07/30/1987CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 30, 1987
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order in the Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road,
Grand Terrace, California, on July 30, 1987, at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Barbara Pfennighausen, Mayor Pro Tem
Dennis L. Evans, Councilman
Susan Crawford, Councilwoman
Hugh J. Grant, Councilman
Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director
Randy Anstine, Assistant City Manager/Community Services Director
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
David Sawyer, Planning Director
ABSENT: Joe Kicak, City Engineer
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Larry Wilson, Praise Fellowship
Foursquare Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman
Crawford.
ITEMS DELETED FROM THE AGENDA
Item 4A(2) Accept proposed Lease Land from Edison and develop in some
manner.
CONSENT
CALENDAR
Councilman Grant requested that Item A, Approve Check Register
No. 072387, be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion.
CC-87-149 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen, second by Mayor
Matteson, ALL AYES, to approve the remainder of the Consent
Calendar.
Item B - Ratify July 30, 1987 CRA Action
Item C - Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and Resolution on
Agenda
Item D - Approve July 09, 1987 minutes
Item E - Approve & Authorize entering into an Inter -Agency
Agreement formalizing loans between the Agency and
City Council
Item F - Certificate of Commendation for Alicia Chavez.
Item G - Approve Teen Challenge of Southern California's
request for walk-a-thon and soliciting, and deny
request for banner.
Item A Councilman Grant stated he was curious about check number
172250; would like to know what the brass name strips for
Council are. The Community Services Director replied the
strips go with the photographs that are here in Council
Chambers.
Councilman Evans questioned check number 17163 to Green Earth
Nursery, in the amount of $3,100 for new landscaping in the
park. The Community Services Director replied this was
renovation that took place on the easterly slope of Terrace
Hills Community Park and staff had the contractor chemically
weed treat the slope, remove the existing foliage and
hydro -seed it with a new type of ground cover.
Councilman Evans questioned check number 168, SWA Group, is
that for services as it relates to the Canal, Grand
Terrace/Mt. Vernon project? The Community Services Director
replied it is the piece that is commonly referred to as the
triangle easement. Councilman Evans questioned if he
understood it correctly, check number 173 in the amount of
$1,125 was part of what the Community Services Director
authorized for upgrading slope trees for the park. The
Community Services Director replied no, it was for tree
replacement at Terrace Hills Community Park and the Civic
Center. In addition, there were two trees acquired for
Riverside Highland that were planted at Palm and Observation.
He stated Riverside Highland Water Company will be reimbursing
the City for that amount.
CC-87-150 Motion by Councilman Grant, second by Councilman Evans, ALL
AYES, to approve Check Register No. 072387.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
Mayor Matteson
a presentation
presentation.
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asked if anyone from the audience wished to make
at this time. No one wished to make a
COMMITTEE REPORT
Item A(1) Mayor Matteson read the minutes from the Emergency Operations
Emergency Committee, requesting advertising to fill a vacancy on the
Operations Committee and to send a letter of appreciation to Dr. J. H.
Tibbles who has resigned.
CC-87-151 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen, second by Councilman
Evans, ALL AYES, to advertise the vacancy on the Emergency
Operations Committee and send a letter of appreciation to Dr.
Tibbles for his current service to the City.
Mayor Matteson questioned if the Emergency Operations Committee
were planning on painting the storage box. The Community
Services Director replied he had spoken to the Emergency
Operations Committee regarding this and it was on staff's
project list to complete.
Parks and Mayor Matteson stated this item is to approve the Grand Terrace
Recreation Athletic Scholarship for the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Committee
Item AM
CC-87-152 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen, second by Councilman
Evans, ALL AYES, to approve the Grand Terrace Athletic
Scholarship application form.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen requested the material be
approved, as submitted, and that Council commend the Parks and
Recreation Committee for the thoughtfulness and manner in which
the Committee put this together. She stated, that even though
income level would have some bearing on selection, she hoped
other factors would be considered when these applications are
being reviewed.
COUNCIL REPORT
LAFC Councilman Grant stated, for the record, he represented the
City at the July 15, 1987 Local Agency Formation Commission
Committee meeting, at which time the Commission authorized the
placing of the incorporation issues of three cities on the
November Ballot.
Mayors' and Councilman Grant stated that he attended Mayors' and Council
Councils' Members' Executive Forum and felt it was well worth the cost.
Executive Forum
Post Office Councilman Grant stated he knew there had been some lack of
enthusiasm on the letters he had received regarding the request
for Grand Terrace's own post office. He stated he received a
letter from Senator Pete Wilson indicating he concurred with
Grand Terrace's request and had included a letter that he had
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sent to the Postmaster General indicating he would like to see
a post office in Grand Terrace.
Councilman Evans questioned, since we are doing the City's
General Plan and we are also going to be discussing the
Commerce Center, is there any way to coordinate the two to add
a little more emphasis for trying to get a post office in Grand
Terrace.
League of Cities Councilman Grant stated each Councilmember received from the
Annual Conference League of California Cities correspondence indicating
that cities must designate voting delegates for the League's
Annual Conference. He stated, traditionally, the Mayor has
been the voting delegate and his understanding is that Mayor
Matteson will be attending. He stated the alternate would be
the Mayor Pro Tem should she decide to attend.
Mayor Matteson asked Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen "As long as
you have that, is that the concensus of the Council?" Mayor
Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated she concurred with this except she
will not be attending the conference in San Francisco.
Councilman Grant stated he will not be able to attend. Mayor
Matteson asked Councilman Evans and Councilwoman Crawford if
they would be attending, and both answered they would not be
attending. The City Attorney stated the next alternate does
not have to be one of the Councilmembers and felt the next in
line would be the City Manager, since he will be attending.
Councilman Grant stated he would recommend that.
San Bernardino Councilman Grant indicated he represented the City at the San
Associated
Bernardino Associated Government County Transportation meeting
Government County
of July 29, 1987. Councilman Grant stated Assemblyman Jerry
Transportation
Eaves and Assemblyman Bill Lancaster were at the SANBAG meeting
Meeting
and gave a brief presentation on legislation dealing with low
tax.
Councilman Grant stated in regard to the transportation sales
tax, that the issue should be supported in order to give the
people of this State an opportunity to vote on it. He stated
the SANBAG Board did not vote approval whether or not it should
be the tax, but to at least get it on the ballot to approve.
He stated the good thing about it was that Grand Terrace's 50
percent would be the Barton Road overpass at the freeway, as
well as the overpass at the Southern Pacific Railroad. In
addition, they are now talking about the little bridge over the
railroad track near the Stater Bros. warehouse which is now a
part of SANBAG's time table. Councilman Grant asked should
this be passed by the people, and should Council submit a
resolution, as all cities are being requested, then it will
become law?
