2020-01RESOLUTION NO. 2020-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAKE
A DETERMINATION THAT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 20-01 AND
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 20-01 ARE EXEMPT, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND
CHAPTER 18.06 (DEFINITIONS), CHAPTER 18.33 (C2 GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT) SECTION 18.33.020 (PERMITTED USES) AND
SECTION 18.33.030 (CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES) OF TITLE 18
OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC
PLAN (TABLE I, LAND USE MATRIX) TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS
FOR BUSINESSES PROPOSING TO OPERATE FOR TWENTY -FOUR -
HOURS.
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace ("City") adopted a zoning code, which has
been amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 65800 and 65850 of the California Government
Code, the City may adopt ordinances to regulate the use of buildings in compliance with
the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Zoning Code Amendment 20-01 proposes to amend the Municipal
Code, Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.06 (Definitions) to include a definition for "Twenty -
Four Hour Retail, Hospitality, and Restaurant Operations" and Chapter 18-33 (C2-
General Business District) to establish requirements for "Twenty -Four Hour Retail,
Hospitality, or Restaurant Operations" uses as set forth in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Specific Plan Amendment 20-01 proposes to amend the Barton Road
Specific Plan (BRSP), Table I, Land Use Matrix, to include requirements for "Twenty -Four
Hour -Operations" uses as set forth in Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, Zoning Code Amendment 20-01 and Specific Plan Amendment 20-
01 are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to
projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The
project will not have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments
only change administration procedures establishing requirements for twenty-four (24)
hour business operations within the Barton Road Specific Plan and Chapter 18, Zoning,
of the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2020 the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 20-01 and Specific Plan Amendment
20-01 at the Grand Terrace Council Chambers located at 22795 Barton Road, Grand
Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the hearing on said date; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Grand Terrace:
The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Zoning Code Amendment 20-01
and Specific Plan Amendment 20-01 satisfy the requirements of CEQA because:
a. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment 20-01 and Specific Plan
Amendment 20-01 is covered by the general rule that the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) applies only to projects, which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question
may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA. The proposed amendments will not create any significant effects
on the environment; therefore, the Planning Commission hereby
determines that the proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA
pursuant of section 15061(b)(3).
2. The Planning Commission finds as follows with respect to Zoning Code
Amendment 20-01 and Specific Plan Amendment 20-01:
a. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment 20-01 and Specific Plan
Amendment 20-01 will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals,
comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the
neighborhood of the proposed amendment or injurious to property or
improvements in the neighborhood or within the City because these
amendments establish an Administrative Conditional Use Permit review
process for uses permitted by right within the Zoning Districts proposing
twenty -four-hour operations. Uses proposing twenty -four-hour operations
will be reviewed to include provisions and requirements to prevent adverse
impacts to the quality of life of adjacent properties, such as noise, trash,
loitering, and impose requirements such as overnight security, adequate
lighting, and building maintenance.
b. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment 20-01 and Specific Plan
Amendment 20-01 are consistent with the General Plan and the Barton
Road Specific Plan because an Administrative Conditional Use Permit
process gives the City authority to issue and revoke a conditional use permit
in order to ensure the community's health, safety, and welfare by reviewing
uses which may create objectionable or undesirable effects upon nearby
uses, but may still be compatible with the property's zoning.
The Administrative Conditional Use permit process also requires
applications to be routed to multiple agencies for their review allowing the
agencies to provide comments and conditions of approval for the proposed
activities, construction, and operations of the proposed use. This process
also requires notifications to adjacent property owners.
3. These amendments shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its
adoption by the City Council.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, this Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council adopt Zoning Code Amendment 20-01 revising
sections of the Title 18 (Zoning), attached hereto as Exhibit A and Specific Plan
20-01 revising sections of the Barton Road Specific Plan (Table I, Land Use
Matrix), attached hereto as Exhibit B.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of February 2020.
AYES: Commissioners Briggs, McConnell, Cesena; Vice -Chair Giroux
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST:
De —bra L. Thomas
City Clerk
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X di 1 V4:::: � Edward Giroux
Vice Chairman
EXHIBIT A
TITLE 18- ZONING
ZONING CODE AMENDMEND 20-01
Chapter 18-06 (Definition) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
is amended by adding Section 18.06.929 as follows:
18.06.929 - Twenty -Four -Hour Retail, Hospitality, or Restaurant Operations.
