02/16/1995GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1995
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 February 16, 1995 at
7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jimmy W. Sims.
PRESENT: Jimmy W. Sims, Chairman
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
LeeAnn Garcia, Commissioner
Moire Huss, Commissioner
Ray Munson, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner
Maggie Alford, Planning Secretary
ABSENT: Doug Wilson, Vice -Chairman
Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
PLEDGE: LeeAnn Garcia, Commissioner
6:30 P.M. CONVENED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
Chairman Sims commented that the minutes from the January 19, 1995 meeting
had a lot of inaudible portions during his conversation and stated that he would
either write a summary of his statements or appear at the City Council Meeting
if this item is discussed at that level.
Commissioner Garcia asked about the status of the City Engineer, Joe Kicak.
The Community Development Director stated that he has accepted a full-time
position at the City of Temecula and is therefore closing his office. She stated
that no decisions have yet been made regarding Building and Engineering services
at this point.
The Director updated the Commission on small projects in the City.
7:00 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
7:00 P.M. CONVENED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
ITEM #1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 19, 1995
MOTION
PCM-95-06
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 19, 1995
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-95-06
Commissioner Munson made a motion to approve the January 19, 1995 minutes.
Commissioner Addington seconded.
Motion carries. 5-0-2-0. Vice -Chairman Wilson and Commissioner Van Gelder
absent.
ITEM #2
Z-95-01/E-95-01
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
AN APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND AMENDING THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE
REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES, CREATING AN ADULT BUSINESS (AB)
OVERLAY ZONE; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ADULT
BUSINESSES; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
FOR ADULT BUSINESSES; AND REPEALING SECTIONS INCONSISTENT
THEREWITH.
(Summary minutes - verbatim not possible due to defect of recording system.)
The Community Development Director presented the staff report. She went over
possible negative impacts and stated that her only changes to the ordinance were
with regard to the business license portion. The Community Development
Director's proposed changes were only procedural to match existing City
procedures.
The Director stated, in response to Chairman Sims question as to whether these
applications would pass over the Planning Commission, that applicants would
come to the Planning Commission with a Conditional Use Permit application after
seeing the City Clerk. She stated that the Business Permit, to be issued by the
City Clerk after proper investigation and Conditional Use Permit process, can't be
appealed, however, the CUP can be appealed.
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Commissioner Munson asked if the City Attorney was comfortable with the
ordinance as presented. The Director stated he was.
Chairman Sims mentioned that the words "business license" still needed to be
changed to "business permit".
The Director said we need to re -type the whole ordinance as it is on diskette with
the City Attorney and that the proposed changes can be part of final motion. Final
amended ordinance will go to City Council as a public hearing.
Chairman Sims asked about the distance requirements, stating that they don't want
to encourage these businesses. The Director responded they were incorporated
into the ordinance exhibit as directed by the Planning Commission.
The Director said also, they have applied the bare minimum in terms of sites. She
said the City must have sufficient available sites. Responding to Commissioner
Garcia, the Director stated that the courts have not given a minimum percentage
of sites required. The City Attorney drafted ordinance is based on many years of
court cases. Thresholds are as good as they can be.
Commissioner Addington felt the distance should be 1,000' from the school at the
corner of Barton Road and the freeway. The Director said right now, the distance
is 2,000' from the school and 1,100' to 1,200' from the skating rink. He also
questioned the issue of neighboring cities' adult businesses, like the one in Colton
on La Cadena. The Director stated it was a good point and that she would check
with the City Attorney.
7:30 P.M. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING
LINDA ROWE
22842 MINONA DR.
G.T.
Ms. Rowe said she is against having these businesses and was glad to hear the
City is doing what it can.
7:31 P.M. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Munson commended staff for their research and for their diligent
work.
MOTION
PCM-95-07
Z-95-01/E-95-01
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MOTION
VOTE
PCM-95-07
Commissioner Munson made a motion to approve Z-95-01/E-95-01.
Commissioner Huss seconded.
Motion carries. 5-0-2-0. Vice -Chairman Wilson and Commissioner Van Gelder
absent.
7:32 P.M. ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 16, 1995.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrizia Materassi
Community Development Director
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Approved by,
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Jimmy W. Aims
Chairman, Planning Commission