These types of uses require inside storage of
materials; however, vehicles typically used by a contractor to conduct their day to day
operations
services) may be stored outdoors under the revised definition.
are consistent with the industrial zoning
designation; however, the entitlement process requires a Conditional Use Permit to
ensure that the materials stored are properly screened from adjacent sites and public
view, and standards for setbacks, parking, circulation, security, and safety, have been
addressed. Under the revised definition, the vehicles typically used by a contractor to
conduct their day to day operations would not trigger a CUP; however, as an example,
outdoor
All the uses permitted by right or conditionally permitted under the M2-Industrial zoning
require compliance with the site development standards of the zoning designation,
which includes review and compliance with the following areas:
Chapter 18.60 Off-street-parking, which establishes parking requirements and
regulations to ensure that adequate facilities are provided to meet the needs
created by specific land uses. The number of parking spaces required are
determined by the proposed use and the building square footage.
Section 18.60.040 (E) (9) requires all parking areas to be screened from view
from public streets and adjacent less intensive uses by requiring three-foot walls,
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fences, or landscaping. This section also includes provisions for paving, lighting
and striping.
Section 18.60.050 allows the Planning Director to request additional
requirements if it is determined that additional conditions are needed to avoid a
negative impact on existing or potential uses adjacent to or in the vicinity of the
project.
Comparison with nearby Cities:
Staff has included a table stating the
Cities of Loma Linda, Riverside, Colton and Perris.
in the Industrial Zoning.
The Cities of Colton and Perris a
Conditional Use Permit.
Whether entitlement process is permitted by right or with a CUP, the use requires
compliance with the standards established by the underlying zone district. The same
way the City of Grand Terrace reviews uses permitted in the M2-Industrial Zoning,
which includes provisions for design standards and parking requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The ZCA 19-02 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to the Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 the California Code of Regulations
because the revisions to this ordinance will not significantly impact traffic, noise,
aesthetics, or any other environmental condition.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Public notice was provided in accordance with state law by publishing a legal
advertisement in the Grand Terrace City News and posting the hearing notice in three
public places.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt
a resolution recommending that the City Council determine that Zoning Code
Amendment 19-02 is exempt from CEQA pursuant CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3) and recommending approval of Zoning Code Amendment 19-02.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution Recommending ZCA 19-02 (DOC)
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Exhibit A of Resolution Proposed changes to the Municipal Code_11.9.2019 (DOC)
Contractor's Office and Contractor's Storage Yard Requirements_11.7.2019
(DOCX)
Staff Responses to the Planning Commission Meeting 10.24.2019(DOCX)
Contractor Storage Definitions Comparison from nearby Cities_11.9.2019
(DOCX)
Ordinance 319 (PDF)
APPROVALS:
Haide Aguirre Skipped 12/04/2019 10:15 AM
City Attorney Completed 12/05/2019 10:28 AM
City Manager Completed 12/04/2019 5:56 PM
Planning Commission/Site And Architectural Review Board Pending 12/12/2019 6:30
PM
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL MAKE A DETERMINATION THAT ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT 19-02 IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) AND RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL AMEND CHAPTER 18.06 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER
18.40 (M2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT 19-02
WHEREAS,
been amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a comprehensive General Plan on April 27,
2010, which contains a Land Use Element that includes Industrial and Floodplain
Industrial land use designations;
WHEREAS, the General Plan Industrial land use designation is intended those
uses that can be made compatible with other surrounding uses within the City regarding
noise, dust, odors, vibration, glare, air quality, traffic, aesthetics, and hazardous
materials. Typical uses may include light manufacturing and assembly, small scale
warehousing and distribution, research and development, and administrative and
service types of uses.
WHEREAS, of the Grand
.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 65800 and 65850 of the California
Government Code, the City may adopt ordinances to regulate the use of buildings,
structures, and land as between industry, business, residences, and open space, and
other purposes; to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of
buildings and structures, the size and use of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces,
the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure, and the
intensity of land use; and to establish requirements for off-street parking, in compliance
with the California Government Code.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (hereinafter
et seq.) and State
CEQA guidelines (Sections 15000 et seq.) the Ordinance is exempt pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 the California Code of Regulations because the
Attachment: Resolution Recommending ZCA 19-02 \[Revision 1\] (Zoning Code Amendment 19-02 - Contractor Storage Yards)
revisions to this ordinance establish regulations for uses that are consistent with the
General Plan and Zoning Code; and
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WHEREAS, Zoning Code Amendment 19-02, which is more particularly
proposes the following changes to Title 18 of the Grand
1. Amends Section 18.06.182 Contractor Storage
Yard.
2. Amends Chapter 18.40 Industrial District, Section 18.40.030 -
Conditionally Permitted Uses by adding a new conditionally permitted use
; and
3. Amends Section 18.40.050 Site Development Standards, to add a street
side yard setback of 15 feet with 5 feet of landscaping requirement.
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of
Grand Terrace conducted a duly noticed public hearing at a special meeting of the
Planning Commission on Zoning Code Amendment 19-02, Grand Terrace City Hall
Council Chambers located 22795 Barton Road and concluded the hearing on that date.
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have
occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace, as follows
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in
the above Recitals, are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. Based on substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
public hearings, including public testimony, and written and oral staff reports, the
Planning Commission hereby finds that Zoning Code Amendment 19-02 is
exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 the California Code of
Regulations because the revisions are regulatory in nature and will not in
themselves create impacts to the environment.
3. Based on substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
public hearings, including public testimony, and written and oral staff reports, the
Planning Commission specifically finds as follows with regard to Zoning Code
Amendment 19-02:
a. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the health, safety,
morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working
Attachment: Resolution Recommending ZCA 19-02 \[Revision 1\] (Zoning Code Amendment 19-02 - Contractor Storage Yards)
within the neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the city or
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injurious to property because the amendment is consistent with Ordinance
No. 319 which is intended to insure that outdoor uses and activities are
properly regulated to mitigate impacts.
b. The proposed amendment is consistent with the latest adopted general
plan, because the proposed amendments conform and promote the Grand
Terrace General Plan.
4. Based upon the above findings and determinations, this Planning Commission
hereby recommends that the City Council find the Project exempt from CEQA.
5. The Planning Commission hereby further recommends that the City Council
adopt Zoning Code Amendment 19-02, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A of
this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
th
California, at a public hearing/special meeting held on the 12 day of December 2019.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
__________________________ __________________________
Debra L. Thomas, CMC Tom Comstock
City Clerk Chairman
Attachment: Resolution Recommending ZCA 19-02 \[Revision 1\] (Zoning Code Amendment 19-02 - Contractor Storage Yards)
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Exhibit A
Section 18.06.182 (Contractor storage yard) of Chapter 18.06 of Title 18 of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code is revised as follows:
Contractor storage yardtorage yards operated by, or on behalf of, a state
licensed contractor for storage of large equipment, vehicles, or other materials
. The facility may also
include;
equipment; and buildings or structures for uses such as offices and repair facilities.
Section 18.40.030 (Conditionally permitted uses) of Chapter 18.40 of Title 18 of
the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is revised as follows:
18.40.030 - Conditionally permitted uses.
Uses permitted in the M2 district with a conditional use permit are as follows:
A. Automotive related services (includes motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles,
trailers and campers):
1. Sales (new and used vehicles),
2. Service stations;
B. Funeral homes (with crematory services);
C Building supplies and sales (wholesale and retail), outdoor;
D office and storage yard, outdoor;
DE. Heavy equipment sales and repair, outdoor
EF. Plant nurseries, wholesale, outdoor;
FG. Public storage facilities, with, outdoor;
GH. Public utilities and facilities
HI. Recreational facilities;
IJ. Recreational vehicle storage, outdoor;
JK. Modular units for business office or headquarter purposes only;
KL. Other uses which are determined by the planning commission to be similar in
nature to a use listed in this section.
Attachment: Exhibit A of Resolution Proposed changes to the Municipal Code_11.9.2019 \[Revision 1\] (Zoning Code Amendment 19-02 -
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Section 18.40.050 (Site development standards) of Chapter 18.40 of Title 18 of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code is revised as follows:
18.40.050 - Site development standards.