"Twenty -Four -Hour Retail, Hospitality, or Restaurant Operations" means any hotel,
convenience store fueling facility, motel, retail outlet or restaurant, including fast food
and drive-thru restaurant, which operates continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour
period during a single week.
Section 18.33.020 (Permitted Uses) of Chapter 18.33 (C2 General Business
District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
18.33.020 - Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the C2 district shall be as follows:
1. Antique shops;
2. Apparel stores;
3. Appliance stores and repair;
4. Art, music and photographic studios and supply stores;
5. Athletic and health clubs and weight -reducing clinics;
6. Automotive related services (includes motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles,
trailers and campers): parts and supplies;
7. Bakeries (retail only);
8. Barber and beauty shops;
9. Bicycle shops;
10. Book, gift and stationary stores (other than adult related material);
11. Camera shop and film processing services;
12. Candy and confectionery stores (retail only);
13. Carpet and floor covering stores;
14. China and glassware stores;
15. Cleaning and pressing establishments,
16. Computer and software stores;
17. Convenience stores;
a. Operating continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a
single week. '
18. Curtain and drapery shops;
19. Delicatessens and specialty food stores;
20. Drug stores and pharmacies;
a. Operating continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a
single week. a
21. Florist shops;
22. Furniture stores;
23. Grocery stores and supermarkets;
a. Operating continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a
single week. a
24. Hardware stores;
25. Hobby and craft shops;
26. Ice cream and yogurt shops;
27. Jewelry stores;
28. Laundry (self-service);
29. Leather goods and luggage stores;
30. Liquor stores;
31. Nurseries and garden supply stores;
32. Office supplies store;
33. Paint, glass and wallpaper stores;
34. Pet shops;
35. Printing, blueprinting and reproduction services;
a. Operating continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a
single week'
36. Record, tape and video stores (sales and rental);
37. Restaurants:
a. With the incidental serving of beer and wine (without a cocktail lounge, bar,
entertainment or dancing);
b. Fast food (without a drive-thru);
c. Operating continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a
single week.'
38. Shoe stores (sales and repair);
39. Sporting goods stores;
40. Tailor shops;
41. Television, radio, VCR, stereo and CD component stores (sales and repair);
42. Toy stores;
43. Variety department stores;
44. Watch and clock shops (sales and repair),
45. Yardage goods stores;
46. Other uses which are determined by the planning commission to be similar in
nature to a use listed in this section;
47. Temporary uses which are determined by the community development director
not to have significant long-term impact on the environment. (Uses such as
parking lot sales, Christmas tree sales, seasonal sales, rummage sales, and
others with review through the land use approval or administrative site and
architectural approval process in accordance with Chapter 18.63, Site and
Architectural Review.)
Footnotes:
A proposed twenty -four-hour retail, hospitality use, or restaurant shall comply with
the requirements of Chapter 18.84 — Administrative Conditional Use Permit subject
to review and approval by the Planning and Development Services Director. The
Planning and Development Services Director may impose Conditions of Approval
specific to uses with continuous operations for one or more twenty -four-hour period
during a single week, including, but not limited to, those conditions relating to
parking, security, lighting, noise and property maintenance.
A proposed twenty -four-hour retail, hospitality, or restaurant in excess of 2,000
square feet shall require compliance with a Conditional Use Permit pursuant of
Chapter 18.83 — Conditional Use Permits subject to review and approval by the
Planning Commission.
The Planning and Development Services Director shall determine whether a use not
specifically permitted to operate continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period
during a single week is a permitted use or conditionally permitted use in the C2
General Business District on the basis of similarity to uses specifically permitted to
operate continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a single week.
Application for determination of such similar uses shall be made in writing to the
Planning and Development Services Director in the form provided by the Planning
and Development Services Director and shall include a detailed description of the
proposed use and such other information as may be required by the Planning and
Development Services Director to facilitate the determination. Such application shall
also include payment for such application fees as may be adopted by Resolution of
the City Council. The determination of the Planning and Development Services
Director shall be appealable to the Planning Commission and the determination of
the Planning Commission shall be appealable to the City Council. The determination
by the City Council shall be final.
Section 18.33.030 (Conditional Permitted Uses) of Chapter 18.33 (C2 General
Business District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is
amended as follows:
18.33.030 - Conditionally permitted uses.
