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RESOLUTION NO. 09-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
09-03 TO MODIFY THE EXTERIOR OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AND FINDING
THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT LOCATED AT 22310 AND 22320 BARTON ROAD ZONED BRSP-GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 0275-242-26)
WHEREAS,the Applicant, Andrew Glavinic,has applied for the approval of
Administrative Site and Architectural Review(SA) 09-03 to modify the exterior of the existing
buildings ("Project"). The project site is zoned General Commercial within the Barton Road
Specific Plan and is located at 22310 and 22320 Barton Road on the northwest corner of the
intersection of Barton Road and Canal Street.
WHEREAS, the project was deemed exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) under Section 15301, Class 1 of the State CEQA Guidelines. This class exempts
interior or exterior alterations to existing facilities.
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2009, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing on the.Project at the Grand Terrace Council Chambers located at 22795 Barton
Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the hearing on said date.
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Grand Terrace:
1. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Project is exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of
the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. The Planning Commission finds as follows with respect to Administrative Site and
Architectural Review 09-03:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code and the General Plan. The Project is consistent with the intended land uses
for the General Commercial land use designation which promotes the establishment
of commercial uses. The existing land uses are consistent with General Plan Land
Use Implementation Policies to encourage development of retail and general
commercial uses.
\\; The proposed Project site is zoned"BSRP-General Commercial" (BRSP-GC). The
BSRP-General Commercial zoning designation is intended to allow for varied
types of commercial development such as cafes,bakeries, gift shops, florist shops,
bookstores, music and art studios, and other similar commercial retail uses.
b. The proposed exterior modifications of the structures 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 appearances of the structures are consistent
with adjacent commercial development.
C. The architectural modification of structures, their materials and colors are visually
harmonious with surrounding development,natural landforms, are functional for
the proposed project and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
The Project has been designed in conformance design guidelines of the City and the
Barton Road Specific Plan. The use of stucco is permissible when surfaces are
articulated to provide visual interest. The Barton Road Specific Plan encourages
building architecture that have a rich surfaces and/or textures,that articulate with
the use of insets,trellises, and articulation of wall planes. The buildings are
proposed to have a stucco finish with the incorporation of a river rock veneer,
variation in building walls and roof lines through the use of a variety of materials
and colors.
-` d. The existing landscaping and open spaces provide a functional and visually
pleasing setting for the structures on this site and is harmonious with the natural
landscape of the area and nearby developments. The Project site has perimeter and
parking lot landscaping and these areas will remain.
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, it's setting and natural landforms are preserved. The re-fagade
does not require any clearing of land or grading.
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. All
signs on this site will be reattached in the same general location as they currently
exist.
g. Conditions of approval for this project necessary to secure the purposes of the
Grand Terrace have been applied to the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Administrative Site and Architectural Review 09-03 is
hereby approved subject to the following conditions attached hereto.
1. Administrative Site and Architectural Review 09-03 is approved based on the application
J ` materials submitted by Andrew Glavinic on September 10, 2009, including the site plan,
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building elevations, section details and color and materials board dated September 10,
2009. All plans shall be consistent in terms of colors, material, dimensions and other
measurements. The approved primary color is "floating feather" along with accent colors
"iron river", "s'mores" and"red ink".
2. 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 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.
3. 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 Community and Economic Development 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.
4. The project shall be constructed in accordance with all the approved plans and conditions
of approval, including but not limited to site plans, wall plans, and building elevations.
5. Construction and operational activities associated with the project shall comply with the
regulations of the City's Noise Ordinance, Chapter 8.108 of the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code.
6. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding,the applicant
must sign and return an"Acceptance of Conditions" form. The form and content shall be
prepared by the Community and Economic Development Department.
7. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace Building
and Safety/Public Works Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department.
8. The location and method of screening for all roof-mounted and building-mounted
equipment shall be demonstrated on the elevations, including but not limited to kitchen
exhaust vents, air conditioning and heating units, utility boxes, and backflow devices. 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 Community and Economic Development Director that no roof-
mounted equipment will be visible from the public right-of-way. Screening shall be
compatible with main structures and include landscaping where appropriate.
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9. The proposed projecting trellis on the east elevation shall be modified to an attached non-
projecting decorative trellis.
10. The applicant shall paint the trim on the northerly and westerly elevations with an
approved accent color by staff.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of November, 2009.
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda Mesa Doug Wilson
City Clerk Chairman, Planning Commission
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