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01/04/1996GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 4,1996 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 January 4, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Jimmy W. Sims. PRESENT: Jimmy W. Sims, Chairperson Matthew Addington, Commissioner LeeAnn Garcia, Commissioner Moire Huss, Commissioner Ray Munson, Commissioner Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner Thomas Schwab, City Manager Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Virgil Barham, Building & Safety/Public Works Director Margie Ayars, Housing Specialist Larry Mainez, Planning Technician Pat Peterson, Community Development Department Secretary ABSENT: Doug Wilson, Commissioner 6:23 P.M. CONVENED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION Slide Presentation by City Manager Tom Schwab - "Housing Rehabilitation Program and Lending Program". • City Manager explained the City is buying homes in the City through realtors, which need rehabilitation. The purpose is to improve neighborhoods and create affordable housing for first-time home buyers. • Slides were shown of the 13 houses on which the City has done rehabilitation. • Standard real estate sales practices are employed (i.e. realtors earn commission, houses are tented for termites, etc.) • For those properties where the rehabilitation cost is prohibitive and the decision is made to demolish and rebuild, the projects will come before the Planning Commission through the normal approval process for construction of new homes and subdivision maps. Information/comments from staff Community Development Director announced that Steve Gibson of the Riverside Downtown Association will be speaking at the February 1, 1996 workshop at 6:00 p.m. City Council members, General Plan Task Force Members and Chamber members will also be invited to attend. Commissioner Garcia said she met Mr. Gibson at the Long Beach League of California Cities Economic Development conference she attended last year. He offered to speak about his experience leading the Riverside Downtown Association. 7:05 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION 7:05 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING * Call to Order * Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Matthew Addington * Roll Call Public address to Commission shall be limited to three minutes unless extended by the Chairperson. Should you desire to make a longer presentation, please make written request to be agendized to the Community Development Director. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. ITEM#1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 7,1995 Director advised Commission of two corrections on page 1 of the minutes; Commissioner Huss's name is now spelled correctly and the date at the top of page 1 has been corrected to reflect December 7, 1995. MOTION PCM-96-01 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 7,1995 Motion by Commissioner Van Gelder to approve Planning Commission meeting minutes of December 7, 1995, with corrections. Motion seconded by Commissioner Huss. 2 MOTION VOTE PCM-96-01 Motion carried. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Wilson absent. ITEM #2 SA-95-13 KENNETHSTEELE AN APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW OF THREE OVERHEAD DECKS ON A TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. 23224 WESTWOOD STREET, GRAND TERRACE, CA Staff report presented by Larry Mainez, Planning Technician.. Applicant is requesting approval of approximately 677 square feet of overhead deck. Issues examined by staff included: 1. privacy; 2. architecture; 3. exterior access; and 4. noise. Chairperson Sims expressed concern about rear set backs and access for fire vehicles should the need arise. The Planning Technician said clearance is 8' and the patio under proposed deck will be open. Director advised there has been previous remodeling done which required review and approval by fire department. They had no concern about accessibility. Commissioner Munson asked why the exterior staircase is allowed. Planning Technician said this is what applicant has requested, so guests do not have to go through the master suite to reach the deck. The exterior access would alleviate guests tracking water and dirt through the master suite from the planned jacuzzi on the deck. Commissioner Munson said he would like to see the exterior access removed. Commissioner Addington asked if there was a survey done on the rear property line to confirm the distance of 5.7 feet from the deck to property line. Planning Technician said there was a survey done. He also expressed concern about the distance from the deck to the slope. He was assured that fire department had no concern about this when the plan was originally reviewed by them. 7:30 P.M. OPENED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Kenneth Steele 23183 Westwood Grand Terrace, CA 92313 He said he has been working for almost a year to acquire the property from the bank. He said the homes in the surrounding neighborhood have decks to take advantage of the view. He does not plan to replace the chain link fence on the west property line due to the steep hillside and drop down. He said the exterior staircase was intended to access the jacuzzi from the first floor without going through the house. There is a pool and bath house in the back yard which could then be accessed from the deck. 3 Commissioner Addington asked about the intended use below the deck. Mr. Steele said there will be a raised concrete slab under the deck with planters and lights to shine up on the house. Mr. Steele said the hillside will be landscaped in ground cover and irrigated. 7:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Commissioner Van Gelder said she had a problem with the exterior access stairs due to a concern for the safety of children. Chairperson Sims agreed with Commissioner Van Gelder. MOTION PCM-96-02 SA-95-13 Motion by Commission Munson to add Condition #8 to eliminate the outside staircase access. Motion seconded by Commission Van Gelder. MOTION VOTE PCM-96-02 OMotion carried 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Wilson absent. Chairperson Sims directed staff to verify the concerns expressed by the Planning Commission regarding fire safety. If the fire department has any concerns they shall be addressed before approving the permit. MOTION PCM-96-03 SA-95-13 Motion by Commission Munson to approve project with conditions of approval as recommended by staff and additions by Planning Commission. MOTION VOTE PCM-96-03 Motion carried 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Wilson absent. Chairperson Sims asked if there will now only be one Planning Commission per month as previously discussed. Director answered in the affirmative. The meeting will be held on the first Thursday of each month, and the stipend will be adjusted accordingly. 4 8:30 P.M. ADJOURNED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 1,1996. Respectfully submitted, Patrizia Materassi Community Development Director 1-24-96:pp Approved by, a) 0 V05 , Jimmy W Sims Chairperson, Planning Commission C:\OFFICE\WPWIMWPDOCS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1-04-96.min