Councilman Grant stated the City is also a member of Cal ID, a
computerized fingerprint system of which the law enforcement
representatives are aware. He stated the Council's
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allocation, which should have been set forth in the forthcoming
budget or the budget we are now in, is $4,441.00 for Grand
Terrace. He stated it was based orr-the population of 9,877
people, and the County Auditor Controller will be submitting a
request for these funds to support this program.
Councilwoman Crawford stated that she received correspondence
from some members of the community regarding opposition
to housing density west of the freeway being increased which
was presented in an article in the San Bernardino Sun
Newspaper, Thursday, July 9, 1987, which referenced the
Planning Commission Meeting.
Councilman Evans stated that four Councilmembers had an
opportunity to attend the Executive Forum this past week. He
stated that in part of the meetings they were given an
opportunity to have an exchange with peers throughout the
State. It was an eye-opener from the standpoint of not being
a lost soul. All communities have the same problems and it's
an opportunity to share ideas and reach a common concensus as
to what we should do as a State, recognizing as a State, we are
also a community that is united together.
Sewer Capacity Councilman Evans indicated possibly two months ago, Council
Study voted to fund a Sewer Capacity Study regarding the City's flow
into Colton's Plant. He questioned if a tally had been
completed as far as Grand Terrace is concerned, and if we have
that information, is it going to be incorporated into the
General Plan?
The City Manager replied they have implemented or undertaken
the study, but it has not been finalized yet. He stated Grand
Terrace has 1.6 million gallons per day capacity in the plan.
The City Manager indicated on an average of a three-week
period, it appears Grand Terrace's current capacity is about
1.2 million gallons.
Water Shutoff Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated at a medical facility within
the boundaries of Grand Terrace, several patients were in
various stages of treatment when the water was turned off. She
stated the professional individual verified that his water bill
was late in payment, but at the time this occurred the payment
was at the water company, which he was able to verify later.
She indicated at the time this happened, a two-year old child
was under sedation and the treatment the child was receiving
required suctioning. She stated she felt this was totally
inexcusable and felt it was the responsibility of the
shareholders in this company to prevent this type of
occurrence. Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated to the Mayor
that she would like a letter to go from the members of Council,
who are all shareholders, and she would encourage the
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shareholders throughout the City to either send letters
directly to the water company or to members of Council or City
Hall and they would be forwarded to the water company. Mayor
Pro Tem Pfennighausen requested that Mayor Matteson direct that
correspondence to be sent as soon as possible.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen concurred with Councilman Evans'
evaluation that the trip to Monterey was very enlightening.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen indicated Council received a lot of
good suggestions and thanked the people of Grand Terrace for
allowing Council to attend the seminar.
Density West Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated in regard to the density
of Freeway west of the freeway everyone will find out that the density
allowable within the City is going to be less than it was
before and that the residents on that side of the freeway have
pretty much gotten what they asked for.
Southern Calif. Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen indicated there is a hearing
Water Committee scheduled in Irvine, the Southern California Water Committee
Hearing Incorporated, and she has been requested to attend this and
report back to Council. She stated as much as she would feel
honored to represent this City and bring back the report, she
will be unable to do so.
Mr. Arkebauer Councilman Grant stated he received some very distressing phone
calls again from Mr. Arkebauer; that he called Councilman Grant
almost in tears and was told by Councilman Grant that he did
not have to put up with threats from neighbors and he should
call the sheriff. Councilman Grant stated that he did, in
fact, call the sheriff and he responded post haste. Councilman
Grant suggested to Mr. Arkebauer that he should obtain a
restraining order and Mr. Arkebauer said he would do so.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated she would like to thank the
party(s) that were involved before because they have left Mr.
Arkebauer alone, and appeal to those who are attempting to make
his life miserable now to do the same.
Crime Rate Mayor Matteson stated the Riverside Press had an article on
crimes in all the local cities and Grand Terrace again had the
lowest crime rate in any city around.
Councilman Evans stated maybe Detective Gilbert would like to
address the sheriff's service lately. He stated during the
budget session, Council had to decide whether or not to
Increase services at the expense of the Crime Prevention
Officer and, fortunately enough, there were three members of
Council who decided Grand Terrace should have the best of both
worlds. Councilman Evans stated that since increasing the
service, there has been a definite reduction in particular
crimes that prevail within a community of this type.
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Detective Gilbert stated he became the detective assigned to
Grand Terrace in July, 1986. He stated the burglary rate rose
somewhat, although still lower than our adjoining communities.
Detective Gilbert stated this year, particularly since
assigning the second unit to the community, he has seen a
decrease in crime.
Councilman Grant stated that, as Detective Gilbert had
indicated, the second unit has played a great role in this
increase in response time and the resolution and deterrence of
these crimes. He stated, as the Mayor had also indicated,
people are responding and people are taking it upon themselves
to help police their own neighborhood. He stated these are
things that, with or without any additional help or grant,
would have happened anyway. He stated he was delighted to hear
Detective Gilbert's comments on the reason he felt this good
news occurred.
Recessed City Council at 7:01 p.m.
Recovened City Council at 7:16 p.m.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Mayor Matteson asked whether there was any unfinished
business. None stated.
NEW BUSINESS
Salary Ranges A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 87-13, AND ADJUSTING THE
SALARY RANGES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.
The City Manager indicated that in accordance with Council
directions, staff has taken a look at the job descriptions and
titles. They were rated according to the system generally
used, the Hay method, to come up with a new point structure
affecting only five employees. He stated the average
adjustment in the range itself is approximately 12 percent.
With the range itself moving upward, the maximum amount that
any one individual employee would probably receive would be
about 10 percent. He stated that the total cost of the
increase will be $11,169.00 per year.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen indicated that, after brief
commendation to the staff for their report, she concurred with
the new job descriptions and the evaluation of the new
structure. She indicated that she felt the other Council
members would support her in her commendation of the staff for
the fine job they are doing.
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Councilman Grant concurred with what had been said and added
that this is a continuation of the professionalism that has
been in existance since the beginning; also concurred that the
Staff Report was well prepared, well thought out and certainly
justified.
CC-87-153 Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen, second by Councilwoman
Crawford, ALL AYES, THAT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
87-13 AND ADJUSTING THE SALARY RANGES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE BE APPROVED.
PUBLIC HEARING
6:31 p.m.
