2006-10 RESOLUTION NO. 06- 10
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 06-06, SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NO. 06-16, VARIANCE NO
NO. 06-03 AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 06-13 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING CONTAINING OFFICES,
WAREHOUSING AND WHOLESALE ACTIVITIES ON A 2.4 ACRE
PARCEL IN'THE CM (COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING) ZONE LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF COMMERCE WAY 240 FEET WEST OF MICHIGAN
STREET IN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS.,the applicant has applied forthe approval of Conditional Use Permit No.06-06,
Site and Architectural Review Case No. 06-16, Variance Case No. 06-03 and Environmental
Review Case No. 06-13 to construct a two-story commercial/industrial building containing offices,
warehousing and wholesale activities of Essco Electric; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use requires the issuance of a conditional use permit in the CM
(Commercial Manufacturing) Zone; and
WHEREAS, the applicant.requested a variance to modify the 15 foot front setback
requirements of the CM (Commercial Manufacturing) Zone; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
Thursday, September 21, 2006; and
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 6,
Section 15070, the proposed project to construct a two-story commercial/industrial building for
Essco Electric qualifies for a Mitigated Negative Declaration in that there is no substantial evidence
that the project will have a significant impact on the environment. The environmental assessment
of this project was completed under Environmental Review Case No. 06-13.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The proposed use, as a conditional permit use in the CM (Commercial
Manufacturing) Zone, will not be:
a) Detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of
persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed
amendment or within the City because of the imposed conditions.
b) Injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood orwithin the City
because of the imposed conditions.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the latest adopted General Plan which shows
the site to be in the General Commercial category which permits retail and related
commercial uses.
3. Conditions necessary to secure the purposes of this chapter are made a part of this
conditional use permit.
4. The proposed project and uses are consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code in that the use is allowed in the CM (Commercial Manufacturing)
Zone with a CUP and meets the standards of the said Zone as required by the Site
and Architectural Review.
5. The locations 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 design and appearance of the proposed
buildings will be consistent with surrounding development. In addition, the site will
be appropriately landscaped to blend in with existing development in the area and
will utilize decorative walls to mitigate the appearance of the project.
6. The architectural design of the structure,its materials,and colors utilizing earth tone
colors are visually harmonious with surrounding development and natural landforms;
are functional for the proposed project; and are consistent with the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code. Said materials will generally match existing_ materials and colors
of the surrounding commercial areas. -
7. 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 commercial developments. The proposed
landscaping of the site will be minimize any visual impacts related to the proposed
project.
8. Because the site has no natural vegetation and is not part of a hillside, there will be
{, 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 will be preserved.
9. The irregular shape and configuration of the proposed site warrant a modification
of the front yard setbacks to allow for the construction of a 8.foot high decorative
screening wall within the 15 feet front yard area and also to allow for the
encroachment of"will call" parking and paved areas within the same 15 feet front
yard area.
10. Because of the special circumstances,the strict application of the front yard setback
standards of the CM (Commercial Manufacturing) Zone deprives the subject
property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under the identical
zoning classification. The modifications of the setback standards will allow the site
to be developed in a similar fashion as other commercial manufacturing properties
in the area.
11. The granting of this 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. It will allow for the development of the site in a
similar fashion as other commercial manufacturing properties in the area.
12. 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. No
use variance is proposed only a modification of standards.
13. The granting of the variance will not result in a situation inconsistent with the latest
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adopted City General Plan. This project is consistent with the current General Plan.
14. The design and locations of all signs associated with this project will be subject to
the approval of a separate sign program to insure that the signs will be 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.
15. Conditions of approval for this project necessary to secure the purposes of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code and General Plan are made a part of this approval
as set forth in the accompanying Resolution of Approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that CUP-06-06,SA-06-16,V-06-03 and E-06-13 are hereby
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed two-story commercial/industrial building containing offices,
warehousing and wholesale activities shall be maintained in conformance with the
Site and Architectural Review as approved by the Planning Commission on
September 21, 2006. All plans shall be consistent in terms of property lines and
other measurements. Minor changes or clarifications may be made by the
Community Development Director or his designee.
2. The proposed colors and materials to be employed shall be in substantial
conformance with the color and materials board exhibited at the public hearing on
September 21, 2006 excepting that the color palate for the building shall match the
brown and earth-tone colors shown on the rendering exhibited at the September 21 st
meeting.
3. Pay all applicable development fees, park fees, and school impact fees.
4. All construction activity related to this project shall comply with the City's noise
ordinance as stipulated in Chapter 8.108 of the Municipal Code.
5. All construction debris shall be collected and placed in appropriate containers on a
daily basis, and the construction site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly
manner.
6. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view, and all rooftop
mechanical equipment will be screened from view by either the architectural
features of the building or by screening to be approved by the Community
Development Director.
7. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the County Fire Department,
Community Safety Division, including comments made in its letter dated March 14,
2006.
