154 r ORDINANCE NO. 154
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
LANDUSE AMENDMENT, GP-95-01 ,AND ASSOCIATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, E-95-03,FOR CONSISTENCY
WITH THE ADULT BUSINESS ORDINANCE TO ALLOW
ADULT BUSINESSES IN PORTIONS OF THE GENERAL
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, on January 19, 1995 and February 16, 1995, the Planning Commission
reviewed and recommended approval of the Zoning Amendment/Adult Business Ordinance
to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing and approved
the Zoning Amendment and Adult Business Ordinance on March 9, 1995 with second
reading on March 23, 1995;
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WHEREAS, one item remained to complete the ordinance approval process which
was to make all of the codes consistent with the Adult Business Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, this requires a General Plan Amendment of the Land Use Element to
allow entertainment/Adult Business uses in portions of the General Commercial (GC) and
Indistrial (I) Districts; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not pose a detriment to the aesthetic
value of our commercial area, residential. or industrial areas and to the general welfare of
the citizens of Grand Terrace, nor significantly reduce the General Plan landuse for General
Commercial and Industrial uses; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Landuse and Map Amendment (GP-95-01), set out
in full in Attachment C (Figure VI-1, Exhibit A) and D includes modifications to the
following sections of the General Plan:
General Plan Land Use - Commercial and Industrial Section
Page VI-9 GC, General Commercial use category.
Page VI-10 Industrial use category
Figure VI-1 Land Use Policy Map
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act, a Negative Declaration (Attachment B) has been prepared for this project and
this Negative Declaration has been considered by the Planning Commission and is hereby
being approved by the City Council.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on
April 6, 1995 to review this proposed General Plan Amendment and recommended
approval to the City Council of the proposed General Plan Landuse/Map Amendment (GP-
95-01) and associated Negative Declaration (E-95-03) set out in full in the attached
Attachment A, B, C (Figure VI-1, Exhibit A) and D , which amend the General Plan Land
Use Element, portion of the General Commercial (GC) and Industrial (I) land use
categories, pages VI-9 and VI-10.
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on April 13,
1995 and approved GP-95-01 and E-95-03; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that by this amendment the General Plan
brings it in conformance with the Adult Business Ordinance.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA,DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Proposed General Plan Land Use and Map Amendment, GP-95-01,
are set out in full in Attachments A,B,C (Figure VI-1, Exhibit A) and
D, are approved and adopted by the City Council.
Section 2: The Negative Declaration (E-95-03) on file in the Community
Development Department of the City of Grand Terrace, E-95-03, is
hereby approved.
Section 3: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at
12:01 a.m. on the 31st day of its adoption.
Section 4: Posting: The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in
three (3) public places within fifteen (15) days of its adoption, as
designated for such purpose by the City Council.
Section 5: First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on
the 13th of April, 1995 and finally adopted and ordered posted at a
regular meeting of said City Council on the 27th of April, 1995.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City--& Grand Terrace Mayor the City of Grand T rrace
and of the City Council thereof and "e City Council thereof
I, BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 27th day of April,
1995, by the following vote:
APES: Councilmembers Hilkey, Singley, and Buchanan; Mayor Pro Tem
Carlstrom; Mayor Matteson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Brenda Stanfill
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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John Harper,
City Attorney
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J)TERR CE Community Development
Department
TO:. Planning Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: GP-95-01 and E-95-03,An application for environmental review
and General Plan Landuse Amendment to allow adult
business/entertainment uses in portions of General Commercial
(GC) and Industrial District (1) for consistency with the Adult
Business Ordinance.
LOCATION: Designated areas within the City of Grand Terrace
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of General Plan Landuse Amendment Ordinance
(Attachment A)- and respective Negative Declaration as
recommended by staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Staff has completed an Initial.Study to evaluate the environmental impacts of the proposed
project, General Plan Landuse Amendment. A Mitigated Negative Declaration is
recommended for approval. (See Attachment B for Negative Declaration and discussion
of responses).
BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission conducted a preliminary meeting on January 19, 1995 and a
public hearing on February 16, 1995 and the City Council conducted public hearings on
March 9, 1995 and March 23, 1995 for the review and consideration of proposed Adult
Business Ordinance. The City Council approved the Zoning Amendment and Adult
Business Ordinance.
