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Community and Economic Development Department
(A L I f O R N I A GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2009
The regular meeting of the Grand Terrace Planning Commission was called to order at the
Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on February
5, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., by Chairman Doug Wilson.
PRESENT: Doug Wilson, Chairman
Matthew Addington,Vice Chairman
Darcy McNaboe, Commissioner
Brian Phelps, Commissioner
Joyce Powers, Community Development Director
ABSENT: Tom Comstock, Commissioner
7:00 P.M. CONVENE SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Chairman Wilson convened the Site and Architecture Review Board/Planning Commission
meeting.
• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner McNaboe
• Roll Call
• Public address to Commission shall be limited to three minutes unless extended
by the Chairman. Should you desire to make a longer presentation, please make
written request to be agendized to the Director of Community and Economic
Development
GENERAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Patricia Farley
12513 Michigan Street
Ms. Farley stated her concerns with regard to the General Plan. She would like to know the
status of the General Plan, especially with the shopping area on Barton Road.
22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • 909/ 824-6621
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ITEMS:
1. Starting Time for Future Meetings of the Planning Commission
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Chair Wilson reported that a general discussion was made at a City Council Meeting with
regard to the time change for the Planning Commission. The Acting City Manager, Steve Berry
felt it was appropriate to bring the item in front of the City Council. At that City Council
Meeting, some of the Planning Commissioners expressed their opinions with regard to the
starting time. As a result the City Council voted against the change of a 6:00 PM starting time.
Since then, there has been an open letter written to the Planning Commission from the Acting
City Manager as an appeal toward a change in start time to 6:30 PM.
Chair Wilson reported that the Blue Mountain Outlook had covered many projects that have
been approved by the Planning Commission along with some that are proposed within Grand
Terrace City Limits that have yet to come to the Planning Commission.
Director Powers reported that she was going to list all of the projects that Chair Wilson had
previously mentioned and also informed the Commission that all of the projects as mentioned by
Chair Wilson are also posted on the City Website.
Chair Wilson opened up the Public Hearing for comment.
Rita Schwark
21952 Grand Terrace Road
Mrs. Schwark would like for the Planning Commission time to be kept at 7:00 PM. She feels
that it would be difficult for many of her neighbors to attend a Planning Commission Meeting if
they are held any earlier.
Patricia Farley
12513 Michigan Avenue
Ms. Farley would like for the Planning Commission Meetings to be kept at 7:00 PM. Ms. Farley
feels that it is disrespectful to not give the community a chance to get home, have something to
eat and get to the meetings.
Chair Wilson closed the Public Comments and brought the item back to the Commission.
Chair Wilson reported that he had spoken to Commissioner Comstock who was unable to attend
the meeting. Commissioner Comstock did voice his preference that a 7:00 PM starting time
would be his preference, even though he would not be present to make his vote.
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" Vice Chair Addington stated that he understood the Acting City Manager's wishes to cut costs
due to the current economic situations and times. At the same time, it is the Commission's duty
to serve the Public.
Commissioner McNaboe commented she agreed to the meeting start times at 7:00 PM when she
was first appointed to the Planning Commission, however, when there is a full agenda especially
through a General Plan process that more could have been accomplished should the meeting had
been started at an earlier time. Commissioner McNaboe further stated that if there was a full
agenda that she would be in favor of starting a meeting '/z hour earlier, so that these meetings
would not have to end in such a late hour.
Chair Wilson replied that the same discussion was had with the Acting City Manager with
regard to possibly calling special meetings for larger items to start at 6:00 PM. Upon further
discussion it was felt that a 6:00 PM start time would not be compatible with the public and all of
the Commissioners' schedules.
MOTION PC-03-2009
MOTION VOTE: Chair Wilson made a motion to change the start time
for Planning Commission meetings to begin at 6:30 PM.
Commissioner McNaboe seconded the motion.
3-1-1-0 Motion carries with Commissioner Comstock
v being absent
• Information to Commissioners
Director Powers reported that the 30 Day Notice of Preparation and Initial Study for the Town
Square project has been completed and forwarded to the State Clearinghouse. The 30 day
comment period began on January 29`h, 2009.
On February'10, 2009 a commercial improvement program will be presented to the City Council
that will assist existing businesses and property owners in rehabilitating the exterior of buildings
and facades as well as landscaping and parking lots.
On February 17, 2009 the Town, .Square Project Scoping Session will take place. And on
February 19, 2009, the Ham Radio Ordinance will be brought to the Planning Commission.
On March 10, 2009, the joint workshop will be held with the City Council for the Land Use
Element.
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• Information from Commissioners
Vice Chair Addington wanted to know the status of the proposed medical building on the corner
of Barton and Preston Road.
Director Powers reported that she had spoken with the property owner and said that he had some
other projects that he is currently working on but he intends to begin construction in the Spring
of 2009.
CHAIR WILSON ADJOURNED THE SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:45 PM TO THE NEXT MEETING
TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 19, 2009.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved y,
Joke Dowers Doug Wilson, Chairman
Community and Economic Planning Commission
Development Director
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