- 8. The applicant shall comply with all recommendations listed in the memorandum
from the Director of Building and Safety/Public Works/Housing in his memorandum
dated August 21, 2006.
9. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the County Fire Department,
Hazardous Materials Division, as stated in its letter on this project dated August 29,
2006.
10. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Riverside Highland Water
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Company as outlined in its letter dated March 28, 2006.
11. Any proposed trash enclosure shall be constructed of masonry block or other
materials to be approved by the Community Development Director. The trash
enclosure shall be covered as indicated on the approved site plan.
12. Three copies of landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the
Community Development Director for review and approval. The proposed
landscaping shall be in substantial conformance with the preliminary landscaping
plan exhibited at the public hearing on September 21, 2006 including plant types,
location, size and spacing.
13. The parkway within the public right-of-way shall be landscaped to match the
proposed landscaping of the site. Said landscaping to be shown on the required
landscaping plans. In addition, the applicant shall be responsible for the irrigation
and maintenance of this parkway landscaping.
14. A revised site plan shall be submitted to and be approved by the Community
Development Director showing the proposed 4 feet of dedication along Commerce
Way.
15. The applicant in the operations of this facility shall comply with the City's Noise
Ordinance (Chapter 8.108 of the Municipal Code) at all times.
16. All proposed signs for this project shall be subject to a separate sign program
application to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director.
17. A fencing plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Director for
review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. Said fencing shall be
in substantial conformance with the plans and drawings exhibited at the public
hearing. Said fencing shall be decorative in nature along Commerce Way and
along the southerly property line where the existing commercial building to the south
does not abut the southerly property line.
18. No vehicle maintenance or washing of vehicles shall take.place on the site.
19. The applicant or property owner shall merge the two existing parcels into one parcel
prior to the issuance of building permits.
20. A Drainage Study shall.be prepared by a Civil Engineer in accordance with the
standards of the County of San Bernardino Hydrology and Design Manual to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director. The Drainage Study shall
include, but not be limited to, the evaluation of the capacity of the downstream
storm drain. The study shall include the design of all facilities required to mitigate
downstream deficiencies and impacts to the satisfaction. of the Director of
Community Development.
21. Improvement Plans shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer for the design of the
facilities required by the Drainage Study.
22. A preliminary soils report/Geotechnical investigation shall be prepared for the
project.
23. A Grading Plan prepared by a Civil Engineer based on the recommendations of a
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Geotechnical Report shall be prepared and approved by the City prior to the
issuance of a Grading Permit.
24. All slopes over 4 feet in height shall be irrigated,and landscaped.
25. The Grass swale/Drainage Retention Area shall have a 5:1 maximum side slope
unless otherwise approved by the landscape architect.
26. A Precise Grading Plan shall be prepared and submitted to the City for review and
approval prior to the issuance of any Grading Permit for this project.
27. Prior to any work within the Public Right-Of-Way, improvement plans shall be
prepared by a Civil Engineer and approved by the City, and an Encroachment
Permit shall be obtained from the City of Grand Terrace.
28. All parking areas shall be surfaced and maintained with asphalt, concrete, or other
permanent, impervious surfacing material as required by Section 18.60.04013 of the
Zoning Code.
29. The private Street Lights and parking lot lighting shall be designed to minimize
impacts to the adjacent neighbors. "A lighting plan shall be prepared and submitted
for review and approval by the Community Development Department prior to the
issuance of building permits. Night lighting for the buildings and parking areas shall
be designed to reflect away from nearby residential areas and public roadways.
Light standards on the site shall not exceed eighteen feet in height as measured
from the finished grade of the parking surface.
30. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall comply with the City of
Grand Terrace Stormwater System Ordinance (Ordinance No. 142, Subsection
1.010, 1993) and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board's NPDES
Permit for San Bernardino County, as required under the Clean Water Act.
31. Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits,the appropriate instrument shall
be recorded which abandons the 40-foot wide sanitation easement at the westerly
end of the subject site.
32. The developer shall pay the appropriate traffic impact fees as required by City
Ordinance prior to the issuance of building permits. Said fees to be calculated by
the City's Building Official.
33. All contractors working on this project shall acquire a valid City business licence.
34. This approval shall expire one (1) year from the date of its approval unless the
applicant has filed for a building permit. In case the applicant can not comply with
this deadline, then the applicant shall apply for an extension of the one-year prior
to the original expiration date. Said time extension to be granted by the Community
Development Director. In conformance with Section 18.63.100 of the Zoning Code,
no additional time beyond two(2)years from the date of the initial approval shall be
granted.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 21s' day of September, 2006.
AYES: Vice Chair Addington, Commissioner Comstock, Commissioner Phelps,
Commissioner McNaboe
NOES: Chair Wilson
ABSENT one
ABSTAIN:None
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Brenda Mesa, Doug Wilson,
City Clerk Chairperson, Planning Commission
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