Attachment B
22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • (909) 824-6621
The other item needed to complete the ordinance approval process, is a General Plan
amendment to allow entertainment/Adult Business uses in the Industrial District (n and
(- portions of the General Commerical District (GC) for consistency with the Adult Business
Ordinance.
DISCUSSION
Attached are those sheets of the General Plan Landuse Map and General Plan Landuse
Element amended, refer to Attachments C&D.
RECONEVIENDATION:
Staff feels satisfied with the ordinance as proposed and recommends the Planning
Commission recommend' to the City Council approval of the General Plan Landuse
Amendment,. associated .ordinance with attachments and related. Negative Declaration.
Prepared by,
Maria C. Muett,
Associate Planner
Respectfully Submitted;
Patrizia Materassi,
Community Development Director
PM/MCM:mcm
Attachments: —A —Ordinance
Usa- Map
D - Excerpts of General Plan to be Amended
�1Ty
upno TERR cE Community Development
� • Department
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration is hereby
filed on the below referenced project, on the basis that said project will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:
GP-95-01 and E-95-0 3�An application for environmental review and amending the General
Plan to allow entertainment uses in the industrial area for consistency with the Adult
Entertainment Ordinance.
APPLICANT:
City of Grand Terrace
LOCATION:
Designated areas within the City of Grand Terrace
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT:
'Based upon the attached Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect on the environment.
Patrizia Materassi Date
Community Development Director
City of Grand Terrace
Attachment B .
22795 Barton Road •Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 • (909) 824-6621
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY
L Back=und
L Name of Proponent: City- of Grand Terrace
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: City of Grand Terrace
22795 Barton Road. Grand Terrace CA 92324-5295
Attention:_ Patrizia Materassi Planning Director. 714-824 6621
3. Date of Environmental Assessment: ��-�,?D-qS
4. Agency Requiring Assessment: Q[ty of Grand Terrace
Genera.( lalKawename.a►t ival f o�.Ja�.u�-usQ.d.
S. Name of Proposal, if applicable: AD u LT axrmp Gk 1n1,4ei I
6. Location of Proposal: ciru�� . C9ND�srR/.4L)
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II. Environmental Impacts
(Explanations.of all 'des" and "maybe" answers are provided on attached sheets.)
1. Earth. Will proposal result in: Yes Maw No
a. Unstable earth conditions or
in changes in geologic
substructures? X
b. Disruptions, displacements,
compaction or overcovering
of this soil? X
C. Substantial change in topography
or ground surface relief features?
1
Yes Mae No
- d. The destruction, covering or
r
_ modification of any unique
geologic or physical features? N
e. Any substantial increase in wind
or water erosion of soils, X
either on or off site?
f. Changes in deposition or erosion
of beach sands, or changes in
situation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? X
g. Exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards such as
earthquakes, landslides,
mudslides, ground failure, or
similar hazards? �(
2. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient
air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable
odors?
C. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, whether
locally or regionally?
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial changes in currents,
or the course or direction of
water movements, in either marine
or fresh waters? �(
2
Yes Maybe No
b. Substantial changes in absorption
rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface
runoff.
C. Alterations to the course or
flow of flood waters? X
d. Change-in the amount of surface
water in any water body?
e. Discharge into surface waters, or
in any alteration of surface water
quality, including, but not limited
to, temperature, dissolved oxygen
or turbidity?
£ Alteration of the direction or X rate of flow of ground waters?
g. Change.in the quantity of ground
waters; either through direct
� - additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer
cuts or. excavations? X
h. Substantial reduction in the
amount of water otherwise
available for public water
supplies? X
i. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves? X
4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species,
or number of any native species of
plants (including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops and aquatic plants)?
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Yes MaXbe No
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered
species of plants? X
C. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area of native
vegetation, or in a barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing X
species?
d. Substantial reduction in acreage v
of any agricultural crop? X
5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of
species, or numbers of any species
of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthic organisms or
insects)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
`— unique, rare or endangered
species of animals? x
C. Deterioration to existing fish x
or wildlife habitat?
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise
levels? �(
b. Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal
produce substantial new light or glare?
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a
substantial alteration of the present or
planned land use of an area? _
4
Yes Maybe No
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Substantial increase in the rate
of use of any natural resources?
b. Substantial depletion of any X
nonrenewable natural resource?
