11/15/1979PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
NOVEMBER 15, 1979
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Grand Terrace, was held in
the First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace, 12354 Mt. Vernon, Grand Terrace,
California, on November 15, 1979 at 6:15 P.M.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Tony Petta; Thomas A. Tillinghast; Doug Erway;
Jack Allen; Hugh J. Grant
Staff: Seth Armstead, City Manager; Joe Kicak, City
Engineer; Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney; Myrna
Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT: None
MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 1, 1979
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erway, seconded by Commissioner
Allen and carried unanimously to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes of November 1, 1979 as presented.
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT REQUEST
Applicant: Delmar Chase
Location: 22816 DeBerry
Mr. Delmar Chase, 22816 DeBerry, addressed the Commission requesting
a Home Occupation Permit in order to establish a dental lab, in his
home. He also submitted a letter from Shirley Face dated November
15, 1979 in support of the request. (A copy of the letter is on
file in the City Clerk's Office)
Chairman Petta opened Public Hearing on the matter, and the following
citizens spoke in support of Mr. Chase's request: Kathi Harmon,
11834 Kingston Street; Sheila Barrad, 11669 Bernardo Way; Joan
Jolstead, 12198 Country Club Lane; John Lotspeich, 22111 Newport
Avenue #157; Koleta Green, 22478 Barton Road.
The following citizens spoke against issuance of the Home Occupation
Permit: E. Richard Walwick, 22826 DeBerry, submitted a Petition
dated November 1, 1979, with seven (7) signatures, objecting to
the pursuit of commercial activities in that residential area,
and also addressed the Commission. (A copy of the Petition is on
file in the City Clerk's Office); Paul Lemmans, 22821 Desoto.
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Dr. Hoyt, who did not state his address, addressed the Commission,
stated as a neighbor of the Chases, he was neither for nor against
the request, but objected to the manner in which it was handled.
The following citizens addressed the Commission in support of the
request: Shirley Face, owner of Cut 'n' Curl, 22474 Barton Road;
Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way.
Mr. Walwick again addressed the Commission. Chairman Petta then
closed Public Hearing on the matter.
Mr. Jack Catron, Enforcement Officer, Environmental Improvement
Agency, San Bernardino County, addressed the Commission, stating
no environmental impact report would be necessary.
Following discussion, Mr. Delmar Chase was advised that
application for a Home Occupation Permit should be made with
Officer Catron, and if the application should be denied, then
Mr. Chase would have the right to appeal the denial to the
Planning Commission.
MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. E77-0428
Request: Waiver of condition of approval requiring paving, curb
and gutter.
Location: 11987 Bostick Avenue
Applicant:Mr. & Mrs. Russell
Following staff report by City Manager Armstead, and discussion,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Tillinghast, seconded by
Commissioner Grant and carried unanimously approving the waiver
of the conditions for Minor Subdivision No. E77-0428 relating to
11987 Bostick Avenue, with the condition that a lien contract be
established against future improvements as required under the
Minor Subdivision.
The bond money is to be returned.
Mr. & Mrs. Russell addressed the Commission, stating their
property consists of one lot, but was drawn up as a subdivision
consisting of five lots in error. They stated this Minor
Subdivision should not exist.
TENTATIVE TRACT 10395
Request: Extend TT 10395 one year, to expire November 19, 1980
Location: E/o easterly end of Westwood
Applicant: Coast Construction
MOTION was made by Commissioner Tillinghast, seconded by Commissioner
Erway and carried unanimously to extend Tentative Tract 10395 one
year, to expire November 19, 1980.
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TENTATIVE TRACT 11135
Proposal: (A) 111 unit townehouse project
(B) 112 lot subdivision on 9.85 acres
Location: W/s Mt. Vernon approx. 370' S/o Barton Road
Applicant: Morgan Development Inc.
Eng/Arch: L. A. Wainscott & Assoc.
Chairman Petta declared a possible conflict of interest on this
item, and disqualified himself regarding this matter. Commissioner
Tillinghast conducted the proceedings.
Following staff report by Gil Haro, Associate Planner, San Bernardino
County Planning Department, and discussion, the following amendments
and recommendations were established:
Amendments to Standard Requirements
Page 2 of 4: Items #2 & #3 referencing San Bernardino County are to
be corrected to reflect "City of Grand Terrace."
Page 3 of 4: Item #9 - End sentence with the word "payoff."
Item #15 - Delete subsections a. and b.
Amendments to Conditions
Page 3 of 6: Item #23 - Trees are to be trimmed along the lower 14
feet if on the street, and 9 feet elsewhere.
Item #24 - State "Minimum Traffic Index."
Item #25 - City Engineer recommends not specifying "masonry."
Developer has indicated wrought iron will be
placed on frontage of Mt. Vernon Avenue.
Add Condition regarding sidewalks in the interior area.
Commission recommends Developer and Planning Committee discuss the
architecture of the development.
Commissioner Allen recommended staggering wrought iron, rather than
straight across on the frontage of Mt. Vernon Avenue. Commissioners
Allen and Grant recommended that any masonry walls established be
staggered or some element of interest be considered.
Following discussion and amendments, MOTION was made by Commissioner
Allen and seconded by Commissioner Erway to approve Tentative Tract
11135 for townehouse purposes, subject to the attached conditions
as amended; to adopt the Negative Declaration and instructed the
City Clerk to issue a Notice of Determination.
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Commissioner Tillinghast opened Public Hearing on the matter, and
the following citizens addressed the Commission:
Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, recommended placing speed bumps
for children's safety. Also stated R3 zoning should be based on
parking space basis rather than number of units per acre.
Jim Whaling, 22438 DeSoto, voiced concern about the size of the
alleys, and recommended a minimum of 20 feet. Also suggested setting
the block wall back two feet, establish tree wells and plant trees.
Recommended establishing signal light at Mt. Vernon and DeBerry,
since this project will increase the traffic at that intersection,
and recommended establishing an island turnout at that intersection.
Commissioner Tillinghast closed Public Hearing.
The MOTION carried on AYE votes of Commissioners Tillinghast, Erway,
Allen and Grant. Chairman Petta did not vote on this Motion.
POLICY - TRACT MAPS
The Planning Commission established a Policy that Developers are to
submit thirty (30) copies of tentative tract maps to the Planning
Department so that copies of the maps may be attached to the Staff
Reports for the Commission and Staff.
Chairman Petta resumed his position on the Planning Commission.
ADJOURN
MOTION was made by Commissioner Tillinghast, seconded by Commissioner
Allen and carried unanimously to adjourn the Planning Commission
Meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
Approved:
Planng Commission
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