06/20/1991GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 20,1991
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 June 20,
1991 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jerry Hawkinson.
PRESENT: Jerry Hawkinson, Chairman
Dan Buchanan, Vice -Chairman
Stanley Hargrave, Commissioner
Ray Munson, Commissioner
Jim Sims, Commissioner
Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director
Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner
Maggie Alford, Planning Secretary
ABSENT: Ron Wright, Commissioner
PLEDGE: Ray Munson, Commissioner
PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP CONVENED AT 6:30 P.M.
Miscellaneous information from staff to Planning Commissioners.
Information from Planning Commissioners to staff.
Introduction of new Planning Director, Patrizia Materassi.
Announcement of elections of Chairman and Vice -Chairman to take place at
July 18, 1991 Planning Commission Meeting.
Discussion of DU-91-01.
PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP ADJOURNED AT 7:00 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CONVENED AT 7:00 P.M.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
TOM SCHWAB
CITY MANAGER, CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Mr. Schwab stated that the recruitments for Planning Director and Assistant
Finance Director were probably the best in a long time. He stated that due
to the economy, most planning departments have experienced a decrease in
building and have been cutting back their departments, so the City received
a lot of candidates they haven't been able to recruit in the past with regard
to expertise. He said their were about 25 applicants, ten were tested and six
were offered interviews, and out of those six, he would have hired four. He
stated that the City is very happy with the choice that was made with Patrizia,
who has her bachelor's degree in architecture and master's degree in planning
from UCLA. He said that with her education and background in planning,
she will be a real asset to the City.
ITEM #1
PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 6, 1991
MOTION
O PCM-91-117
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 6, 1991
MOTION
VOTE
PCM 91-117
Vice -Chairman Buchanan made a motion to continue the June 6, 1991
Planning Commission meeting minutes to the July 18, 1991 meeting.
Commissioner Sims second.
Motion carries. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Wright absent.
ITEM #2
DU-91-01
AMARJIT SINGH/GURINDER P. SINGH
22488 BARTON ROAD, SUITE 101
G.T.
DETERMINATION OF USE FOR A TENANT USE IN THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL
SUBAREA OF THE BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN
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The Associate Planner presented the staff report.
Vice -Chairman Buchanan asked about the fake window treatment.
The Associate Planner stated that staff has come up with alternative window
treatments, for example, bay window or window insert with a storage center
behind it for displays.
Vice -Chairman Buchanan expressed concern that the overall goal of the
specific plan be carefully considered in looking at the window treatment, as
he wouldn't want to see the windows used primarily for advertising.
Commissioner Hargrave agreed. He asked the Planning Director if her
rendering illustrating the floor plan alterations was to scale.
The Planning Director stated that it should be close as she traced it from
scaled plans.
Chairman Hawkinson stated, for the benefit of the applicant, that the
Planning Director has come up with another idea of making an angular
opening to the restroom.
Commissioner Hargrave felt this alteration really opened the entry of the
store.
Chairman Hawkinson asked if there is a square footage requirement for the
handicapped restroom that the applicant would be encroaching upon by
making this change.
The Associate Planner suggested confirming the requirement with the
applicant.
Chairman Hawkinson called up the applicant.
GURINDER SINGH
AA ARJIT SINGH
1701 SIRIUNE DRIVE
SANTA ANA
Chairman Hawkinson stated that the only change being proposed is the angle
to the restroom wall.
Mr. G. Singh stated that they like this alternative better.
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MOTION
PCM-91-118
DU-91-01
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-91-118
Chairman Hawkinson asked if the applicants were aware of any restriction
with regard to the square footage of the restroom, to which Mr. G. Singh
responded in the negative.
Vice -Chairman Buchanan expressed appreciation for the time and effort the
applicants put into meeting the Commission's concerns, stating that this was
a positive reflection of their community citizenship. He suggested that with
regard to the angle of the restroom wall, the Commission asks the applicant
to include the angled door treatment for the restroom, and if there is a
certain square footage requirement for the restroom, then the applicant may
stay with the plan as submitted.
Commissioner Sims felt that working with the applicants at the last meeting
was very productive and felt they came up with a good plan.
Chairman Hawkinson brought this item back to the Commission.
Vice -Chairman Buchanan made a motion that the Planning Commission, with
respect to DU-91-01, makes the determination that based on the marketing
plan submitted and the latest floor plan submitted, with the recommendation
of the angular restroom entrance treatment if legally possible, is consistent
with the Barton Road Specific Plan Village Commercial area theme, and that
they determine that a specialty food and spirits store is an appropriate use.
Commissioner Sims second.
Motion carries. 5-1-1-0. Commissioner Munson voted no. Commissioner
Wright absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:20 P.M.
SITE AND ARCHITECTURALREVIEW BOARD CONVENED AT 7:20 P.M.
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ITEM #3
SA-91-11
BOB HARDESTY/GERRY LUTTERS
22400 BARTON ROAD
G.T.
AN APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURALREVIEW OF A MONUMENT
SIGN FOR A SHOPPING CENTER AND DAYCAREIN THE BARTONROAD SPECIFIC
PLAN
MOTION
PCM-91-119
SA-91-11
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-91-119
Chairman Hawkinson stated that this item was requested to be continued to
the next Planning Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Sims made a motion to continue SA-91-11 to the July 18, 1991
Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Hargrave second.
Motion carries. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Wright absent.
SITE AND ARCHITECTURALREVIEW BOARD ADJOURNED AT 7:21 P.M.
NEXT PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING TO BE HELD JULY 18, 1991.
Respectfully submitted, Approved by,
Patnzia Materassi 4rrylkdnson
Planning Director Planning Commission
07-09-91
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