01/18/1988GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 18, 1988
The regular meeting of the Grand Terrace Planningg Commission was
called to order at the Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton
Road, Grand Terrace, California on January 18, 1988, at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Norman Caouette, Chairman
Fran Van Gelder, Vice -Chairwoman
Jerry Hawkinson, Commissioner
Gerald Cole, Commissioner
Stanley Hargrave, Commissioner
Ray Munson, Commimssioner
Jim Sims, Commissioner
David Sawyer, Planning .Director
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Staff
ABSENT:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Stanley Hargrave
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PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP CONVENED AT 6:30 P.M.
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Discussion and corrections noted on the November
2nd and November 16th, 1987 minutes.
PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP ADJOURNED AT 7:00 P.M.
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PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING CONVENED AT 7:00 P.M.
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Chairman Caouette opened discussion on the
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COMMISSIONER HARGRAVE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE
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COMMISSIONER HAWKINSON SECONDED.
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CHAIRMAN CAOUETTE ABSTAINED. 6-
COMMISSIONER HAWKINSON MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE
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WITH CORRECTIONS AS NOTED IN THE PUBLIC WORKSHOP
SESSION. VICE -CHAIRWOMAN VAN GELDER SECOND.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-0-2-0, COMMISSIONERS MUNSON
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:05 P.M.
SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD CONVENED AT 7:05 P.M
ITEM #3
SA-87-11
MS PARTNERSHIP
22488 BARTON ROAD
COMMERCIAL ST1�2UCTURE
The Planning Director explained that this item was
first presented at the December 7th, 1988 Planning
Commission Meeting. At that time the Commission
was concerned with the proposed location of the
structure and the landscaping area which was
located west of the building. The applicant is MS
Development, and the location of the development
is at 22488 Barton Road.
Since that meeting staff
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has met with MS
Partnership and has reiterated the Commission's
concerns expressed at that meeting. In an effort
to address those concerns the applicant has
revised the project by replacing the green
landscaped area wil.h an enclosed paved access area
utility panels only. This area will not have a
solid roof and would not be counted as square
footage. The applicant feels that this will work
well with any additional future development. (The
applicant had provided staff with a rendering of
how the two buildings would be developed in the
future). The applicant had indicated that they
wished to keep the structure in its originally
proposed location in recognition of the Planning
Commission's previous concerns regarding the (now
proposed) enclosed area to the west of the
structure and the applicant's desire to be as
close to Mt. Vernon Avenue as possible. Staff felt
that the conditions listed in the staff report
would be an appropriate compromise to both
parties.
The Planning Director presented the staff report
with the recommendations from the City Engineer
and Reviewing Agencies. The Planning Department
recommended that the Planning Commission approve
SA-87-11 subject to the eleven (11) conditions
mentioned in the staff report presented at the
December 7, 1988 Planning Commission meeting and
the additional four (4) conditions listed in the
current staff report.
Chairman Caouette asked if there were any
questions from staff.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder asked what size lattice
work was being considered for the utility area.
The Planning Director stated that the size, as
indicated in the applicant's presentation, would
have openings large enough for someone to crawl
in. He suggested that the concern be addressed to
the applicant.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder expressed concern with
children getting in there with electrical
equipment.
The Planning Director clarified that all of the
utilities are located within panels and that there
would be no physical access without a key. The
height of the fence would be the same as the
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walls. He mentioned that the outside appearance
would look as if the building extended into that
area.
The Planning Commission looked at the plans and
the renderings.
Commissioner Hargrave asked what the advantages
and disadvantages were in regards to this type of
concept.
The Planning Director stated that the applicant
had concerns over that area being dead space.
This was a way that they could go in and use that
area. From staff's point of view it had the
advantage of not being an opened cluttered area
and it would be out of site. The alternative to
having this space being open and landscaped was
what we had talked about before. With the
possibility of a second building coming in there
is a potential of that being a trapped area and it
could collect debris and be a safety problem.
Without the second building there it would simply
be a landscaped area that would be adjacent to the
building and parking area. Also, there would be
no reason to have this area walled off.
Commissioner Hargrave asked if the Planning
Director could come up with some other designs
that could be implemented on this property.
The Planning Director explained that the applicant
was trying to maximize the use of the land. They
are doing that with the two buildings. It should
be noted that there is a problem with the
existing building (in front) preventing them from
going forward with the whole project at once.