10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the
release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)
in the event of an accident or
upset conditions?
b. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or an
emergency evacuation plan? X
11. Population. Will the proposal alter
the location, distribution, density or
growth rate of the human population
of an area?
12. Housing. Will the:proposal affect -
existing housing or create a demand for v
additional housing?
13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial
additional vehicular movement? X
b. Effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for new
parking?
C. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
5
4
Yes Maybe No
d. Alterations to present patterns
of circulation or movement of
people and/or goods? _x
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail
or air traffic? X
f. Increase in traffic hazards to
motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians?
14. Public Services. Will the proposal
have substantial effect upon, or result
in a need for new or altered governmental
services in any of the following areas:
a. Fire protection? X
b. Police protection? X
c. Schools? X
d. Parks or other- recreational
facilities? X
e. Maintenance of public facilities, X
including roads?
£ Other governmental services?
15. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts
of fuel or energy? x
b. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy,
or require the development of new
sources of energy?
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in
a need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilities:
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Yes Mae No
a. Power or natural gas? ?S
b. Communications systems? ?S
C. Water? N
d. Sewer or septic tanks? N
e. Storm water drainage? n
£ Solid waste and disposal?
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result
in:
a. Creation of any health hazard
or potential health hazard
(excluding mental health)? X
b. Exposure of people to potential X
hazards?
18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result
in the obstruction of any scenic vista
or view open to the public, or will the
proposal result in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site open to
public view?
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result
in an impact upon the quality or quantity x
of existing recreational opportunities?
20. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result in the
alteration of or the destruction
of a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site? 1�
7
Yes Maybe No
b. Will the proposal result in
adverse physical or aesthetic
effects to a prehistoric or
historic building, structure
or object?
C. Does the proposal have the
potential to cause a physical
change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural values?
d. Will the proposal restrict
existing religious or sacred uses
within the potential impact area?
21. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does.the project have the
potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten
to eliminate a plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of
the major periods of California
history or prehistory? �(
b. Does the project have the
potential to achieve short-term,
to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? (A short-
term impact on the environment is
one which occurs in a relatively
brief, definitive period of time
while long-term impacts will
endure well into the future.)
C. Does the project have impacts
which are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable?
(A project's impact on two or
Yes Mgybe No
more separate resources may be
relatively small, but where the
effect of the total of those
impacts on the environment is
significant)
d. Does the project have
environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly
or indirectly?
Environmental Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment,.and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. X
I find that, although the proposed project could have a significant effect on
the environment,,there will not be a significant effect in this case because the
t` mitigation measures described on attached sheets have been added to the project.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed,prcject MAY have a significant effect on the environment,
and an ENVIRONMENTAL, IMPACT REPORT is required.
Patrizia Materassi
Planning Director
Date Signature
For City of Grand Terrace
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M.DISCUSSION OF THE
ENVIRONMENTALEVALUATION
1 -5
9-20. No. The proposed amendment shall not result in unstable earth conditions, disruptions,
compact or overcovering of soil,ground surface relief, modification of any unique geological
or physical features, water erosion of soils,erosion of water systems, exposure of people to'
earthquakes or unstable land conditions, natural resources, create any risk of explosion,alter
the population density of the area, create the need for additional housing,generate significant
vehicular movement, or generate needs for additional,public transit, additional need for public
services, utilities or energy, create health hazards, negative impact to scenic vistas or create
additional impact to recreational areas. This is due to the amendment being only for general
plan land use adjustment and development standards for adult entertainment uses, and each
specific land use for adult entertainment shall be reviewed separately in accordance to CEQA.
6 - 7. No. The proposed amendment shall not result in increases of noise level or exposure of people
to severe noise levels nor shall it produce substantial new light or glare. The amendment is
only for general plan landuse adjustment and development standards, and each land use for
adult entertainment shall be reviewed separately in accordance to CEQA, and the City of
Grand Terrace.and County of San Bernardino Noise Ordinance.
8. Yes. Since currently the.area, is planned for light Industrial and RetailMght Manufacturing
uses with no:provision.for entertainment uses.. Adult,business is introducing a new category of
uses which may result in a substantial alteration of present and planned Ianduse for this area.
However, we believe that as regulated in the Adult Entertainment Ordinance, these
entertainment uses are .subject to a conditional use permit and adult business permit.
