02/19/2009 Community and Economic Development Department
(A L I f O R N I A GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19,2009
The regular meetine of the Grand Terrace Planning Commission was called to order at the
Grand Terrace Civic Center.22795 Barton Road. Grand Terrace. California.on February
19.2009.at 7:00 D.m.,by Chairman Doug Wilson.
PRESENT: Doug Wilson, Chairman
Matthew Addington, Vice Chairman
Darcy McNaboe, Commissioner
Tom Comstock, Commissioner
Brian Phelps, Commissioner
Joyce Powers, Community Development Director
7:00 P.M.: CONVENE SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Chairman Wilson convened the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission
meeting.
• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call: All present
• 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
Chair Wilson explained the presence of the Sheriff s Deputy and requested professional behavior
from all present.
GENERAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
None
22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • 909/ 824-6621
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ITEMS:
1. ZONE. CHANGE 06-02 A proposed ordinance to amend Title 18 of the Grand
AND Terrace Municipal Code by adding Chapter 18.72 entitled
ENVIRONMENTAL Amateur"HAM" Radio Antennas to the Zoning Code.
REVIEW 07-09
APPLICANT: City of Grand Terrace Community and Economic
Development Department
LOCATION: Citywide
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing and vote to recommend that the
City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance amending
Title 18 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by adding
Chapter 18.72 entitled Amateur "HAM" Radio Antennas
to the Grand Terrace Zoning Code and adopting a
Negative Declaration.
Director Powers gave a report reviewing the background and previous meetings leading to the
current draft Ordinance. She described the Land Use Application process and stated that one .
additional change had been made to the Ordinance's Development Standards based on the
recommendation of the HAM radio committee. The committee recommended the deletion of
Section 18.72.050.E.La, because those standards are covered by other sections of the Ordinance.
Chair Wilson opened the Public Hearing for comment.
Jo Ann Johnson
12723 Mt. Vernon
Ms. Johnson recommended approval of the Ordinance, although she prefers allowing 45 feet
height and did not like the 300-foot radius noticing requirement.
Bob Souter
12045 Westwood Lane
Mr. Souter played a news clip video on the subject of HAM radio antennas in residential
neighborhoods. He stated that the proposed Ordinance is onerous and does not provide
reasonable accommodations as required by Federal law. He also stated that an antenna is not an
accessory structure and that the best ordinances are those that do not require an operator to .
pursue their rights in court.
Mark Cukota
22815 Kentfield
Mr. Cukota stated that he is a member..of the committee and the proposed ordinance is fair and
equitable. He requested that the Planning Commission move it along.
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Chris Maness
12799 Darwin Ave.
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Mr. Maness stated that he is a licensed amateur. He said that this is a fair situation, but there
should be more distinction in the antenna types. Antennas are not pleasing, but essential for
emergency notification. He also stated that he understood why the neighbors of the original
operator who started this process would be upset.
Anthony Gordon
Mr. Gordon stated that he is a committee member and the Ordinance is a good framework, but its
success will depend on the application of the standards. He requested that the Commission adopt
it.
Chair Wilson closed the Public Comments and brought the item baek to the Commission.
Chair Wilson stated that "antenna" is defined as an accessory structure by zoning. He also
stated that the ordinance is meant to maintain neighborhood enjoyment for everyone.
Commissioner Comstock recalled a resident who could not sell their home due to a neighbor's
antenna. He thanked the operators for their service as well as the committee.
Commissioner Phelps stated that the proposed ordinance is as close as we can get to being fair
to everyone.
MOTION PC-04-2009: Commissioner Phelps made) a motion to approve the
staff recommendation.
Commissioner McNaboe seconded the motion.
5-0 Motion carries.
• Information to Commissioners
Director Powers stated that she would like to begin reviewing and discussing updated
architectural guidelines for the commercial corridors as a Planning Commission Policy for use
until the BRSP is updated. A workshop on this topic was tentatively scheduled for Marchl9,
2009.
• Information from Commissioners
None
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CHAIR WILSON ADJOURNED THE SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
- BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:50 PM TO THE NEXT MEETING
TO BE HELD ON MARCH 5,2009. .
Respectfully Submitted, Approved By,
Jdyce Powers Doug Wilson, Chairman
Community and Economic Planning Commission
Development Director
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