Glenn S. Sharman The Planning Director indicated that on June 15, 1987, the
23175 Glendora Planning Commission considered an application by Mr. Glenn
Drive Sharman for a lot split located at 23175 Glendora Drive and
following the Public Hearing, the Commission denied the
application based on the finding that the proposed parcel 2 was
not in conformance with the City Zoning Code.
He stated the applicant submitted a plan to split the existing
parcel into two existing lots shown on the exhibit. The
Planning Commissioner indicated that through the review of the
project, several concerns have arose. Originally, there was a
fire flow capacity requirement of 1,000 gallons per minute; the
Riverside Highland Water Company had indicated the fire flow
capacity in that area to be approximately 200 gallons per
minutes. He stated that the Fire Department has since
indicated to staff that a residential fire sprinkler system
would be accepted in lieu of meeting the fire flow
requirement. The Planning Director stated that the water
company indicated that they will be able to adequately serve
this project, contingent upon the receipt of an approval letter
from the Fire Department. He stated that the City Engineer
will require a joint -use agreement for the driveway, and that
the City Engineer has also expressed some concern regarding
grading which will be required for the second unit.
Grand Terrace Municipal Code requires a minimum 60-foot lot
frontage unless specifically approved by City Council, in which
case a minimum of 40 feet may be allowed. He stated that the
applicant has requested that the proposed private road easement
be considered as street frontage, thereby providing parcel 2
with the allowable 40 feet of required frontage, if approved by
City Council. He indicated that the configuration of the two
parcels is an attempt to provide each parcel with adequate,
usable yard space and meet the required set backs for the
existing and proposed residences. He stated that, as proposed,
the two parcels will meet all other zoning requirements. He
indicated that staff's recommendation for the Planning
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Commission was based on the fact that the newly created parcel
2 will not be in conformance with the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code, Section 18.15.050, Section C, regarding the requirement
for street frontage for a parcel. The Planning Director stated
that the Planning Department recommends that City Council
uphold the Planning Commission's denial of the application
based on that fact. He asked if there were any questions.
Milford Harrison Mr. Harrison stated that he was speaking on behalf of Mr.
24899 Taylor St. Sharman, who was present. He indicated that what they are
Loma Linda asking for in the application is a deviation from the standard
practice, but they felt there were extenuating circumstances
that would be appropriate for a finding of approval in this
appeal. He indicated that this is a common situation in many
cities that have a unique area of this type; in most cities you
will find this where you have your most exclusive homes, In
this situation, we are asking for two houses to share the same
driveway, a driveway that is quite adequate, protected by a
retaining wall on one side, is beautifully landscaped, creates
a very park -like atmosphere and entrance to these parcels. He
stated that Mr. Sharman is in a situation where he either needs
to sell this property and move to another location or try to
create an additional lot where he can gain some additional
revenue and maintain his residence there.
Mr. Harrison stated that the evening before, Mr. Sharman took
the opportunity of going around the area to the various homes
in the vicinity for several hours with a petition. He stated
20 signatures were obtained in the space of three hours. He
also indicated he had photos of the area if those would be of
help. He indicated they were open for questions. Mr. Harrison
made reference to another point regarding emergency access in
case of an emergency that would limit access relative to the
driveway. He stated that Mr. Matthews, who Council recently
approved construction of a home on the adjacent lot, was
present. He stated that Mr. Matthews was willing to grant a
reciprocal easement to his property which would give them two
accesses in case of an emergency, as well as a nice turnaround
area for fire trucks or emergency equipment. Mr. Harrison
inquired if there were any questions and, if not, he asked for
a favorable response.
Mayor Matteson inquired if there were any questions.
Councilman Grant
observations. He
willing to have a
prohibit concerns
regard to future
recommendation to
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stated he had no questions, but had some
stated that he believed the appellate is
caveat in such an agreement that would
as set forth by the Planning Commission in
owners and, that he opposed staff's
uphold the Planning Commission's denial.
Councilwoman Crawford indicated that she also agreed with
Councilman Grant that there were other exceptions in the town,
and having the information that she has about Mr. Sharman's
property, she felt it was an exception that the City could
make.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated that she only had one
concern at that time and it was not with their project, but
that the City Engineer had expressed some concerns and had to
be aware that this was an Agenda item, but was not present to
answer questions. As long as they are spending money on a
contract, she expects to see Engineering represented; most
especially when they are aware there is an item they have
expressed concerns over is going to be on the Agenda, and she
would appreciate if the City Manager would carry that message
to their engineering contractor. She indicated that she had no
problem after being on the site recommending in favor of the
appeal.
CC-87-154 Motion by Mayor Matteson, second by Councilwoman Crawford, to
approve the Appeal on the basis of conformance of Engineering
requirements by the Engineering Department and meet the
requirements of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Matteson inquired if there was anyone else who wanted to
speak on this issue.
Councilman Evans stated that he wanted to address some
questions to the City Attorney regarding easements. He
inquired if there were any way that the easement could legally
be written into the deed for both properties so that there
wouldn't be any problems in the future.
City Attorney Hopkins answered the question stating that he was
certain it was written into the deed, but that did not ensure
that there would not be problems in the future.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen asked whether or not, she
understood correctly that Mr. Matthews has recorded easement
over that same access, which would mean that they could not cut
Mr. Matthews off or could not cut Mr. Sharman off. She stated
it was not a problem for City Council, but a problem for them.
Mayor Matteson interjected that he was sure that, since Mr.
Sharman was going to be moving into the new house, he's going
to make sure he has an easement across that property.
City Attorney Hopkins indicated that as long as Mr. Sharman
owns the property, it would be less likely that a problem would
arise.
Councilman Evans questioned whether the City would have any
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future liabilities from legal documents that may be drawn up
between the owners.
City Attorney Hopkins replied, "No Sir."
Councilman Evans indicated that he had the same concern that
was previously expressed regarding the City Engineer. He
stated that in the Minutes of the Planning Commission of
June 15, 1987 there was a comment on grading that may be
required.
The Planning Director stated that the comments that the City
Engineer had made to him regarding his concerns included the
pad that would have to be graded and how the unit on parcel 2
would affect the existing slopes in that area and the bank
which slopes off at the very southern portion of the property.
He stated that the City Engineer indicated that it was not a
concern that would stop the map at that time, but it would
require a grading permit and his approval before final map is
approved. The Planning Director indicated that there may be a
question as to whether or not Council approves it, that Mr.
Sharman may run into a serious road block further down the
road. He stated that whether or not this was the concern the
City Engineer had, he did not know.
Councilman Evans questioned if Council went ahead and
granted Mr. Sharman's request and somewhere down the road if
that did create an engineering problem, could they deny the
project.
