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04/21/2016 s-t rX CITY OF GRAND TERRACE �., PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES • APRIL 21, 2016 Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:30 PM Grand Terrace Civic Center• 22795 Barton Road CALL TO ORDER Chairman Comstock convened the Meeting of.the Planning Commission-and Site and Architectural Review Board. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planning Commissioner Cesena. .Attendee Name { Title. g Status . i Arrived Tom Comstock C Chairman Present Ryan Stephens Vice-Chairman Absent # Jeffrey Allen Commissioner Present Tara Cesena ' Commissioner 11 Present ! Edward A. Giroux Commissioner Present A. AGENDA 1. Motion: APPROVAL OF AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Tom Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Tara Cesena, Edward A. Giroux ABSENT: Ryan Stephens B. PUBLIC ADDRESS None C. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 02/20/2014 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Tom Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Tara Cesena, Edward A. Giroux ABSENT: Ryan Stephens 2. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 05/07/2015 City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission April 21, 2016 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Tom Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Tara Cesena, Edward A. Giroux ABSENT: Ryan Stephens 3. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 09/17/2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Tom Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Tara Cesena, Edward A. Giroux ABSENT: Ryan Stephens 4. Approval of Minutes- Regular Meeting — 10/15/2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Tom Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Tara Cesena, Edward A. Giroux ABSENT: Ryan Stephens 5. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 11/19/2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Toml.Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Tara Cesena, Edward A. Giroux ABSENT: Ryan Stephens 6. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 12/17/2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Tom.Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Tara Cesena, Edward A. Giroux . .ABSENT: Ryan Stephens D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. Amendment to 2013-2021 Housing Element Planning & Development Services Director, Sandra Molina identified that John Douglas, Housing Consultant, was present and could answer questions related to the hearing item. Housing Consultant, John Douglas, was called to speak. He presented details of item and pointed out some modifications needed in order for the City to be compliant with HCD standards. Commissioner Allen asked staff whether crime studies had been performed on multifamily units with carports and garages to determine which was safer. Mr. Douglas responded by saying that he was not aware of any studies performed and stated that developers wouldn't be required to construct a garage under the code. City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission April 21, 2016 Commissioner .Giroux asked questions related to: (1) who would be responsible for maintaining roadways on the rezoned sites; (2) whether the code had a security requirement that would be imposed on future developers; (3) whether public notices were sent to surrounding owners. Ms._ Molina responded to questions, indicating that the developer or HOA would be responsible for road maintenance. Secondly, she advised Mr. Giroux that the hearing item was to discuss housing programs but that there was opportunity to discuss modifications security on the next item. Lastly, she confirmed that public notices had been distributed to residents within a 300 ft radius of the proposed rezone sites and to the property owners. City Attorney, Baron Bettenhausen suggested that both hearing items be considered together but have separate resolutions. Chair Comstock preferred that the Commission postpone specific ordinance questions until the next hearing item and focus on finishing the first item. Commission Allen expressed his concerns about future developers being locked into building 24 units per acre densities for the rezoned parcels. Ms. Molina clarified that the high density residential requirement would allow between.20-24 units per acre and that HCD would not allow anything less than 20 units for that designation. Nancy Martinez was called to speak and expressed her concern for future traffic on Grand Terrace Road. Ron Gomez, was called to speak and expressed his concerns about increased traffic due to the rezone and stated he was against rezone change. He suggested that a different location be selected. 1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE THE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION 2016-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 16-01 AMENDING THE 2013-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Tom Comstock, Jeffrey Allen, Tara Cesefia, Edward A. Giroux ABSENT: Ryan Stephens 8. Amendment to Land Use Element of General Plan and Zoning Regulations in Conformity with 2013-2021 Housing Element City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission April 21, 2016 Community Development Director, Sandra Molina briefly touched on the item. She answered a question about site development responding that no development was scheduled for the proposed rezoned sites. Commissioner Allen questioned why one rezone would have an overlay but the other does not. Ms. Molina directed the question to Mr. Douglas. Mr. Douglas was called to speak and responded to Mr. Allen's question by saying that the state law requires that over 50% of parcels be zoned high density residential and the remaining parcels could have an overlay to provide flexibility to property owners. Chair Comstock asked how large the parcel on Michigan Avenue was. Ms. Molina clarified that it was 1.07 acres in size. Public Comment Jeffrey McConnell was called to speak. Commission Deliberations The Commission had questions for staff related to future buyer disclosures of rezoned sites and also requested further clarification of the Transitional versus Supportive Housing definition relating to people with disabilities. Staff responded that it was up to future buyers to verify disclosures prior to purchasing and that the State regulated the inclusion of disabilities into the definition. There was also brief discussion about CUP t, revocation relating to chapter 18.83 and density bonuses for developers 1) RECEIVE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS, 2) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, AND 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION 2016-12; A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 16-02 AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND LAND USE MAP; ADOPT ZONE CHANGE 16-01 AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 16-01 REVISING THE ZONING MAP AND AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT RELATED AMENDMENTS E. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS Director Molina briefed the Commission on changes within the Community Development Department and mentioned that a new Public Works Director and weekend Code Enforcement officer had been hired. She also mentioned a 3 year grant for a new Senior Bus Program with a new driver hired. City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Minutes Grand Terrace Planning Commission April 21, 2016 F. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS Commission Allen asked how the public reach the weekend code enforcement officer and Ms. Molina responded that an online feature would be available on the city website. Mr. Allen expressed his desire to attend the State of CA Planning Commission Academy. He also asked whether there had been any AirBnb or Home Away complaints or complements to which Ms. Molina responded by saying she was not aware, nor had an complaints_been received. Ms. Molina also clarified that the Planning Commission Academy is slated to begin at the end of October and she would follow up. Chair Comstock requested an update of the proposed roundabout and Ms. Molina advised that construction would begin in summer 2017. Mr. Comstock also asked whether the burned down building at the end of Commerce Way, would be a part of the freeway interchange and Ms. Molina responded that the property is being acquired by Caltrans and would be torn down as part of the project. ADJOURN Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission to be held on May 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. /'fom Comstock Sandra Molina Chairman of the Grand Terrace Planning Planning & Development Services Director Commission City of Grand Terrace Page 5