08/15/1996GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
1VIINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 15, 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 August 15, 1996 at 7:00
p.m. by Chairperson, Jimmy W. Sims.
6:20 P.M. CONVENED PART I OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
PRESENT: Fran Van Gelder, Vice -Chairperson
Doug Wilson, Commissioner
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
Mary Trainor, Commissioner
Gerry Ellis, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building & Safety/Public Works Director
Larry Mainez, Associate Planner
Hally Cappiello, Associate Planner
Pat Peterson, Community Development Department Secretary
ABSENT: Jimmy Sims, Chairperson
Moire Huss, Commissioner
6:20 - 6:55 p.m. Session #1 on "The Planning Commissioner's Handbook"
• The Police Power
The General Plan
Commissioners were asked to read handouts provided and prepare
any questions for discussion with staff. Staff made a brief
presentation and question and answer period followed.
7:00 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Ellis
Roll Call - All Commission Members present including Chairperson Sims and Commissioner
Huss.
Planning Commission Minutes
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* Public address to Commission shall be limited to three minutes unless extended by the
Chairman. Should you desire to make a longer presentation, please make written
request to be agendized to the Community Development Director.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Vice -Chairperson Van Gelder asked for permission to reserve her
comments for the Workshop Session #2.
ITEM#1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 1, 1996
MOTION
PCM-96-46
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 1, 1996
Motion by Vice -Chairperson Van Gelder to approve Planning Commission Meeting minutes
of August 1, 1996.
Seconded by Commissioner Huss.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-46
Motion carried. 7-0-0-0.
TPM-96-02
APPLICATION FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP DIVIDING ONE (1) PARCEL INTO
TWO(2) SEPARATE PARCELS (Tentative Parcel Map #14940)
C-Y DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, JAMES COFFIN, PRESIDENT
22060 COMMERCE WAY, GRAND TERRACE
Staff report presented by Larry Mainez, Associate Planner. He said this project is categorically
exempt per CEQA because the proposal is to divide this parcel into four or fewer parcels. The
resulting two parcels as proposed will be .91 acres and .78 acres. The surrounding parcels are
zoned C2 to the east, CM to the west and CM to the south across Commerce Way. The subject
parcel is designated General Commercial in the General Plan. This parcel was recently (June, 1996)
re -zoned from C2 to CM. Applicant has agreed to dedicate 4 feet to the public right of way.
The proposal for the parcel map designates a joint drive shared by both new parcels allowing for
better circulation and fewer curb cuts on Commerce Way. Applicant will be working with the San
Bernardino County Flood Control District to acquire an additional piece of property which can be
handled by a Lot Line Adjustment at a later date to increase the size of Parcel 1 and facilitate
additional parking for the proposed pool supply building.
Applicant is agreeable to all conditions of approval as proposed by staff.
Staff recommended the Planning Commission adopt the proposed resolution subject to conditions
of approval.
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Virgil Barham, Director of Public Works answered questions by commissioners regarding drainage
and placement of street light poles. Chairperson Sims asked if a master plan exists for street lighting
on Commerce Way. The Public Works Director said there is no master plan at this time.
7:29 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Bill McKeever
647 N. Main Street
Riverside, California
He stated the applicant is in concurrence with all proposed conditions. He said applicant is
willing to do a light standard layout for the entire block since applicant owns property on the
opposite side of Commerce Way. In response to Commissioner Trainor's question about
traffic impact, Mr. McKeever said heavy trucks will bring products to the facility and
customers will be using cars and light duty trucks for pick-up of products.
James Coffin
222 E. Olive
Redlands, California
Mr. Coffin said Superior Pool Products is a wholesale swimming pool supply distributor
who sells to swimming pool contractors and pool service companies. Approximately 70 %
of the sales is taxable. This facility will be one of 20 stores in Southern California employ
approximately 6 employees.
7. 7 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MOTION
PCM-96-47
Motion by Commissioner Addington to approve TPM-96-02 (Tentative Parcel Map #14940)
to subdivide one parcel into two parcels as recommended by staff.
Seconded by Commissioner Ellis.
There was a general discussion of the appropriateness of imposing a condition requiring a
street lighting plan. Community Development Director stated it would be O.K. to add such
a condition since the applicant has proposed it and is in full agreement with it.
MOTION
PCM-96-48
1 Motion by Chairperson Sims to amend Condition # 15 to read "install ornamental streetlights
in accordance with the master plan prepared by the developer and approved by the City."
Seconded by Commissioner Huss.
Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-48
Motion carried. 7-0-0-0.
MOTION
PCM-96-49
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Motion by Commissioner Wilson to amend Condition #12 to read "It is specifically
understood that the area of the driveway easement is restricted against construction.
Seconded by Chairperson Sims for discussion.
A discussion took place between Chairperson Sims, Commissioner Addington and Director
Materassi with a consensus that no restriction was necessary.
Motion to amend withdrawn by Commissioner Wilson.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-47
Motion carried. 7-0-0-0.
7:48 P.M. ADJOURNED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING
7:48 P.M. RECONVENED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION H
* Information to Commissioners
• Director Materassi said Commissioner Huss called this week asking the Community
Development Director to draft a letter to the Colton City Council on behalf of the
Planning Commission opposing the billboards in Colton. Director explained to the
Commission they are strictly an advisory body to our City Council. The
Commission can recommend City Council oppose the establishment of additional
billboards. There was general consensus among Commissioners that they are
unhappy with the number, size and color of existing billboards and they wished to
express to City Council the desire for official Grand Terrace opposition to additional
billboards in the future.
Planning Commission Minutes
MOTION
PCM-96-49
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-96-49
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A motion was made by Commissioner Huss to recommend City Council do anything
possible to eliminate the current signs based on issues of public and traffic safety,
and aesthetics; and also prevent additional billboards in Colton.
Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion.
Motion carried. 7-0-0-0.
Information from Commissioners
Vice -chairperson Van Gelder said she strongly resents the political action committee
for the Building Industry Association faxing partisan information for the Republican
Party. She said she feels it is very inappropriate for them to fax such information to
the Commissioners.
8:23 P.M. ADJOURNED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION H
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5 1996.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrizia Materassi
Community Development Director
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