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07/11/1983 Grand Terrace Planning Commission MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING July 11, 1983 The regular meeting of the Grand Terrace Planning Commission was called to order at the Terrace View Elementary School, 22731 Grand Terrace Road, Grand Terrace, California, on July 11, 1983 at 7:00 p.m, by Chairman Sanford L. Collins. PRESENT : Sanford L. Collins, Chairman Vern Andress, Commissioner Winifred Bartel, Commissioner Norman Caouette, Commissioner Gerald Cole, Commissioner Jerry Hawkinson, Commissioner Ray Munson, Commissioner Tim Serlet, Planning Staff ABSENT : John McDowell, Vice Chairman (excused) William De Benedet, Commissioner (excused) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : Led by Jerry Hawkinson MINUTES : The minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1983, were approved as submitted. PCM 83-36 Motion by Commissioner Caouette, seconded by Commissioner Munson, and passed by a 7-0 vote to approve the minutes of June 6, 1983 as submitted. Item No. 2 Reaffirm election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman per Ordinance No. 28. PCM 83-37 Motion by Commissioner Munson, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and passed by a 7-0 vote to reaffirm the May 2, 1983, election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. Item No. 9 Conditional Use Permit No. 83-2, Pet Shop at 22473 Barton Rd. The applicant, Mr. Charles E. Wood, requested that this item be moved up on the agenda due to a previous engagement. The Planning Commission granted his request. Chairman Collins reviewed the staff report and requested the applicant to address the Commission. Mr. Woods informed the Planning Commission that the Pet Store was currently operating under a temporary occupancy permit granted by the City Council. The occupancy permit was conditioned upon Mr. Woods obtaining a conditional use permit and would be revoked if the conditional use permit were denied. Mr. Woods also informed the Commission that he had a signed petition from the surrounding businesses supporting his store. The pet store will provide grooming services, but will not board animals. Chairman Collins opened and closed the Public Hearing with no one speaking for or against the project. PCM 83-38 Motion by Commissioner Hawkinson, seconded by Commissioner Munson, and passed by a 7-0 vote, to approve conditional use permit No. 83-2, including the findings as written in the staff report, subject to the conditions recom- mended by staff. Item No. 3 Final Review and Approval of Civic Center Plans. The Architect's representative was not present at this time and the item was deferred until later in the evening. Item No. 4 Barton/Mt. Vernon/Michigan Beautification The Planning Commission discussed the staff report and requested more information of Planning Staff. PCM 83-39 Motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Munson, and passed by a 7-0 vote, to request Mr. Alex Estrada of the Planning Staff to give an "in-depth" explanation of his staff report. Item No. 5 Bicycle Motocross Chairman Collins requested the staff to report on the field trip. Mr. Tim Serlet of the Planning Staff reported that only four of the 15 questionnaires requesting a convenient date for all to attend had been returned and the trip had been cancelled. Mr. Ernie Zampese, representing Riverside Highland Water Company, and the grove owners, expressed his concern that the public water supply and adjacent groves receive protection. Mr. Tim Engle, proposed developer of the motocross, had not yet arrived at the meeting, so Commissioner tabled discussion until later in the evening. Grand Terrace Planning Commission July 11, 1983 Page 2 of 7 PCM 83-40 Motion by Commissioner Munson, seconded by Commissioner Bartel, and passed by a 7-0 vote, to make this agenda item 11-A and defer it until later in the agenda. Item No. 6 Landscaping Plan for Tracts 9772-2 and 9772 Mr. Tim Serlet, Assistant Planning Director, presented the staff report. Chairman Collins opened and closed the Public Hearing with no one speaking for or against the project. PCM 83-41 Motion by Commissioner Hawkinson, seconded by Commissioner Caouette, and passed by a 7-0 vote, to approve the landscaping plans for Tracts 9772-2 and 9772 as submitted. Item No. 7 SB 821 FY 83-84 Pedestrian Bicycle Program Mr. Tim Serlet, Assistant Planning Director, presented the staff report. The Planning Commission discussed the relationship of this project to other City projects. PCM 83-42 Motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Munson, and passed by a 7-0 vote, to approve the proposed sidewalk plan between Arliss Drive and Victoria Street as submitted. Item No. 8 Tentative Parcel Map No. 7984 Mr. Tim Serlet, Assistant Planning Director, presented the staff report. Chairman Collins requested that the applicant or his representatives address the Commission. Mr. Gary Robinson, 22135 De Berry Street, stated he was the owner of the property. Commissioner Caouette questioned the applicant on the possibility of doing a lot line adjustment with the property owner on the south, to obtain a more buildable area. Mr. Robinson replied that he has designed a building that will utilize the proposed space. Planning Commission of Grand Terrace July 11, 1983 Page 3 of 7 Commissioner Caouette also expressed concern over the City's liability as it relates to the existing retaining wall located in the City's right-of-way. Commissioner Caouette questioned the applicant on the horses that are currently kept on the property. Mr. Robinson stated he understands that he will not be allowed to keep the horses if the lot split goes through and he will move them. Chairman Collins opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Bob Yeates spoke in regards to the right-of-way on Michigan and De Berry Streets. Chairman Collins closed the Public Hearing with no one speaking for or against the project. Commissioner Caouette requested an opinion from the City Attorney regarding the creation of a sub-standard lot and regarding the City's liability for the retaining wall. PCM 83-43 Motion