03/06/1997 GRAND TERRACE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 6, 1997
The regular meeting of the Grand Terrace Planning Commission was called to order at the Grand
Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California on March 6, 1997 at 7:00
p.m. by Chairman, Jimmy W. Sims.
6:20 P.M. CONVENED PART I OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION - IN CITY
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
* 6:20 - 6:55 p.m.
PRESENT: Jimmy W. Sims, Chairperson
Fran Van Gelder, Vice-Chairperson
Doug Wilson, Commissioner
Moire Huss, Commissioner
Matthew Addington, Commissioner
Mary Trainor, Commissioner
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Virgil Barham, Housing, Building & Safety and Public Works Director
Larry Mainez, Associate Planner
Pat Peterson, Community Development Department Secretary
Raul Colunga, Planning Intern
ABSENT: Gerry Ellis, Commissioner
• Presentation by Council Member LeeAnn Garcia about the APA Workshop she
attended on February 20, 1997, entitled "Economic Development - What's Working
in the Inland Empire". She prepared a handout highlighting the presentation of Dr.
John Husing.
6:55 P.M. RECESSED PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION UNTIL AFTER PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 P.M. CONVENED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
* Call to Order
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* Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Addington
* Roll Call
* Additional staff member present:
Virgil Barham, Director of Housing, Building & Safety and Public Works
* Public address to Commission shall be limited to three minutes unless extended by the
Chairman. Should you desire to make a longer presentation, please make written
request to be agendized to the Community Development Director.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
ITEM#1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 6, 1997
MOTION
PCM-97-12
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 6, 1997
Director Materassi told Commission Members that paragraph 5, on page 7 was added subsequent
to a conversation with Commissioner Huss. Each Commission Member was provided a copy of the
minutes showing the proposed additions/changes.
Commissioner Trainor moved approval of the Planning Commission Meeting minutes of
February 6, 1997.
Commissioner Addington seconded the motion.
Commissioner Addington pointed out a grammatical error on page 7 in Paul Wieler's public hearing
comments. The word "contract" should be "contractor." The Planning Commission Secretary said
the correction will be made.
MOTION
VOTE
PCM-97-12
Motion carried. 5-0-1-1. Commissioner Van Gelder abstained. Commissioner Ellis
absent.
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ITEM#2
SA-96-01/TPM-96-01
AN APPLICATION FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE ONE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS, THEN
CONSTRUCT TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.
12520 MIRADO and 22381 VAN BUREN, GRAND TERRACE, CA
Staff report was presented by Associate Planner Larry Mainez. He introduced Virgil Barham,
Director of Housing, Building & Safety and Public Works, representing the applicant and City
Housing Department. Mr. Mainez said the project is exempt per CEQA because of the size of the
project and intensity of the impacts. Zoning for this project is R-1, 7.2 single family residential.
Zoning of the parcels to the east, west and south are all R-1, 7.2. Zoning to the north is R-3. This
project is part of the City's "first-time home buyer" program. Both proposed lots exceed the
required 7200 square feet. He explained a tentative parcel map is required by the State when
dividing a piece of property to sell.
Gage Canal required a drainage easement to Van Buren.
A lot line adjustment will take place to adjust the southerly property line five feet to the north.
The parcel map meets the zoning code requirements and general plan standards.
This concluded staff s parcel map presentation.
The architecture of the proposed houses is representative of those in the surrounding neighborhood.
Materials boards were shown indicating samples similar to those in the area. Both houses exceed
the 1,350 square feet required by code. The preliminary landscape plan includes planned irrigation
which is adequate.
Staff distributed an amended list of conditions of approval to the Planning Commissioners.
Condition#12,was reworded regarding street improvements over the Gage Canal easements
over Van Buren, pending funding availability.
Condition#13 was eliminated pertaining to the deferment agreement.
A discussion took place between staff and Chairman Sims regarding the Gage Canal easement/right
of way.
Condition#15 pertaining to planting wildflowers was amended to include"pending funding
availability."
Staff s presentation was concluded.
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Commissioner Addington initiated a discussion with staff regarding staff s proposal to condition the
project for a sidewalk on the Van Buren side of the property, and over Gage Canal. Virgil Barham
explained the City plans to approach Gage Canal to secure an encroachment agreement to install
curb, gutter and sidewalk over the canal on the Van Buren side of the project.
In response to Commissioner Addington's inquiry about the drainage easement along Gage Canal,
Virgil Barham, Director of Housing, Building & Safety and Public Works said the easement is
earthen, with no channels to keep runoff away from Gage Canal property, taking the water to Van
Buren.
Chairman Sims asked Mr. Barham where the HVAC equipment will be located. Mr. Barham
responded that the condensers will be mounted at grade and the furnaces will be in the attics.
In response to Chairman Sims's question about the roofing material proposed, Mr. Barham said
composition shingle will be used, as it matches 90% of the surrounding community.
Commissioner Wilson suggested creating decorative posts in front of the house instead of the stark
4" x 4" bare posts. Mr. Barham agreed there may be a way to do some brick work around the posts
to improve the appearance.
7:42 p.m. Public Hearing Opened
Ralph LeFevers
12536 Mirado Avenue
Grand Terrace, CA
Stated he is concerned about the front set-backs of the proposed new houses.
Associate Planner Mainez said that was a planning consideration. Mr. Barham stated all houses in
that subdivision have a 25' front set back, as is proposed in this project, to be consistent.
Mr. LeFevers stated he believed the Gage Canal drainage easement was previously
designated as a secondary access to the properties for RV's when the subdivision was built.
Director Barham informed Mr. LeFevers the drainage easement was placed along Gage Canal at the
request of Gage Canal to prevent any drainage from coming onto their right of way. He explained
Mr. LeFevers owns the property that has the drainage easement on it. Mr. LeFevers is responsible
for maintenance of the drainage easement.
Commissioner Addington asked Mr. LeFevers if he is willing to accept the five feet of property
along his north property line which the City intends to deed to him. Mr. LeFevers responded in the
affirmative.
1152 Public Hearing Closed
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The Planning Commission continued their discussion with staff regarding the drainage easement and
sidewalks on Van Buren and Mirado at the project sites. Sidewalks will be installed only on Van
Buren. City staff will develop a written policy to address which streets will have sidewalks.
MOTION
PCM-97-13
Commissioner Van Gelder made a motion to approve SA-96-01 and TPM-96-01 with
suggested amended conditions.
Seconded by Chairman Sims.
MOTION
PCM-97-13
Motion carried. 6-0-0-1. Commissioner Ellis absent.
8:02 P.M. ADJOURNED SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING
8:02 P.M. RECONVENED PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S WORKSHOP - SESSION
II
• Information to Commissioners
Director Materassi reviewed the results of the Housing Survey recently conducted by the
City. A copy of the summary was distributed to each Commissioner. Grand Terrace City
News recently published a summary of the surveys. Most city officials were in favor of
mixed use development with residential and commercial uses side by side. Responses were
received from 20% of those surveyed.
• Information from Commissioners - none
8:12 P.M. ADJOURNED WORKSHOP
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 3, 1997,
Respectfully submitted, Approv d by,
Patrizia Materassi Jimmy ims
Community Development Director Chairpe n, Planning Commission
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