Assuming that there was not a problem he thought
that the two buildings could be tied together into
an "L" shaped building. The applicant indicated
that there were leasing concerns regarding that.
The Planning Director stated that he thought those
concerns could be eliminated with larger units and
not having to have an individual unit back in the
corner. The corner unit could be an extension of
a larger unit. Then it would have the frontage,
window space and access that it would need. It
just depended on how it was marketed and how it
would be leased. The Planning Director stated
that an "L" shaped building would be a viable
project.
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Commissioner Sims reiterated his concerns over
what the full project scenario would be. He
stated that it still made him uncomfortable about
the other items coming to light. Now the Planning
Commission cannot know whether or not this was the
best location or type of development for this
piece of property. He further asked if there was
any consideration given to a fully developed
project. He asked if the traffic study gave
consideration on the piece of the project or the
overall fully -developed project coming in the near
future.
The City Engineer stated that the traffic study
was restricted to the one particular parcel
project. He stated that it has been looked at
from potential development of the total parcel and
it was difficult to predict which way that second
parcel was going to develop. He stated that he
would think that under the development of that
particular parcel that the positioning of the
driveway would certainly be changed from its
present configuration. Traffic volumes would
probably, just based on the size of the parcel, be
an average daily traffic of approximately 321
vehicles on this one single parcel just coming out
of one single driveway.
Commissioner Sims asked the City Engineer it in
his opinion when the other building went in what
type of generation would that create.
The City Engineer stated again that would depend
on what type of commercial development would be
there. He thought that it would probably be the
same as predicted for that lower portion.
Commissioner Sims looked back to the previous
traffic studies and asked if they were compatible.
The City Engineer stated that under the present
driveway configuration it would not be. Additional
volumes or development of that property and the
driveway configuration would definitely have to
change. However, there was a way to get that
traffic volume in and out of those two parcels
without creating an inconvenience.
Commissioner Hargrave asked what year the traffic
study was based on to make his decisions.
The City Engineer stated that they were based on
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last year's study, 1987.
Commissioner Hargrave asked if the study was just
on certain streets or was it done in regards to
the entire city.
The City Engineer stated that it was primarily
done at the intersection itself with specific
emphasis on the intersection as well as in and out
traffic at the signal.
Commissioner Hargrave asked if the present
signalization was based on the present signal or
the proposed change that was done on that
signalization.
The City Engineer stated that it was done based on
the present. He did not feel that the signal,
present or future, would have a tremendous impact
on this particular parcel but would have a greater
impact on the other parcel. The proposed signal
would provide additional protection for a turning
radius in and out of that parcel.
Commissioner Hargrave asked if there would be a
left and right turning signal rather than a
straight proposed signalization. He asked if the
proposed closing at the bottom of Mt. Vernon and
the access going in a northerly direction would
change significantly the potential traffic impact
at this corner.
The City Engineer stated that he would suggest
that the traffic volumes from Grand Terrace Road
may decrease. Which means that it appears to be
more cars utilizing Barton Road for on and off
ramp to I-215 rather than what has been made
available to us as the proposed plan occurred.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder asked if there were any
traffic studies done with the idea in mind to
anticipate what the maximum bui.ldout of the City
would be.
The City Engineer stated that had been done in
conjunction with the 1984 General Plan and they
considered several alternatives. The traffic
volume projections have been done in the General
Plan for our collectors, arterials as well as the
major highways for the General Plan circulation
element. Again as Commissioner Hargrave pointed
out with what is proposed at the base of Mt.
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Vernon he felt that they would have to reevaluate
those figures. As is known they were very much in
opposition as well as City of Colton to the
proposals of Cal Trans.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder asked what would be
done if this project were approved and five years
from now someone wants to build next to it and are
told they cannot because the City does not have
the facilities.
The City Engineer stated that what he was
suggesting was based on the traffic projections on
Mt. Vernon, north of Barton Road, or based on the
assumption of widening I-215 which is a tremendous
traffic generator out of the area. The proposal
for the on -ramp to I-215 northerly off of Mt.
Vernon, is that the on -ramp would be eliminated
and the on -ramp to I-215 from the Grand Terrace
area going northerly from Mt. Vernon to where
Fiesta Village is would remain. He would suggest
that Barton Road is going to be the major artery
towards I215 rather than Mt. Vernon and based on
that he said that the 1984 circulation element of
the traffic volumes that are projected for the
year 2004 may be on the high side, just based on
those facts.