Site development standards in the M2 district are as follows:
Development Issue Standard
Lot Area
20,000
(Minimum square feet)
Lot Width
70
(Minimum linear feet)
Lot Depth
100
(Minimum linear feet)
Street Frontage
70
(Minimum linear feet)
Setbacks
(Minimum linear feet)
front yard
landscape setback
rear yard (except when adjacent to a lot in an R District, then
0
25 feet, with 10 foot landscape setback)
side yard (except when adjacent to a lot in an R district, then 25
0
feet, with 10 foot landscape setback)
15, with
street side yard
setback
Height
35
(minimum linear feet)
Lot Coverage
(maximum percent, less the required parking, setbacks, and 100
landscaping)
Attachment: Exhibit A of Resolution Proposed changes to the Municipal Code_11.9.2019 \[Revision 1\] (Zoning Code Amendment 19-02 -
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M2-Industrial District
; Indoor, and Contractor Storage Yard; Outdoor
Proposed Use Entitlement Process Basis for Requirement Procedure
1 Permitted Use, by right The M2 District allows for the uses require compliance with
development of medium manufacturing the M2-Industrial Zoning
and industrial uses. The regulations of
this district are intended to allow various A ffice use
manufacturing and industrial uses which or outdoor storage; however, vehicles typically
operate free of overly excessive noise, used by contractors to conduct their day to day
dust, odor or other nuisances and can operations are permi
be made compatible to other
The use requires compliance with the following:
(nonindustrial) districts.
Site Development Standards, Section 18
permitted by
which establishes the setback requirements.
right and are consistent with the
Industrial zoning, which allows vehicles
Section 18.40.060, Storage and trash facilities,
typically used to conduct the business
which identifies standards and
day to day operations.
screening outdoor storage.
Chapter 18.80 Off-street
parking requirements and regulations to ensure
that adequate facilities are provided to meet the
needs created by specific land uses. The number
of parking spaces re
proposed use and the building square footage.
Section 18.60.040 (E) (9) requires all parking areas
to be screened from view from public streets and
adjacent less intensive uses by
walls, fences, or landsc
includes provisions for paving, lighting and striping.
In addition, Section 18.60.050
Director to request additional requirements if it is
determined that additional requirements are
needed to avoid a negative impact on existing or
potential uses adjacent to or in the vicinity of the
project.
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M2-Industrial District
; Indoor, and Contractor Storage Yard; Outdoor
Proposed Use Entitlement Process Basis for Requirement
2Permitted Use, by right
The M2 District allows for the development Yards with indoor storage
Yard; Indoor
of medium manufacturing and industrial compliance with the M2
uses. The regulations of this district are requirements, including:
New Section 18.06.182
intended to allow various manufacturing
Contractor Storage Yard
and industrial uses which operate free of Site Development Standards, Section
overly excessive noise, dust, odor or other 18.40.050, which
nuisances and can be made compatible to requirements.
Definition:
other (nonindustrial) districts.
Section 18.40.060, Storage and trash facilities,
Yards with indoor storage are
which identifies standards and requirements for
means storage yards
permissible by right and are consistent
screening outdoor storage.
operated by, or on behalf
with the Industrial zoning designation.
of, a state licensed
Chapter 18.80 Off
contractor for the storage
These type of uses require inside storage
parking requirements and regulations to ensure
of large equipment,
of materials; however, vehicles typically
that adequate facilities are provided to meet the
vehicles, or other materials
used by a contractor to conduct their day
needs created by specific land uses. The
commonly used in the
to day operations are permitted by right to
number of parking spaces required are
be parked outside and standards for
determined by the proposed use and the
of business. The facility
vehicles have already being established by
building square footage.
may also include storage of
the Off-street Parking requirements.
scrap materials used for
Section 18.60.040 (E) (9) requires all parking
repair and maintenance of
Other permitted uses by right within the
areas to be screened from view from public
Industrial zoning which day to day activities
streets and adjacent less intensive uses by
equipment; and buildings
include vehicles are:
requiring three-foot walls, fences, or
or structures for uses such
landscaping. This section also includes
as offices and repair
provisions for paving, lighting and striping.
Agricultural and nursery supplies and
facilities.
services, automotive related services for
In addition, Section 18.60.050 allows the
the wholesale and retail of parts and
Planning Director to request additional
supplies, rentals, and repair. including
conditions if it is determined that additional
motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles,
requirements are needed to avoid a negative
trailers and campers, building maintenance
impact on existing or potential uses adjacent to
services, manufacturing-light and medium
or in the vicinity of the project.
facilities, and wholesale storage and
distribution facilities, to mention a few.
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M2-Industrial District
; Indoor, and Contractor Storage Yard; Outdoor
Proposed Use Entitlement Process Basis for Requirement Procedure
3Conditional Use Permit
The M2 District allows for the
Yard; Outdoor
development of medium manufacturing compliance with the M2
and industrial uses. The regulations of requirements, including:
New Section 18.06.182
this district are intended to allow various
Contractor Storage Yard
manufacturing and industrial uses which Site Development Standards, Section 18
operate free of overly excessive noise, which establishes the setback requirements.
Definition:
dust, odor or other nuisances and can be
made compatible to other (nonindustrial) Section 18.40.060, Storage and trash facilities,
districts. which identifies standards and
means storage yards
screening outdoor storage.
operated by, or on behalf
with outdoor storage
of, a state licensed
are consistent with the industrial zoning
Chapter 18.80 Off-street
contractor for the storage
designation; however, the entitlement
parking requirements and regulations to ensure
of large equipment,
process requires a Conditional Use
that adequate facilities are provided to meet the
vehicles, or other materials
Permit to ensure that the materials
needs created by specific land uses. The number
commonly used in the
stored are properly screened from
of parking spaces re
adjacent sites and public view, and
proposed use and the building square footage.
of business. The facility
standards for setbacks, parking,
may also include storage of
circulation, security, and safety, have
Section 18.60.040 (E) (9) requires all parking areas
scrap materials used for
been addressed.
to be screened from view from public streets and
repair and maintenance of
adjacent less intensive uses by requiring three
Definition:
walls, fences, or landsca
equipment; and buildings
includes provisions for paving, lighting and striping.
or structures for uses such
New Section 18.06.587 Outdoor Display
as offices and repair
In addition, Section 18.60.050 allows the Planning
facilities.
Outdoor display or storage means an
Director to request additional requirements if it is
outdoor arrangement of objects, items,
determined that additional
products or other materials, typically not
to avoid a negative imp
in a fixed position and capable of
uses adjacent to or in the vicinity of the project.
rearrangement.
The vehicles typically used by a
contractor to conduct their day to day
operations are permitted by right to be
parked outside and standards for
vehicles have already being established
by the Off-street Parking requirements.
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Responses to the Comments/Questions Raised at the October 24,2019 Planning Commission Hearing
Zoning Code Amendment 19-02
Commission Question / Staff Response Basis for the Requirement and
Comment
1Chairman Comstock, Yes, the proposed Zoning Code Amendment The M2 District allows for the development of medium
requested the following modifies the definition specifically for
manufacturing and industrial uses. The regulations of this district
clarification: Contractor Storage Yard uses.
are intended to allow various manufacturing and industrial uses
which operate free of overly excessive noise, dust, odor or other
amendment is regarding Based on the CStaff
nuisances and can be made compatible t
is proposing to modify Section 18.06.182
districts.
regarding any other uses such Contractor Storage Yard, definition, as
an auto repair or trucking follows:
s and a
business; we are talking about
consistent with the Industrial zoning designation and the use is
similar in nature to other uses permitted by right
strictest term of the definition, yards operated by, or on behalf of, a state
someone who is involve in the licensed contractor for the storage of large
For example: Agricultural and Nursery
construction or demolition or equipment, vehicles, or other materials
Automotive Relates Services for parts and supplies, rentals and
subcontracting of some sort commonly used in the individual contr
repair, Building Maintenance Services, Communication
within the terms of type of business. The facility may also
Heavy Equipment sales and services, and
construction, is that the include storage of scrap materials used for
Distribution Facilities, are a few examples
right, which day to day operations require the use of business
equipment; and buildings or structures for
vehicles.
uses such as offices and repair facilities.
Medium Manufacturing is also an Industrial use permitted by right
which activities typically include manufacturing, compounding of
materials, assembly, fabrication, processing, or packaging which
may involve frequent large container truck traffic, the transport of
large-scale bulky products or rail traffic
produce odors, noise, vibrations, illumination or particulates which
may affect other uses on the same site or vicinity. The resulting
product may be semi-finished so as to become a component for
further fabrication, assembly and packaging and directed to inter
plat transfer or to other industrial uses.