The Planning Director replied that if it was a grading problem,
it would be based on the City Engineer's approval of the
Grading Plan; therefore, if he would approve it, there would be
no problem.
The Planning Director replied that was the impression that he
had received. He also stated that any residential structure
would have to go through site and architectural review, so the
project would be looked at again from a site development point
of view, as well as the grading plan.
Councilman Evans stated that for the last 15 years he has had
to live by the letter of the law versus the spirit of the law,
because the letter of the law should be enforced, but you know
the spirit of the law you should disregard it. He stated we
have a very imperfect system and at times it has to be bent,
for to apply the letter of the law in this particular case Mr.
Sharman would not be able to develop his property. He stated
that he supports the request as long as there is no other
problems from an engineering standpoint, if the only thing
hinges on the frontage.
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Motion CC-87-154 carried, ALL AYES, to approve the Appeal on
the basis of conformance of Engineering requirements by the
Engineering Department and meet the requirements of the
Planning Commission.
Recessed City Council at 6:57 p.m.
Reconvened City Council at 7:12 p.m.
General Plan The Planning Director introduced Mr. Ross Geller, who is with
Willdan and Associates. He stated that Mr. Geller prepared the
General Plan portion of the Public Hearing.
Mr. Geller addressed the General Plan and some of the
incapatibilities that were raised, particularly as the medium
density interfaced with the low density.
The Planning Director discussed the renaming of RR, R1 and Al
Districts and changes to development setbacks, lot coverage
requirements and the removal of permitted agricultural uses in
those districts. He stated that the amendments will be
analyzed in the overall Environmental Analysis Report that will
be completed with the General Plan update, and discussed at the
upcoming Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for September.
The residential proposed zone was addressed by the Planning
Director.
The Planning Director addressed site development standards
and made reference to charts on same. He also discussed the
architectural overlay district, making reference to charts on
that subject.
It was observed that Hugh Grant left the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
and returned at 8:01 p.m.
The Planning Director compared the General Plan designations
discussed previously referencing the existing zoning map and
the proposed zoning map.
The Mayor asked if Council had any questions before he opened
discussion to the public.
Councilman Evans directed a question to Mr. Geller regarding
the difference in the narative, which shows a total of 1718
versus 1513 and the graph which shows a total of 1164 versus
1513. Mr. Geller replied refering back to his discussion on
the existing General Plan. Councilman Grant asked to elaborate
on the points Mr. Geller was trying to make.
Mr. Geller made further clarification regarding the units. He
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said he could work it down to 12. Councilman Grant stated 12
would be great and Mr. Geller replied okay.
Councilman Evans stated that while they were on the subject of
density, the General Plan in 1983 stated that the housing
element had to go to the State for approval. He asked if this
issue was going to have to go to the State for approval.
Mr. Geller replied that the changes in the housing element will
have to go to State. Councilman Evans questioned whether this
Issue was part of the housing element. Mr. Geller replied
"Right." Councilman Evans asked what will happen if the State
doesn't buy it?
Mayor Matteson stated that they would probably have to revise
it and negotiate more with the State.
Mr. Geller stated that the changes that they could make did not
necessarily affect the entire city. Councilman Evans
questioned if he understood Mr. Geller that in the housing
elements they had to have a higher density than what they were
proposing now. Mr. Geller replied "Yes."
Councilman Evans stated that what Mr. Geller was trying to do
was keep a low density which would force the multi -family to be
disbursed throughout the rest of the city. Mr. Geller replied
"I didn't say that." Councilman Evans asked Mr. Geller if that
is what he was proposing if the State didn't approve it. Mr.
Geller replied "No," you identify an existing multi -family site
and address a remedial program. Councilman Evans stated that
he must have misunderstood Mr. Geller, but didn't want to face
what they did in 1983.
The Mayor stated he felt they couldn't second guess the State;
that they should plan what they want and if they run into
opposition they'll take care of it.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated that she felt the point that
Councilman Evans was trying to make was that they do not have a
whole lot of developable area within the City to negotiate with
the State.
Recessed City Council at 8:25 p.m.
Reconvened City Council at 8:40 p.m.
PUBLIC Mayor Matteson invited those who wished to speak to make
PARTICIPATION their presentation at this time.
Ray Bicknell Mr. Bicknell stated he purchased his property in 1979 and at
Garden Grove that time it was zoned R-3; then, in 1983 when the General Plan
was proposed, it was still R-3. He stated that when they
purchased the property, they paid a price based on the number
of units they could get on the project and have paid taxes
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Bill Addington
12055 Westwood
Lane
since that time based on the price they paid. He stated that
under the new proposal it would be a deviation on the value
because they would get less units on it. He requested that the
General Plan and zoning be left alone as it pertains to his
property.
Mr. Addington stated he represented the firm of J. F. Davis and
Associates. He stated that they had a complete development
plan that was submitted and approved by the Planning
Commission; then, it got caught up in the moritorium. He
stated the plans conformed to the laws of the community and the
State of California. He stated under the new proposal the
General Plan is for the big property owners not the small.
Gary Lawson Mr. Lawson stated that he was the person who was trying to
18180 Devonwood develop the previously mentioned piece of property and felt he
Fountain Valley was getting a raw deal from the City, in that he had put up
$25,000 in development, $6,300 of which went directly to the
City to look at the plans; then, they passed the moritorium and
he didn't get a hearing telling him yes or no, but they took
his money and kept it. He stated he then presented a claim to
the City to either leave his project alone or refund his money.
City Attorney Hopkins stated that Mr. Lawson did present a
claim for his fees and they did, in fact, act upon Mr. Lawson's
project, that it went through the review process and was
denied, which killed the project before the moritorium was
passed and, therefore, there was no basis for them to authorize
the refund unless the City Council desired to do so.
Eddie Hoague Mr. Hoague stated that he was also a property owner and had
11955 Rosedale plans proposed, fees paid, and then fell into the moritorium.
He stated that he did receive his fees back, but that the
proposal would be down zoning and would make his property worth
about half of what it would be if it were zoned R-3.
Randy Fuse Mr. Fuse asked if that area was going to be left light
2830 Grand manufacturing. He also asked if there were a fire or other
Terrace Road damage to their property would they be able to build back 100
percent and, if at the time they sell or the property is
inherited, would these rights be transferred to the other
person.
City Attorney Hopkins replied, "If they stay with the
property."
