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Minutes
Beaumont Planning Commission
Regular Session (6:00 p.m.)
550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, California
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m. Place: Beaumont Civic Center
Roll Call: Chairman Smith, Commissioner Tinker, Commissioner Dale, and
Commissioner St. Martin were all present
Conflict of Interests Disclosure: None
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Chairman Smith
Adjustments to Agenda: Introduction by the Interim City Manager, Elizabeth Gibbs.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA):
Any one person may address the Planning Commission on any matter not on this
agenda. If you wish to speak, please fill out a “Public Comment Form” provided at
the back table and give it to the City Clerk. There is a three (3) minute limit on
public comments. There will be no sharing or passing of time to another person.
State Law prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking actions
brought up by your comments.
Judy Bingham: Spoke about the publication of the State Controller’s Report.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ACTION ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FROM THE
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Motion to approve minutes by Commissioner St. Martin
Second by Commissioner Dale
Motion approved by unanimous vote.
B. REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE PLOT PLAN 07-APP-81,
CONSIDERATION OF THE REVOCATION/REVIEW OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE PLOT PLAN FOR A TIRE SHOP LOCATED AT 578
CHESTNUT AVENUE
Staff Report Given by Planner, Kyle Warsinski
Public Comment: None
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Motion to continue Revocation of Administrative Plot Plan No. 07-APP-81 to March
8, 2016 Planning Commission Meeting by Commissioner Tinker
Second by Commissioner St. Martin
Approved by a unanimous vote
c. Conditional Use Permit No. 15-CUP-09; Proposed Establishment of a
Wireless Communications Facility at 40 Pennsylvania.
Staff report given by Planner, Kyle Warsinski
Christine Song: On behalf of Verizon Wireless, responded to the request of alternative
locations by City staff and gave details on the negative findings of the alternative
locations. Requested the commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit as is.
Public Comment
Veronica Iniguez: Spoke in opposition of the cell tower being approved at the proposed
location.
Bill Matty: Spoke in opposition of the cell tower being approved at the proposed
location.
Todd Fiaco: Spoke in opposition of the cell tower being approved at the proposed
location.
Natalie Marquez: Spoke in opposition of the cell tower being approved at the proposed
location.
Public comment closed at 6:24 p.m.
Motion to approve the resolution to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 15-CUP-09 by
Commissioner St. Martin
Second by Commissioner Tinker
Approve by unanimous vote.
d. Tinsman Quality Room and Board; Conditional Use Permit 15-CUP-11.
Located at 220 E. 13th Street
Staff report given by Planner, Kyle Warsinski
Public hearing open at 6:53
Motion to continue Conditional Use Permit 15-CUP-11 to the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting by Commissioner Dale
Second St. Martin
Approved by unanimous vote
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e. Conditional Use Permit No. 15-CUP-12, Request For Alcohol Sales -
Type 20 - Off-Site consumption of Beer And Wine Sales at “Aldi”
Located at 1638 E. Second Street
Staff report given by Planner, Kyle Warsinski
Public hearing open at 6:56 p.m.
Speakers:
Applicant representative
Public hearing closed at 6:58 p.m.
Motion to approve Conditional Use Permit 15-CUP-12, subject to the proposed
conditions of approval with the findings stated herein by Commissioner Tinker
Second by Commissioner Dale
Approved by unanimous vote
f. Four Seasons Recreation Center #3; Plot Plan 15-PP-06.
Located on the West side of the Intersection of Four Seasons Circle
and Breckenridge Avenue
Staff report given by Planner, Kyle Warsinski
Public hearing opened at 7:06 p.m.
Jared Aronowitz: Spoke on behalf of K Hovnanian regarding the project and to answer
any questions
Kevin Metcalf: Spoke on behalf of sales for the Four Seasons community and to answer
any questions
Jacque Sneddon: Spoke on behalf of the Home Owner’s Association with the feedback
from its residents that they are looking forward to a new recreation center.
Judy Bingham: Asked if there would be bond debt with this project.
Public hearing closed at 7:14 p.m.
Motion to approve Plot Plan 15-PP-06 for the Recreation Center #3 at Four
Seasons subject to the attached Conditions of Approval by Commissioner Tinker
Second by Commissioner St. Martin
Approved by unanimous Vote
g. Tentative Tract Map 36783 (15-TM-01) for the Residential Development
Planning Area 21A within the Oak Valley PGA Specific Plan (Fairway
Canyon)
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Staff report given by Planner, Kyle Warsinski
Cheryl Thompson: Answered questions regarding the lot sizes.
Tim Day: As the engineer on the project answered questions regarding the tract.
Public hearing opened at 7:26 p.m.
Judy Bingham: Opposed.
Mary Daniels: Opposed.
Lisa Tarrats: Spoke on behalf of the Beaumont School District. The location was
previously dedicated for a school, but after review, w as not an ideal location. The School
district is working with the developer for the alternative use.
Public hearing closed at 7:52 p.m.
Motion for the approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 36783 (15 -TM-01) with the
attached Conditions of approval, as presented by Commissioner Tinker
Second by Commissioner Dale
Approved by unanimous vote
h. Planning Commission Reorganization (appointment of Chairman and
Vice Chairman)
New nominations for appointment of St Martin for Chairman and Smith for Vice
Chairman.
Approved by unanimous vote
Planning Director Comments:
Interim City Manager Gibbs notified the commission on an upcoming Community
Facilities District reconciliation update at the next City Council Meeting.
Adjournment of the Planning Commission of the January 12, 2016 Meeting at
7:58 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Beaumont Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or thereafter noted on the posted Agenda at City
Hall.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca Deming
Director of Planning