08/04/1994GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 4, 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 August 4,
1994 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jimmy Sims.
PRESENT: Jimmy W. Sims, Chairman
Doug Wilson, Vice -Chairman
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
LeeAnn Garcia, Commissioner
Moire Huss, Commissioner
Ray Munson, Commissioner
Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner
Maggie Alford, Planning Secretary
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE: Matthew Addington, Commissioner
6:35 P.M. CONVENED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
The Community Development Director stated that staff will be ordering a
Planner's Pocket Guide for the Commissioners. She mentioned a Planning
Commissioner's Workshop on October 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the
Fontana City Hall.
The Director mentioned the advertising in front of Domino's Pizza. With
regard to code enforcement in general, she said staff had cleared 62 items this
last month.
Commissioner Addington asked for a copy of the code enforcement log. He
also reminded everyone of the Pico Park Grand Opening.
Vice -Chairman Wilson expressed his appreciation to the City Manager and
the Director of Recreation Services for the arrangements they had made with
regard to the pool.
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Commissioner Munson said the new books in the library are all leased books,
and due to budget cuts, they had to be returned to who they leased them
from.
7:00 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
7:00 P.M. CONVENED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
ITEM #1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - JULY 7, 1994
MOTION
PCM-94-35
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - JULY 7, 1994
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-94-31
Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion to approve the July 7, 1994
minutes. Commissioner Addington seconded.
Motion carries. 4-0-1-2. Commissioner Huss absent. Vice -Chairman Wilson
and Commissioner Munson abstained.
ITEM #2
R.V. COVER REVIEW POLICY
CITYWIDE
The Community Development Director presented the staff report.
Commissioner Addington asked if car covers can be excluded. The Director
agreed.
Commissioner Addington asked if they could regulate that R.V.s need to be
stored in the rearyard.
Commissioner Van Gelder said not everyone has access to their rearyard with
any vehicle.
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Commissioner Addington asked if there is a requirement that R.V.s must be
on concrete slabs to prevent ground water pollution.
The Director said this is already in the code.
Chairman Sims expressed concern about the setback issue, when R.V.s are
placed right next to a fence.
Vice -Chairman Wilson wondered if this violates a fire code.
The Director said the Fire Department has never enforced it.
Commissioner Addington asked for comments from the Fire Department.
The Director stated the R.V. covers will have the same setbacks as accessory
structures.
Commissioner Munson asked who would police this. s
The Director staff would followup on complaints only.
Chairman Sims said the resolution refers to the staff report as the policy,
stating that it might be appropriate to incorporate this into the resolution.
The Director agreed.
Commissioner Garcia recommended not including the amount, since fees
change.
The Director agreed.
MOTION
PCM-94-36
R.V. COVER REVIEW POLICY
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-94-36
Commissioner Munson made a motion to approve the resolution with
verbiage included from the staff report, eliminating fee amounts.
Commissioner Huss seconded.
Motion carries. 6-1-0-0. Commissioner Addington voted no.
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ITEM #3
PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES HANDBOOK
The Community Development Director presented the staff report.
The Commissioners and staff felt they needed more time to closely review the
proposed Procedures Handbook.
Commissioners Van Gelder and Huss pointed out minor changes to the
handbook.
The Director asked for comments from the Commissioners by August 18,
stating that this item could be continued to September 1, 1994.
MOTION
PCM-94-37
PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES HANDBOOK
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-94-37
Chairman Sims made a motion to table this item to the September 1, 1994
meeting, with comments from Commissioners to be submitted to staff by
August 18, 1994. Commissioner Addington seconded.
Motion carries. 7-0-0-0.
8:07 P.M. ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1994.
Respectfully submitted,
Patrzzia Materassi
Community Development Director
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Appro ed by,
immy VLd. Sims
Chairman, Planning Commission