William Yiles Mr. Yiles stated that he agreed with Mr. Fuse and was satisfied
21840 Grand with the way it was as long as they were able to build back.
Terrace Road
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Brian Acres Mr. Acres stated that he owned a one -half -acre parcel that he
22855 Arlis Drive was going to build a 4-plex on, and under the new proposal he
wouldn't be able to. He stated that he felt there was a lot of
property owners in the area who didn't know what was going on
and he would like to know what was happening.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen asked the audience, by a show of
hands, how many of them understood what was going on. She
indicated that they seemed to know.
Councilman Evans stated that it was probably because he didn't
live in the area; that the people in the area did know what was
going on.
Someone in the audience made reference to a meeting that took
place.
City Attorney Hopkins stated that there was a meeting that he
understood was advertised in the paper, but it wasn't a City
meeting, although some Council members were present.
Larry Halstead
Mr. Halstead stated the reason that most people were attending
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these meetings were because they were up against many things
living in that area, therefore, they didn't consider it
down -zoning, but up -zoning. He commended the City for having
gone to a lot of work preparing the plan. He stated he felt it
was a good plan which addressed the issues.
Shirley Hoague
Ms. Hoague stated she didn't understand why the City wouldn't
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let the two or three projects in the area develop as R-3 and do
whatever else with the others. She stated their consideration
should be acknowledged also.
David Hess
Mr. Hess stated that they should look at the quality of the
community; that when they came to the community 10 years ago it
wasn't too developed, and now it has become much more
developed. He stated that he is sympathetic with the
developers because they are trying to invest, but the Council
has to decide what they want the community to look like.
Eddie Hoague Mr. Hoague directed a statement to Mr. Hess stating that what
they already have throughout that area is duplexes and
apartments; that they wouldn't be building anything out of the
ordinary.
Bill Addington Mr. Addington stated that he felt the General Plan was a form
of protection.
Brad Billings Mr. Billings stated that he was speaking on behalf of his
7555 Sunset Dr. partner who owned a home on Rosedale that he was helping him
Redlands rehabilitate. He stated that under the present plan that
property is not zoned for horses, therefore, he was in support
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of staff's recommendation to zone that area R-20 with the
agricultural overlay is going to preserve a very special area
and he is in support of it.
Fran Van Gelder Ms. Van Gelder stated that she was speaking as a private
citizen and not a Planning Commissioner. She stated that in
regard to the R-3 zoning, they were not just talking about the
number of units, but the number of people who will inhabit
those dwellings and the resulting impact such as traffic,
water, law enforcement and schools, not only on those persons,
but those who are alreading living in the city. She
respectfully requested City Council to consider the items she
mentioned.
Ken McCellan Mr. McCellan stated that he felt it was the American way that
21882 Grand the majority rules. He stated that the people in that area
Terrace Road want exactly what City has proposed and that Council has done a
commendable job.
Lois Pierce Ms. Pierce stated that she lived in a mobile home and she
Grand Terrace Rd. thanked the City for upgrading.
Ann Marie Stoble Ms. Stoble stated that she was reiterating what everyone else
21945 Grand was saying that they are not against progress but disruption in
Terrace Road their environment. She stated that she was in favor of the
proposal.
Gary Lawson Mr. Lawson stated that he was surprised that Mr. Hoague got his
money back and asked how he could get his money back.
City Attorney Hopkins replied that Mr. Hoague's project was
quite different in that his had not gone through all the staff
reviews. He stated that Mr. Lawson's project went entirely
through the Planning Commission process, which they approved,
then it came to City Council and they disapproved it. He
stated that Mr. Lawson could appeal to the City Council to
refund his money.
Mr. Lawson made a formal request to City Council to refund his
money for fees.
Mayor Matteson asked Mr. Lawson to put it in writing and send
it to the City Council.
City Attorney Hopkins interjected that they have a request from
Mr. Lawson's attorney.
Mr. Lawson stated that that request was denied by the City.
The Planning Director stated that claim was not only for the
fees, but also included the design work and loss in profit. He
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stated that if Mr. Lawson would submit a claim for $6,300, it
would be taken to Council for reconsideration.
Ray Bicknell Mr. Bicknell stated that in 1981 he submitted plans to the City
and wasturned down. He asked if he submitted a claim, could he
expect to get his fees back.
Mayor Matteson replied that he could submit a claim, but that
didn't mean he could expect to get his fees back.
Eddie Hoague Mr. Hoague stated that he had requested the City to fix the
road on Van Buren for about a year. He asked why City could
fix their streets and not his.
The Planning Director replied that he thought they had agreed
that Mr. Hoague was going to install a curb.
Mayor Matteson interrupted and stated that they were getting
off the subject; they would have to discuss that issue at a
later time.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighousen stated she wanted to address a few
points. She stated that there was, in fact, a meeting that was
held in a private home with residents to discuss their desires
for the City. She stated there was also a Public Workshop
Meeting held at the request of City Council, at which Mr.
Geller officiated. She thanked the residents of the west side
for finding out what the issues were and working to resolve
them. She further stated that she opposed the Lawson project
based on technical and circulation aspects that had nothing to
do with density, and that he was given his day in court. She
stated that, if a project comes in that will adversely impact
the community, Council has the responsibility to tell that
developer that he will have to mitigate the traffic problem or
he will not be able to build. She felt they have come up with
a plan second to none.
Councilman Evans asked the Planning Director to elaborate a
little more on the low density and medium density on the
Residential Plan Development Specific Plan.
The Planning Director stated it was in the General Plan
Designation and Ross Geller could explain it better.
Mr. Geller stated that it had nothing to do with density, but
the number of units.
Councilman Evans stated the main topic at the seminar in
Monterey was educating the people. He stated that the General
Plan is the most important document in the community because it
is the backbone of the community. He stated that he applauds
the residents of the community for getting involved when so
many don't.
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CC-87-155 Mayor Matteson stated that the chair is going to propose a
motion to accept 5(B), General Plan Amendment changing certain
land -use designations in its entirety, except for the fact to
limit the medium density to 12, with those bonuses it brings it
up to 16 anyway, second by Councilman Grant.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated she would call to the
attention of the Chair that not be totally in sympathy with the
developers and not being totally in sympathy with the decision
makers, there is a matter of economics that they have to deal
with it in what they call a municipal budget, and as husbands
and wives and homemakers they have to deal with a budget in
that capacity, and most certainly developers have to deal with
a budget also. She stated that decisions made where density
alone is a factor, stops and she supposed some of them would
really like that to happen except, the ultimate dollars it
could cost in the courts would cost them more than they are
going to say. She stated that 12 units to the acre with the
criteria set forth by the general planning consultants for the
special favors that would give them the 20 percent density, she
felt that 12 units to the acre was too low; that they have
asked the best consultants they could get to give them the
recommendations that are realistic and she felt that they had
those in five to fifteen. She stated that there is a
break-even cost factor and at that time in history 15 is
probably the break even. She stated that if they go any lower
than that they will stifle development and they are asking for
a day in court that will cost them many many dollars,
therefore, she is not in favor of that change, but would be in
favor of maintaining the five to fifteen in that designation as
recommended by the consultants.
