06/02/1994GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 1994
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 June 2,1994
at 7:00 p.m. by Vice -Chairman Doug Wilson.
PRESENT: Doug Wilson, Vice -Chairman
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
Leeann Garcia, Commissioner
Moire Huss, Commissioner
Ray Munson, Commissioner
Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner
Maggie Alford, Planning Secretary
ABSENT: Jim Sims, Chairman
PLEDGE: Ray Munson, Commissioner
7:00 P.M. CONVENED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Commissioner Huss reminded everyone about Grand Terrace Days on June
12. She stated that the children from the Grand Terrace Child Care Center
have been building a float. She also mentioned that this will be the last day
that the committee for the Grand Terrace School District will be collecting
signatures.
ITEM #1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - MAY 19, 1994
MOTION
PCM-94-27
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - MAY 19, 1994
Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion to approve the May 19, 1994
minutes. Commissioner Addington seconded.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-94-27
Motion carries. 5-0-1-1. Chairman Sims absent. Commissioner Munson
abstained.
ITEM #2
TPM-94-01/E-94-08.
RICHARD K. CHURCHWELL
23081 GRAND TERRACE ROAD
G.T.
AN APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
TO SUBDIVIDE 4.9 ACRES INTO THREE PARCELS IN THE R1-10 DISTRICT
Commissioner Addington stated that he would be abstaining from this item
due to a potential conflict of interest.
The Associate Planner presented the staff report.
Vice -Chairman Wilson asked the City Engineer if he saw a future problem
with access to the remainder parcel.
The City Engineer said there was a realignment in the lot line from the
original lot, and the reason for that is that the existing driveway, as it is now
proposed, will provide service to Parcel 2. He said Parcel 3, if developed,
would have to take access adjacent to the driveway for Parcel 2, taking into
consideration that there would have to be a separation, full curb face,
between the two driveways. He said Parcel 3 has adequate frontage to
provide access on the northerly end, and basically what they are creating is no
parking along this area with the driveways there. He said with respect to the
remainder parcel of the original tract, the only access that is available to that
parcel at this point in time the frontage on Arliss Drive.
Vice -Chairman Wilson asked if they approve this particular access scheme, if
they will be landlocking anybody else in the immediate vicinity.
The City Engineer said he didn't believe so. He said the parcel adjacent to
the south has frontage along Barton Road, but it is a potential problem with
respect to providing an access to Barton Road, as it would involve
consideration of potential traffic problems, visibility problems and grading.
He said legally, they now have access.
7:36 P.M. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING
RICHARD CHURCHWELL
807 N. LA CADENA
COLTON
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Mr. Churchwell stated that a family has made an offer on the house located
on the subject property, which he has accepted. He said this is the third time
this project has come to the Planning Commission.
JOE WELCH
22926 ARLISS DRIVE
G.T.
Mr. Welch asked about access to the remainder parcel.
The Associate Planner stated that the remainder parcel is not being reviewed
at this time, and staff has not been directed by the applicant as to his plans
for the remainder parcel.
TONY PETTA
11875 ETON DRIVE
G.T.
Mr. Petta expressed concern regarding this map superseding the previous
map, which was approved at the same time as his map south of the subject
property. He said he believes the City Engineer said technically there is
access on Barton Road.
The City Engineer said they are addressing the remainder parcel and the
property to the south. He said the property to the south does have an access
at this time from Victoria. He stated that with respect to the remainder
parcel, he believes that when the tracts were being considered initially, one
of the conditions was that they be considered as two maps. He said he really
can't say what this will do to the remainder parcel or the parcel to the south,
as it isn't his job to plan someone else's land, but the potential for access for
the remainder parcel is the remaining southerly 30' of Arliss, so it isn't
landlocked. He said for the balance of the parcel to the south, the existing
access is Victoria, and the planning of that parcel would remain with any
potential future development.
Mr. Petta said the City Engineer did point out there was access on Barton
Road. He asked if he was suggesting that there is a possibility that access
could be obtained from Barton Road.