Considering constitutional limitations these processes fully mitigate the potential negative
impacts.
21a. No. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment, reduce the fish or
wildlife species or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history.
Neither will it have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. The
proposed amendment is to include additional landuse in these areas, but those project uses will
still be.reviewed separately In accordance.to CEQA and the City of Grand Terrace, County and
State regulations..as well...
21b,c. . Maybe. We feel we have developed appropriate development standards and conditions of
approval to avoid possible cumulative negative impacts of the use in these areas. An example
of standards and of regulations are the minimal distances to be maintained between sensitive
landuses and possible adult business uses and also required distances between subject uses
themselves.
21d. No. There will be no adverse effects or impacts on human beings from the General Plan
Amendment directly,as each individual proposed adult business use will be analyzed through
the Conditional Use Permit, Business Permit, and Environmental process.
Few offices are located in Grand Terrace, and most are located in mixed
r commercial and office developments. A free-standing office building has been
completed on the south side of Barton Road near the Gage Canal.
Prevention of "strip-commercial" uses along Barton Road is a major concern.
It is the intent of the General Plan that new commercial uses be carefully
monitored. New commercial uses should relate to existing development.
Isolated commercial projects as well as conversion of residential units to
commercial use should be limited and prevented wherever possible.
The use of a Specific Plan, as previously described, is required for larger
commercial developments (e.g.,projects of 10 or more acres).
Two commercial use categories are shown on the Land Use Policy Map.
GC, General Commercial:
Retail .and related.commercial uses, including neighborhood-,shopping centers.
Portions. of General Commercial (GC) area allow adult business, uses as
reflected in landuse map, see Figure,VI 1, Exhibit A.
OC, Office Commercial:
Professional and medical offices.
Implementation Policies:
DEVELOPMENT ' OF RETAIL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL .USES
SHALL BE ENCOURAGED.
ADDITIONAL FREEWAY SERVICE-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL USES
SHALL BE ENCOURAGED.
COMMERCIAL AREAS ALONG BARTON ROAD SHALL BE
DESIGNATED FOR SPECIAL STUDY AND METHODS TO PREVENT.
'STRIP-COMMERCIAL"TYPE DEVELOPMENT INVESTIGATED; THIS
WILL REQUIRE FINANCIAL AND LEGAL COOPERATION BETWEEN
LOCAL MERCHANTS, LAND OWNERS, AND THE CITY.
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MEASURES TO REDUCE POTENTIAL LAND USE INCOMPATIBILITY
BETWEEN COMMERCIALLY DESIGNATED AREAS AND ALL
� OTHER PLAN AREAS WILL BE GIVEN SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
SPECIFIC FEATURES COULD INCLUDE INCREASED SETBACKS,
WALLS, BERMS, AND LANDSCAPING.
OMUSTRIAL GOAL:
THE CITY SHALL PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LABOR
INTENSIVE, LIGHT, NON-POLLUTING INDUSTRY WHICH IS
COMPATIBLE WITH THE PRESENT LAND USE PATTERN.
Major Significance: Potentially developable industrial designated areas.
Issue Assessment - (MEA Reference: II-D-6)
Much of the industrial land in Grand Terrace. is devoted to two. Southern
California -Edison Company .facilities: a generation. .plant in. the southern
portion of the City and a switching substation,at the town's northern border.
Industrial uses comprise. a total of 124 acres, or 5.2 percent of the total land
area in Grand Terrace.
There is.a large (60-acre) area in the southwestern portion of the city which
r could potentially be developed as an industrial park. In addition, there is a
55-acre vacant industrial area in the northwestern portion of the City.
Approximately 32 acres of this area are within a designated 100-year flood
plain and would require special consideration relative to flooding before
development. would be allowed. The Specific Plan guidelines outlined in this
section.would.apply to all future. development . projects of ten or more acres
within.these:areas.. The Land,Use Policy Map,:Figure VI-I, has-one.,industrial
classification:
Light Industrial:
Non-polluting, light manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution uses.
Portions of Industrial (I) area allow adult business uses as reflected in landuse
snap, see Figure VIZ, EtMbit A.
This classification includes a wide range of industrial uses which would be
constructed under special industrial development standards.
Implementation Policies:
ONLY LIGHT NON-POLLUTING INDUSTRIAL USES SHALL BE
ALLOWED IN GRAND TERRACE.
��, VI-10