The parking of business vehicles of uses permitted by right
not require a CUP; therefore, Staff is proposing omitting the
word from the
Responses to the Comments/Questions Raised at the October 24,2019 Planning Commission Hearing
Zoning Code Amendment 19-02
Commission Question / Staff Response Basis for the Requirement and Further Clarification
Comment
2Chairman Comstock stated the The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is The M2 District allows for the development of medium
following:
manufacturing and industrial uses. The regulations of this district
are intended to allow various manufacturing and industrial uses
which operate free of overly excessive noise, dust, odor or other
limit the number of trucking. A A trucking yard would not be classified as a
nuisances and can be made compatible to other (nonindustrial)
couple of times we have had Contractor Storage Office or a Contractor
districts.
trucking companies submit an Storage Yard.
application and many of the
All of the uses permitted in the M2-Industrial zoning
residents in the City did not
use of vehicles for the businesses to conduct their day to day
want that. I want to make sure with Indoor Storage are permitted by right in
operations.
that we do not leave the code the M2-Industrial Zoning.
so open that something could
For instance,
be put in against the residents
wishes. We certainly do not consistent with the industrial zoning
-
want to see 160 diesel trucks designation; however, the entitlement
and activities typically include manufacturing, compounding of
store anywhere in the City process requires a Conditional Use Permit
materials, assembly, fabrication, processing, or packaging which
because of the air pollution it to ensure that the materials stored are
may involve frequent large container truck traffic, the trans
creates and the noise. I want properly screened from adjacent sites and
of large-scale bulky products or rail traffic.
to make sure that we limit it to public view, and standards for setbacks,
contractor construction type parking, circulation, security, and safety,
have been addressed.
use by right, which day to day operations require the
transportation/distribution of goods and services.
Commissioner Briggs stated
the following:
vices, for parts, supplies, rentals and
repair, and Heavy equipment sales and services
permitted uses by right, which use allows the parking of vehicles
we are not offering trucking
companies to come down for
just storing vehicles without a
uses permitted by right, which day to day activities include the use
CUP
of vehicles. The parking of business vehicles of uses permitted by
right should not require a CUP; therefore, Staff is proposing
definition.
Responses to the Comments/Questions Raised at the October 24,2019 Planning Commission Hearing
Zoning Code Amendment 19-02
Issue Raised /Request Made Staff Response Basis for the Requirement and Further
Clarification
3Commissioner Briggs does not uses require compliance with
feel comfortable removing the the M2-Industrial Zoning requirements. A compliance with the M2-Industial Zoning requirements,
including:
the definition open for contractors outdoor storage; however, vehicles typically used
to park an unlimited number of by contractors to conduct their day to day Site Development Standards, Section 18
construction vehicles. operations are permitted by right. establishes the setback requirements.
Section 18.40.060, Storage and trash facilities, which
in size and weight such as loaders identifies standards and requirements for screening
are
and excavators, which get haul by outdoor storage.
permissible by right and are consistent with the
large heavy-duty vehicles as part
Industrial zoning designation. These type of uses
Chapter 18.80 Off-street-parking establishes parking
require inside storage of materials; however,
requirements and regulations to ensure that adequate
vehicles typically used by a contractor to conduct
contractors have trucking trailers
facilities are provided to meet the needs creat
their day to day operations are permitted by right to
on site. I think any vehicles should
specific land uses. The number of parking spaces
be parked outside and standards for vehicles have
required are determined by the proposed use and the
already being established by the Off-street Parking
building square footage.
requirements.
Section 18.60.040 (E) (9) requires all parking areas to
be screened from view from public streets and adjacent
are
less intensive uses by requiring three
consistent with the industrial zoning designation;
or landscaping. This section also includes provisions for
however, the entitlement process requires a
paving, lighting and striping.
Conditional Use Permit to ensure that the materials
stored are properly screened from adjacent sites
In addition, Section 18.60.050 allows the Planning
and public view, and standards for setbacks,
Director to request additional requirements if it is
parking, circulation, security, and safety, have been
determined that additional conditions are needed to
addressed.
avoid a negative impact on existing or potential uses
adjacent to or in the vicinity of the project.
The vehicles typically used by a contractor to
conduct their day to day operations are permitted
by right to be parked outside and standards for
vehicles have already being established by the Off-
street Parking requirements.
Responses to the Comments/Questions Raised at the October 24,2019 Planning Commission Hearing
Zoning Code Amendment 19-02
Staff Response Basis for the Requirement and Further
Issue Raised /Request Made
Clarification
4Commission Briggs stated that a See response on item No. 3 See response on item No. 3
number of vehicles
should be limited and moving
equipment vehicles should require
a CUP.
trailers, unless they are
allowed. If there is a small cable
company or roofing company that
uses utility trucks the number of
vehicles should be limited to no
more than five. If you are going to
be moving large equipment with
an oversize vehicle that triggers
an overload permits, wide load,
City and/or State permits, should
trigger a CUP.
Chairman Comstock added that
not all vehicles are used all the
time, some vehicles sit unused for
days, weeks, and months, and
that happens frequently.
Commissioner Cesena likes the
idea to limit the number of
vehicles permitted to be stored
outside.
5Commissioner Briggs asked if this No, this Amendment addressing areas that got inadvertently omitted from the adoption of Ordinance No. 319,
amendment is to benefit any
application that we have on file.
Industrial Zoning areas in the City.
Contractor Storage Yard/Outdoor Storage Uses
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goods, equipment, or materials outside and
enclosed structure for any purpose other
than outside sales and display.
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Contractor Storage Yard/Outdoor Storage Uses
City of Loma Linda, Colton, Riverside, and Perris
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Yards are permitted with a Conditional Yard/Corporation review requires
Use Permit in the following zonings: a conditional use permit and
compliance with
M-2 Heavy Industrial Zone is
Chapter 18.26
intended to include heavy
Zone
manufacturing, distribution,
assembly, storage and similar
Chapter 18.28
activities.
Industrial Zone
M-1 Light Industrial Zone is
intended to provide a variety of
Chapter 18.36
fabrication, manufacturing,
parking and loading requirements
assembly, distribution, and
warehouse uses.
Chapter 18.40
Requirements, Section 18.40.020
Screening of open storage areas.
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Contractor Storage Yard/Outdoor Storage Uses
City of Loma Linda, Colton, Riverside, and Perris
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tools, scrap materials, etc. used in the repair are permitted in the following zonings: compliance with
Chapter 19.150-and maintenance of equipment commonly
Based Zoned used in individual types of manufacturing or Chapter 19.285
I-Industrial zoning is permitted
Permitted Land maintenance business are stored, whether Yards which includes
by right if the use meets all the
Uses inside or outside. Storage yards may also requirements for site location,
requirements of Chapter 19.285
include buildings or structures for uses such operation, development
Outdoor Storage Yard;
as offices and repair facilities. standards, screening, and
otherwise a Minor Conditional
modifications.
Use Permit is required.
hǒƷķƚƚƩ ƭƷƚƩğŭĻ means an outdoor
BMP-Business Manufacturing
arrangement of objects, items, products or
Park with a Minor Conditional
other materials, typically not in a fixed
Use Permit.
position and capable of rearrangement.
CG-General Commercial Zone
with a Conditional Use Permit.
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City of Loma Linda, Colton, Riverside, and Perris
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Perris hǒƷķƚƚƩ ƭƷƚƩğŭĻ means an area located hǒƷķƚƚƩ ƭƷƚƩğŭĻ ğƓķ ğĭƷźǝźƷźĻƭ are Outdoor storage and
outside of a building or structure which is permitted with a Conditional Use Permit review require
screened from view and is used for the in the following zonings: the following:
placement of goods, supplies or stock which
is intended for future use. (Chapter 19.08-Chapter 19.44
GI General Industrial Zone
Definitions) all the standards included on the
provides for the development of
chapter, such as parking, design,
general industrial uses which
landscape, signs, and specific
may support a wide range of
standards.
manufacturing uses, including
warehousing and distribution
Chapter 19.08
facilities.
a conditional use permit an
LI Light Industrial Zone provides
compliance with Chapter 18.26
for light industrial uses and
1 Light Industrial Zone, is intended
related activities including
to provide a variety of fabrication,
manufacturing, research,
manufacturing, assembly,
warehouse and distribution,
distribution, and warehouse uses
assembly of non-hazardous
Chapter 18.28
products/materials, and retail
Industrial Zone, is intended to
related to manufacturing.
include heavy manufacturing,
distribution, assembly, storage
and similar activities.
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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:December 12, 2019
TITLE:Site and Architectural Review 19-08, Variance 19-01 and
Environmental 19-09, Located at 22172 Barton Road, Grand
Terrace, CA 92313
PRESENTED BY:Haide Aguirre, Assistant Planner
RECOMMENDATION:1)Conduct a public hearing; and
2 Adopt a RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL 19-09,
VARIANCE 19-01, AND SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW 19-08, TO ESTABLISH A TACO BELL DRIVE-
THRU RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 22172 BARTON
-242-13)
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This item support Goal 3 to Promote Economic Development.
And Goal 2.3 to Provide a wide range of retail and service commercial opportunities
designated to meet the needs of the City's residents, businesses, and visitors while also
providing employment opportunities.