Mayor Matteson stated that the problem he had was if it was
built out to maximum there would either be a minimum of 1,500
units plus the density bonus in that area plus the 1,000 plus
the units up there; that gives them about 2,500 plus the units
they already have in the city plus the mobilehome units; over
half of the city would be rentals. He stated that the reason
they have low crime rate right now is pride of ownership; most
people here own their homes and they take care of them, they
are proud of them, and if you turn the city into rental spot,
you will lose all that and they will have the crime. He stated
that scientists have proven the more you cram rats together the
worse they are and the more problems you will have with them.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen directed her statement to the Mayor
that she couldn't agree more, but they were not talking about
rats and were not talking about cramming people together, but
talking about 15 units to the acre, and that in essence is less
than four times the density of a single-family housing tract,
and the other thing she resents highly is the assumption that
people who rent are of a lower class then people who own. She
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stated she felt the most problems they have to take care of in
the city, at least the ones she is sending staff people out to
try to mitigate are people who own. She stated that whether
you own or rent doesn't determine your quality, and she is
getting tired of hearing that renters are crud and owners are
quality; people are people and they are because of what they
are.
Councilman Grant stated that he certainly understands and can
sympathize with some of those people, whether they are living
here or out of town and have purchased the property for
investment, but that sympathy fortunately or unfortunately,
depending upon their point of view, cannot exceed his position
traditionally for the last four or five years relative to the
issue of density; renters are not crud, people are people and
that is not the issue. He stated that the issue is and has
been and will be, in his opinion, the problem of traffic
congestion. He stated that he has been opposed to what they
are apparently going to get along Mt. Vernon on the west side
and will continue to be opposed to that primarily for that
reason. He stated it doesn't take a genius to see how this
town is laid out, and it also doesn't take a genius to figure
out that it is not going to change much; there is only so many
ways you can get in and out of this small town and he gets in
and out of it twice a day and he has a heck of a problem around
5:30 or 6:00 p.m. and it's a pain. He stated that he felt that
the density, as indicated in the motion, is a realistic one,
it's consistent with his position on previous issues of
density, particularly along Mr. Vernon and that is the reason
he seconded the motion and he would hope that the remaining
members of the Council would vote in favor of that motion.
Councilwoman Crawford addressed her statement to Mayor Pro Tem
Pfennighausen. She stated that she felt Mayor Pro Tem
Pfennighausen was getting renters confused with out-of-town
owners; that it should be fairly obvious that on a large rental
project, the older it gets the more repair it needs and the
more it costs to maintain it and the less maintenance it
receives and the poorer it is for the general welfare of the
community. She stated that she felt that was the general
feeling against high -density rentals. She stated that she like
the motion; pursuant to the conference that she went to on
developer's fees in San Francisco, she would recommend that
they would perhaps raise the bonus figure from 20 percent to
somewhere in the area of 30 percent or 40 percent which would
bring the maximum density up around 15 or 16. She stated the
reason she suggests this is because this is a negotiating tool
with developers. She stated that since Proposition 13, cities
do not have the ability to raise revenues to fund the
infrastructures of the City, like the roads, lights, police,
fire, water, etc.; the way these things are funded is through
developer fees, and if they have a negotiating tool like the
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bonus, they can negotiate with developers. She stated this is
the way they would get park lands perhaps, better roads
perhaps, they might even get a school; Reche Canyon got a
school this way within the Colton School District. She stated
that she was suggesting that perhaps they consider that bonus
percentage in that light.
Mayor Matteson asked the Planning Director if there were a
bonus percentage in there now.
The Planning Director replied it's at 20 percent. He stated
for information on the Mayor's motion for a maximum of 12 would
be 14 density, 30 percent would be 16 and 40 percent would be
17.
Mayor Matteson asked what 25 would be.
Councilwoman Crawford stated that she believed that it was made
very very clear that there are only specific ways that they
could allow that bonus and if it were on a sliding scale that
said up to then, if they had a project come in on one acre of
land, they could award a higher percentage bonus and stay below
15 units per acre very easily. She questioned if that were not
correct.
The Planning Director replied he wasn't quite sure that he
followed the last portion.
Councilwoman Crawford explained that if they had a development
come in on one acre of land which would allow; The Planning
Director interjected that one acre of land would be
approximately 10 units under the 12 proposal; Councilwoman
Crawford continued that if they even had a 50 percent bonus, a
sliding rule then on a one acre development would bring it up
to 15 per acre maximum.
Councilman Evans asked to interrupt and stated that he believed
that if the Mayor checked the Planning Commission Minutes,
originally he proposed a 50 percent density bonus and it was
the Planning Commission, after long debate, who decided to
bring it down to 20 and they had difficulty even living with
that.
Mayor Matteson replied that was correct.
City Attorney Hopkins questioned if that was in the Zoning
Ordinance and not in the General Plan.
The Planning Director replied that it was in the Zoning
Ordinance Proposal.
City Attorney Hopkins stated the motion before them was the
General Plan and not the Zoning Ordinance and asked the
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Mayor whether he made the motion or not .and Mayor Matteson
replied yes. City Attorney Hopkins stated that he assumed that
the Mayor's motion was meant to include the adoption of first
reading of an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of City
Council, City of Grand Terrace, California, Approving General
Plan Amendment No. GP87-2."
Mayor Matteson replied that's exactly what I meant.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated that she felt it was a lofty
ideal to say they can build all the improvements in their City
with developer fees imposed to get density bonuses, but it
doesn't make much sense to her if to make a project cost-
effective you have to build a minimum of 15 units per acre;
that they start negotiating with developers for all kinds of
improvements in order to get bonuses, in order develop at zero
profit and that is not business and that isn't showing that
they are using very good business sense there; that people have
said that is why they want it in there to give the Council a
good business sense, "Let's use some of that." She stated that
she felt that they couldn't effectively develop at todays
prices and give anything at 12 units to the acre.
Councilman Evans stated that he could only whole-heartedly
echo what Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen had stated regarding the
entire matter. He stated that economics are going to dictate;
it's unrealistic to go down to 12, but he attended a meeting of
the Planning Commission when it was discussed and he had talked
to the Planning Director regarding the whole matter and other
colleagues on the Council said let's wait until they hear what
the consultants have to say; they have spoken and are now
ignoring what they have presented to them. He stated that he
can whole-heartedly support what the Planning Commission came
up with, what the Planning Director and the consultants have
come up with, therefore, he cannot support the 12.