Uses permitted in the C2 district with a conditional use permit shall be as follows:
A. Automotive related services (includes motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles,
trailers and campers):
1. Rentals,
2. Sales (new and used vehicles),
3. Service stations;
B. Day care centers,
C. Motels and hotels;
1. Operating continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a
single week. a
D. Restaurants;
1. With entertainment and/or serving of alcoholic beverages (other than beer and
wine),
2. Fast food (with a drive-thru);
3. Operating continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a single
week'
E. Secondhand sales;
F. Veterinary clinic (completely contained in a building);
1. Operating continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a
single week a
G. Other uses which are determined by the planning commission to be similar in
nature to a use listed in this section;
H. Outdoor displays/uses shall take place in front of business on site, which have
been approved with a conditional use permit. Under special circumstances
outdoor uses/displays are allowed without conditional use permits during two
citywide events (the Grand Terrace Days in June and Tour De Terrace Bike Event
in October), and in connection with business grand openings. Temporary special
event permits will be required for display of associated balloons, banners and
special event signs.
Footnote -
A Conditional Use Permit for a use proposing continuous operations for one or more
twenty -four-hour period during a single week shall be required pursuant to Chapter
a 18.83 — Conditional Use Permits. The Planning Commission may impose Conditions
of Approval specific to a use proposing continuous operations for one or more twenty-
four -hour period during a single week, including, but not limited to, conditions relating
to parking, security, lighting, noise and property maintenance.
EXHIBIT B
BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN (BRSP)
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 20-01
Table I, Land Use Matrix of the Barton Road Specific Plan is amended as follows:
TABLE I, LAND USE MATRIX
General
Village
Commercial
Commercial
PA 1
PA 2
Office/
Professional
PA 3
1. Retail
Commercial
Uses
Ambulance Services
C(5)
Antique Shops
P
P
Apparel Stores
P
P
Appliance Stores and Repair
P
P
Art, Music, and
Photographic Studios and
P
P P
Supply Stores
Auditoriums
C
_
Athletic and Health Gyms
and Weight Reducing
P
C C
Clinics
Auto Service Station
P
C (4)
Auto Related (including
motorcycles, boats,
P
trailers, campers):
a) Sales (with ancillary
P
repair facilities in a
P
totally enclosed area)
P
b) Rentals
c) Parts and Sunnlies
d) Repair
Bakeries (retail only) P P
Barber and Beauty Shops P P P
Bicycle Shops P P P
Blueprint and Photocopy P P p
Boats Sales C
Book & Stationary Stores
(other than adult related
P P P
material
Bowling Alleys
C
Camera Shop (including
P P P
processing)
Candy and Confectioneries
C P P
Car Washes
C
Catering Services
P C
China and Glassware Stores P P
Cleaning & Pressing C C C
Establishments
Convenience Stores P P C
a) Operating continuously
for one or more twenty-four- C(5) C(5) C(5)
hour period during a single
week 0)
Costume Design Studios P
Curtain and Drapery Shops
P
P
Day Care Centers
C
C C
Delicatessens / Specialty
P
P P
Food Stores
Department Stores
P
P
Drug Stores and Pharmacies
P
P P
a) Operating continuously
for one or more twenty-four-
C(5)
C(5) C(5)
hour period during a single
week(')
Equipment/Party Rental
Farmers Markets
Feed and Grain Sales
Floor Covering Shops
Florist Shops
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Food Markets
a) Operating continuously
for one or more twenty-four-
hour period during a single
week(5)
P
C(5)
P
C(5)
Furniture Stores
P
P
Garden Supply Stores
Gift Shops
P
P
C
P
P
Hardware Stores
P
C
Health Centers
P
C
C
Hobby and Craft Shops
P
P
P
Household Goods
P
p
Hotels/Motels
C5
Ice Creams and Yogurt Shops
P
P
P
Ice Sales
P
Jewelry Stores
P
P
P
Laundry (Self Service)
P
P
P
Leather Goods and Luggage
Stores
Liquor Stores
P
P (3)
P
p
Locksmiths Shops
P
P
P
Mail Order Businesses
P
P
Message Centers and P.O.