PROPOSAL:
J and R Hock Enterprises, Inc. ("Applicant"), represented by Troy Rogers from HC & D
Architects, has filed an application to build a 2,080 square foot Taco Bell drive-thru
restaurant on a 0.56-acre lot, located at 22172 Barton Road. The property is located in
the Barton Road Specific Plan ("BRSP"), General Commercial (GC) Designation.
A Site and Architectural Review application has been filed for the construction of the
new commercial building. An existing building will be demolished, and the existing
vegetation and trees will be cleared to provide space for the new development. The
improvements include parking, landscaping, trash enclosure, loading area, access,
lighting, and street improvements. A Variance has been filed to deviate from the
twenty-foot front setback landscape requirement located on the south side of the
property and for the reduction of one parking space.
SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA:
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The Project site is located at the north east corner of Barton Road and Vivienda
Avenue, about 1,000 feet from the I-215 FWY. The site is a trapezoid shape and the
property gradually slopes from the southwest to the northeast by seven feet. There is
an existing residence that has been vacant and boarded up for many years, which is
proposed to be demolished. The site also has about ten trees and vegetation that will
be cleared to make space for the new development.
Surrounding uses are as follows:
Zoning General Plan Existing Land Uses
North R2-Low Medium Medium Density Multi-family Residential
Density Residential Residential
East BRSP-General General Commercial Commercial Building
Commercial
South BRSP-General General Commercial Commercial Building
Commercial
West BRSP-General Public School District
Commercial
ANALYSIS:
General Plan/Zoning Consistency
The property is designated General Commercial ("GC") on the General Plan Land Use
Map. This designation is located along Barton Road and provides for general
commercial uses to serve the retail and service needs of the community. The proposed
development is consistent with the General Commercial Designation which supports
restaurant uses. The Project is consistent with the Land Use designation because it
promotes growth of undeveloped properties within the City, promotes new commercial
development, and increases commercial and retail opportunities in the community.
The Project is consistent with the Circulation Element Policies which require a well-
maintained roadway system with the ultimate right-of-way along the street frontage at
Barton Road and at Vivienda Avenue. The Applicant will provide the necessary street
improvements as determined by the Public Works Department. In addition, the
Applicant provided a Scope of Study, which demonstrated that the circulation system
can support the Project.
The Project is consistent with the Noise Element, the proposed distance between the
drive-thru speaker and the property lines located to the north and the west is of about
(70) seventy feet in each direction, the distance from the drive-thru speaker to the east
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property line is of about (50) fifty feet. The Applicant submitted a Sound Pressure Level
(SPL) Study showing that typically the SPL at 64 feet will be of only 48 dB. In addition,
the speaker will have an automatic volume control that adjusts the outbound volume
based on the outdoor, ambient noise level. The Noise Element on the General Plan
(Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix on Table 6.3), shows restaurant uses with a
normally acceptable noise level of 65 dB; therefore, the drive-thru speaker is compliant
with the Noise Ordinance and will not create any negative impacts to adjacent
properties.
In compliance with the Open Space and Conservation Element, the Applicant has
prepared a Water Quality Management Plan and a Preliminary Soils Engineering
Investigation Report. The structure will be built in compliance with the Building Code
and the San Bernardino County Fire Department Regulations.
The proposed Project site is zoned Barton Road Specific Plan, General Commercial
(BRSP, GC), this zoning designation is closest to the I-215 Freeway and consist mainly
of residential uses, a school and strip commercial. It is an area in transition with several
residential structures having been converted to commercial uses. This area supports a
variety of uses including but not limited to supermarkets, drug stores, variety stores,
hotels, and restaurants.
The proposed Project is consistent with the development standards established on the
Barton Road Specific Plan, Planning Area 1-General Commercial District (BRSP, GC),
except for the front setback landscape, located on the south side of the property at
Barton Road, which requires the twenty-foot front setback to be entirely landscaped.
The Applicant has requested a deviation from this setback requirement and a reduction
of one parking space. As such, the Applicant has applied for a Variance proposing to
accommodate the drive-thru lane within the front landscape area and for the reduction
of one parking space (discussed further below). The Project complies with all other
development standards including building height and lot coverage.
Variance and Minor Deviation
The Applicant has applied for a Variance to deviate from the twenty-foot front landscape
setback requirement and the reduction of one parking space. The drive-thru lane will
wrap around the west at Vivienda Avenue and south at Barton Road; this ultimate
location provides the best car staking for the proposed drive-thru services. The Project
is proposing 33-foot front setback, which exceeds the 20-foot front setback requirement;
however, the BRSP, GC zoning requires the entire 20-foot front setback to be
landscaped. The drive-thru lane is reducing the landscape area but not the overall front
setback requirement. From the front property line at Barton Road, the Project is
proposing seven-foot and two-inches of landscape area, followed by a twelve-foot width
of drive-thru lane, and fourteen-foot and six-inches of additional landscape area. Both
landscaped areas between the drive-thru lane will total twenty-one-feet and eight-inches
and the Applicant is proposing to enhance the landscape on these areas to make up for
the landscape reduction.
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The Project is also proposing the reduction of one parking space. Per Chapter
18.60.050 Off-Street Parking requirements, a minor relaxation to the parking
requirement may be granted, if the adjustment is minor in nature and will not create a
negative impact on existing or potential uses adjacent to or in the vicinity of the Project.
The Project requires 26 parking spaces, one parking space reduction represents 4% of
the parking requirement. The Municipal Code, Chapter 18.89 - Minor Deviations,
Section 18.89.040 permits a 20% modification off the requirement; therefore, one
parking space reduction (4%) is approvable. The proposed reduction of one parking
space will not create a negative impact to potential and existing uses.
The findings to support this Variance have been made and have been included on the
attached Resolution.
Access and Circulation
The Applicant is proposing to build the structure on the south-west area of the lot. The
drive-thru lane wraps around the street frontage at Barton Road and Vivienda Avenue.
There are two ingress and egress access points on the proposed site, one from
Vivienda Avenue and one at Barton Road. Most of the parking spaces are located on
the east side of the property. The trash enclosure is located on the northeast corner of
the property, which allows access for the trash collecting services from Vivienda Avenue
and exiting thru Barton Road, as recommended by Burrtec.
Barton Road is a 100-foot Major Highway and Vivienda Avenue is a 66-foot Collector
Street. There is no dedication required; however, the Applicant will provide street
improvements as determined by the Public Works Director.
Additionally, from Barton Road the Project is proposing a ramp for pedestrian access
and a Scope of Study was provided and reviewed by the City Engineer, which
demonstrated that the Project can support proper circulation and no Traffic Study was
required.
Site Plan/Grading/Landscape
The proposed grading will create a raised sloped at the corner of Barton Road and
Vivienda Avenue about four feet higher from the street level to the finish floor of the
proposed building. The perimeter of the drive thru-lane will have a three foot decorative
includes a six foot high decorative block wall and a five foot perimeter landscaping area
with evergreen trees to the north and east property lines. The Project is proposing
multiple landscaping areas around the perimeter of the site and the parking isles and
drive-thru area. The street scape includes seven trees and a combination of shrubs and
ground cover.
The loading zone is located next to the drive-thru lane, two handicap spaces are
proposed to be located in front of the building and the Applicant has provided space for
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bike storage on the south side of the lot. The proposed bioretention basins will be
Architectural Elevations/Floor Plans
The main building will have a contemporary design. Sections on the south and east
elevations contain an accent wall in horizontal wood like slats. The south west corner of
the building has an accent tower, which will be finished in metal panels in a rust wall
finish color. The building has depth articulations in the exterior, integrated with a color
variation of grays and browns.
The maximum permitted building height per the BRSP is 28 feet. The proposed building
will have different height variations, the shortest wall were the restaurant cooler will be
located is about (13) thirteen-feet high, the parapet framing is (18) eighteen-feet high,
and the highest architectural element, the tower is (24) twenty-four feet high; therefore,
the Project meets height requirements.
Reviewing Agency Comments
The Project Plans were distributed to various agencies and City Departments for review
and comments.
Division have been included in the resolution.
The Applicant shall comply with the conditions of approval established by San
Bernardino County Fire under Record Number FPLN-2019-00134.
The Applicant shall comply with the requirements established by the Riverside Highland
Water Department, Colton Water and Wastewater Department, and Burrtec.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Project qualifies for a categorical exemption, pursuant to Section 15332 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which exempts infill projects
that (a) are consistent with the general plan designation and zoning regulations; (b) the
development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres
substantially surrounded by urban uses; (c) the site has no value as habitat for
endangered, rare or threatened species; (d) approval of the Project would not result in
any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and (e) the
site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public service.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Public notice of the Project was published in Grand Terrace City News, posted in three
public places and mailed to property owners within 5 00-foot radius of the site.
