2019-02 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NOTICE OF
EXEMPTION AND APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
15-06-A1, VARIANCE 18-03, AND ENVIRONMENTAL 18-13 TO
ESTABLISH A MEDICAL OFFICE AND OUTPATIENT SURGERY
CENTER, LOCATED AT 22805 BARTON ROAD (ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER 0276-202-16)
WHEREAS, Richard Ramer of Ramer Architecture ("Applicant") representing
Esmond Gee and Michael Gee, has filed Site and Architectural Review (SA 15-06-A1), to
re-establish the approval for a Medical Office and an Outpatient Surgery Center on a
0.46-acre lot. The applicant is proposing to remodel an existing 2,788 square feet
building and add 1,665 square feet. The applicant has applied for a Variance (V 18-03) to
deviate from the parking landscape requirement located on the north west side of the
parking lot area. An existing 317 square feet accessory structure located on the north
east of the property is proposed to be removed. The site improvements for this proposal
include parking and landscaping. Cumulatively, SA 15-06-A1 and V 18-03 are referred to
as the "Project."
WHEREAS, the Project site is zoned Barton Road Specific Plan, Office
Professional, located at 22805 Barton Road, APN: 0276-202-16; and
WHEREAS, the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 (e)(2), which exempts minor
alteration of private structures, involving negligible expansion of an existing use, including
additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of
more than 10,000 square feet if the project is in an area where all public services and
facilities are available to allow for a maximum development permissible in the General
Plan and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2019, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing on Project at the Grand Terrace City 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, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board hereby finds that
the Project is categorically exempt; pursuant to Section 15301 (e)(2), from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Notice of
Exemption prepared in connection with the Project has been reviewed and
considered and reflects the independent judgment of the Planning
Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board and is hereby adopted.
3. The Planning Commission finds as follows with respect to Variance 18-03:
a. A special circumstance regarding the size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings of the subject property exists. The site is restricted by its size and
the predisposed location of the existing structure. The parking requires a
perimeter parking area of a minimum of five feet. The applicant has applied for
a Variance to deviate from the west parking landscape requirement to provide
a direct path of travel from the City's Right-of-Way to the building. The
proposed location for the accessible pathway is the best location regarding the
size of the lot, the existing location of the parking, and the direct access to the
existing building. Due to the size of the lot and the location of the existing
structure, special circumstances exist to support the variance.
b. Because of the special circumstance, the strict application of the zoning
ordinance deprives the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other property
in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. The size of site, the
location of the existing parking, and the location of the existing building pose a
special circumstance that deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the same zoning classification. The site is bound by the existing
conditions and these restrict the site from providing a direct path of travel from
the City's Right-of-Way to the building, without affecting the perimeter parking
landscape on the west side; therefore, this finding can be met.
c. The granting of the variance will not constitute the grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and district
in which the property is situated. The granting of the Variance for the perimeter
parking landscape to the west side of the property will not constitute the grand
to special privileges, as the property is compliant with the setback and lot size
requirement of the Barton Road Specific Plan. In addition, the Applicant is
proposing to enhance the landscape areas where there is an excess of
landscape space located at the front of the building and at the lot entrance.
d. The granting of the variance will not authorize a use or activity which is not
otherwise expressly authorized by the district governing the parcel of property.
The perimeter landscaping parking reduction on the west side of the property
will not authorize a use or activity not permitted in the underlying zone district.
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e. The granting of the variance will not result in a situation inconsistent with the
latest adopted General Plan.
f. Conditions necessary to secure the above findings are made a part of the
approval of the variance.
4. The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board finds as follows
with respect to Site and Architectural Review 15-06-A1:
a. The Project is consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
and the General Plan. The proposed medical office and outpatient surgery
center is consistent with the Municipal Code, General Plan; and with the Barton
Road Specific Plan-Office Professional designation, which supports
professional/administrative office uses including medical and health care
clinics. The proposed project is consistent with the development standards
established in the Barton Road Specific Plan, except for the parking landscape
area located on the north west side, which requires a perimeter landscaped
area of five feet in depth; the applicant is deviating from this requirement and
has applied for a Variance proposing a four-foot pedestrian sidewalk and a one
foot and eleven inch planter. The Project complies with all other development
standards including building height and lot coverage.
The Project site is designated Office Commercial on the General Plan Land
Use Map. The Project is consistent with Land Use Element Goal to provide a
wide range of service commercial opportunities designed to meet the needs of
the City's residents, businesses and visitors while also providing employment
opportunities and supports office administrative uses. The Project is consistent
with the Circulation Element which will provide a well-maintained roadway
system with the ultimate right-of-way along the street frontage (Barton Road)
and will not require additional dedication. The structure will be built in
compliance with the Building Code and San Bernardino County Fire
Department Regulations.
