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08/18/2005 I I I Community and Economic Development (ALHORNIA Department 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace California 92313-5295 GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION (909) 824-6621 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING August 18, 2005 The regular meetinq of the Grand Terrace Planninq Commission was called to order at the Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on Auqust 18, 2005, at 7:05 p.m., by Vice Chairperson Matthew Addin_ tq on• PRESENT: Matthew Addington, Vice Chairperson Tom Comstock, Commissioner Gary Koontz, Community Development Director John Lampe, Associate Planner Michelle Boustedt, Planning Secretary ABSENT: Doug Wilson, Chairperson Robert Bidney, Commissioner 7:05 P.M. CONVENE SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Bidney • Roll Call PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: NONE ITEMS: 1. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2005 MOTION PC-34-2005: Commissioner Comstock made a motion to approve the minutes of July 21, 2005. Commissioner Whitley seconded the motion. MOTION VOTE PC-34-2005: Approved 3-0-2-0 - Chair Wilson Absent Commissioner Bidney Absent 2. SA-04-21/CUP-04-10 E-04-12: To construct a completely new 1 auto service station with convenience market, car wash, delicatessen and freeway sign. APPLICANT: RAMCAM Corp. on behalf of the owner, Mr. Fahim Tanios LOCATION: 22045 Barton Road in City of Grand Terrace RECOMMENDATION: Open_the continued public hearing, receive the staff report and public testimony, if any, and take action on SA-04-21, CUP-04- 10 and E-04-12. Associate Planner Lampe greeted the Commission and presented his staff report. This project has been continued from earlier meetings before the Planning Commission to allow for a redesign of California Craftsman style for the market place building that will be located on the southwest portion of the property. The project was also continued to redesign the freeway sign so that it complied with the City's Sign Code. At the meeting of July 21, 2005, the Commission indicated a consensus that it liked the last design sketch that was prepared by the Applicant for the proposed building. At that meeting, we continued the Public to tonight's meeting to give the Applicant additional time to prepare the final architectural elevations and exhibits for the Planning Commission's review and action on the project. The revised elevations were included in the design package that was submitted to the Commission along with other exhibits that included the revised drawing for the freeway sign, new elevations for the building and revised exhibit of the color materials to be used in the project and also a sign program for the station itself. The revised elevations show the proposed design concept that was approved at the last Planning Commission meeting. The Applicant has prepared a colored rendering of what the existing building will look like with columns, stone base, and craftsman style design features. The freeway sign will be within 100 foot limitation as required by the Sign Code. The proposed height of the sign will be 75 feet, which is also consistent with the Sign Code. Also provided in the package was the-sign program for the station which shows the monument sign and the signs that will be placed on the canopy of the service stations. Those particular signs will have to be approved through a separate sign permit application. The only sign that is required to be approved by the Commission this evening is the freeway sign, which is part of the Conditional Use Permit and the Site and Architectural Review of the project. The rest of the plans and exhibits that have been provided have not changed from the previous meetings. The drive thru was redesigned to move the exiting farther from the driveway from Barton Road. A letter from the traffic engineer stated that he is satisfied with - this new design. Associate Planner Lampe concluded his staff report. 2 Vice Chair Addington asked with regard to the Biological Resources of the Environmental Impact Checklist, the brief explanation states that "rare or endangered species are known to live in the urban areas of Grand Terrace". Is this true? Associate Planner Lampe replied that it was a typographical error; no rare or endangered species are not known to live in the area Grand Terrace. Vice Chair Addington asked if the trees in the rendering are existing or are proposed. Associate Planner Lampe replied that it would be best for the applicant to answer this question. It was staff's objective to look at the buildings rather than the landscape. The landscaping plan has been reviewed by one of the members of the staff with a landscape architectural degree, and he was satisfied with the landscape plan. Vice Chair Addington opened the Public Hearing. Alex Irshaid-RAMCAM Corp. 670 E Parkridge #101 Corona Mr. Irshaid greeted the Commission. And was happy to answer any questions. Vice Chair Addington asked the Applicant if neon lighting was proposed. Mr. Irshaid replied that the "V" in Valero will have neon behind the letter. It will not be exposed. Vice Chair Addington asked about the landscaping that has been shown off of the south side of the property on the plans., Is this existing landscaping? Mr. Irshaid replied that it is existing landscaping and it is maintained by the neighboring property owner to the south. Vice Chair Addington asked the Applicant if he is in agreement with the Conditions of Approval as presented. Mr. Irshaid replied that he is in agreement with most of the Conditions with the exception of the flood control requirement. Bobbie Forbes 11854 Burns Avenue Ms. Forbes had a concern with regard to the traffic exiting the freeway off ramp from the northbound Barton Road exit. Ms. Forbes wanted to know if the driveway would be wide enough to have a vehicle pulling in to the gas station and another pulling out at the same time. She feels that if the access is not wide enough, there will be vehicular accidents. Vice Chair Addington assured Ms. Forbes that the driveway approach has been made wide enough to have entering and exiting cars on it at the same time. 3 Jeffrey McConnell 21 M Walnut Mr. McConnell wanted to know if whether the City or Caltrans can install reflector bumps along the off ramp at Barton Road. He feels that it would probably help to assist vehicles in slowing down. Vice Chair Addington replied that it would be the responsibility of Caltrans. Vice Chair Addington asked if the existing median blocks a left turn access out of the easterly driveway at current. Planning Director Koontz replied that it does block any left hand turns from the easterly driveway. But the anyone can make a left had turn from the westerly driveway. Vice Chair Addington closed the Public Hearing. MOTION PC-35-2005: Motion was made by Commissioner Whitley to approve SA-04- 21, CUP-04-10 and E-04-12. Commissioner Comstock seconded the motion. MOTION VOTE PC-35-2005: Approved 3-0-2-0 Chair Wilson Absent Commissioner Bidney Absent 3. CUP-05-06, E-05-19: CUP-05-06 and E-05-19 have been filed for an amateur radio antenna structure consisting of a tower-mast and "yagi" antenna. APPLICANT: Hans Ehlert and Eleanor Keeling Ehlert LOCATION: 22830 Lark Street (The subject site is located on the northwesterly corner of the intersection of Lark Street and Crane Street. RECOMMENDATION: Continue the Public Hearing to Thursday, September 15, 2005, because the Applicants have a prior commitment and can not attend the August 18th meeting. MOTION PC-36 2006: Vice, Chair Addington made a motion to Continue CUP-05-06, E-05-19 to the September 15, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Comstock seconded the motion MOTION VOTE PC-36 2005: 3-0-2-0 Chair Wilson Absent Commissioner Bidney Absent 4 ADJOURN SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:35 nm CONVENE PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION • Information to Commissioners Jeffs resignation as Planning Technician • Information from Commissioners Planning Director Koontz reported that the Savon will officially break ground on August 29th. Miguel's Jr. are in the final engineering stages, the plans will be in for plan checks shortly. There will be a presentation by the OAC Developer to the City Council with regard to the status of the project. Senior Housing project continued to September 8, 2005 Council meeting. A workshop will be held with the residents to discuss improvements to the project. ADJOURN PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION 7:40 PM NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 Respectfully Submitted, Approved By, Gary Koontz, F7fe(nning Director att ew Addingko i, YZe Chairman PI ning Commission 4 5