Chairman Caouette asked if there were any further
questions from staff. He requested that applicant
address the Commission.
Bhal Kavthekar
M.S. Partnership
BSK Engineering Assoc.
14730 Beach Blvd.
#207
La Mirada, CA. 90638
He stated that he represented M.S. Partnership,
the developer for the site.
Chairman Caouette asked if the material board was
current.
Mr. Kavthekar stated that was correct and it was
the material board that was submitted to the
staff.
Chairman Caouette asked the applicant if he was
familiar with the conditions that were proposed by
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staff, to move the building to the west about 15'.
Mr. Kavthekar stated that during the last hearing
the landscaping and secluded area was considered
to be a collector of junk and grime area. He
stated that they have now enclosed that whole
portion with walls the height of the building.
The elevations will show that it looks like a
continous building. At the present time they have
the usable building at the legal setback limit on
Mt. Vernon Avenue. He stated that they would like
to keep it there from a financial business point
of view. He stated that if they move the building
13' over, the corner slot would be very hard to
lease. In addition to that they would have to
take into account the second phase. When that
happens it would cover the 13' portion and would
not have any visibility. He suggested that they
should look at Phase I and Phase II together as
suggested in the last Public Hearing. He stated
the Commission should be looking at two different
renderings. One submitted at the last public
hearing dealing with Phase I, and to the left of
that an encore building with this additional wall
area which they are showing.
Chairman Caouette asked the applicant if they
would be submitting a modification of their
development.
Mr. Kavthekar stated that in the last hearing the
question was what the total project would be two
years down the road and that shouldn't cause the
Commission to approve something they don't like.
He stated that was what they have attempted to do
for this hearing. He stated that this hearing
was for parcel 1 only, but also to have an
overall look at parcel 1 and parcel 2. The
rendering that was being passed around was what
the modified project would look like with the
walls extended into the garden area. The other
rendering showed the two buildings tied together.
Chairman Caouette asked about the fencing material
which appeared to be a grape staking.
Mr. Kavthekar asked if he was referring to the
walls that they were extending around the area.
He stated that would be regular block walls with
stucco on it, wooden beams to tie them together
structurally at the top.
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Chairman Caouette clarified that he was talking
about the fencing along the property line, not the
building walls.
Mr. Kavthekar stated that at the present time
there was a block wall with chain link on top, but
they have the intention of finishing it completely
with a block wall.
Chairman Caouette asked if that was a conditional
item, for a property wall along the west property
line.
The Planning Director stated that it was not
because it went between the two commercial
properties, but if it were adjacent to residential
properties then it would be required.
(Mr. Kavthekar then passed the second rendering.)
Commissioner Sims asked that if they are to look
at it as a total project could the Planning
Director alert the Commission to some of the
problems that are out there. He asked what some
of the concerns were on the initial earlier.
project. He stated that his interest was how the
concerns would address the second phase.
The Planning Director stated that the concerns
with the individual lot included, as far as
traffic went, did not provide any thoroughfare or
access onto the second lot and there is no
access onto Barton Road through there. Due to
the current problems with traffic already there
staff blocked that access to where there was only
one entrance and exit onto Mt. Vernon. The other
concern that the Planning Director had was just
making sure that they included all of the parking
that was required for the Code and landscaping.
They originally had the trash facilities back
behind the building and he did not fee]. that was
an appropriate location. The location of the
building itself was discussed and he felt that the
way the building was oriented right now was the
best if they were to have the surrounding
properties do something in the future. With this
particular lot they would have to turn their back
on somebody but this would allow them in the
future to be less of an impact on the surrounding
developments.
Commissioner Sims asked that if the liquor store
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were to go away then would the second Phase have
any traffic problems created by having an entrance
onto Barton Road.
The Planning Director stated that they did not
analyze this completely. The traffic study just
looked at the one lot but he felt that it would
not be a major problem. He stated that they would
be giving it consideration in the future. He
stated that they have to look at the future
because the applicant is mentioning the
feasibility of building another part of the
project. It may be, however, that they may not be
able to do that for whatever reason. The Planning
Commission may request that they come in and
develop that piece of property on its own or they
may try to combine with the property to the west,
or they may not develop anything at all (which
would probably be the best thing for that corner)
and fill it in with landscaping and parking thus
not having to have the access that close to the
intersection.
