06/02/1980 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
JUNE 2, 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, Cali-
fornia, on June 2, 1980 at 6:58 p.m.
PRESENT: Frank Tetley, Chairman
Sandy Collins , Vice Chairman
Vern Andress, Commissioner
Winifred Bartel , Commissioner
Tom Rivera, Commissioner
Jean Laurin, San Bernardino County Planning Staff
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Martine Gerg, Executive Secretary
ABSENT: William DeBenedet, Commissioner
John McDowell , Commissioner
Ron Schuster, Commissioner
Lloyd L. Watson , Commissioner
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Commissioner Andress ,
and oral roll call .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 12, 1980
PCM-80-40 MOTION was made by Commissioner Collins , seconded by Commissioner Bartel
and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of May 12, 1980 as
presented.
T-STANDARD REVIEW/MINOR DEVIATION/80-0106/E223-120
Proposal : Establish office and retail shops with setback of 7'6" from
property line on Canal Street and 12'6" from property line
on Barton Road.
Location: N/w corner Barton Road and Canal Street.
Zoning : C-1-T (#368)
Gen. Plan: Commercial
Applicant: William and Bonnie Darwin
Staff, Jean Laurin, made a presentation including analysis, findings
and recommendation to deny the minor deviation for both Barton Road
and Canal Street. Ms. Laurin stated that when you start varying the
width of a major street, it sets a standard and a tone for the entire
area. This should not be done at Staff level but can be done at
Commission Level . The reason that Canal Street Minor Deviation should
be denied is that there is no access to the back of the property for
emergency vehicles.
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Chairman Tetley called upon the applicant for input to the hearing.
SUPPORTING TESTIMONY
Mrs. Bonnie Darwin , 23172 Palm Avenue, addressed the Commission stat-
ing that they were granted a minor setback deviation by the County
Planning Department in November, 1978. Because of the setbacks and
required off-street parking, the property was not large enough for
their purposes. They then decided to purchase adjoining property
and then appealed to the Planning Commission to have the property
rezoned. They proceeded to draw up plans for the building based on
the same criteria as used before, but was then told that the pre-
vious criteria was no longer in effect, and would have to meet City
setback requirements.
Chairman Tetley closed public hearing.
In discussion, the Commission discussed the type of buildings which
would be there and the types of businesses which would be occupying
the buildings.
Planning Staff, Jean Laurin, clarified the definition of setbacks
as being 25 feet from the property line.
PCM-80-41 MOTION was made by Commissioner Andress, seconded by Commissioner
Bartel and carried unanimously to approve applicant's request for a
Minor Deviation setback of 7'6" from the property line on Canal Street
and 12'6" from property line on Barton Road.
Commissioner Collins asked that Staff give an official reading of
what a setback should be.
City Attorney, Ivan Hopkins , stated that the setback goes 25 feet
back from the property line, which is generally the sidewalk.
Discussion was held on reviewing the setback requirements in Grand
Terrace, and Ms. Laurin recommended a review of the entire T-Standards.
Attorney, Ivan Hopkins , stated that the Planning Commission is charged
with making recommendations to City Council for making revisions to
the Zoning Ordinance.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Proposal : General Plan Amendment Review and Zone Change Study be
initiated.
Location: Area North of Walnut Avenue, South of Vivienda Street
between Grand Terrace Avenue and the railroad tracks.
Requestor: Jean Laurin , Planning Staff
Planning Staff, Jean Laurin, gave a presentation stating that Mr.
Earle Kruggel , President of Eagle Plumbing Company, constructed a
shop on Walnut Street in 1970, before the General Plan Review in
June, 1976 which designated that area as rural residential . Mr.
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Kruggel was denied a building permit to build a roof structure over
his outdoor storage because his use was inconsistent with the General
Plan and existing zone. Staff recently reviewed the area and found
that the surrounding uses were industrial and that would make the resi-
dential zoning undesireable. On that basis , Ms. Laurin made a recom-
mendation that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council to
authorize a General Plan Amendment Review and Zone Change Study for
the area North of Walnut Avenue , South of Vivienda Street between
Grand Terrace Avenue and the railroad tracks.
Discussion was held on the possibility of reviewing the one parcel
rather than the entire area.
Chairman Tetley called for supporting testimony.
SUPPORTING TESTIMONY
Mr. Earle Kruggel , 21718 Walnut Avenue, stated that he concurred with
Staff recommendation. He feels that because of the Stater Brothers
Loading Warehouse being permanently located on Walnut Street, the
area should be rezoned as Industrial .
PCM-80-42 MOTION was made by Chairman Tetley and seconded by Commissioner Collins
that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that a
General Plan Amendment Review and Zone Change Study be initiated for
the area north of Walnut Avenue, south of Vivienda Street between
Grand Terrace Avenue and the railroad tracks. Following discussion,
the motion was passed unanimously.
ADJOURN TO PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned to Public
Work Session at 7 :40 p.m. The Public Work Session adjourned at 8:15
p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission will be held
on Monday, June 9 , 1980 at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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