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07/14/1980 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF GRAND TERRACE JULY 14, 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, California, on July 14, 1980 at 6:42 p.m. PRESENT: Frank Tetley, Chairman Vern Andress, Commissioner (arrived at 8:45 p.m. ) William DeBenedet, Commissioner Doug Erway, Commissioner Tom Rivera, Commissioner Lillian Smith, Commissioner Jean Laurin, Planning Staff Ivan Hopkins , City Attorney Joseph Kicak, City Engineer Martine Gerg, Executive Secretary ABSENT: Sandy Collins , Vice Chairman Winifred Bartel , Commissioner John McDowell , Commissioner The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Rivera and oral roll call . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 23, 1980 and JUNE 26, 1980 PCM-80-52 MOTION was made by Commissioner Erway, seconded by Commissioner Rivera and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of June 23, 1980 as presented. PCM-80-53 MOTION was made by Commissioner Erway, seconded by Commissioner Rivera and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of June 26, 1980 as presented. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 11333 - Cont. Proposal : A) Zone change from A-1-5-T to R-1 on 21 .8 acs. B) 86 lot subdivision on 21 .8 acs. Location : Generally the E/s of Oriole Ave. between Van Buren and Pico St. File/Index: A) ZC/80-0117/E227-125 B) SUB/80-0118/E227-125/TR11333 Applicant: Laguna Pacific Development Co. Rep: Madole & Associates , Inc. Page one - PC-7/14/80 Staff, Jean Laurin , gave a presentation stating that the Commission at their meeting of June 23, 1980 had requested Staff to answer questions regarding the size of the lots , the alignment of Observa- tion Drive and the effect on water pressure in the area if the Tract was approved. Ms. Laurin stated that staff again recommends the City Council adopt the zone change classification from A-1-5-T to R-1 for the 21 .8 acres at Oriole Avenue and Van Buren Street subject to the conditions attached to the tentative tract; adopt the Negative Declaration and instruct the City Council to file a Notice of Determination. Ms. Laurin stated that the square footage of the proposed lots are within the average lot size of the surrounding area. Discussion was held on the cul de sacs within the tract. Ms. Laurin explained that it was a city policy to limit access to a secondary highway. City Engineer, Joe Kicak, confirmed the fact that the Engineering Department does have a policy to limit access to a secon- dary highway, but in this case, Van Buren does not go beyond the eastern boundary of the tract so the developer will not be required to follow this policy. Discussion was also held on the block walls facing Van Buren , embankments , and fencing along the Edison easement. City Engineer, Joe Kicak, briefed the Commission on the current status of Observation Drive. In discussion, concern was expressed on emergency access to residents in the area of Observation Drive. Mr. Kicak addressed the question of water pressure if this tract were approved. Mr. Kicak stated that this tract will be served by a new reservoir that was recently constructed, and the water pressure would be sufficient. Chairman Tetley called upon the applicant for input to the hearing. SUPPORTING TESTIMONY: Mr. Dick Kaupp, Laguna Pacific, 19700 Fairchild, Irvine, addressed the Commission. Mr. Kaupp stated that he was in agreement with the conditions of approval set by the Planning Department. In regards to average lot sizes of his tract, Mr. Kaupp stated that his lots are comparable in size to surrounding tracts. Chairman Tetley called for opposing testimony. OPPOSING TESTIMONY : Mr. Bill Sittel , 22560 La Paix Street, expressed his concern for funding of schools and parks in that area. Mr. Sittel also had questions regarding the architecture and prices of the homes in the proposed tract. Mr. Ernie Zampese, 11963 Honey Hills Drive, stated that he would like to see the proposed walls on Van Buren eliminated and also Page two - PC-7/14/80 commented on the lot sizes of the Tract. Mr. Glen Nichols , 12730 Oriole, questioned the need for new homes in Grand Terrace at this time. Ms. Linda Webber, 12630 Eagle Court, had questions regarding the block walls , water pressure and the proposed zone change. Mr. Dennis Kidd, 22874 Pico, owns approximately 17 acres of the proposed development. Mr. Kidd stated that he farms in the area and expects to receive many complaints from the residents. Ms. Rosemary Bond, 12716 Oriole, stated that she preferred not to have block walls on Van Buren. Chairman Tetley closed Public Hearing. Following