Mayor asked Council to cast their votes. Motion CC-87-155
carried, with Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen and Councilman Evans
voting NOE.
Item 5(C) Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated that at least if they
Zoning Ordinance couldn't do the first thing right then do the second thing
Motion CC-87-156 right. She stated now they've told them they can only build 12
units to the acre unless they are going to build a new city for
them, give them a new school that will cost six million dollars
or a park that will cost six million dollars or a flood control
project that will cost 10 million dollars, we'll let them build
four units to the acre more; three units to the acre more if
they'll do that for us that shows real good business sense and
that is said with tongue and cheek. She stated let's do
something with the zoning code, especially the square footage
part of the zoning code that will make it possible to do
something sensible. She stated a minimum square footage
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Ordinance 104 was instituted by a majority of the Council
approximately one year ago and its entire purpose was pointed
towards one project in the defeat of that project, and to show
how little thought the passage of that ordinance was given
where the part in that ordinance that says the number of square
feet in a studio apartment will be 800 square feet, that is
twice as big as double -car garage; a studio apartment. She
stated that she got to thinking maybe there is something wrong
with her because maybe people do not know what studio
apartments are anymore, but she'll bet them that they will
learn because they are the kinds of things that can accommodate
students, singles and senior citizens with a minimum number of
square feet that has a place for them to cook, sleep, eat and
stay clean and that is all that is required, and she would
propose that a studio apartment receive a designation of a
minimum of 450 square feet; that is 50 feet bigger than a
two -car garage; pretty good size room for one room. She stated
then they have a classification called one -bedroom apartment or
condominium. She stated she asked to have "or condominium"
removed off the studio apartment before, because she didn't
think you could have a studio condominium, she didn't think
anyone would buy it. She proposed a one -bedroom apartment or
condominium based on present construction standards and what is
going on in award -winning projects throughout their area, a
minimum of 650 square feet and that makes accommodation for a
bedroom that is approximately 15 square feet, which is a fairly
good size bedroom and bigger than most single-family home
bedrooms are that are being constructed presently; under
two -bedroom apartments or condominiums, she would like to see
that broken into two subs; a two -bedroom apartment with one
bath, she would like to see changed to 850 square feet; a
two -bedroom apartment with one plus baths; that can be one and
one-half, one and three-quarters or two full baths to be 900
square feet, and a three -bedroom apartment or condominium which
is big as a full-size house remains at 1,200 square feet. She
stated that her rational for those changes were; the more
studio apartments they build the less permanent residency they
encourage in apartments, that horrible word, and they do not
accommodate children that will impact their school system in
studio apartments; one -bedroom apartments also does not
encourage families with children, therefore, creating little,
if any, impact on their school system and a maximum impact of
one to two cars; the bigger the apartment, the more problems
they are going to have to mitigate; a two -bedroom apartment is
more likely going to involve either two or four singles, two
couples, a couple and two children or more children, as many as
they can stack on bunkbeds; that is throughout their city in
single-family homes and, therefore, she would like to see no
three -bedroom apartments ever allowed in the City, because she
sees that as a real impact into their school system, onto their
streets and making great demands on the public sector as far as
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police and other things, but she does not know a way to
separate three -bedroom apartments from condominiums unless she
just says only three -bedroom apartments and not condominiums
and that is not realistic because the one thing that she has
noticed about apartments is that when people can't sell them
they rent them and then they have apartments and they have
three bedrooms. She stated that she would ask that the
Council, reviewing quickly, studio apartments 450 square feet,
one -bedroom apartment or condominium 650 square feet,
two -bedroom apartment with one bath 850 square feet,
two -bedroom apartment with one plus baths 900 square feet,
three -bedroom apartment or condominium 1,200 square feet, and
give this consideration for amendment to the now existing
Ordinance 104.
Mayor Matteson asked what the rest of the Council felt about
it.
Councilman Evans asked if that was a form of a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen replied it was her motion.
Mayor Matteson asked Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen that her
motion was to make the correction only.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen replied, "Right."
Councilman Evans stated he would second it.
Mayor Matteson asked if there were any discussion.
Mayor Matteson stated that he felt the studio apartment was
too small, 450 square feet is just too small by him.
Councilman Crawford stated that she felt that if they had a
small studio apartment like that, a 650 square foot one -bedroom
apartment would have relatively low rent and as an owner of
rental property she can vouch for her experience you don't
limit the number of children that you have in a one -bedroom
apartment just because there is a one -bedroom apartment, it
really doesn't limit the number of people, what determines how
many people that is going to be in there, one is the lease
agreement that he signs sometimes, because they will move more
people in and the other is to lower the rent, the less
desirable the people and the more problems that you will have
and probably the more people per square foot ratio, so she is
against it.
Councilman Grant stated that he remembered as Ms. Pfennighausen
remembers the discussion on it, when it was in fact discussed
to death and he remembered specifically Mr. Petta's position on
it, which he believed was a well-founded position. He stated
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he still could not fathom that they agreed to reduce these to
the extent that it is going to be difficult for people to sell
their condominiums. He stated that they would be doing a
disservice and, therefore, he would be opposed to the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen called to their attention that
those were minimum square footages; she could build a studio
apartment that had 1,200 square feet if that is what she chose
to do; she could build a one -bedroom apartment that had 1,000
square feet if that is what she chose to do as a developer;
they are saying what is the least they can do.
City Attorney Hopkins stated for the purpose of the motion that
was on the floor that he didn't believe the Planning Commission
had considered that particular item; whenever you are amending
a Zoning Ordinance, you have to have referred it to the
Planning Commission first; you can change what was sent to you,
but they would have had to of considered what they adopted; he
didn't believe they had considered it; that doesn't mean you
cannot adopt the motion. He stated he thought it was a proper
motion, but it would have to be referred back to the Planning
Commission if it were adopted.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated that she just wanted to make
sure that they didn't go through the revisions as submitted by
the report.
Mayor Matteson asked if Council wanted to send it back to the
Planning Commission or did they want to call for a vote.
Councilman Evans replied that he thought they should call for a
vote and give the Planning Commission direction as to the way
the Council stood.
Mayor Matteson asked if there were any other discussion. None
stated. He then asked Council to cast their votes.
Motion CC-87-156 failed, with Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen and
Councilman Evans voting AYE.