Commissioner. Sims asked if there was any way they
could get some viable commitment from the
applicant on the future development.
The Planning Director stated that he felt that
there was no way they could. If the applicant
were to withdraw and reenter a total development
for both sites then they could do that and
consider saying that the first building was Phase
I and the second building was Phase II.
Commissioner Sims asked if it were proper to ask
that another traffic analysis be done as a
condition on the first phase to satisfy staff that
the second phase would be compatible. Also, this
could be some assurance from an engineering
standpoint that this would not create a monster if
we approve this one portion of it.
Commissioner Cole asked if they would not be
exchanging the traffic from the corner building
now to the future when they put the second phase
in.
The Planning Director stated that the new building
would not be 0 to X, but would probably be X to X,
because they would be replacing some of that.
What it boils down to is whether the Commission
can condition the existing application for. a
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study on how a future development on the adjacent
property would effect it.
The City Attorney stated that the appli.cant has
indicated they want the buildings located and
situated with thought to both phases. He stated
that he did not see any reason why they could not
look at both Phases' traffi.c studi.es.
Chairman Caouette asked for any further questions.
Mr. Kavthekar stated that their project i.s only
for the single development and they have met all
of the Codes. The traffi.c study reflected little
effect on the intersection itself and the design
of Phase I and proposed future Phase II was from
their standpoint a satisfying architectural
project.
Tony Fuller
M.S. Partnership
1634 Adams
Orange, CA.
He referred to the condition of moving the
building 13'. He stated that from the present
drawing the Commission was looking at, the two
buildings as proposed was going to take 7-9' of
the frontage of that building. If the project is
moved another 13' as the Commission was asking,
then he would have another. 20' of unvisi.ble space
for any tenant. He mentioned that the lot and
space would be difficult to lease.
PUBLIC HEARING ADJOURNED AT 7 :40 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Hargrave asked what the pictures were
that were displayed on the bulletin board.
Mr. Kavthekar explained the project from the
buildings in relation to the property line by use
of the photographs.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder expressed her concern
with the three shops and the small square footage.
She suggested dividing them into two shops instead
of three.
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Mr. Kavthekar explained that at the present time
the applicant had experienced the best square
footage rental with a mom and pop entrepenaur
along the line of 900-1000 sq. ft. However, at
this time there was no leasing requirement on the
square footage.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder asked if there was any
need to have the Commission condition the quantity
of shops.
The Planning Director stated that the Commission
can certainly condition the minimum square footage
or number of shops.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder asked for clarification
on the square footage of the one shop which she
believed was 835 sq. feet.
Mr. Kavthekar stated that they were divided into 3
equal parts.
The Planning Director stated that the shop closest
to Mt. Vernon would be 32' wide and the other two
would be 25'wide.
Chairman Caouette asked for any further questions
from the applicant or staff.
Commissioner. Hargrave asked the Planning Director
if the applicant's response to the condition
changed the recommendation from staff.
The Planning Director stated that the condition
would stay the same. He stated that they are
moving the building over half the distance and
this area could be a landscaped area adjacent to
Mt. Vernon Avenue. That 13' would not be that
much of a detriment to the project and in the
future if the second building is built,
particularly if the condition would require only
two divisions in the building, it would have less
of an impact. The main reason why his
recommendation stays the same was because the
future building may not come in and then the
building could stand alone on a piece of property.
It would sit better on that location because of
the landscaping and would be centered better.
Commissioner Hargrave stated that this area is
very significant for the City and is the most
central to the traffic problems now and in the
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future. He felt that they are at a point with
this project that if this should not be there on
the small lot then the area needs to be looked at
on a much broader scope than what is being done
tonight because of its significant traffic and
economic impact to this City. He would like to
see outlets that would have a much broader
commercial appeal to the City, a more medium type
tenant base that would come in there. He stated
that he did not feel that the City, with this
project, was getting what it would want out of
that property.
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Commissioner Munson recommended that SA-87-11 be
approved subject to the 11 conditions listed in
tle staff report and the above additional 4
conditions. Commissioner Hawkinson seconded the
motion.
