Loading...
03/05/2009 �1 Community and Economic Development Department ' , I GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION (A L I f O R N I A MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5,2009 The regular meetins of the Grand Terrace Plannine Commission was called to order at the Grand Terrace Civic Center.22795 Barton Road. Grand Terrace. California.on March 5. 2009.at 6:30 mm..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 Mari Montes, Secretary 6:30 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 • 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 St. Stated it is extremely difficult to attend meetings due to the time change. Would like to comment on certain items, for example Swertfeger trucking business now has flood lights all night. City has not handled this business appropriately. General Plan not processed properly and the 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • 909/ 824-6621 1 workshop is physically impossible to attend. This is important to her and other residents. Giant cup on Shell station, does not believe it was approved and would like for this to be taken care of. Pole that was needed to stretch our fire hose and telecommunication 'is obnoxious looks like smoke stack. She is also tired of people not being notified of things. Has discussed with another person she has never met before and is affected by closure of Britton Way who did not receive notification of the Barton Plaza project. This is an on going problem, is very unhappy and holds Planning Commission responsible. ITEMS: 1. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Approval Commissioner McNaboe stated her approval with a couple of changes. Changes are, on page 15 reference to Commissioner Addington, believes he was absent during that meeting. Vice-Chair Addington concurred he was not present. Commissioner McNaboe stated that she believes these comments were attributed to _ Commissioner Addington but may have come from Commissioner Comstock or Chairman Wilson. On page 24 under the motion of "made by" Commissioner McNaboe did not record a second and believes Chair Wilson was the second to that motion. Also requested correction of spelling of her last name on the record. MOTION PC-05-2009: Commissioner McNaboe made a motion to approve with changes. Second by Vice-Chair Addington. Vice-Chair Addington asked if minutes were open for discussion. Chair Wilson opened the minutes for discussion. Vice-Chair Addington stated that since he was not present to make changes, recommend that the minutes be corrected and continued to the next meeting for approval Director Powers asked that since minutes were written from a tape it would be helpful if anyone can claim to the statements that were attributed to Vice-Chair Addington on page 15. Commissioner " Comstock stated he believes the question asked was if Commissioner Addingtion had any written comments. Chair Wilson responded"no"to the question. 2 Chair Wilson asked for a withdrawal of the motion. Commissioner McNaboe withdrew her - motion with Chair Wilson concurring. MOTION PC-06-2009: Chair Wilson made a motion to continue the item to the next meeting with the corrections. Second by Vice-Chair Addington. 5-0 Motion carries. 2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2009 RECOMMENDATION: Approval MOTION PC-07-2009: Commissioner McNaboe made a motion to approve. Second by Commissioner Phelps. 5-0 Motion carries. -f 3. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2009 RECOMMENDATION:. Approval MOTION PC-08-2009: Commissioner Phelps made a motion to approve. Second by Commissioner McNaboe. 4-0-1 Motion carries with Commissioner Comstock abstaining. Chair Wilson introduced the assisting clerk for the evening, Mari Montes. 3 4. Site and Architectural A proposal to develop approximately 19,528 square feet of Review 09-01 land zoned BRSP-GC by constructing a 3,680 square foot dance' studio with associated parking, landscaping and lighting. APPLICANT: Stonewood Construction Company, represented by Corinne Robinson LOCATION: 22254 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA (Assessor's Parcel Number 027-242-07) RECOMMENDATION Approval Director Powers stated that the project is handled by Allan Williams who is not present due to a school exam. Director Powers explained that the applicant had worked with her predecessor discussing and refining project. By the time applicant was ready to submit, Director Powers had just started with the City and in fairness to applicant she chose to honor the instructions of her predecessor to be fair to the parties who worked on project. Director Powers asked the Commission to examine the land use matrix and see that on the first page of the BRSP land use matrix, page 59, uses are in alpha order. Under"A", Art/Music/Photography Studios are listed as a permitted use; under "D" there are no Dance Studios. On page 61 under "M", Music Studios, there is a requirement for a conditional use permit. Due to the inconsistency, staff referred to Title 18, and that it does not specifically separate out dance studios and are listed together under general commercial as a permitted use. Director Powers continued stating that the site is located at 22254 Barton Road previously occupied by residential structures. The site is currently vacant and approximately 19,000 square feet. It has commercial zoning, has shallow depth and makes it difficult for a larger project. The surrounding area is developed with single family vacant land and a fast food restaurant across the street. Zoning is General Commercial of Barton Road Specific Plan, Planning Area 2. The application is for 3,680 square foot dance studio. The project is a two-story dance studio with associated parking, landscaping and light features. It provides 25 parking spaces, which meets Code. The driveway on Barton Road is at an angle to the east, offset from driveway planned for the south side of Barton Road to avoid conflicts. Fire hydrant will be installed on site at the southeast corner. The applicant has been asked'to provide special treatment of color concrete or pavers to enhance driveway at entry. At north side of property, a 6-foot decorative block wall will be constructed. The project is consistent with the General Plan, including noise, natural resources, visual resources and