To date, staff has not received any comments.
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CONCLUSION:
The proposed Project promotes economic development in the City by developing a
parcel that has an abandoned residence that has been vacant for a number of years.
The Project will revitalize a prominent corner along the Barton Road General
Commercial corridor. Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution approving
the Project.
ATTACHMENTS:
Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 (DOC)
22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (PDF)
Notice of Exemption (DOC)
A3.2 Colored Exterior Elevations (PDF)
APPROVALS:
Haide Aguirre Skipped 12/04/2019 5:29 PM
City Attorney Completed 12/05/2019 11:10 AM
City Manager Completed 12/04/2019 6:17 PM
Planning Commission/Site And Architectural Review Board Pending 12/12/2019 6:30
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ENVIRIONMENTAL
EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT, APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
19-08, VARIANCE 19-01, AND ENVIRONMENTAL 19-09 TO
ESTABLISH A TACO BELL DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, LOCATED
AT 22172 BARTON ROAD (0275-
242-13)
WHEREAS, J and R Hock Enterprises, Inc. represented by Troy
Rogers from HC & D Architects, has filed Site and Architectural Review (SA 19-08) to re-
establish a Taco Bell drive-thru restaurant on a 0.56-acre lot. The applicant is proposing
to demolish an existing building and construct a 2,080 square foot restaurant. The
improvements include parking, landscaping, trash enclosure, loading area, access, and
street improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for a Variance (V 19-01) to deviate from the
twenty-foot front landscape requirement located on the south side of the property and for
the reduction of one parking space; and
WHEREAS, cumulatively, Site and Architectural Review (SA 19-08) and Variance
(V 19-01) are referred to as the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project site is zoned Barton Road Specific Plan, General
Commercial, located at 22172 Barton Road, APN: 0275-242-13; and
WHEREAS, the Project qualifies for a categorically exemption, pursuant to Section
15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which exempts
infill projects that (a) are consistent with the general plan designation and zoning
regulations; (b) the development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than
five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; (c) the site has no value as habitat for
endangered, rare or threatened species; (d) approval of the project would not result in
any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and (e) the site
can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2019, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing at a special meeting on Project at the Grand Terrace City Council
Chambers located at 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
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WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board hereby finds that
the Project is categorically exempt; pursuant to Section 15332, from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Notice of Exemption
prepared in connection with the Project has been reviewed and considered and
reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission/Site and
Architectural Review Board and is hereby adopted.
3. The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board hereby finds as
follows with respect to Variance 19-01:
a. A special circumstance regarding the size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings of the subject property exists. There are special circumstances
regarding surroundings and topography. The site is restricted by its size and
its trapezoid shape; therefore, the Applicant has applied for a Variance to
deviate from the twenty-foot front landscape set back requirement and the
reduction of one parking space. The drive-thru lane will wrap around the west
at Vivienda Avenue and south at Barton Road, this ultimate location provides
the best car staking for the proposed drive-thru services. The Barton Road
Specific Plan, General Commercial (BRSP,GC) zoning requires a twenty-foot
landscaped front setback. The Project is proposing thirty-three-foot front
setback, which is more than the requirement; however, the drive-thru lane will
occupy twelve-feet of the required landscaped area. From the front property
line at Barton Road, the project is proposing seven-foot and two-inches of
landscape area, followed by a twelve-foot width of drive-thru lane, and
fourteen-foot and six-inches of additional landscape area. Both landscaped
areas between the drive-thru lane will total twenty-one-feet and eight-inches
and the applicant is proposing to enhance the landscape on these areas. In
addition, the Project is proposing the reduction of one parking space. Per
Chapter 18.60.050 Off-Street Parking requirements, a minor relaxation to the
parking requirement may be granted, if the adjustment is minor in nature and
will not create a negative impact on existing or potential uses adjacent to or in
the vicinity of the project. The Project requires 26 parking spaces, one parking
space reduction represents 4% of the parking requirement. The Municipal
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
Code allows Minor Deviations which permits the reduction of 20% off the
requirement; therefore, one parking space reduction (4%) is approvable.
Overall, the proposed location of the drive-thru lane is the best design solution
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based on the lot size, the shape, the proposed location of the parking, and the
access; therefore, special circumstances exist to support the variance.
b. Because of the special circumstance, the strict application of the zoning
ordinance deprives the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other property
in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. The size and shape of
the site poses a special circumstance that restricts the design location of the
drive-thru lane and therefore reducing the front setback landscape requirement
and reducing the parking requirement by one parking space. The proposed lot
is bound by its size and location, which is located under the same zoning
classification as surrounded uses along Barton Road. The Project is proposing
33-foot front setback, which exceeds the 20-foot front setback requirement;
however, the BRSP, GC zoning requires the entire 20-foot front setback to be
landscaped. The drive-thru lane is reducing the landscape area but not the
overall front setback requirement. Existing drive-thru restaurants under the
same zoning classification have encounter the same front setback landscape
reduction to accommodate the drive thru lanes; therefore, the circumstance is
similar to other existing drive-thru restaurants under the same zoning
classification. In addition, one parking space reduction is allowable per
Municipal Code Minor Deviation Standards; therefore, this finding can be met.
c. The granting of the variance will not constitute the grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and district
in which the property is situated. The granting of the Variance for the required
twenty-foot front landscape setback will not constitute the grant of special
privileges, because existing fast food restaurants along Barton Road have
encounter the same circumstance to accommodate the drive-thru lanes within
the front landscape setback requirement. The one parking space reduction is
permissible within the Municipal Code, Minor Deviation standards; therefore,
the reduction of one parking space does not constitute the grant of special
privileges either.
d. The granting of the variance will not authorize a use or activity which is not
otherwise expressly authorized by the district governing the parcel of property.
The reduction of twenty-foot landscape front setback and the reduction of one
parking space will not authorize a use or activity not permitted in the underlying
zone district. The drive-thru restaurant use is permissible in BRSP, GC zoning
designation.
e. The granting of the variance will not result in a situation inconsistent with the
latest adopted General Plan. The granting of the Variance will not be
inconsistent with the Barton Road Specific Plan, General Commercial
Designation on the General Plan Land Use Map.
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
f. Conditions necessary to secure the above findings are made a part of the
approval of the variance.
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4. The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board finds as follows
with respect to Site and Architectural Review 19-08:
a. The Project is consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
and General Plan. The proposed Taco Bell drive-thru restaurant is consistent
with the Municipal Code, General Plan and with the Barton Road Specific Plan,
General Commercial designation, which supports fast food drive-thru
restaurants. The Project site is designated General Commercial on the
General Plan Land Use Map. The Project is consistent with the General
Commercial Land Use designation which goal is to provide general commercial
uses to serve the retail and service needs of the community. The Project is
consistent with the Circulation Element which provides a well-maintained
roadway system with the ultimate right-of-way along the street frontage (Barton
Road and Vivienda Avenue) and will not require additional dedication. In
addition, the Applicant provided a Scope of Study, which was reviewed by the
City Engineer and demonstrated that the circulation system can support the
project and no Traffic Study was required. The Project is consistent with the
General Plan, Noise Element, the proposed distance between the drive-thru
speaker and the property lines located to the north and the west is of about (70)
seventy-feet in each direction, the distance from the drive-thru speaker to the
east property line is of about (50) fifty-feet. The Applicant submitted a Sound
Pressure Level (SPL) study showing that typically the SPL at 64 feet will be of
only 48 dB. In addition, the speaker will have an automatic volume control that
adjust the outbound volume based on the outdoor, ambient noise level. The
Noise Element on the General Plan (Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix on
Table 6.3), shows restaurant uses with a normally acceptable noise level of 65
dB; therefore, the drive-thru speaker is compliant with the Noise Ordinance and
will not create any negative impacts to adjacent properties. In compliance with
the Open Space and Conservation Element, the Applicant has prepared a
Water Quality Management Pan and a Preliminary Soils Engineering
Investigation Report. The structure will be built in compliance with the Building
Code and San Bernardino County Fire Department Regulations.
The Project complies with the Barton Road Specific Plan which overall goal is
to create a dynamic downtown commercial center that is attractive and of high
quality, unifying community design image and providing a balanced mixture of
commercial and administrative/professional uses with safe, efficient circulation
and access. The General Commercial designation is closest to the I-215
Freeway and consist mainly of residential uses, a school and some strip
commercial. It is an area in transition with several residential structures having
been converted to commercial uses. This area supports a variety of uses
including but not limited to supermarkets, drug stores, variety stores, hotels,
and restaurants. The proposed project is consistent with the development
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
standards established on the Barton Road Specific Plan, Planning Area 1-
General Commercial District (GC), except for the front setback landscape,
located on the south side of the property, along Barton Road, which requires
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the twenty-foot front setback to be entirely landscaped; the applicant is
deviating from this requirement and has applied for a Variance proposing to
accommodate the drive-thru lane within the front landscape requirement area
and for the reduction of one parking space. The Project complies with all other
development standards including building height and lot coverage.