Commissioner Hawkinson referred to the second
project, which showed hypothetically the full
development that looks like the roof is continous
and has the presentation of the "L"-shaped
building.
Mr. Kavthekar explained that the two would be
connnected with the service panel, with a narrow
alley, which would be accessed to that area.
Commissioner Hawkinson clarified that would still
be open space as indicated in the blueprint.
Mr. Kavthekar confirmed that was correct and it
was not part of the building.
Commissioner Hawkinson asked that if the second
phase of building would be the same square footage
as the first.
Mr. Kavthekar stated that it would be slightly
more, but pretty close to the same size.
Commissioner Hawkinson asked if the area with the
square panels was reconfigured to where a diagonal
glass would be placed across the front so that it
would be a usable space, would that hurt the
project in regards to the parking spaces.
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Mr. Kavthekar stated that the way it was laid out
it would hurt the project.
Commission Sims stated that after hearing the
discussion again it brought up the second phase.
He thought that this project was not ready yet.
He felt that the Commission should be looking at a
total project instead of approving a portion of
something. He suggested backing off and waiting
for the results of the traffic analysis and also
address the commercial use questions that were
brought up earlier.
Commissioner Munson reiterated that the Planning
Director stated this should be handled as an
individual item, forgetting that there may or not
be another building built. If there is only
going to be the one building then he felt it would
be a viable project and dial not find anything
wrong with the proposed second building if it
should come to pass.
Commissioner Hargrave stated that he would ask the
Commissioners as part of their work to project
on a higher level and start the impetus for
someone to consider developing out this particular
area on a larger scale than what they are looking
at tonight. In his opinion in the short run
there were enough mom and pop operations but in
the long run he did not think there was enough
thought far enough out.
Vice —Chairwoman Van Gelder recognized there was a
motion on the floor but if this project was
approved tonight could it be conditioned that the
building be divided into two shops instead of
three. She expressed a concern that the
Commission should hold off until the update on the
traffic survey is complete.
Chairman Caouette asked the Planning Director if
in his opinion, the building is moved back an
additional 13'6", does that eliminate the
possibility of the second phase altogether or can
it be modified through the method of construction.
The Planning Director stated from what the
applicant has indicated, the exterior of the
building would extend that far all the way to the
western property line because of the enclosed area
so he did not see how that would prohibit them
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from going forward with the second building as
they showed it in the plans.
Chairman Caouette asked if it would be possible to
acquire the additional traffic information in
Phase I and Phase II as a total unit, if and when
the Phase III application came in.
The Planning Director stated they could certainly
require that additional traffic be looked at that
time and be analyzed.
Chairman Caouette mentioned that the Commission
would need that information if they did Phase II
and the information they have now for. Phase I is
adequate.
The Planning Director said he felt the information
was adequate for. Phase I.
Chairman Caouette asked for any further discussion
on the motion. There was none and the vote was
taken.
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Motion carried. Vice -Chairman Van Gelder,
Commissioners Hargrave and Sims voted noe. 4-3-0-
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Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder moved that a condition
be added there be two shops instead of 3 in the
division of the building. Commissioner Sims
seconded.
Chairman Caouette pointed out a clarification that
the condition suggested divisions.
The Planning Director stated that be left up to
staff and the developer. For clarification he
pointed out that 1 or 2 would be fine but 3 would
not.
Commissioner Hargrave questioned who would benefit
by the condition. The tenant for 1 space would
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have a larger economic base than tenants for 2 or
3 spaces.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder mentioned that she did
not want to be that restrictive.
Commissioner Munson stated that the developer has
a reason for making the building adaptable for
three tenants. Also, to keep in mind that none of
the spaces had been leased as yet. He stated that
with three businesses they could generate taxes.
Commissioner Cole asked Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder
to explain the advantage of putting the
restriction of 2 over 3.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder explained that there
would be less traffic, less congestion and the
spaces were just too small.
Commissioner Hawkinson felt that it would be best
to accomodate the developer because what they are
actually talking about are internal partitions.
The developer can shift walls for the tenants.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder asked if it is possible
to just pick up a wall and move it.
Commmissioner Hawkinson explained that it is
little, if any, effort to move the interior walls.
The Planning Director explained that one thing
that would be more than just popping out the walls
would be entrances into the places. If it is
designed from the very beginning to have 2 or 3
spaces it would be limiting the future of how it
would be changing the frontage of the structures.
