04/28/1980 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
APRIL 28, 1980
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 April 28, 1980 at 6:33 p.m.
PRESENT: Frank Tetley, Chairman
Sandy Collins, Vice Chairman
Winifred Bartel , Commissioner
William DeBenedet, Commissioner
John McDowell , Commissioner
Tom Rivera, Commissioner
Lloyd L. Watson, Commissioner
Gil Haro, San Bernardino County Planning Staff
Brian Esgate, City Engineering Staff
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Myrna Lindahl , Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT: Vern Andress, Commissioner
Ron Schuster, Commissioner
Martine Gerg, Secretary
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Commissioner McDowell ,
and oral roll call .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 14, 1980
PCM-80-34 MOTION was made by Commissioner Rivera, seconded by Commissioner
Watson and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of April 14,
1980 as presented, by all present.
Chairman Tetley arrived at the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 11240
Proposal : a) 48 unit condominium
b) 1 lot subdivision
Location: W/s Mt. Vernon Avenue, approx. 350' N/o Van Buren Street
File/Index: a) LSH/80-0068/E244-124
b) SUB/80-0069/E244-124/TR11240
Applicant: Gemini Development Corporation
Representative: Linville, Sanderson, Horn & Assoc.
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Vice Chairman Sandy Collins disqualified himself regarding the
hearing on Tentative Tract 11240, due to the proximity of his
residence to this proposed development.
Staff, Gil Haro, made a presentation including analysis , findings ,
and a recommendation to approve Tentative Tract 11240 and Large
Scale Housing Project E244-124 for condominium purposes , subject
to the conditions listed in the Staff Report; adopt the Negative
Declaration and instruct the City Clerk to issue a Notice of
Determination. (A copy of Planning Staff's Report is on file in
the City Clerk's Office)
Chairman Tetley called upon the applicant for input to the hearing.
SUPPORTING TESTIMONY:
Mr. Bill Mead, 323 W. Court, San Bernardino, addressed the Commission
and introduced Steve Carter and Ken Linville. Mr. Mead showed views
of the elevations, a landscaping plan, a drainage plan and an
underground irrigation plan to the Commission. He stated all units
will have garages, with additional parking provided out of view
from the street. Fencing is to consist of wrought iron and masonry.
A security gate will be located on Mt. Vernon, with an emergency
crash gate provided at the rear of the units.
Chairman Tetley called for opposing testimony. There was none.
The following citizens, speaking neither for nor against the
project, addressed questions:
Marcel Broussard, 22394 Van Buren Street, stated his property lies
to the west of the proposed project, and questioned if flooding
will be a problem, or if underground drainage will be provided.
Brian Esgate, City Engineering Staff, stated closed conduit will
be required, with the drainage exiting through the curb.
Pauline Norris, 12450 Mt. Vernon, asked what height the fencing
will be around the development. Mr. Mead replied the height will
be six feet.
Reverend Kenneth Grimes, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Grand
Terrace, addressed questions regarding the 30 foot easement, a
private easement, and inquired if the neighboring property owners
were aware of the location of the proposed crash gate.
Chairman Tetley closed Public Hearing.
In discussion, the Commission discussed various areas of concern
in the following areas: appearance of units and the landscaping
to be provided for the portion of the development fronting on
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Mt. Vernon; drainage; distance of security gate from the street;
and easements.
PC-80-35 Following discussion, MOTION was made by Commissioner Rivera,
seconded by Commissioner DeBenedet to approve Tentative Tract 11240
and large scale housing project E244-124 for condominium purposes,
subject to the findings and conditions as outlined by Staff; adopt
the Negative Declaration and instruct the City Clerk to issue a
Notice of Determination. (Staff Report is on file in the City
Clerk' s Office)
PC-80-36 Following discussion, Commissioner Rivera amended Motion No. PC-80-35
to include the following:
(a) Amend Condition No. 20 to include: Decorative fencing shall
consist of masonry columns, with wrought iron.
(b) Add Condition No. 32 as follows: Red tile-fashion roofs
shall be required.
The Amended Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeBenedet, and the
Motion carried unanimously, as amended, by all present, with the
exception of Commissioner Collins, who disqualified himself
regarding this matter.
ADJOURN TO PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned to Public
Work Session at 7:23 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission reconvened at
8:25 p.m. , with all members present as listed.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PC-80-37 MOTION was made by Commissioner McDowell , seconded by Commissioner
Watson, that the City Council initiate the General Plan Amendment
process, as outlined by Gail Carr, Gale Carr & Associates , and
thus confirm the recommendation made in the Public Work Session
held on April 14, 1980. Motion carried on AYE votes of all
present, with the exception of Commissioner Collins voting NOE.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Committee Member John McDowell reported on the progress of the
ordinances presently being studied with Staff. Meetings with
Staff have been set for each Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00
a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Commissioners DeBenedet and McDowell attend
these meetings. All Planning Commissioners are welcome to attend.
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ITEMS CONTINUED TO MAY 12, 1980
The following items were continued to the Planning Commission
Meeting to be held May 12, 1980:
(a) Ordinance Committee Report.
(b) Traffic Circulation Committee Report.
ADJOURN
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned at 8:40
p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be
held on Monday, May 12, 1980 at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Execu e Secretary/Ueputy City
Clerk
Approved:
O.
Cffairma
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