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 area. The proposed project
will be visually harmonious, the structure will not interfere with neighbors
privacy, the landscape will enhance and complement the surrounding General
Commercial area. Overall, the Project is consistent with the Barton Road
Specific Plan, General Commercial goals and objectives to create and enhance
the downtown character, while promoting economic development, and
maintaining the community design character, environmental quality, and a high
level of public services. The proposed scale of the structure will be visually
harmonious to the commercial surrounding uses along Barton Road.
c. The architectural design of structures, their materials, and colors are visually
harmonious with the surrounding development, natural landforms, are
functional for the Project and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code. The proposed structure will comply with the general architectural
guidelines for all development established by the Barton Road Specific Plan.
The applicant is proposing a contemporary building with earth tone color
palette shades of gray and brown. The building accent color is tan color
(Pacer White), the main building color is a gray shade (cityscape), the
building design accents include a slat wall in a wood like finish and a corner
tower with metal panels in a brown rust color. The Projects architecture will
complement and enhance downtown character and identity of the Barton
Road Corridor and be compatible with surrounding uses and structures.
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 Applicant has
requested a Variance to deviate from the front landscape setback at Barton
Road to accommodate the drive-thru lane; however, the applicant will enhance
all other planters on the site with water efficient plant material. The street
scape will include seven trees compliant with the Municipal Code requirements.
The landscape will be compliant with the Municipal Code and with the most
recent Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance by the State of California.
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
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
beauty of the City, its setting and natural landforms are preserved. The Project
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requires the demolition of a 1,981 square-foot existing building and the clearing
of the property including approximately ten trees. The site will be enhanced by
the proposed development, including numerous landscaping areas and parking
lot defined planters, which will include multiple trees, shrubs, planting material,
and groundcover.
f. The design and location of all signs associated with this Project are consistent
with the scale and character of the building to which they are attached or
otherwise associated with and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code. The Applicant will submit a separate sign application for the business
signs which will include two wall signs and a monument sign. The proposed
signs will be consistent with the Sign Code.
g. Conditions of approval for this Project necessary to secure the purposes of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code and General Plan have been applied to the
Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Variance 19-01 and Site and Architectural Review 19-
08 are hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Variance 19-01 and Site and Architectural Review application 19-01 are approved
to construct and establish a 2,080 square foot Taco Bell drive-thru restaurant on a
0.56-acre lot, located at 22172 Barton Road, zoned Barton Road Specific Plan,
General Commercial (GC). The proposal includes the demolition of an existing
building and the complete clearing of the property to construct the new building
structure and accommodate the drive-thru lane. The improvements include
parking, landscaping, trash enclosure, loading area, access, and street
improvements. This approval is based on the application and materials submitted
on August 19, 2019, including the revised plans dated November 1, 2019. These
plans are approved as submitted and conditioned herein and shall not be further
altered except as modified by these conditions of approval, and unless reviewed
and approved by the affected city departments.
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2. If not appealed, this approval shall become effective on the eleventh (11) day
after the date of the Plansiness
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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 building permits have been issued and a
substantial investment in reliance of those permits has occurred; all conditions of
approval have been met; or a time extension has been granted by the City, in
accordance with Chapter 18.63 of the Zoning Code. Time extensions shall be filed
at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date.
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
3. Minor modifications to this approval which are determined by the Planning and
Development Services Director to be in substantial conformance with the
approved site plan, and which do not intensify or change the use or require any
deviations from adopted standards, may be approved by the Planning and
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Development Services 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. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding, the
content shall be prepared by the Planning and Development Services Department.
6. In the event that exhibits, and written conditions are inconsistent, the written
conditions shall prevail.
7. Construction and operational activities associated with the project shall comply
with the regulations of Chapter 8.108 of the Grand
Terrace Municipal Code.
8. The applicant shall obtain a Business License from the Finance Division and
shall be renewed annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, during the
month of January, for as long as the business remains in operation.
9. The applicant shall pay all applicable development impact fees and demonstrate
the payment of school impact fees to the Building and Safety Department.
10. All contractors shall acquire a valid City business license and be in compliance
with all City codes
11. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace
Building and Safety Division, including the Conditions of Approval contained in the
Building and Safety Memorandum dated November 5, 2019, attached hereto as
Exhibit 1.
12. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace
Public Works Division, including the Conditions of Approval contained in the Public
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
Works Memorandum dated November 21, 2019, attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
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13. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall comply with the
Conditions of Approval contained in the San Bernardino County Fire Department,
permit number FPLN-2019-00134, attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall comply with Burrtec
requirements contained on the Memorandum dated, November 8, 2019, attached
hereto as Exhibit 4.
15. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain all clearances
by the San Bernardino County Division of Environmental Health Services (DEHS)
for the food service.
16. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain all requisite
permits and clearances from Riverside Highland Water Company (RHWCO).
17. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall comply with all the
requirements of the City of Colton Water and Wastewater Department, relating to
sewer service requirements.
18. Proposed lighting shall not glare onto adjoining properties and may need to be
shielded. Lighting shall not exceed eighteen feet in height from the finished grade
and shall be designed to reflect away from residential district and public roadways.
19. The applicant shall submit a Sign Application ($155.00) for review and approval,
prior to the installation of any signs. The signs shall comply with Chapter 18.80
Signs, Table 18.80.150-Sign Standards in C2 and CM Zone Districts. There is a
total of three maximum signs, one per street frontage and the signs shall not
exceed the twenty (20) feet maximum height.
20. Prior to issuance to the construction of perimeter decorative block walls on shared
property lines to the north and east, the applicant shall submit a Fence/Wall
Agreement signed by the adjacent property owners authorizing construction of the
wall on the shared property line. The wall footing shall not reduce the minimum
five-foot planning area for the evergreen trees.
21. All parking areas must be screened from public street view and adjacent less
intensive uses by a wall, fence or landscaping not to exceed three (3) feet in
height. Include hedges blocking the parking and drive thru areas on the south and
west side of the property, and the south side of the trash enclosure.
22. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit three (3) copies
of landscape and irrigation plan to the Planning and Development Services
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
Department for review and approval. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be
prepared in andscape Ordinance
(Chapter 15.56) Landscaping Standards contained in Chapter 18.60 of the Zoning
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Code and in compliance with the most recent version of the State Model
Ordinance. The plans shall demonstrate the following:
a. The proposed parkway trees shall comply with the list of approved trees
contained on Chapter 12.28 Street and Parkway Trees of the Municipal
Code.
b. Ensure that proposed plant material, at maturity, will maintain clear line
visibility at all intersections;
c. Plant material adheres to spacing recommendations based on plant and
shrub species.
d. Note the material that will placed in planter areas, i.e. mulch, decorative
rock, etc.
e. Use drip irrigation system.
f. All trees shall be a minimum size of 15-gallon, having a minimum height of
eight feet at the time of planting.
g. Shrubs shall be a minimum of 1-gallon size at the time of planting.
h. Ground cover shall be healthy, dense foliage, and well routed cuttings, or
one-gallon container plants.
i. The spacing of trees and shrubs shall be appropriate for the species used.
j. Twenty percent of planting material shall be pollinating plants.
k. Approval must be obtained for removal of all trees having a trunk diameter
of 10 inches or more measured 48 inches above existing grade.
l. Submit an initial deposit of $2,000 deposit for landscape plan check review.
23. The trash enclosure shall be constructed of decorative block walls, with solid metal
gates attached to posts, embedded in concrete.
24. Decorative paving, measuring a minimum of fifteen (15) feet wide shall be installed
at all project entrances at Barton Road and Vivienda Avenue.
25. The location and method of screening for all roof-mounted and building-mounted
equipment shall be demonstrated on the elevations. All equipment shall be
screened from public view and designed to be an integral component of the
building design. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from view by
parapet walls or other architectural means. The applicant shall demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Planning Director that no roof-mounted equipment will be visible
from the public right-of-way.
26. All ground mounted equipment, including backflow devices, shall be screened in a
manner that does not impede traffic visibility.
27. The applicant shall be responsible for regular and ongoing upkeep and
maintenance of the site, including parking lot paving condition and striping,
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
clearing of trash, weeds and debris, lighting, and other site improvements. All
parking facilities shall be maintained in good condition. The maintenance thereof
may include, but shall not be limited to the repaving, sealing, and striping of a
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parking area and the repair, restoration and/or replacement of any parking area
design features when deemed necessary by the City to insure the health, safety,
and welfare of the general public.