circulation. Any conditions of approval addressed as mitigation measures through different process were addressed through the architectural review. Staff determined completing a different application would have resulted in same conditions being placed on project. The project has 25 parking stalls, one for disabled. The landscaping is 21% of the site and incorporates large trees and shrubs and one access point to site. The color and materials board depicts paint and roof color designed to incorporate the color palate listed in Specific Plan. 4 The project is determined to be exempt from CEQA. Notification for different types of projects is the same and covered by state law, requiring notifying property owners within a 300 foot radius. Director Powers recommended that the Planning Commission approve the resolution that staff has prepared in consideration of appropriate findings. Vice-Chair Addington asked if Barton Road Specific Plan architecture is California craftsman architectural or something else. Director Powers confirmed it is California Craftsman architecture. Vice-Chair Addington asked if in the opinion of Director Powers if the project follows architectural guidelines of the Specific Plan. Director Powers responded that the project is more representative in what we would like to see rather than the old materials. Within 15-20 years, wood siding materials are deteriorated and do not provide a nice view of the corridor. Stucco materials and use of ledge stone would provide better street view. Chair Wilson asked comments from the Commissioners. — . Commissioner Phelps stated that the south elevation presents a bare view and recommends false windows to breakup wide spaces. Vice-Chair Addington agreed that the south view of building is bare, and that the east elevation is also bare. Commissioner Phelps suggested the same treatment on east elevation. Chair Wilson suggested that the applicant may want to dress up the elevation by providing false shutters or some kind of architectural treatment to break up wide spaces. Commissioner Phelps. concerned about the color, but notices they are fine. He believes the driveway is dangerous with Barton Road intersection across from Miguel's. He suggested a right in and right out only sign would have to be placed. Chair Wilson asked staff to address and believes the traffic engineer would have addressed. Director Powers suggested that the applicant respond to comments. Chair Wilson opened the Public Hearing for comment and asked the applicant to respond to comments. 5 Corrine Robinson,Stonewood Construction 22145 DeBerry Mrs. Robinson stated that one reason for the angled driveway is to try to make a left turn as soon as median goes in due to construction of new Stater Bros. which would be opening the same time as the dance studio, sometime in November. They accommodated the driveway to what plans are into the city now. Another item to note is that the building is pulled to the front and parking is in the back. When properties on either side are developed this could become larger shopping center rather than individual parcels. The owner of the parcel, a Grand Terrace resident, is investing $1 million dollars and purchasing the parcel next to the studio to develop into a complex. Regarding the building, art was chosen to stand out and felt it would be an addition to the city. The project received compliments from the Mayor. She stated that in regards to adding too much to the building, false shutters would be too much and that the building should be the centerpiece for the type of center they wish to see. Chair Wilson asked if center section pops out in relation to both sides. Ms.Robinson responded no, saying that the building features the art popping out. Chair Wilson stated he is appreciative in considering future use in relation to other properties. Also asks staff if Stater Bros. was opening in November, stating that he is surprised the mayor would state comment in the newspaper since the Planning Commission has not reviewed the package. Director Powers responded that the Mayor had stated the goal. Commissioner McNaboe asked for clarification regarding adjacent.property purchase. Ms. Robinson responded that the property in question is to the right of the studio and the property is for sale. Commissioner McNaboe asked if this is the side with the decorative 6-foot. wall. Ms. Robinson responded that the decorative wall that will separate the residential property is in the rear. The two-foot wall is on the left side of studio, which is falling down and property owner is pleased to have it rebuilt. Vice-Chair Addington asked if the proposed Barton Road median is going to be painted or a raised curb median. Director Powers responded that it is proposed to be raised. She stated that the angle of the driveway is to mitigate any concerns over left turns being complicated with the project across the street and was requested by the Public Works Department. Commissioner Phelps asked why the driveway was not included as part of intersection and made part of a four way intersection. 6 Ms. Robinson indicated that driveway is not as wide as the intersection and would be creating a hazard coming directly out into intersection. The concept was to discourage traffic hazard. Vice-Chair Addington asked when the proposed median goes in then the intersection would be right in and right out only. Commissioner Comstock asked Director Powers how long before median goes in, and if it is on schedule. Director Powers indicated the median is anticipated to be constructed at the end of year. Ms. Robinson stated that they would not be in favor of placing shutters because it would take away from the building. Patricia Farley 12513 Michigan St. Indicated she loves dance and has participated and would love to see dance encouraged in Grand Terrace but that the city has not followed consistent plans for years. Residents are not informed correctly and it is infuriating that they do not receive notices, accommodated at meetings and looking at documents then being presented differently and not receiving appropriate responses. This is happening on Michigan with conditional use permits. There is a mess and was to be a nice plan. No control of what is going on, parking is an issue and there will be loud music. Believes studio is ugly, not nice for neighbors