Minutes - 03/22/2018 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
41 MINUTES * MARCH 22, 2018
Council Chambers Special Meeting 6:30 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center• 22795 Barton Road
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Comstock convened the Meeting of the Planning Commission and Site and
Architectural Review Board at 6:30p.m.
The Pled a of Allegiance was lead by Commissioner Goatcher.
Attendee Name_ Title_ Status Arrived
Tom Comstock Chairman Present
Tara Cesena Vice Chair Present
Jeffrey Allen Commissioner Present
Edward A. Giroux Commissioner Present
GregoryA. Goatcher . Commissioner Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Motion: Agenda March 22, 2018
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Comstock, CeseAa, Allen, Giroux, Goatcher
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Jeffrey McConnell, Grand Terrace spoke on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Committee announced the Grand Opening of the Grand Terrace Dog Park scheduled
for April 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 11/16/2017
Commissioner Gregory Goatcher requested that the spelling of Burt Seuylemezian be
corrected in the minutes.
RESULT: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Jeffrey Allen, Commissioner
SECONDER: Edward A. Giroux, Commissioner
AYES: Tom Comstock, Jeffrey Alien, Edward A. Giroux, Gregory A. Goatcher
ABSTAIN: Tara Ceseft
3. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 01/18/2018
RESULT: ACCEPTED[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Edward A. Giroux, Commissioner
SECONDER: Jeffrey Allen, Commissioner
AYES: Comstock, Ceseiia, Allen, Giroux, Goatcher
4. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 03/01/2018
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Comstock, Chairman
SECONDER: Edward A. Giroux, Commissioner
AYES: Comstock, Cesetia, Allen, Giroux, Goatcher
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Zoning Code Amendment 17-04
Chairman Comstock opened the continued Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Director gave the PowerPoint presentation
for this item.
Jessica Lambarena, Planning Secretary read into the record a letter received by Staff
from Ms. Becky Giroux, Grand Terrace. Ms. Giroux's health is compromised and
requested that the Planning Commission consider only allowing non-toxic organic based
material in the outdoor storage area being discussed. She has also requested that
eighteen-wheeled trucks, tractors and trailers be disallowed.
Ms. Giroux also expressed her opposition to the recommendation which would allow the
City Manager to determine interim use standards.
Chairman Comstock supports wood chips and other organic materials for agricultural
uses however is opposed to materials with a large amount of airborne particulate
matter.
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Commissioner Jeffrey Allen is concerned about the many different types of organic
materials and how the Staff will be able to define all materials to be able to decide what
is and is not allowed.
Director Molina suggested Staff could bring back more specifically and, on a case-by-
case basis, which material is being proposed for outdoor storage which will allow the
Planning Commission to make the determination.
Vice-Chair Cesena shared her concern with the possibility of fire when a composting
pile is too large.
Commissioner Edward Giroux expressed his concern with internal combustion that can
be caused by storing a large amount of material and suggested that a good water
system be placed in the area to assist with possible fires.
Brief discussion ensued regarding additional ways to prevent trucks from using Grand
Terrace Road.
Commissioner Giroux expressed concern allowing medium manufacturing in the M-2
Zone and the inability of commercial trucks to get in and out of the area, whether the
City is following guidelines liken to EPA standards regarding obnoxious smells and
requested clarification on property illumination levels for the area.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tony Harris, Grand Terrace is opposed to the screening issue and is an unfair burden to
new tenants.
Janese Makshanoff, Grand Terrace stated if any changes are made to the area allowing
medium manufacturing, she is opposed to allowing large trucks in that area. She shared
her concerns with the frequency of fires and wind in the area.
Jeffrey McConnell, Grand Terrace clarified that mulch piles smolder, not burn and
described what is needed to care for mulch piles. Mr. McConnell suggested a
vegetation wall could be another alternative for property screening. He also suggested
the area could be re-zoned to M-R or creating a floodplain designation for outdoor
storage.
Commissioner Allen believes any outdoor storage leakage that could happen in the
area is covered within the code amendment.
Director Molina explained the General Plan talks about the types of uses that would be
consistent with the designation. Any type of outdoor activity is processed with a
Conditional Use Permit and part of that process is looking at potential issues and
ultimately goes before the Planning Commission who is the approving authority.
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Chairman Comstock recessed the Planning Commission meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Chairman Comstock reconvened the Planning Commission meeting at 8:05 p.m.
At 8:06 p.m., Commissioner Giroux recused himself from the dais regarding that portion
of discussion related to the M-2 and AG overlay within 500 feet of his property. He does
not recuse himself from any other discussion as it relates to the areas concerning
industrial use.
Assistant City Attorney Baron Bettenhausen clarified that any discussion regarding the
zoning code for the City is acceptable. He explained that Commissioner Giroux is only
recusing himself from a specific parcel.
Commissioner Giroux returned to the dais at 8:09 p.m.
G. Harold Duffey, City Manager acknowledged expressed his appreciation with the
Planning Commission that they are taking the time to look at the issue. There have
been cases in the past where business located with outdoors storages which created
significant issues. Their discussions will help the City deal with the highest and best use
for the outdoor facilities.
Commissioner Giroux requested Staff address the level of light, so it will not to interfere
with moving traffic. The three-foot candle power was good but not sufficient for security
cameras he asked to consider when upgrading using the recommended IES
(Illumination Engineering Society) standard illumination levels.
Vice Chair Cesena asked if the flexibility provided with interim use standard could be
applied to all outdoor uses.
Director Molina explained the reason for significantly more flexibility under Interim Uses
is because it is only interim and not intended to be permanent and did not recommend
applying interim standard uses intended to be permanent.
Chairman Comstock closed the continued Public Hearing at 8:18 p.m.
To include commissioner Giroux's request for illumination levels and the addition of new
Chapter 18.74.
1) CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 17-04 AMENDING CERTAIN
CHAPTERS OF THE ZONING CODE PERTAINING TO OUTDOOR USES AND
STORAGE IN THE COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING (CM), RESTRICTED
MANUFACTURING (MR) AND INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE DISTRICTS.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jeffrey Allen, Commissioner
SECONDER: Tara Ceseha, Vice Chair
AYES: Comstock, CesefSa, Allen, Giroux, Goatcher
C. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director announced the upcoming
Household Hazardous Waste disposal event scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2018
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at City Hall.
She also announced the City of Grand Terrace Dog Park Grand Opening scheduled for
April 14, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
D. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Gregory Goatcher informed Staff he is unable to attend the Planning
Commissioners Academy scheduled for April 4-6, 2018 in Monterey, California.
ADJOURN
Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review
Board/Planning Commission to be held on April 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Tom Comst k Sandra Molina
Chairman of the Grand Terrace Planning Director of Planning and Development
Commission Services Department
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