28. The applicant shall contact the Planning Division for a final inspection a minimum
two weeks prior to the inspection date requested.
29. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding, the
applicant must sign and return
content shall be prepared by the Community Development Department.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
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California, at a public hearing/special meeting held on the 12 day of December 2019.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
__________________________ __________________________
Debra L. Thomas Tom Comstock
City Clerk Vice Chair
Attachment: Taco Bell_Planning Commission Resolution_12.4.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
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Building and Safety Conditions of Approval
Date: November 5, 2019
File No:Site and Architectural Review 19-08 &Minor Deviation (MD) 19-01
Applicant: J and R Hock Enterprises,Inc. represented by Andrew Hock
Subject Location: 22172 Barton Road
Subject: Proposed Taco Bell Drive Thru Restaurant
APN: 0275-242-13
Provide four (4)sets of construction plans and documentation for plan review of the
proposed project. Below you will find a list of the plans and documents Building and Safety
will need forplan review. The initialplan review will take approximately two weeks on most
projects.
Provide the following sets of plans and documents.
Building and Safety submittal’s required at first plan review.
(4)Architectural Plans
(4)Structural Plans
(2)Structural Calculations
(4)Plot/Site Plans
(4)Electrical Plans
(4)Electrical Load Calculations
(4) Plumbing Plans/Isometrics, Water, Sewer and Gas
(4)Mechanical Plans
Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
(4)Mechanical Duct Layout Plans
(2)Roof and Floor Truss Plans if applicable
(2)Title 24 Energy Calculations
(4)Rough and Precise Grading Plans
(2)Water Quality Management Plan, (WQMP) and Erosion Control Plan.
(2)Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(2)Best Management Plan (BMP)
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Building and Safety Conditions of Approval
Building & Safety General Information
All structures shall be designed in accordance with the 2016California Building Code, 2016
California Mechanical Code, 2016California Plumbing Code, and the 2016California
Electrical Code, 2016Residential Code and the 2016California Green Buildings Standards
adopted by the Stateof California. Note if a new code has been adopted priorto the
submittal, then all structures shall be designed to the current model code year.
The Developer/Owner is responsible for the coordination of the final occupancy. The
Developer/Owner shall obtain clearances from each department and division prior to
requesting a final building inspection from Building & Safety. Each agency shall signthe
bottom of the Building & Safety Job Card.
Construction hours shall be limited to Monday through Fridayfrom 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
andSaturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No construction activities shall be permitted on
Sundays or City-designated holidays.
Building & Safety inspection requests can be made twenty-four(24) hours in advance for
next dayinspection. Please contact 909-825-3825. You may also request inspections at
the Building & Safety public counter.
All construction sites must be protected by a security fenceand screening. The fencing
and screening shall be maintained at all times toprotect pedestrians.
Temporary toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers.The toiletfacilities
shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Construction toilet facilities of the non sewer
type shall conform toANSI ZA.3.
Construction projects which require temporary electrical power shall obtain an Electrical
Permit from Building & Safety. No temporary electrical power will be granted to a project
unless one of the following items isin place and approved by Building & Safety andthe
Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
Planning Department.
(A)Installation of a construction trailer,or,
(B)Security fenced area where the electrical power will be located.
Installation of construction/sales trailers must be located on private property. No trailers
shallbe located in the public street right of way.
Separate plan submittals and permits are required for all accessory structures;example
would bepatios, block walls,trash enclosuresand storage buildings.
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Building and Safety Conditions of Approval
Pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code Section 6737,most projects are
required to be designed by a California Licensed Architect or Engineer. The project owner
or developer should review the section of the California Codes and comply with the
regulation.
Building & SafetyConditions
Prior to theissuance of a building permit, the applicant shall pay all Development
Improvement Fee’s tothe City; this alsoincludesschool feesand outside agency
feessuch as sewer water and utilities. Copies of receipts shall be provided to
Building& Safety priorto permit issuance.
All on site utilities shall be underground to the new proposed structureunless prior
approval has been obtained by the utility company or the City.
Prior to the issuance ofdemolition permits, an Affidavit and Certification to
implement a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan(WRRP)shall be signed by the
Owner or Contractor and submitted to the City. The WRRP shall indicate the
agreement by the applicant to divert at least 65 percent of all construction waste
generated by the project.
The project developer shall ensure that all asbestos containing materials and lead
based paints encountered during demolition activities are removed, transported, and
disposed of in full compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.A lead
and asbestos survey report shall be presented to Building and Safety prior to
the demolition of the existing buildingson the site.
Prior to issuanceof Building Permits, on site water service shall be installedand
approved by the responsible agency. On site fire hydrants shall be approved by the
Fire Department. No flammable materials will be allowed on the site until thefire
hydrants are established and approved.
Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
Prior to issuance of building permits, site grading certification shall be submitted to
Building & Safety.Prior to concrete placement, pad certifications,finish floor
elevation and setbacks of the structuresshall be submitted to Building & Safety
prepared by a licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer.The certification needs
to reflect that the structure is in conformance with the Precise Grading Plansand the
geotechnical report. Compaction reports shall accompany pad certifications.The
certifications are required to be signed by the engineer of record.
Prior to issuance of building permits, provide Building & Safety with a will service
letter from Riverside Highland Water District.
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Building and Safety Conditions of Approval
All construction projects shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination Systems (NPDES), and the San Bernardino County MS-4 Storm Water
Permit.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit three (3) copies
of landscape and irrigation plans to the Planning and Development Services
Department for review and approval.The landscape and irrigation plans shall be
prepared in accordance with the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
(contained in Chapter 18.60 of the Zoning Code and in compliance with the most
recent version of the State Model Ordinance.
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Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
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Public Works Conditions of Approval
Date: November 21, 2019
Applicant:J and R Hock Enterprises, Inc. represented by Andrew Hock
Address of Applicant: 30318 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca 92688
Site Location: 22172 Barton Road, APN 0275-242-13
Case # Site and Architectural Review (SA) 19-08
Provide two (2) construction plans and required documentation for review of the proposed project.
Below is a list of theplans and documentsPublic Works will need forplan review. The initial plan
review will take approximately three weeks on most projects. You have received acase number:SA 19-
08 for the proposed project, this number will be needed to obtain information regarding your plan
review. Plan review fees and permit fees will be charged at the time plans are approved and are ready to
issue. Provide the following sets of plans and documents.
Public Works/Engineering submittalsrequired at first plan review.
(1)Grant Deed showing all easements.
(1)Water Plans.
(2) Street improvement plans prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer.
(1) Utility Plans
(2) Sewer Plans
(2) Grading Plans and Erosion Control Plan
(2) Drainage Report and Water Quality Management Plan, (WQMP)
(2) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
All work performed in the public right of way shall comply with the San Bernardino County Public
Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
Works Standardsorstandards of the latest update of the Greenbook as approved by thePublic Works
Director or City Engineer.
Public Works inspection requests can be made twenty-four (24) hours in advance for next day
inspection. Please contact (909) 825-3825. You may also request inspections at the Building & Safety
public counter.
The subdivider shall provide mitigation measures to be incorporated into the development to prevent
flooding of the site and downstream properties. The retention of the difference of the post-development
runoff from thepre-development 100-yearevent shall be required as part of the drainage improvements
for this project.
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Public Works Conditions
1.All frontingoverhead utilities shall be underground in the road right-of-way.Relocation of
existing utilities in conflict with improvements shall be shown on improvement plans.
2.All proposed public street improvements shall be designed by persons registered and licensed
pursuant to the Business and Professions Codeand all street work will require a contactor
licensed in the State of California and insured pursuant to the City’s insurance requirements.
3.The applicant shall dedicateright of wayand/orconstruct all missing or damaged public
improvements.The missing or damaged public improvements shall include, but are not limited
to, pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway approach,landscapingand streetlightsas directed
by thePublic Works Department.
4.Provide half street width paving overlay after utility installationsonthe entire length of the
project.Minimum 2-inchasphalt overlay with an asphalt grind. All grindings shall be recycled.
5.The Applicant shall submit proposed sewer plans to the City of Colton Wastewater Department
and Public Works for plan review. Applicant shall pay all plan review fees and permit fees for
the sewer review to the City of Coltonand Public Works.Please provide a written “Will Serve”
letter and sewer plans to the City of Grand Terracefor approvalbefore any permits are issued.
6.The applicant shall submit proposed water plans to the Riverside Highland Water Company and
Public Works for plan review. Applicant shall pay all plan review fees and permit fees for the
water review to Riverside Highland Water Companyand Public Works.Please provide a written
“Will Serve”letter and plans to the City of Grand Terrace for approval before any permits are
issued.
