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06/20/2002 CITY 6R6fi0 TERR CE Community Development GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION Department MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 2002 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 June 20, 2002. at 7:00 p.m., by Chairperson Douq Wilson. PRESENT: Doug Wilson, Chairperson Matthew Addington, Vice Chairperson Mary Trainor, Commissioner Brian Whitley, Commissioner John Lampe, Associate Planner Michelle Boustedt, CDD Secretary ABSENT: None 7:00 P.M. CONVENE SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • Call to Order • Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice Chair Addington • 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. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: NONE ITEMS: 1. MINUTES Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: Approval 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • (909) 824-6621 MOTION: PC-17-2002 Vice Chair Addington made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated - May 16, 2002. Commissioner Whitley seconded the motion. MOTION VOTE: Approved 3-0-0-1. PC-17-2002 Commissioner Trainor abstaining 2. SA-02-04, E-02-05 Site and Architectural Review to construct a two-story addition to the rear of an existing residence, in which the proposed addition will contain approximately 1,517 square feet. APPLICANT: Khaled Yasin c/o Jack Lanphere, architect. LOCATION: 22974 De Berry Street (northeast corner of the intersection of Observation Drive and DeBerry Street. RECOMMENDATION: Approve subject to conditions Associate Planner Lampe reported that the applicants request is to construct a two story addition to the existing residence located on the northeast corner of Observation Drive and DeBerry Street. The subject site is developed with a single-family, one story residence. The subject site/lot is fairly large, almost 17,000 square feet. The residence was constructed in 1984 and contains about 1,400 square feet of living area. The existing building coverage on the site amounts to about 12% of the lot. The surrounding area of the neighborhood is developed with similar single-family residences with two-story homes in the immediate area, including next door and across the street to the subject site. The site is located in the low-density category of the City's General Plan and the Zoning for the site is R1-7,200. The proposed project is consistent with both the City's General Plan, and Zoning for the area. The first floor of the addition will contain 541 square feet. The second floor will provide an additional 976 square feet of living area. This will add a total of 1,517 additional square feet of living area to the existing residence. The building coverage for the proposed room addition will go from the existing 12% to 16% of the lot, which is well below the 50% maximum allowed. 2 The architect is proposing to use wood siding to match the existing pattern on the front part of the residence, as well as paint to match the existing house. The roof tiles will be chosen to match the existing pattern. The roof plan will consist of cross gables to match the existing roof pattern of the residence. The preliminary landscaping plan will be upgraded on the Observation Street side of the property. Planning Associate Lampe closed his report by recommending that the Planning Commission approve the two-story addition as called for by the Resolution of Approval, subject to the conditions of approval. Vice Chair Addington asked if the applicant was proposing to remove a portion of the existing residence and build new to accommodate a new kitchen. Planning Associate answered that a portion of the existing house will be remodeled to accommodate the new floor plan. Vice Chair Addington asked if the soil compaction report be prepared and presented to the City prior to the Planning Commission's approval or is this done during construction after the Planning Commission's approval. Planning Associate Lampe replied that the soil compaction report is required after the Planning Commission acts on the case; this is a condition that is required during the plan check process for the construction drawings. Vice Chair Addington asked why the new gabled roof was chosen to leave it as a blank wall rather than including a decorative window or attic vent? Planning Associate Lampe replied that the Vice Chair's question would be better answered by the architect, who unfortunately had a conflict with the Planning Commission meeting and was unable to attend. The applicant is present and can be asked if he is willing to make'a change to the particular part of the residence. (The applicant nodded yes.) Commissioner Whitley asked if the landscaping be required to be installed prior to the final building permit sign-off? Planning Associate Lampe replied that it is normally required that the landscaping be installed prior to the final sign-off of the project of the Planning Department. Vice Chair Addington asked if this project exceeded the granny flat ordinance belonging to the City? Planning Associate Lampe replied that this project does exceed the granny flat