07/07/1994GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 7, 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 July 7, 1994
at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jimmy Sims.
PRESENT: Jimmy Sims, Chairman
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
Leeann Garcia, Commissioner
Moire Huss, Commissioner
Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner
Maggie Alford, Planning Secretary
ABSENT: Doug Wilson, Vice -Chairman
Ray Munson, Commissioner
PLEDGE: Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
Commissioner Garcia nominated Commissioner Addington to be Chairman
for this evening, since neither the Chairman nor the Vice -Chairman were
present at this time.
VOTE 4-0-3-0. Chairman Sims, Vice -Chairman Wilson and Commissioner Munson
absent.
6:52 P.M. CONVENED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
The Community Development Director said the City has not adopted the
Robert's Rules of Order, but instead has modified it somewhat to produce the
City Council Procedures Handbook. She recommended that the Planning
Commission have its own handbook.
The Community Development Director brought up the issue of R.V. covers,
stating that they have never been reviewed before as they are usually tents or
tarps and do not require a permit. She said a complaint was received
regarding an R.V. cover, and the complainant couldn't understand why it
wouldn't come under review when smaller items come under review. The
Director stated that she is proposing over-the-counter review similar to that
for playhouses. She said if the applicant brings in letters of approval from the
neighbors, approval can be issued immediately, and if building permits are
required, they can be applied for at that time. She said otherwise, the
Planning Department can route letters to the adjacent neighbors, which would
take approximately two weeks.
Commissioner Addington asked if it was customary for the City to mediate
disputes between neighbors like this.
The Director said we should not intervene, but what they are doing here is
reviewing the bulk and colors. She said if staff can give some advice, this
would eliminate a lot of problems.
Commissioner Garcia was concerned about public notification.
The Director said staff could put an article in the City newsletter and perhaps
put it on cable television.
The Chairmanship was returned to Jimmy Sims.
7:05 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
7:05 P.M. CONVENED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Commissioner Van Gelder welcomed back the Community Development
Director.
ITEM #1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 211994
MOTION
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 2, 1994
Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion to approve the June 2, 1994
minutes. Commissioner Garcia seconded.
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MOTION
VOTE
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Motion carries. 3-0-2-2. Vice -Chairman Wilson and Commissioner Munson
absent. Chairman Sims and Commissioner Addington abstained.
ITEM #2
CUP-94-01/E-94-09
L.A. CELLULAR
21971 DE BERRY
G.T.
AN APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR AN UNMANNED PUBLIC UTILITY SUBSTATION FOR CELLULAR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The Associate Planner presented the staff report.
LINDA PAUL
L.A. CELLULAR
BOX 6028
CERRITOS, CA 90702-6028
Ms. Paul said the diameter of the monopole is typically 34" at the base. She
said with regard to electromagnetic fields, cellular facilities are extremely low -
powered, stating that they operate at about 30 watts per channel, and there
is a maximum of 58 channels per site. She said channels do not operate
simultaneously, and only about 10% of the time would all channels be in
operation. She mentioned that the average call lasts about one minute and
45 seconds maximum. She said the service in this area is currently very poor,
and this is why they need a substation here.
Chairman Sims expressed concern about the maintenance of the pole if
graffiti were to take place.
Ms. Paul said they would immediately paint the pole once graffiti were place
on it.
7:57 P.M. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING
7:57 P.M. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
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MOTION
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CUP-94-01/E-94-09
MOTION
VOTE
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Chairman Sims made a motion to add to Condition #9, "All graffiti placed on
the facility, including the pole, must be removed by the applicant within 48
hours of notification by the City of Grand Terrace. Commissioner Huss
seconded.
Motion carries. 5-0-2-0. Vice -Chairman Wilson and Commissioner Munson
absent.
Chairman Sims commented that he feels this is the wrong location for this
business, as it is too close to the residential area.
MOTION
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CUP-94-01/E-94-09
MOTION
VOTE
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Commissioner Addington made a motion to approve CUP-94-01 and E-94-09
as conditioned and amended. Commissioner Van Gelder seconded.
Motion carries. 4-1-2-0. Chairman Sims voted no. Vice -Chairman Wilson
and Commissioner Munson absent.
8:14 P.M. ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
8:14 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
ITEM 3
SA-94-05
L.A. CELLULAR
21971 DE BERRY
G.T.
AN APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF AN UNMANNED
PUBLIC UTILITY SUBSTATION FOR CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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MOTION
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SA-94-05
MOTION
VOTE
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Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion to approve SA-94-05 as
conditioned and amended. Commissioner Garcia seconded.
Motion carries. 4-1-2-0. Chairman Sims voted no. Vice -Chairman Wilson
and Commissioner Munson absent.
8:16 P.M. ADJOURNED SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
8:16 P.M. RECONVENED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
The Community Development Director asked for a consensus to go ahead
with R.V. Cover Review Procedures Resolution.
Chairman Sims and Commissioners Garcia, Huss and Van Gelder agreed.
Commissioner Addington disagreed, stating that he felt we are over -regulated
as it is.
Chairman Sims said he does not have a problem with this since staff will not
get involved unless somebody complains.
8:24 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD JULY 21, 1994.
Respectfully submitted,
Patrizia Materassi
Community Development Director
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Approved by,
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Jimmy Sims
Chairman, Planning Commission