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10/17/1991GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION 0,; MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 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 October 17, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dan Buchanan. PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Chairman Stanley Hargrave, Vice -Chairman Jerry Hawkinson, Commissioner Ray Munson, Commissioner Fran Van Gelder, Commissioner Ron Wright, Commissioner Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner Maggie Alford, Planning Secretary ABSENT: Jim Sims, Commissioner PLEDGE: Ron Wright, Commissioner PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP CONVENED AT 6:30 P.M. Information/comments from staff. The Planning Director stated that she was at the League of California Cities conference for the last four days, and she brought a tape from one of the sessions to share with the Commission. She stated that the speaker during the session, Henry Cisneros, gave an overview of the demographics of California and new high technology trend. The Associate Planner stated that the La Mancha project is basically completed, as they made the adjustment on the berm in front of the fire apparatus and also repainted the walls. She said that the tenant, Gourmet Spirits, picked up their permit. She mentioned that La Mancha's landscaping has been in, and they put some new plants in as they had some problems with possible spreading of fungus. She said that the next door tenant finished painting the wall and provided some landscaping. She stated that there are two tenants for the center so C. far, one being Gourmet Spirits and the other being a video store. She said that, for all of the projects, staff is sending a public relations -type letter encouraging developers to come in to the Planning Department to go over the uses in the Specific Plan and help them start a marketing program. She stated that, with regard to the Potomac project, they are looking at some of the grading, and some adjustments are being done. She said that Potomac is the type of project that brings in their own tenants. She stated that the other project down by Michigan is still looking for tenants, and staff has an appointment with the property owner, Stan Curatolo, next week. She said that there has been no update on the Unocal 76. Information/comments from Commissioners. Chairman Buchanan stated that, with regard to the U Mancha project, there was a "This Space Available" sign in the corner unit. The Associate Planner said that, according to the project supervisor, this was put up by mistake. - Vice -Chairman Hargrave stated that the letter for the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Barton Road Specific Plan was very well done. He also complimented the Planning Director on her presentation and recommendation to the City Council at the last meeting. Commissioner Van Gelder asked about the dead tree at the Advocate School. The Associate Planner stated that staff left word last week with the person in charge of the project regarding this situation. She said that she did research to see if their were any bonds the City was holding, and evidently there was some type of a credit set up that has already expired. Commissioner Van Gelder, Chairman Buchanan and Vice -Chairman Hargrave expressed interest in attending the Inland Empire Section APA meeting on October 30, 1991. Chairman Buchanan stated that Attachment B to the minutes was an excerpt from Section 18.83.090 regarding expiration and extension of Conditional Use Permits. He asked if this was the only section in the Code that deals with the expiration of Conditional Use Permits, to which the Planning Director responded in the affirmative. He said that this section states that a Conditional Use Permit application expires one year after approval, unless the applicant either applies for a business license and begins operation of the proposed use or applies 2 to the Planning Department for an extension. He said that not all Conditional Use Permits are business related, so staff may consider adding a third category, as the Commission has approved Conditional Use Permits for residential items, such as granny flats. The Planning Director stated that she interpreted this to read that, if substantial improvements are done, then the Conditional Use Permit does not expire, unless the Planning Commission sets a date to review it. She agreed that the wording is not as specific as it could be, and stated that she would add this item to the list of needed amendments to the Zoning Code. Commissioner Wright asked about the wall situation at the elementary school. The Planning Director said that once the plans are ready, they will be brought to City Council for review and then be submitted to the school district. Commissioner Wright felt there was so much effort for the Barton Road Specific Plan, and that this wall would really stand out as well as be a target for graffiti. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP ADJOURNED AT 7:00 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. ITEM #1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 3, 1991 MOTION PCM-91-150 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 3, 1991 MOTION VOTE PCM-91-150 Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion to approve the October 3, 1991 minutes. Commissioner Munson second. Motion carries. 4-0-1-2. Commissioner Sims absent. Vice -Chairman Hargrave and Commissioner Hawkinson abstained. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:05 P.M. SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD CONVENED AT 7:05 P.M. ITEM #2 SA-91-19 PATIOS PLUS CONSTRUCTION/VICTOR HERNANDEZ 12460 NIGHTINGALE G.T. AN APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A WOOD DECK IN THE R1-7.2 DISTRICT The Associate Planner presented the staff report. Chairman Buchanan asked the distance from the corner of the deck to the west property line going straight across. The Associate Planner stated this distance to be 18' to 19'. Chairman Buchanan asked the distance from the corner of the wood lattice patio cover and the property line. The Associate Planner said it exceeds the 5' requirement. Commissioner Van Gelder asked what was going across on the west elevation. The Associate Planner stated that this is just the connection portion, which the applicant can clarify. Chairman Buchanan called up the applicant. DON BROWNSTONE PATIOS PLUS CONSTRUCTION 415 CALLE ROBLES SAN CLEMENTE Mr. Brownstone stated that in the staff report, it is mentioned that oak would be used, but that they would be using Douglas Fir. Commissioner Van Gelder asked for a description of what was going across on the west elevation. Mr. Brownstone said this is a 6' wide lattice patio. n u Vice -Chairman Hargrave asked what the advantages were of using Douglas Fir over oak. Mr. Brownstone said that the Douglas Fir will match the other type of lumber that is used in the current structure. Vice -Chairman Hargrave asked how the Douglas Fir would be finished. Mr. Brownstone said they would use a solid bodied stain which would be equal to oak as far as weathering. He stated that the lattice patio framework was permitted and approved on October 1, 1991 by the Building Department. 7:17 P.M. OPENED/CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING MOTION PCM-91-151 SA-91-19 MOTION VOTE PCM-91-151 Chairman Buchanan brought this item back to the Site and Architectural Review Board. Commissioner Munson made a motion to approve SA-91-19. Commissioner Van Gelder second. Commissioner Hawkinson stated he had discussed the possibility of a consent calendar section to be added to the agenda with the Planning Director, and that a project like this would qualify for that since it is in compliance with everything. The Planning Director stated that she would need to check the code to see exactly what staff can approve and would confer with the City Attorney. Commissioner Van Gelder asked if these items would still have a public hearing. Chairman Buchanan stated that they would still require public hearings unless the Code is changed. Motion carries. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Sims absent. ITEM #3 SA-91-20 DENNIS AND ELIZABETH KENNEDY 11831 PRESTON G.T. AN APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE R1-10 DISTRICT MOTION PCM-91-152 SA-91-20 MOTION VOTE PCM-91-152 Chairman Buchanan stated that staff has recommended this item be continued to the November 7, 1991 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Hawkinson made a motion to continue SA-91-20 to the November 7, 1991 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Munson second. Motion carries. 6-0-1-0. Commissioner Sims absent. SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ADJOURNED AT 7:22 P.M. NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 7, 1991. Respectfully submitted, Patrizia Materassi Planning Director 10-23-91:ma T Approved by, Dan chanan Chairman, Planning Commission