provisions. However, the way that the Zoning Code is written is that when you are adding an addition to the rear of the residence, a site and architectural review would 3 have to be performed when the addition exceeds 65% of the floor area of the existing house. If the item were a granny flat, it would have a kitchen and would be considered a second unit suject to the granny flat provisions of the Zoning Code. Chair Wilson opened up the Public Hearing for public participation and/or comment and invited the applicant to come forward. The applicant did not have any questions or comments. Karen Myers 22986 De Berry Street Mrs. Myers informed the Commission that they are the applicant's neighbors and wanted to see the east side elevations of the plans. Planning Associate Lampe provided Mrs. Myers with the east elevations. Chair Wilson closed the Public Hearing and brought the item back to the Commission for discussion. MOTION: PC-18-2002 Vice Chair Addington made an action to add a condition that the new front wall underneath the gable roof be provided with an architectural feature. Commissioner Trainor seconded the motion. MOTION VOTE: Approved 4-0-0-0. PC-18-2002 MOTION: Commissioner Trainor moved'to approve SA-02- PC-19-2002 04 and E-02-05 subject to the conditions as listed. Chair Wilson seconded the motion MOTION VOTE: PC-19-2002 Approved 4-0-0-0. 7:20 P.M. - ADJOURN SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 4 CONVENE PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION • Information from Commissioners Vice Chair Addington expressed his enthusiasm with the new Chevron gas station and asked if the station food store is open. Associate Planner Lampe replied that the station is open and will be having a grand opening after one month's time to make sure everything is running smoothly. Commissioner Trainor thanked the Commission and expressed her pleasure in working with the City, as this meeting was her last Planning Commission meeting. She will be moving to Austin, Texas for three years, where she will be attending a seminary. Chair Wilson expressed his appreciation to Commission Trainor and wished her well. Commissioner Whitley asked when the city identification sign will be completed in front of the Chevron Station. Planning, Associate Lampe replied that the staff is currently working on the particulars of the sign at this time. Commissioner Trainor wanted to know what the status of the Mexican restaurant next door to Blue Mountain Real Estate. Associate Planner Lampe reported that the restaurant owner had come in and asked what the permit process was, but never returned to apply for any permits. A grand opening was scheduled, but then cancelled for unknown reasons. Chair Wilson wanted to congratulate the City on the improvements on Barton Road, and feels that the improvements should improve the traffic circulation for the area. Chair Wilson also felt that the monument walls were a definite improvement as well. Chair Wilson wanted to find out if there was any way to re-study the speed limits on Barton Road from the city limits through the main section of town. He feels that the speed limit should be lowered to 35 miles per hour. i Vice Chair Addington complimented the new street lighting project in front of the city hall and wanted to know if the lighting was going to set a city standard as far as lighting was concerned. Associate Planner Lampe informed Vice Chair Addington that Assistant City Manager Berry was in charge of the beautification program and perhaps Mr. Berry should call Vice Chair Addington to inform him of all the ongoing beautification products within the city. 5 Vice Chair Addington informed the Commission and Staff that he will not be attending the August meeting. Chair Wilson wanted to know if there was any additional information with regard to the Spring Mountain Ranch Specific Plan and the timing of the County of Riverside's entitlements. Chair Wilson is concerned with the traffic studies involving an "E" intersection by the time the project was completed. Associate Planner replied that the consultant who had performed the traffic analysis came up with a recommendation of what it would take to provide for mitigating the traffic from Spring Mountain. Associate Planner Lampe volunteered to try to update the Commission at the next meeting. • Information to Commissioners Planning Associate Lampe congratulated both Vice Chair Addington and Commissioner Whitley for their re-appointment into the Planning Commission. In addition, the Commission was informed that a letter has been submitted by Burt Seuylemezian indicating his regrets in that he was not able to accept the position as Planning Commissioner due to the difficulties in completing the conflict of interest form. Two openings will need to be filled in the Planning Commission and will also be discussed at the next City Council Meeting. ADJOURN PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION AT 7:30 P.M. NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON JULY 18, 2002 Respectfully Submitted, Approved Bi , J Lampe, Assbciate Planner Doug Wilson, Chairman Planning Commission Gary,Coont7l(nterim Planning Director 6