by Commissioner Munson, Seconded by Commissioner Hawkinson, and passed by a 5-2 vote, to recommend approval of tentative parcel map 7984 to the City Council, including the findings as written in the staff report and subject to the conditions recommended by staff. Commissioners Caouette and Cole voted in opposition to this motion. Item No. 10 Request for Cabinet Shop Use in C-2 (CPD) District 12210 Michigan Chairman Collins presented the staff report. The Commission discussed the legality of the existing cabinet shop at 12210 Michigan Street. Chairman Collins requested the applicant to address the Commission. Judith Goldberg, President of Berrimark Corporation, the present owners of the building, presented the Commission with a picture of the building and addressed the building's unique design features. Mr. Charles Smith, owner of the existing cabinet shop, explained the types of tools used in a cabinet shop. Bob Yeates, President-elect of the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce, suggested that the Planning Commission review the CPD overlay on this property. Chairman Collins closed the Public Hearing. Planning Commission of Grand Terrace July 11, 1983 Page 4 of 7 The Commission discussed the alternatives presented by staff, along with removing this parcel from the CPD overlay. The discussion involved the City processing a zone change on the subject parcel. PCM 83-44 Motion by Commissioner Caouette, seconded by Commissioner Andress, and passed by a 7-0 vote, to recommend to the City Council that the City process a zone change to remove the subject parcel from the CPD overlay. PCM 83-45 Motion by Commissioner Andress, seconded by Commissioner Caouette, and passed by a 7-0 vote, to recommend that the City Council grant temporary occupancy to the cabinet shop until the zone change is complete. Item No. 11 Report on Non-Conforming Signs Chairman Collins reported that the Chamber of Commerce had requested this item be continued until August 1, 1983, to give them additional time to prepare their presentation. Chairman Collins opened the meeting for discussion from the floor. Mr. David Terbest of Kelley-Terbest Insurance Agency expressed concern that the Planning Commission seriously consider reviewing the Ordinance. Mr. John Merryman requested that the City notify businesses about the sign ordinance. PCM 83-46 Motion by Chairman Collins, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and passed by a 7-0 vote, to continue this item until the August 1, 1983, Planning Commission meeting. Item No. 3 Final Review and Approval of Civic Center Plans Chairman Collins requested clarification of the staff report. Mr. Serlet stated that this was to be the final review of the conceptual design plans for the Civic Center. Mr. Gaylord Christopher, the Architect's representative, explained the design drawings and answered questions from the Commission. PCM 83-47 Motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Munson, and passed by a 6-1 vote, to approve the preliminary design sketches as submitted by the Architect and request the Architect to present color samples at a future meeting. Planning Commission of Grand Terrace July 11, 1983 Page 5 of 7 Chairman Collins voted in opposition to this motion. Item No. 11-A Bicycle Motocross Chairman Collins inquired if Mr. Engle had arrived. He had not. There was a brief discussion among the Commissioners regarding the City Council's attitude toward the motocross. Motion by Commissioner Hawkinson to approve the Motocross plan as submitted died for lack of a second. Chairman Collins, with the concurrence of the Planning Commission, directed the staff to prepare a report stating the Commission's concerns for the Motocross. Item No. 11-B Waiver of Conditions SA 83-3, Restaurant at 22400 Barton Rd. Mr. John Merryman approached the Planning Commission and requested a waiver of condition number 7 of his site approval (SA 83-3) . Mr. Merryman had applied for a conditional use permit and site approval to operate a restaurant at 22400 Barton Road. The conditional use permit was approved on March 21, 1983, with the condition that a light be provided at the entrance to the parking lot. Subse- quently, the site plan was approved on April 4, 1983, with the condition that two lights be placed in the parking lot. Mr. Merryman felt that installing two lights placed an unreasonable hardship on his business since he was only leasing the site. He would comply with all conditions of the use permit, if condition number 7 of SA 83-3 could be waived. There was a brief discussion between the Commissioners and Mr. Merryman as to what occurred at the Commission meetings of March 21 and April 4. PCM 83-48 Motion by Chairman Collins, seconded by Commissioner Andress, and passed by a 7-0 vote, to approve Mr. Merryman's request for waiving condition number 7 of SA 83-3 and reinstating condition number 1 of UP 83-1 upon receipt of a letter by the Planning Department requesting such a waiver. Item No. 12 Status Report of General Plan Update Mr. Paul Secord of Dale Beland and Associates reviewed the draft elements that had been presented thus far and indicated that the Master and Environ- mental Assessment will be coming out within a week. Mr. Secord reviewed the proposed land-use designations on a triangular section of property currently Zone A-1, in the southerly portion of the City, and a triangular portion, currently zoned A-P, northerly of Barton and easterly of Preston. Planning Commission of Grand Terrace July 11, 1983 6 of 7 There was a discussion between the Planning Commission, Mrs. McCrory, and Mr. Secord regarding the zone changes and consistency with the General Plan. Mr. John Starner of CG Engineering presented the various freeway alternatives and gave a brief analysis of each. Adjournment Chairman Sanford L. Collins adjourned to a Public Workshop session on July 25, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Building No. 4, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. RespectfulIX submitted by: Cam.-... Joseph Kicak, Planning Director Appr e : Sa fdrd L. Collins, Chairman Grand Terrace Planning Commission July 11, 1983 7 of 7