Mayor Matteson asked Councilwoman Crawford the other item she
wanted to discuss on the Zoning Ordinance was the bonus
density.
Councilwoman Crawford replied yes and wondered if they could
move for acceptance or she assumed that reducing the density
might give the Planning Commission cause to reconsider the
bonus, could they leave the bonus out of the motion.
Mayor Matteson replied they do not have to reconsider if they
pass it.
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Councilwoman Crawford stated that she would like to recommend
that they increase the bonus to 40 percent.
Mayor Matteson stated he thought that was too high, he would
buy it if it was 30 percent.
Councilwoman Crawford replied okay, she's selling for 30
percent.
Councilman Grant stated he felt that staff's recommendation of
20 percent was adequate.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated that the reality of it was
the end product is going to be the same and no one has guts
enough to call it what it really is, and you are not going to
get a developer to buy into the program at 12 units to the acre
he can't give you anything you are asking for and so you are
just stifling total development and why don't you just have
guts enough to say that.
Mayor Matteson stated that the thing of it is they have a big
development going on Mt. Vernon that was 12 units and they gave
them a bonus of three and the project is going through, so tat
was not an accurate statement; that they will build at that and
its economics they was as much as they can get, because the
more units they can get the more money they can make.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen addressed the Mayor and asked him
to keep in mind that they gave them that three density on a
very very simple stipulation that it be for senior citizens
which is or isn't enforceable, but it sounds good. She stated
that what he was talking about in order to give a density bonus
in that case is massive investment in the City of dollars and
cents; he is taking away the capacity to make dollars and he is
telling them they are going to spend dollars and they are not
going to do it; that is not realistic; how much printing do you
want to do for free.
CC-87-157 Motion CC-87-157 by Councilwoman Crawford, second by Mayor
Matteson, to increase the density of bonus of up to 30 percent.
Mayor Matteson asked if there were any discussion. There was
none and asked Council to cast their votes. Motion CC-87-157
failed, with Mayor Matteson and Councilwoman Crawford voting
AYE.
CC-87-158 Motion CC-87-158 by Mayor Matteson to accept density bonus as
is, second by Councilman Grant.
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City Attorney Hopkins addressed the Mayor and stated that he
assumed that was a motion to adopt an ordinance for the City of
Grand Terrace, California, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. Z-87-2 amending Chapter 18.12, reappealing Chapters 18.15,
18.18, 18.21, 18.24 and adding Chapter 18 to the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code.
Mayor Matteson replied he took the words right out of his
mouth, and asked if there were any discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen asked what the motion was
specifically.
City Attorney Hopkins replied that it was a motion to adopt an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by staff in
the proposed ordinance they had in their packet.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen questioned that's 15 units to the
acre; City Attorney Hopkins interrupted and stated that
particular portion had been amended.
Mayor Matteson stated in other words, they are accepting
everything exactly as the whole package, the other part was
they limited to 12, other than that it is exactly the way it
came.
Councilman Evans questioned if they had to make an amendment;
the zoning is different than the General Plan.
The Planning Director explained that the first motion was for
the General Plan which dealt the 15 down to 12 for the General
Plan Designation, but the Zoning Ordinance was not included in
that motion, so if they just go with staff recommendation,
technically the staff recommendation will be at 15 for those
charts or if they want to keep it consistent with the General
Plan motion . . .
City Attorney Hopkins addressed Mayor Matteson and stated that
he assumed that was part of the Mayor's motion to change the
Zoning Ordinance to match the General Plan, that is a
requirement you cannot adopt a different Zoning Ordinance then
you do in General Plan.
Councilman Evans questioned if you change the density is it
going to completely change whole outline.
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The Planning Director replied to let him review what he would
recommend they change the table footnote, Attachment H,
Proposed Residential Zone, they have the footnote for the
development charts, those numbers under dwelling units per
square footage and dwelling units per square footage for the
R-2 Zone and the R-3 Zone are all based on the 10 to 15; if
they change that to the 12, he would recommend that the zero to
ten, for R-3, would be 1 dwelling unit per 10,000 square feet;
10,000 to 20,000 square foot lot be one dwelling unit per
10,000 square feet; the 20,000 to 30,000 square foot lot would
be one dwelling unit for 8,710 square feet; 30,000 to 40,000
square foot lot would be one unit for 5,450 square feet; 40,000
to 80,000 square foot lot would be one unit for 4,360 square
feet and the 80,000 square foot plus designation would be one
unit for every 3,630 square feet. He stated the densities
would break down to 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 and then 12; the last
portion of the motion he wasn't sure was what the density bonus
they were talking about then, 20, would then be with the
density bonus would be 14.
City Attorney Hopkins stated they could adjust it accordingly
for the R-2 zone, was the intent of the Council.
Mayor Matteson asked Council to cast their votes.
Councilman Evans asked the Mayor to state again what they were
voting on.
Mayor Matteson replied they were voting for it exactly as it is
except, with the adjustments for the 12 units.
Motion CC-87-158 carried, with Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen and
Councilman Evans voting NOE.
Mayor Matteson commended the Planning Department for the
excellent job they had done.
Councilman Evans asked why, you didn't follow the
recommendation.
Mayor Matteson replied, all but one item, that is pretty good,
usually they are tearing them apart.
Item 7(B) Motion by Mayor Matteson, second by Councilwoman Crawford to
CC-87-159 appoint Mayor as Director for the City to Southern California
Joint Powers Authority and the City Manager as alternate.
Mayor Matteson asked Council to cast their votes. Motion
CC-87-159 carried, ALL AYES, to appoint Mayor as Director for
the City to Southern California Joint Powers Authority and the
City Manager as alternate.
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Item 7(C) Motion by Mayor Matteson, second by Councilman Grant, to
CC-87-160 approve application for a soliciting permit for Teen Challenge
of Southern California.
Steve Morgan Mr. Morgan stated that they requested August 1 through August 8
for the soliciting permit.
City Manager Schwab indicated that they recommended the
solicitation be done only on weekends.
Councilwoman Crawford asked whether or not they would be
working in pairs.
Mr. Morgan stated there would be no women and the men would be
working in pairs, keeping visual contact at all times.
City Manager Schwab indicated that, if Council desired, they
could modify the recommendation and go with Teen Challenge's
request for Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated she had no problem, as long
as they met the criteria as in the past. She commended them
for their good work on drug abuse rehabilitation.
Motion CC-87-160 carried, ALL AYES, to approve application for
a soliciting permit for Teen Challenge of Southern California.
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. until the next regular City
Council Meeting which will be held Thursday, August 27, 1987 at
5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED:
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