The City Engineer said he can't say that until he sees the configuration, and
what he is saying right now is that the access to Mr. Petta's property is
Victoria.
Mr. Petta said there is a 60' access off of Victoria, and technically, Victoria
goes through to Barton Road. He asked, provided that certain conditions
were met with regard to drainage, if the City Engineer is saying that
potentially there is a possibility of obtaining access to some of those parcels
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to certain lots that might be created on his parcel.
The City Engineer said they are trying to plan a subdivision as it has been
submitted at this point in time, so it would not be in order for him to make
any commitments at this time. He said if Mr. Petta's engineer submits
something, it can be evaluated and conditions can be set, but he can't speak
before the Planning Commission and say that there is potential access to
Barton Road.
Vice -Chairman Wilson said the job of this commission is to review Parcel
Map 14685, and the remainder parcel is a separate review process and really
can't be discussed at this time. He felt it would be out of line to offer an
opinion or review the remainder parcel or access to the southern portion.
Mr. Petta said he has no objection to the parcel map, but he is an adjoining
property owner, and this will negate what went on previously when the
previous maps were processed. He said there is a possibility either parcel
map may be developed on an individual basis. He stated that the two tract
maps were approved on the basis that a street would go from Victoria on
through to Grand Terrace Road. He said with the previous map out of the
picture, this will affect the tract map to the south. He said the provision
made at that point was that should one tract map develop prior to the other,
then the other tract map would give an easement whereby a temporary cul-de-
sac could develop on the adjacent property, allowing the tract maps to
develop on an individual basis.
Mr. Churchwell agreed, provided that the same would be provided for him.
The City Engineer suggested a motion be made to this effect.
DEAN JOHNSON
23013 BARTON ROAD
G.T.
The Associate Planner read written comments submitted by Mr. Johnson into
the record. Mr. Johnson objected to the proposed project, stating that this
would create safety, congestion, noise and infrastructure problems.
JARED P. ANDREWS, SR.
23048 VICTORIA STREET
G.T.
The Associate Planner read written comments submitted by Mr. Andrews into
the record. Mr. Andrews object to the proposed project, stating it would
create traffic, noise pollution, light pollution, safety concerns, cost for more
traffic lights, speeding and a necessity for more police. O
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ROBERT WUNNER
22959 GRAND TERRACE ROAD
G.T.
Mr. Wunner said he owns the property to the north and he has no objection
to the proposed project.
8:15 P.M. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION
PCM-94-28
TPM-94-01/E-94-08
Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion to: amend Condition #3 to read,
"Ibe subject property shall be annexed to the City's existing Lighting and
Landscaping District'; include in Condition #5 the recommendation by the
City Engineer's Department of covenant for future improvements; delete "if
possible" from Condition # 11; and add as Condition # 16 that agreement shall
be made between subject property owner and property owner to the south to
provide mutual easement for temporary turn around within 100' right-of-way
of the California Aqueduct. Commissioner Garcia seconded.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-94-28
Motion carries. 5-0-1-1. Chairman Sims absent. Commissioner Addington
abstained.
MOTION
PCM-94-29
TPM-94-01/E-94-08
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-94-29
Commissioner Huss made a motion the delete the last sentence in Condition
# 13, which reads, "Clustered gangboxes shall not be allowed". Commissioner
Van Gelder seconded.
Motion carries. 4-1-1-1. Commissioner Munson voted no. Chairman Sims
absent. Commissioner Addington abstained.
MOTION
PCM-94-30
TPM-94-01/E-94-08 0
Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion to recommend approval to City
Council TPM-94-01/E-94-08 as amended. Commissioner Munson seconded.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-94-30
Motion carries. 5-0-1-1. Chairman Sims absent. Commissioner Addington
abstained.
8:27 P.M. ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 16, 1994.
Respectfully submitted, eAplproved
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Maria C. Muett Doug Wilson
Associate Planner Vice -Chairman, Planning Commission
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