The monitoring of such a condition can be done
when staff goes through the initial building
process to make sure that the condition is carried
out as approved by the Planning Commission. The
building permits and conditional use permits for
the other tenants would have to come through the
Planning Department. He mentioned that what was
being considered was the size to prevent the real
small unit to be developed and leased. Very often
an incubator size space is leased by a business
which is just getting started or temporary. The
tenant in a larger space has a tendency to stay
longer than the incubator space tenant.
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Motion carried. Commissioners Hargrave, Hawkinson
and Munson voting noe. 4-3-0-0.
Chairman Caouette asked for any further questions
on the project and hearing none proceeded to the
next item on the agenda.
Vice -Chairwoman Van Gelder asked if the Planning
Director had received any further communication
from the Advocate School.
The Planning Director stated that .just prior to
the end of the year he had .received communication
and they had indicated they had gone over budget
with the architect. He stated that he has
communicated in letter form to give them a three
month extension for their trailers with the
stipulation that they have to show the Planning
Director that they are going forward with the
building in order to have that extended beyond.
that time.
PUBLIC HEARING
Gene Mc Means
Riverside Highland Water
Colton, Ca.
Mr. Means stated they anticipate a need for
additional reservoirs and would like help from the
Planning Commission and City Council in
alleviating a future water crisis and not 'being
entangled with the General Plan Revision and
residential moratorium deadlines.
The Planning Director explained that they are
caught in the residential development moratorium
that Mr. Barney Karger wants to develop. He
stated that he cannot take in an application in
order to forward this project for the water
company. Regarding the Planning Commission
Hearings they will be looking at some zone changes
in that area regarding lot sizes. The preliminary
proposal of Mr. Karger's is approximately 10,000+
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lots. If he came in with acre lots then it would
be alot easier to forecast a scenario.
Vice —Chairwoman Van Gelder asked what the time
table was presently for the General Plan.
The Planning Director explained that it was being
reviewed by staff and would be available for
public comments by the 1st week of February. The
public hearings would probably not be available
until latter March.
Commissioner Hargrave asked if the problem in
taking new building permit applications was due to
the moratorium.
The Planning Director stated that was correct.
Mr. Mc Means stated he understood the problem but
felt the water issue needed to be addressed with
new developments being completed.
Commissioner Hargrave asked what gallonage would
be needed.
Mr. Mc Means clarified that they would go from 1
million to 3 million tanks with 1 million
replacing a tank that required replacement. Of
the other 2 million, 1 million would be needed
with the build out on Mt. Vernon and Canal.
Commissioner Hargrave asked if the 1 million was
needed to approve the final check on both the
Britton Project and the Mt. Vernon Villas project.
If that extra 1 million is not available then they
could not sign off the final check.
Mr. Mc Means stated that they could sign off
because they do have adequate fire flow but the
turnover time in the reservoir required a real
maximization of all of the wells.
The Planning Director explained that as a body
there was no legal action the Planning Commission
could take. The moratorium is on residential
development and what they are having to say is no
to Mr. Karger as the developer of that residential
tract. The water company has to work out a deal
with him and the location of the water well. He
explained that he cannot say yes to Mr. Karger's
development that is preventing Mr. Karger from
saying yes to the water company.
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Mr. Tony Petta
Commissioner Hargrave asked if the item could be
put on the agenda for City Council.
The Planning Director stated that it would be
appropriate for Mr. Mc Means to contact the City
Manager's Office for such a request.
Commissioner Hargrave asked the Planning Director
if he would informally contact the City Council to
let them know that the Planning Commission was
concerned with the issue.
Mr. Petta asked if the Council felt the need to
maintain the moratorium could they accept the
properties for the moratorium.
The City Attorney explained that they could accept
the properties but he was not sure they would do
that. He presumed Mr. Mc Means needs some
indication that this lot size and configuration
would be something they could go along with.
Mr. Petta asked if the Council could still keep
the moratorium but could give direction and size
of the lots.
The City Attorney pointed out that the public
hearing process could not be lessened but if there
could just be an informal agreement that would
indicate the lot size then perhaps Mr. Karger and
the water company could work out some type of
project.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30 P.M.
Approved by,
ivur pan C.auue���, Chairman
Planning Commission
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Respectfully Submitted,
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a.-jR.Sawyer,lanning Director