or Barton Road. Does not fit in with Miguel's which has violations of their own. She.is appalled of what is going on, there is no consistency and requested a stop to the mess and it is not fair to residents and public. . Jeff McConnell Walnut Ave. Stated he has a couple of items and was involved in the property before it was purchased. He believes the driveway can not be further west due to the utility box. He believes this will be an infill project. He agrees with Barton Road Specific Plans regarding building materials, such as stucco, and other treatment after time will deteriorate. Has parking issues, with dropping off students and there is not a place for bicycles or scooters. He stated that later if building is used for other events (dance recitals) later, there is not enough parking. He suggested sound related absorbing materials to absorb sounds as the neighbors may not like music. Cynthia Bidney 12219 Pascal Stated her concern with the square footage and the amount of students at a time, asking if the number was 15. She is interested on how this fits in with the rest of the Barton Road projects. 7 Director Powers responded that master plans are required on south side of street. On north side it provides design guidelines and does not require master and specific planning because of shallow depth. It does encourage reciprocal easements as they continue to develop. Cynthia Bidney 12219 Pascal Indicated her question was not answered. She was thinking aesthetically referring to Fresh & Easy. Will the city end up with different styles on Barton Road or will it come together? Chair Wilson responded that regarding Fresh & Easy, the project runs into brand identification problem. With the Barton Road Specific Plan it encourages particular types of construction, such as colors, massing, and that these kinds of devices to be a bit more uniform in relation to applications. Cynthia Bidney 11219 Pascal She asked what kind of roofing there will be and if it will be within a theme; and asked if they will be similar for all projects? - Betty Guzman 23212 Glendora Drive She referred to a question by Chair Wilson' as to why building does not follow existing architecture. She stated the answer by Director Powers is unacceptable regarding building material-wearing out 15-20 years. Ms. Guzman states there are new materials and long lasting. She also would like to know where to pick up copies of Barton Road Specific Plan to review and have input. Director Powers stated that reports can be obtained on the City website or at City Hall for a hard copy. Charles Hornsby 22656 Brentwood St. Stated he has a philosophical point to make, regarding new shopping center on Mount Vernon and Barton Road. The first exhibits presented a month ago, entitled "Relaxed Development Standards", was undermining parking issue. During presentation was thinking there was a big deal made that there is adequate parking, 25 spaces and was up to Code. He wondered why this is important tonight and not a month ago. Chair Wilson responded the dance studio project is being reviewed. Regarding the parking this does meet the Code, this was another project, and it was covered in the minutes that were adopted and stated the justification of multiple uses sharing parking. 8 Chair Wilson closed the Public Comments and brought the item back to the Commission. Commissioner Comstock stated that he likes the project and indicated the hard work in fitting the building in among various projects in community. He likes the simplicity of the building, materials and artwork. He complimented the project. Address one more item, as part of Planning Commission he looks into zoning codes, projects fits the codes and understands needs of the City. Personally believes this will add a broad base, and significantly adds to community. Commissioner McNaboe stated she believes it is a nice looking building and thinks there is confusion at times between similar, complementary and things looking exactly alike. Having various complementary projects is more interesting along Barton Road. One disappointment is the intersection, with- the planned project across the way it misses a controlled 4-way intersection. She wondered what could be put in place when the neighboring residence becomes vacant and adjacent development-would improve and expand the center. Chair Wilson stated Commissioner McNaboe has a valid point, and stated it does not mean the intersection can not be reconstructed or looked at after all projects are completed. For the time being it does have to be a right in and a right out or may run into a conflict. Commissioner Phelps asked if a.bike rack would be placed in the project. Director Powers confirmed that a bike rack would be placed. MOTION PC 09-2009 Commissioner Comstock made a motion to approve SA 09-01. Second by Vice-Chair Addington. Chair Wilson added one more piece of discussion, asking staff if there has been discussion on the type of roofing material. Corrine Robinson responded that there was discussion that dimensional shingle will be used. Commission McNaboe asked if once the building is put in place if there was assurance that the applicant would add features to the building to make it aesthetically pleasing. Corrine Robinson responded that the applicant would do so. Chair Wilson stated for the record that the applicant wishes to make the project aesthetically pleasing to public, will step up and make revisions if needed. It was also noted that added landscaping might influence what the front elevation looks like. 9 Commissioner Comstock repeated his motion to approve. Again seconded by Vice-Chair Addington. 5 -0 Motion carries. 5. Information to Commissioners None 6. Information from Commissioners: None Commissioner Comstock asked for clarification of the start time of the Land Use Meeting, on Tuesday March 10t'. Director Powers confirmed that start time at 4pm. Chair Wilson asked if there is any further information for meeting. Director Powers responded that the Planning Commission has all necessary information. CHAIR WILSON ADJOURNED THE SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:31 PM TO THE NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 19,2009. Respectfully Submitted, Approved By, Joyce Powers Doug Wilson, Chairman Community and Economic Planning Commission Development Director 10