7.Applicant shall submit proposedwater plans for fire hydrants to the Countyof San Bernardino
Fire Department for plan reviewand approval. Applicant shall pay all plan review fees and
permit fees for the fire hydrant system review to the County of San Bernardino Fire Department.
8.Provide missing right of way dedication on Vivienda Avenueand Barton road forthe entire
length of the property and provide paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk,landscaping,streetlights,
Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
signage and stripping and repave to a half width street improvement.Street improvements will
be required to extend beyond the frontage of the project to blend and taper the pavement for
traffic and address street flows for drainage.
9.Provide ultimate modified section of Vivienda Ave and provide paving, curb, and gutter, cross
gutter, ramps, sidewalk, streetlights, signage and striping.The section is transitioning from
standard 102 Secondary Highway (32’/44’)at the Bartonreturnto standard 103Collector Street
(22’/33’)at McClarren.
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10.Minimum driveway grades shall be consistent with San Bernardino County Standards 129 and
131. Riverside County Standard 207driveway approach can also be used.
11.Driveway on Barton shall restrict left turns out.
12.Parking on Barton Road and Vivienda Aveshall be signed as“No Parking”per theMunicipal
Code 10.04.290at 20 foot spacing, 7 feet above the sidewalk and 1.5 feet from curb face.
13.A truck haul permit shall be required if more than 50 cubic yards of earth is to be hauled on City
Street. Additional conditions, such as truck route approval, traffic controls, bonding, and or
street cleaning may be required by the City engineer.
14.The geotechnical report recommendations for on-and off-siteexcavation, compaction, slope
stability and paving sections shall be submitted. The date of the report shall be placed on the title
sheetsof the streetplans.
15.Monumentation: If any activity on this project will disturb anyland survey monuments, the
disturbed monumnetation shall be located andreferenced by or under the direction of a licensed
land surveyor or a registered civil engineer authorized to practice land surveying prior to
commencement of any activity with the potential to disturb the monumnetation, and a corner
record or record of survey of the references shall be filled with the County.
EncroachmentPermit Conditions
1.Prior to the issuance of anencroachment permit, the applicant shall pay all Development
Improvement Fee’s to the City andpay school fees to Colton Joint Unified School District.
2.Encroachmentpermits are required before work begins in the public right of way.A street cut
deposit will be collected for each street cut and held for two years.
3.Prior to paving, water, sewer, gas and electricalservice shall be installed and approved by the
responsibleagency. Fire hydrants shall be approved by the Fire Department.
4.Prior to paving, compaction reports on utility trenches shall be provided.
Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
5.Prior to issuance of building permits, provide Public Workswith a copy of the will service letter
from RiversideHighland Water Companyandthe City of Colton wastewaterDepartment.
6.All construction projects shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
Systems (NPDES)and the current San Bernardino County MS4 permit.
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San Bernardino County Fire Department
San Bernardino OfficeNorth Desert OfficeEast Valley OfficeSouth Desert Office
SBGCHDGCSan Bernardino City
(909) 387-4140(760) 995-8201(909) 918-2201(760) 995-8201
08/27/2019
Date:
08/27/2020
Expiration:
Project Name:Taco Bell Grand Terrace
Project Description:Construction of a new 2,195 sq ft Taco Bell drive-thru
restaurant on an existing lot.
Permit Number:FPLN-2019-00134
Location:22172 BARTON RD, GRAND TERRACE, CA 92324
APN:0275-242-13-0000
Project Type:Site Plan Review
City Project Proposal:
Dear Applicant,
With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced project, the San Bernardino County Fire
Department requires the following fire protection measures to be provided in accordance with applicable local
ordinances, codes, and/or recognized fire protection standards.
The Fire Conditions Attachment of this document sets forth the FIRE CONDITIONS and STANDARDS which are
applied to this project.
Sincerely,
Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
The Office of the Fire Marshall
Community Safety Division
San Bernardino County Fire Department
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FIRE CONDITIONS ATTACHMENT
Date:08/27/2019
Permit Number:FPLN-2019-00134
Location:22172 BARTON RD,
GRAND TERRACE, CA
92324
APN:0275242130000
FIRE CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS
Fire Alarm - Automatic
An automatic fire sprinkler monitoring fire alarm system complying with the California Fire Code, NFPA and all
applicable codes is required. The applicant shall hire a Fire Department approved fire alarm contractor. The fire
alarm contractor shall submit detailed plans to the Fire Department for review and approval. The required fees shall
be paid at the time of plan submittal.
Fire Fee
The required fire fees shall be paid to the San Bernardino County Fire Department/Community Safety Division.
Fire Flow Test
Your submittal did not include a flow test report to establish whether the public water supply is capable of meeting
your project fire flow demand. You will be required to produce a current flow test report from your water purveyor
demonstrating that the fire flow demand is satisfied. This requirement shall be completed prior to combination
inspection by Building and Safety.
Fire Sprinkler-NFPA #13
An automatic fire sprinkler system complying with NFPA Pamphlet #13 and the Fire Department standards is
required. The applicant shall hire a Fire Department approved fire sprinkler contractor. The fire sprinkler contractor
shall submit plans to the with hydraulic calculation and manufacturers specification sheets to the Fire Department
for approval and approval. The contractor shall submit plans showing type of storage and use with the applicable
Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
protection system. The required fees shall be paid at the time of plan submittal.
Hood and Duct Suppression
An automatic hood and duct fire extinguishing system is required. A Fire Department approved designer/installer
shall submit detailed plans with manufacturesspecification sheets to the Fire Department for review and approval.
The required fees shall be paid at the time of plan submittal.
Key Box
An approved Fire Department key box is required. In commercial, industrial and multi-family complexes, all swing
gates shall have an approved fire department Knox Lock.
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Primary Access Paved
Prior to building permits being issued to any new structure, the primary access road shall be paved or an all-
weather surface and shall be installed as specified in the General Requirement conditions, including width, vertical
clearance and turnouts.
Standard A-1 FIRE APPARATUS
ACCESS ROAD DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE
This standard shall apply to the design, construction and maintenance of all new fire apparatus access roads within
the jurisdiction, as well as fire apparatus access roads at existing facilities when applied at the discretion of the fire
code official.
Standard F-4 POST INDICATOR
VALVES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONNECTIONS
This standard, in conjunction with the latest edition of NFPA 13, NFPA 13R and NFPA 24, shall apply to the design
and installation of, and the modification to, all new and existing fire sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial
buildings and multi-family dwellings. This standard and its interpretation shall take NOT precedent where there is
any conflict with NFPA standards.
Standard F-5 DESIGN,
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF FIRE ALARM
SYSTEMS
This standard applies to all new installations and modifications of existing fire alarm systems, within new
construction as well as building additions and tenant improvements within existing buildings. This standard and its
interpretation is not intended to be applied or enforced where there is any conflict with NFPA 72 or the California
Fire Code.
Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
v.18.01.02
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Attachment: 22172 Barton Rd Taco Bell (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors FROM: Planning and Development
County of San Bernardino Services Department
nd
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 2 Floor City of Grand Terrace
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0130 22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
Project Title: Site and Architectural Review 19-08, Variance 19-01, and Environmental 19-09
Project Location Specific: 22172 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92313, County of San
Bernardino (APN 0275-242-13).
Description of Project: Construct a 2,080 square foot Taco Bell, drive-thru restaurant on a
0.56-acre lot. A Variance has been submitted for the reduction of the front landscaped
setback and the reduction of one parking space. The improvements include parking,
landscaping, trash enclosure, loading area, access, lighting, and street improvements. An
existing building is proposed to be demolished. The site is zoned Barton Road Specific Plan,
General Commercial (BRSP,GC).
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Grand Terrace Planning Commission
Name of Person or Agency Carrying out Project: J and R Hock Enterprises, Inc.
(Applicant), represented by Troy Rogers from HC & D Architects.
Exempt Status: California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15332, Infill Development
Projects
Reasons Why Project is Exempt: Section 15332, This section exempts infill projects when
the project is compatible with the General Plan and Zoning Code; is on less than five acres
substantially surrounded by urban uses; the property has no value as habitat for rare,
Attachment: Notice of Exemption (SA 19-08, V 19-01 and E 19-09)
endangered, or threatened species; the site is served by public utilities and services; and
there are no impacts to traffic noise, air quality, or water quality.
Lead Agency or Contact Person: Area Code/Telephone
Haide Aguirre (909) 824-6621, Extension 225
______________________________ _________________
Haide Aguirre Date
Assistant Planner
Planning and Development Services
22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, 92313-5295 909/824-6621 Fax 909/783-2600
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