discussion and clarification from City Attorney, Ivan Hopkins , MOTION was made by Commissioner Erway and seconded by Commissioner Rivera to recommend to City Council that they adopt a zone change from A-1-5-T to R-1-T conditional upon tentative approval of Tract Map 11333. After further discussion of the lot sizes , motion was withdrawn by Commissioner Erway. PCM-80-54 MOTION was made by Commissioner Erway and seconded by Commissioner Rivera to recommend to City Council that they adopt a zone change from A-1-5-T to R-1-10,000-T conditional upon tentative approval of Tract Map 11333. Motion was carried unanimously by all present with the exception of Commissioner DeBenedet, who abstained. The tract approval portion was continued until the developer could redesign the tract to 10,000 square foot lots. Four areas of con- cern were discussed by the Commission for the developer to take into consideration: 1 . Removing the block walls on Van Buren 2. Parkway maintenance 3. Reconsidering the Cul de Sacs 4. Houses facing Van Buren TRACTS 9741 and 9919 - TRACT CONDITIONS REVIEW - Cont. Tract 9741 Proposal : Request a revision to conditions for a six foot block wall along Pico St. and along the West boundary of Tract. Location : Northerly of Pico St. & West of Gage Canal Applicant: Wayne E. Steward/Pierce Plaza Tract 9919 Proposal : Same Location: East of Michigan , North of Pico St. Page three - PC-7/14/80 Planning Staff, Jean Laurin , stated that she recommends approval of the construction of a concrete and wood wall subject to the approval of the City Engineering Department. The applicant was not present at this meeting. Chairman Tetley called for opposing testimony. OPPOSING TESTIMONY: Pastor Nordstrand, 12667 Michigan, Luthern Church of the Atonement stated that the fence separating the proposed tract from their church should be a block wall . Chairman Tetley closed public hearing. City Engineer, Joe Kicak, briefed the Commission on the current litigation between these tracts and Wilden Pump. Mr. Kicak recom- mends that the Commission uphold the County's decision of the block walls along the west boundary of the tracts , but has no wall pre- ference along Pico Street. Commissioner Andress arrived at this time, 8:45 p.m. PCM-80-55 Following discussion, MOTION was made by Chairman Tetley and secon- ded by Commissioner Erway to approve solid block wall along Gage Canal Right-of-Way, solid block wall along the westerly boundary, and a block and wood fence with 4-inch wide minimum planks along Pico Street (as outlined in applicant's request as proposed along the Gage Canal ) . Following further discussion , Chairman Tetley amended his Motion to delete the word "minimum" and the Motion carried unanimously. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST: Proposal : Zone Change MR-T to C-2-T on 3. 10 acres. Location: North & South sides Industry St. , approx. 430' west of Michigan Street. File/Index: ZC/80-0126/E219-121 Applicant: Frank Woelke and George Romero Rep: Doug Graham Staff, Jean Laurin, gave a presentation and a recommendation that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council that they adopt a zone change classification from MR-T to C-2-T and adopt the Negative Declaration and instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination. Chairman Tetley called upon the applicant for input to the hearing. SUPPORTING TESTIMONY: Mr. Doug Graham, 598 Courtland, Riverside, stated that they had Page four - PC-7/14/80 plans of establishing either office buildings or a restaurant on the subject property. Chairman Tetley called for opposing testimony. OPPOSING TESTIMONY: Ms. Helen Dodson , 21992 DeBerry, expressed concern over the possi- bility of the flow of water onto her property from this project. City Engineer, Joe Kicak, explained the drainage situation. Discussion was held on traffic flow in the area and also the freeway offramp. Chairman Tetley closed public hearing. PCM-80-56 MOTION was made by Commissioner Andress , seconded by Commissioner Rivera and carried unanimously that the Planning Commission recom- mend that City Council adopt the zone change classification from MR-T to C-2-T and adopt the Negative Declaration and instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination. ADJOURN TO PUBLIC WORK SESSION: The regular meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned to Public Work Session at 9:10 p.m. The Public Work Session adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Monday, July 28, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, R �'Tl k k- Q , a�Q J1 01 E'xdctLtive Secretary 6— Approved: Ch a an Page five PC-7/14/80