The Project complies with the Barton Road Specific Plan which overall goal is
to create a dynamic commercial center that is attractive and of high quality,
unifying community design image and providing a balanced mixture of
commercial and administrative/professional uses with safe, efficient circulation
and access.
b. The location and configuration of all structures associated with this Project are
visually harmonious with this site and surrounding sites and structures, that
they do not interfere with the neighbors' privacy, that they do not unnecessarily
block scenic views from other structures and/or public areas and are in scale
with the townscape and natural landscape of the area. The proposed addition
and remodel of the existing structure will not interfere with neighbor's privacy,
and the landscape will enhance and complement the surrounding area. Overall,
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the scale of the structure will not overwhelm the site and will be visually
harmonious to the site and surroundings.
c. The architectural design of structures, their materials, and colors are visually
harmonious with the surrounding development, natural landforms, are
functional for the Project and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code. The proposed structure will comply with the general architectural
guidelines for all development established by the Barton Road Specific Plan.
The applicant is proposing gray tone color palette. The building architecture will
include stucco with sand finish, aluminum/glass front door, natural stone
wainscot around the building, and flat clay the roof.
d. The plan for landscaping and open spaces provides a functional and visually
pleasing setting for the structures on this site and is harmonious with the
natural landscape of the area and nearby developments. The Applicant has
requested a Variance to deviate from the perimeter landscaped parking area
on the north west side of the proposed parking; however, the applicant will
enhance all other planters on the site with water efficient plant material. The
streetscape will include two street trees compliant with the Municipal Code
requirements.
e. There is no indiscriminate clearing of property, destruction of trees or natural
vegetation or the excessive and unsightly grading of hillsides, thus the natural
beauty of the City, its setting and natural landforms are preserved. The Project
site is already developed, and there will be no clearing of property or
destruction of trees and vegetation. The site will be enhanced by the proposed
parking lot defined planters, which will include multiple trees, shrubs, lawn and
groundcover.
f. The design and location of all signs associated with this Project are consistent
with the scale and character of the building to which they are attached or
otherwise associated with and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code. No signs are proposed at this time. Any new signs that may be proposed
in the future will require Planning approval and will be consistent with the Sign
Code.
g. Conditions of approval for this Project necessary to secure the purposes of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code and General Plan have been applied to the
Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Site and Architectural Review 15-06-A1 and
Variance 18-03 are hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Site and Architectural Review application (SA) 15-06-A1 and Variance (V) 18-03
are approved to establish a medical office and outpatient surgery center, on a
0.46-acre lot, located at 22805 Barton Road, zoned Barton Road Specific Plan
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("BRSP")-Office Commercial. The proposal includes a complete interior and
exterior remodel of the existing 2,788 square foot building, a 1,665 square feet
addition, and the removal of an existing 317 square foot accessory structure
located at the east side of the property. This approval is based on the application
and materials submitted by Richard Ramer representing Esmond Gee and Michael
Gee, on December 3, 2018, including the revised plans dated January 22, 2019.
These plans are approved as submitted and conditioned herein and shall not be
further altered except as modified by these conditions of approval, and unless
reviewed and approved by the affected city departments.
2. If not appealed, this approval shall become effective on the eleventh (11th) day
after the date of the Planning Commission's approval; or the next city business
day following such eleventh (11th) day when the eleventh (11th) day is not a city
business day. This approval shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of
adoption of this resolution unless building permits have been issued and a
substantial investment in reliance of those permits has occurred; all conditions of
approval have been met; or a time extension has been granted by the City, in
accordance with Chapter 18.63 of the Zoning Code. Time extensions shall be filed
at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date.
3. Minor modifications to this approval which are determined by the Planning and
Development Services Director to be in substantial conformance with the
approved site plan, and which do not intensify or change the use or require any
deviations from adopted standards, may be approved by the Planning and
Development Services Director upon submittal of an application and the required
fee.
4. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Grand
Terrace and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Grand Terrace, its officers, employees, or
agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of
the City of Grand Terrace concerning this project, including but not limited to any
approval or condition of approval of the Planning Commission, or Planning and
Development Services Director. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any
claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and the City shall cooperate
fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to
choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents
in the defense of the matter.
5. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding, the
applicant must sign and return an "Acceptance of Conditions" form. The form and
content shall be prepared by the Planning and Development Services Department.
6. In the event that exhibits, and written conditions are inconsistent, the written
conditions shall prevail.
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7. The applicant shall pay all applicable development impact fees and demonstrate
the payment of school impact fees to the Building and Safety Department.
8. Construction and operational activities associated with the project shall comply
with the regulations of the City's Noise Ordinance, Chapter 8.108 of the Grand
Terrace Municipal Code.
9. All contractors shall acquire a valid City business license and be in compliance
with all City codes
10. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace
Building and Safety Division, including the Conditions of Approval contained in the
Building and Safety memorandum dated January 27, 2019, attached hereto as
Exhibit 1.
11. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace
Public Works Division, including the Conditions of Approval contained in the Public
Works memorandum dated January 7, 2019, attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
12. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall comply with the
Conditions of Approval contained in the San Bernardino County Fire Office of the
Fire Marshal memorandum, dated January 7, 2019, permit number FPLN-2018-
00079, attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
13. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain all clearances
by the San Bernardino County Division of Environmental Health Services (DEHS)
for a Medical Waste Generator Permit, if applicable.
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain all requisite
permits and clearances from Riverside Highland Water Company (RHWCO).
15. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy a sign shall be posted at the
entrance of the rear parking lot, at the north east corner of the building identifying
"Employee Parking Only."
16. The applicant shall incorporate into the project design all existing easements
within the project boundaries or obtain abandonment of said easement from the
affected easement holder(s). If this requirement cannot be accomplished, the
project shall be redesigned.
17. Four(4) copies of the construction plans, including grading and site plans shall be
submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and approval, which shall
include approval by the Planning and Engineering Divisions.
18. The location and method of screening for all roof-mounted and building-mounted
shall be demonstrated on the elevations, including but not limited to, air
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conditioning and heating units, and utility boxes. All equipment shall be screened
from public view and designed to be an integral component of the building
design. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from view by parapet walls
or other architectural means. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction
of the Planning Director that no roof-mounted equipment will be visible from the
public right-of-way.
19. The location of all building-mounted light fixtures shall be shown on the elevations.
A detail of said fixtures shall be shown on the elevations, and fixtures shall be
decorative and complementary to the building architecture. Lighting shall not glare
onto adjoining properties and may need to be shielded. Lighting shall not exceed
eighteen feet in height from the finished grade and shall be designed to reflect
away from residential district and public roadways.
20. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit three (3) copies
of landscape and irrigation plans to the Planning and Development Services
Department for review and approval. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be
prepared in accordance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
(contained in Chapter 18.60 of the Zoning Code and in compliance with the most
recent version of the State Model Ordinance. The plans shall demonstrate the
following:
a. Include the total square footage of the proposed landscape area including
grass areas, planter areas and ground cover area. The applicant shall
incorporate pollinating plants to the extent feasible.
b. Incorporate drip irrigation system.
c. Incorporate parkway trees in accordance with Chapter 12.10 Parkway
Trees. The trees shall be of sufficient size and properly located to ensure
line of sight.
d. Ensure that proposed plant material, at maturity, will maintain clear sight
visibility at the north entrance planting areas. The planting material height
shall not to exceed thirty inches.
e. The plant material shall adhere to spacing recommendations based on
plant and shrub species.
f. Submit an initial deposit of $2,000.00 deposit for landscape review and
inspections.
g. The applicant shall contact the Planning and Development Services
Department for a final inspection a minimum one week prior to the
inspection date requested.
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21. During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall limit all
construction-related activities that would result in high noise levels to between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No construction
activities are allowed on Sundays and federal holidays except for emergencies,
and/or subject to approval by the Building Official, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
22. Prior to the installation of any signs, a Sign Permit application shall be submitted
to the Planning and Development Services Department for review and approval.
All signs shall be conforming with Chapter 18.80 of the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code.
23. The applicant shall comply with the trash collecting services required by Burrtec
and provide a trash enclosure constructed to City standards. The trash enclosure
shall be constructed of decorative block walls, no less than six feet in height with
solid metal gates attached to posts, embedded in concrete.
24. Decorative paving, measuring a minimum of fifteen (15) feet wide shall be installed
at the project entrance.
25. The applicant shall be responsible for regular and ongoing upkeep and
maintenance of the site, including parking lot paving condition and striping,
clearing of trash, weeds and debris, lighting, and other site improvements. All
parking facilities shall be maintained in good condition. The maintenance thereof
may include, but shall not be limited to the repaving, sealing, and striping of a
parking area and the repair, restoration and/or replacement of any parking area
design features when deemed necessary by the City to insure the health, safety,
and welfare of the general public.
26. The applicant shall contact the Planning Division for a final inspection a minimum
two weeks prior to the inspection date requested.
27. The applicant shall submit a grading plan demonstrating that parking lot drainage
is being retained on site.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Grand Terrace, California, at a public hearing held on the 21st day of February 2019.
Debra Thomas T m Com tock
City Clerk Chairman
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk of the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2019-02
was duly passed, approved and adopted by the Planning Commission, approved and
signed by the Chairman, and attested by the City Clerk, at the regular meeting of said
Planning Commission held on the 21st day of February 2019, and that the same was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Briggs, McConnell, Giroux; Vice-Chair Cesena;
Chairman Comstock
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Executed this 22"d day of February 2019, at Grand Terrace, California.
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Debra L. Thomas
City Clerk
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