Boxes
P
P
P
Mobile Home Sales
Music, Dance, and Exercise
Studios
C
C(5)
C(5)
C(5)
Notions or Novelty stores
P
P
Nurseries & Garden Supply
Stores within enclosed area
P
C
Office, Bus. Machine Sale &
P
P
P
Repair
Pawn Shops
C
Computer & Software Stores
P
P
P
Paint, Glass, and Wallpaper
P
Stores
Pet Shops
--.__P
P
P
Recycling Collection Services
C
C
Record, Tape, & video Stores
(including rental)
P
P
P
Restaurants (sit down):
a) With entertainment and/or
serving of alcoholic
beverages
P
P
C
b) Incidental serving of beer
and wine (without a
cocktail lounge, bar,
entertainment, or dancing)
P
C
C
c) Fast Food: without drive-
thru
P
C
C
d) Fast Food: with drive-thru
P
C
C
e) Operating continuously for
one or more twenty-four-
C(5)
C(5)
C(5)
hour period during a single
week(')
Schools, Business &
C
C
_
C
professional
Shoe Stores, Sale and Repair
P
P
P
Smoke Shops
P
P
Sporting Goods Stores
P
P
Stained Glass Assembly
P
Supermarkets
P
P
a) Operating continuously for
one or more twenty -four-hour
C(5)
C(5)
period during a single week(5)
Tailor Shops
P
P
P
Television, Radio, VCR,
Stereo, and CD Component
P
P
Sales
Tire Stores
P
Toy Stores _
P
P
Travel Agencies
P
P
P
Variety Department Stores,
Junior Department Stores _
P
P
Veterinary (domestic, non- C(5)
boarding)
Watch and Clock Repair P p ��
Stores
Yardage Goods Stores P P
TABLE I, LAND USE MATRIX (cont.)
General
Village
Office/
Commercial
Commercial
Professional
PA 1
PA 2
PA 3
2. Entertainment and
Cultural Uses
Cultural / Artist Exhibits:
a. Indoor gallery and art sales
P
P
b. Outdoor art exhibits
C
C
Movie theaters
P
3. Office and
Administrative Uses
Banks, Finance Services and
Institutions
P
P
P
Business and Office Services
P
P
P
Interior Decorating Firms
P
P
P (2)
Medical / Dental Offices and Related
Health Clinics
P
P
P
Medical Laboratories
P
P
P
Optician and Optometric Shops
P
P
P
Realtors and Real Estate Offices
P
P
p
Travel Agencies
P
P
P
4. Public and Quasi
Public Uses
Government Offices and Facilities
C
C
C
Public Schools
P
Churches
C
P
Private Schools Associated with a
C
P
Church and located on same site
Notes:
(1) Outdoor displays/uses shall take place in front of business on site, which have been approved
with a conditional use permit. Under special circumstances, outdoor uses/ displays are allowed
without conditional use permits (refer to Development Regulations).
(2) Permitted with no showroom facilities.
(3) Conditional permit required for off sale of alcoholic beverages within 500 feet of a school.
(4) An auto service station featuring the sales of gasoline with a convenience food market is
permitted with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission at the
southwest corner of Barton Road and Mount Vernon Avenue only.
(5) A proposed twenty -four-hour retail, hospitality use, or restaurant shall comply with the
requirements of Chapter 18.84 — Administrative Conditional Use Permit subject to review and
approval by the Planning and Development Services Director. Conditions of Approval specific
to the uses operating continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a single
week may be assigned, including but not limited to parking, security, lighting, noise and
property maintenance. A proposed twenty -four-hour retail, hospitality, or restaurant in excess
of 2,000 square feet shall require compliance with a Conditional Use Permit pursuant of
Chapter 18.83 — Conditional Use Permits subject to review and approval by the Planning
Commission.
For other uses proposing continuous operations for one or more twenty -four-hour period
during a single week that are not identified on Table I Land use Matrix, the Planning and
Development Services Director shall determine whether such use is a permitted use or
conditionally permitted use on the basis of similarity to uses specifically permitted to operate
continuously for one or more twenty -four-hour period during a single week. Application for
determination of such similar uses shall be made in writing to the Planning and Development
Services Director in the form provided by the Planning and Development Services Director
and shall include a detailed description of the proposed use and such other information as may
be required by the Planning and Development Services Director to facilitate the determination.
Such application shall also include payment for such application fees as may be adopted by
Resolution of the City Council. The determination of the Planning and Development Services
Director shall be appealable to the Planning Commission and the determination of the Planning
Commission shall be appealable to the City Council. The determination by the City Council
shall be final.